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

37 -- 90HP TRACTOR AND LOADER SOL 5114-9-3115 DUE 050399 POC Lori J. Houghton, Contracting Officer, (309) 681-6616 The USDA, Agricultural Research Service, Midwest Area, U.S. Dairy Forage Research Center (USDFRC), Madison, WI has the requirement for a new 90 HP Tractor, John Deere Model 6410 or equal and Loader, John Deer Model 640 or equal. 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. 5114-9-3115 is being issued as a Request for Quotation. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-11. The solicitation is solicited under full and open competition. Any interested business may submit a quotation. Standard Industrial Classification Code 3523 with a corresponding size standard of 500 employees applies to qualify as a small business. Offerors are to propose prices for the following: CLIN (Contract Line Item Number) 0001: 6027 John Deere 90 HP Tractor, 1 each, including 0250 MFWD, 1427 18.4-38 Rear Tires, 4243 14.9-24 Front Tires, 7040 Powerquad Transmission with left hand reverser, 7152 Flanged axles, 7226 Dual deluxe remotes, 7453 Muffler corner post exhaust, 7643 Deluxe seat, 8801 Loader Pre package w with joystick, 9021 Cold weather package, RE54618 AM-FM radio with speakers and antenna. CLIN 0002 John Deere 640 Loader, 1 each to include 1882W Self leveling loader, 2000 mounting frame 6000 series, 3030 quick change option, 9020 heavy duty 85" bucket, 9035 hood guard 6000 series, 9055 quick change latch plates, 9060 parking stands. CLIN 0003 Less trade in of John Deere Model 6400 tractor and 640 loader. Tractor includes mechanical front wheel drive, diesel engine with block heater, front fenders, flange axle, two additional hydraulic remotes, popit valve with ISO breakaway couplers, cab with air conditioning and AM-FM radio power quad transmission, estimated 4000 -- 4200 hours. This tractor and loader may be inspected at the USDFRC Farm at S8822 Highway 78, Prairie du Sac, WI. Contact Bob Hager, Dan Wendt, or Rick Walgenbach at (608) 264-5138 or 643-2438. Please note that these individuals do not have the authority to obligate the government or make changed to this solicitation. Offerors shall submit Descriptive Literature describing their proposed equipment in enough detail to ascertain whether the equipment meets the criteria listed above. Failure to demonstrate compliance will be cause to reject the quotation without further discussions. 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. Proposals will beevaluated on price, past performance, and proof of meeting the salient characteristics listed above. Offers to include a commercial warranty for equipment. Payment will be made 30 calendar days after acceptance of equipment. Equipment will be shipped FOB Destination to: USDFRC Farm at S8822 Highway 78, Prairie du Sac, WI. . Delivery of equipment desired to be within 4 weeks after receipt of award (however delivery is negotiable). Offer must include a 30 calendar day acceptance period. Offers are to be received Not Later than the Close of Business, May 3, 1999 at USDA-ARS-MWA, Contracting Office, 1815 N. University Street, Peoria, IL 61604. The POC for this acquisition is Lori J. Houghton, (309) 681-6616, or E-Mail: houghtol@ars.usda.gov, or FAX: (309) 681-6680. Faxed Quotations will be accepted. The USDA, Agricultural Research Service, Midwest Area, Dairy Forage Research Center, Madison, WI has the requirement for a new 90 HP Tractor, John Deere Model 6410 or equal and Loader, John Deer Model 640 or equal. 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. 5114-9-3115 is being issued as a Request for Quotation. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-11. The solicitation is solicited under full and open competition. Any interested business may submit a quotation. Standard Industrial Classification Code 3523 with a corresponding size standard of 500 employees applies to qualify as a small business. Offerors are to propose prices for the following: CLIN (Contract Line Item Number) 0001: 6027 John Deere 90 HP Tractor, 1 each, including 0250 MFWD, 1427 18.4-38 Rear Tires, 4243 14.9-24 Front Tires, 7040 Powerquad Transmission with left hand reverser, 7152 Flanged axles, 7226 Dual deluxe remotes, 7453 Muffler corner post exhaust, 7643 Deluxe seat, 8801 Loader Pre package w with joystick, 9021 Cold weather package, RE54618 AM-FM radio with speakers and antenna. CLIN 0002 John Deere 640 Loader, 1 each to include 1882W Self leveling loader, 2000 mounting frame 6000 series, 3030 quick change option, 9020 heavy duty 85" bucket, 9035 hood guard 6000 series, 9055 quick change latch plates, 9060 parking stands. CLIN 0003 Less trade in of John Deere Model 6400 tractor and 640 loader. Tractor includes mechanical front wheel drive, diesel engine with block heater, front fenders, flange axle, two additional hydraulic remotes, popit valve with ISO breakaway couplers, cab with air conditioning and AM-FM radio power quad transmission, estimated 4000 -- 4200 hours. This tractor and loader may be inspected at the USDFRC Farm at S8822 Highway 78, Prairie du Sac, WI. Contact Bob Hager, Dan Wendt, or Rick Walgenbach at (608) 264-5138 or 643-2438. Please note that these individuals do not have the authority to obligate the government or make changed to this solicitation. Offerors shall submit Descriptive Literature describing their proposed equipment in enough detail to ascertain whether the equipment meets the criteria listed above. Failure to demonstrate compliance will be cause to reject the quotation without further discussions. 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. Proposals will be evaluated on price, past performance, and proof of meeting the salient characteristics listed above. Offers to include a commercial warranty for equipment. Payment will be made 30 calendar days after acceptance of equipment. Equipment will be shipped FOB Destination to: USDFRC Farm at S8822 Highway 78, Prairie du Sac, WI. . Delivery of equipment desired to be within 4 weeks after receipt of award (however delivery is negotiable). Offer must include a 30 calendar day acceptance period. Offers are to be received Not Later than the Close of Business, May 3, 1999 at USDA-ARS-MWA, Contracting Office, 1815 N. University Street, Peoria, IL 61604. The POC for this acquisition is Lori J. Houghton, (309) 681-6616, or E-Mail: houghtol@ars.usda.gov, or FAX: (309) 681-6680. Faxed Quotations will be accepted. Posted 04/16/99 (W-SN321352). (0106)

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