USDA, Forest Service, Acquisition Management Staff, 3 South, 1323 Club Drive, Vallejo, CA 94592

17 -- ELECTRIC NOSEWHEEL LIFTING AIRCRAFT TUG SOL R5-99-19 DUE 082099 POC Bob Williams, 707-562-8783 or Cookie Washington, 707-562-8789 E-MAIL: bwilliams/r5@fs.fed.us, bwilliams/r5@fs.fed.us. This is a combined synopsis-/-solicitation for a commercial item prepared in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 12.6 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and THERE WILL BE NO WRITTEN REQUEST FOR QUOTATION ISSUED. The solicitation is a Request for Quotations and the number is RFQ R5-99-19. This solicitation and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-12. This solicitation is issued on a restricted basis, under Standard Industrial Code 3537 with a small business size standard of 750 employees. Line item is as follows: Electric Nosewheel Lifting Aircraft Tug, approximate tow capacity is 40,000#. Desirable features are extended length and a double set of batteries. The quantity is 2 each, with delivery points as follows: 1) USDA Forest Service; Redding Aviation Operations; 6101 Airport Road; Attn.: Bill McVicker; Redding, CA 96002; and 2) USDA Forest Service; Ontario Aviation Operations; Southe Zone Cache; 1310 South Cucamonga; Ontario, CA 91761. PLEASE PROVIDE PRICING, BROCHURE CONTAINING TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS, AND WARRANTY INFORMATION. The required delivery time is 45 days after receipt of order. It is anticipated an order will be issued by September 1, 1999. Quoters may quote on more than one model or brand. Quotations will be evaluated on price and other factors, including: specific features available, capacity, warranty, and past performance or quality of the model. The following FAR clauses apply to this solicitation: 52.212-1 Instruction to Offerors -- Commercial Items; 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items; 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items; 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items. Note: Offerors must include a copy of the provisions at 52.212-3, Offeror Representationsand Certifications -- Commercial Items with their quote. This can be obtained at http://arnet.gov/far. Quotes shall include a description of the product offered and the total price for the item. Quotes are due by COB 8/20/99 at: Acquisition Management; USDA Forest Service, Pacific Southwest Region; 1323 Club Drive; Vallejo, CA 94591. FAX quotes will be accepted at 707-562-9043. Contact Bob Williams at 707-562-8783 for more information regarding this solicitation. See Note 1.***** Posted 08/02/99 (W-SN361818). (0214)

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