USDA-ARS-MWA, Contracting Office, 1815 N. University Street, Peoria, IL 61604

37 -- HEGE SMALL PLOT COMBINE SOL 5114-9-3111 DUE 030899 POC Bob Miller, 309-681-6625 The USDA, Agricultural Research Service, Midwest Area, Sugarbeet and Bean Research Unit, East Lansing, MI has the requirement for a Hege 140 Small Plot Combine. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation No. 5114-9-3111 is being issued as a Request for Quotation. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-10. The solicitation is solicited as a Sole Source, Brand Name requirement. Standard Industrial Classification Code 3523 with a corresponding size standard of 500 employees applies to qualify as a small business. The Hege 140 Small Plot Combine includes the following equipment: Part No. 0600.0045.02, Basic Hege 140, Includes 1.9 Liter 52 HP VW Diesel Engine, Chain Drive Threshing Drum, 250 rpm for Field Beans, Part No. 0615.0098.00, Tachometer for Cleaning Fan, Part No. 0600.0022.01, 1.25 m Table with Conveyor Belt and Reel, Part No. 0600.0070.00, Compressed Air System -- VW Engine, Part No. 0606.0052.00, 7.50-18.0 x 34.0 Bar Tread Drive Wheels, Part No. 0606.0031.00, 5.50-8.0 x 20.0 Tri-Rib Steering Tires, Part No. 0600.0040.00, Fully Pneumatic Bagger with Cyclone, Part No. 0635.0344.00, Air Flow Regulator for Pneumatic System, Part No. 0624.0058.00, Single Outlet Head for Bagging, Part No. 0669.0197.00, Bagging Device after Weight is Taken, Part No. 0624.0122.00, Parts to Use Seed Drawer w/Pneumatic System, Part No. 0624.0018.00, Grain Drawer for Catching Samples (2 ea.), Part No. 0659.0201.00, Adjustable Sieve, Part No. 0659.0217.00, Sieve -- PS 22 mm Graepel, Part No. 0659.0218.00, Sieve -- PS 28 mm Graepel, Part No. 0659.0047.00, Shaker -- PS 28 mm Graepel (Beans), Part No. 0631.0040.00, Concave -- 18 mm Grill (Corn,Beans), Part No. 0666.0312.00, Under Body Protection Shields (Corn, Beans), Part No. 0659.0144.00, Variable Speed Shaker System (Recommended for Use with Legumes), Part No. 0635.0301.00, Sun Canopy for Driver's Platform, Part No. 0627.0022.00, Set of Small Standard Parts, Part No. 0621.0100.01, Complete Set of V-Belts, Part No. 0627.0029.92, Spare Parts Catalog -- Hege 140, Part No. 0627.0042.93, Operator's Manual -- Hege 140 (English), Part No. 2610.1000.00U, Harvest Master Grain Gage Mounting Components, Part No. 2500.0250.00U, Harvest Data System w/256K Fieldbook, Part No. 2500.0800.00U, Grain Gage -- 1.5 Liter Chambers, Part No. 2500.0004.00U, Field Printer, Part No. 2500.0031.01U, System In-Line Signal Filter, Part No. 2500.0029.00U, 5' Temperature Air Hose, Part No. 2500.0032.00U, 3/8 OD x 1/4 Fitting, Part No. 2500.0810.00U, Pneumatic Conditioning Center, Part No. 0611.0009.00, Oil Drain Hose Extension. All charges for crating and shipping must be itemized, as well as any factory discount. Interested offerors should submit a price for items identified above, Destination pricing. Delivery of the equipment shall be within 10 weeks after receipt of the purchase order, however, the time frame for delivery is negotiable. The equipment shall be delivered to: USDA-ARS-MWA, Sugarbeet and Bean Research Unit, 494 Plant & Soil Building, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI 48824-1325. Price will include everything identified above. FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial, FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items, FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items, and FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items apply to this acquisition. The clauses may be viewed at http://www.arnet.gov/far/ Quotations will be evaluated on price and past performance. Offerors must submit at least four references to include name, address, telephone number, and point of contact with their offer. Offerors must submit the completed FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items with their offer. Offers must include a commercial warranty for equipment (at least one year parts and labor). Offer must include a 30 calendar day acceptance period. Offers are to be received Not Later than the Close of Business, March 8, 1999 at USDA-ARS-MWA, Contracting Office, 1815 N. University Street, Peoria, IL 61604. Fax quotations are acceptable. FAX No. (309) 681-6680. The POC for this acquisition is Bob Miller, (309) 681-6625. Posted 02/18/99 (W-SN299577). (0049)

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