Bureau of Reclamation, Yuma Area Office, 7301 Calle Agua Salada, Yuma, Az85364

35 -- LONG REACH BOOM ASSEMBLY FOR GOVERNMENT-OWNED CATERPILLAR HYDRAULIC EXCAVATOR SOL 99-SQ-34-0435 DUE 042999 POC Bridget Gauer 520-343-8138 E-MAIL: Contracting Officer at Yuma Area Office, bgauer@lc.usbr.gov. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number for this request for quotation (RFQ) is 99-SQ-34-0435. The RFQ and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-10. This is a total small business set-aside. The standard industry code is 3531 and the size standard is 750 employees. The contract line items are as follows: Line item (CLIN) 0001 one (1) each Long Reach Boom Assembly to be furnished and installed on Government owned Caterpillar hydraulic excavator Model 322L S/N: 98Z17209. The construction of the boom and stick assembly shall be fully boxed with a minimum 100,000 PSI tensile T-1 (A-514) steel, all internal bracing shall have a minimum 50,000 PSI tensile steel (A-572). Materials for bosses and pin bearings shall range from 110,000 to 140,000 PSI tensile steel. The entire unit shall be stress relieved. All replaceable parts including hydraulic lines, pins, bushings, and seals shall be genuine Caterpillar. The boom assembly shall be able to perform as follows: Total reach 50 feet; Total digging depth 40 feet; Total reach at ground level 50 feet; Total cutting height 44 feet; Total dumping height 35 feet; Minimum bucket capacity .750 cubic yards; and Minimum loading height 4 feet. Delivery is required 90 days after award. Provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial, applies to this acquisition with no addendum. Provision 52.212-2, Evaluation Commercial Items applies to this acquisition with the following factors: Technical, Delivery, and Price. Offerors are advised to include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items. Clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items applies to this acquisition with no addendum. Clause 52.212-5, contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition and the additional FAR clauses No. 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, and 16 are applicable to the acquisition. There are no special contract requirements or terms and conditions. There is no DPAS rating assigned. RFQs are due April 29, 1999. RFQs may be faxed to 520 343-8568 or mailed to Bureau of Reclamation, 7301 Calle Agua Salada, Attn: YAO-3120, Yuma Arizona 85364. For additional information contact Bridget Gauer at 520 343-8138. Posted 04/15/99 (W-SN320743). (0105)

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