Department of the Air Force, Air Force Materiel Command, AFFTC -- AF Flight Test Center, 30 North Wolfe Avenue, Edwards AFB, CA, 93524-6351

25 -- COMPONENTS FOR JOHN DEERE FRONT END LOADER SOL F04700-00-T-0078 DUE 082800 POC Grace Watson, Contract Specialist, Phone 661-277-7453, Fax 661-277-2114, Email grace.watson@edwards.af.mil -- Senah Williams, Contract Negotiator, Phone DSN527-7708, Fax 661-275-7806, Email WEB: Visit this URL for the latest information about this, http://www2.eps.gov/cgi-bin/WebObjects/EPS?ACode=P&ProjID=F04700-00-T-0078&LocID=906. E-MAIL: Grace Watson, grace.watson@edwards.af.mil. 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 is F04700-00-T-0078. The solicitation is a request for quotation (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-19. This is a brand-name acquisition; set aside to small business, the standard industrial classification code is 5084. Edwards AFB, Air Force Flight Test Center (AFFTC) requires the following: 1 each 600HV Hydraulic JRB Quick Coupler; 1 each 600 JPH 3rd Function Jumper Hoses; 1 each QC600CUP, 10 Utility Forks 106 degrees C, 72 inches TIMES JRB Hydraulics; 1 each 450 GBR, Large Capacity Grapple; 1 each JRB Blank, to include labor and freight. These units are to be used on aJohn Deere Front End Loader. The JRB Blank is to be welded to the existing bucket on the tractor in order that it will accommodate the quick disconnect. The hydraulic hoses/fittings are required to operate the grappler or utility forks when they are attached to the tractor. Place of delivery and acceptance is at Edwards AFB, CA, with an FOB destination and date of delivery of 30 days after receipt of order. The following provisions and clauses apply: 52.252-2 -- Clauses Incorporated by Reference. This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the contracting officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at these addresses: http://farsite.hill.af.mil or http://www.arnet.gov/far (End of clause). Provisions at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors_Commercial, applies to this acquisition. Offerors must include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications_Commercial Items, with its offer. Clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions_Commercial Items, also applies. Clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders_Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition; 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity; 52.222-35, Affirmative Action Special Disabled and Vietnam Era Veterans; 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers; 52.232-33, Mandatory Information Electronic Funds Transfer Payments; 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans of the Vietnam Era; 252.212.7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items; 252.204-7004, Required Central Contractor Registration; 252.225-7001, Buy American Act and Balance of Payment Program; and 252.225-7036, North American Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act _ Balance of Payment Program. Offers are due at Air Force Flight Test Center (AFFTC), Directorate of Contracting, 30 North Wolfe Avenue, Edwards AFB, CA 93524-6351, by 28 August 2000, 4:00 p.m. Contact Grace Watson at 661-277-7453 for information regarding the solicitation. Faxed transmissions of quotes are preferred, 661-275-9603. Posted 08/17/00 (D-SN487311). (0230)

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