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17 -- ELECTRIC NOSEWHEEL LIFTING AIRCRAFT TUG SOL R5-99-19 DUE 082099 POC Bob Williams, 707-562-8783 or Cookie Washington, 707-562-8789 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 aaand incorporated prosisions 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; South 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 that 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 solicitatioin: 52.212-1 Instruction to Offerors -- Commercial Items; 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items; 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Cinditions -- Commercial Items; 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders -- Commercial Itens. Note: Offerors must include a copy of the provisions at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and 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 BE cob 8/20/99 AT: Posted 08/02/99 (W-SN361773). (0214)

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