38 -- FRONT END LOADER

Notice Date

May 25, 2001

Contracting Office

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Contracting and General Services, 1011 East Tudor Road, Anchorage, AK 99503-6199

ZIP Code

99503-6199

Solicitation Number

70181-1-B-005

Response Due

June 14, 2001

Point of Contact

Kathleen Russell, Contracting Officer, (907) 786-3611

E-Mail Address

Kathleen_Russell@fws.gov (Kathleen_Russell@fws.gov)

Description

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; bids are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. 701811B005 is issued as a Invitation for Bid (IFB). This acquisition and the incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-25. This is an unrestricted procurement under the Nonmanufacturer rule class waivers, the North American Industry Classification System (NACIS) Code of 333120 with 750 employees or less. This Invitation for Bids is one (1) each Front End Loader. A detailed description is as follows: 1) Tool carrier capable, 2) Diesel Engine @ 120-140 HP, 3) Four (4) Wheel Drive, (Standard Steering, Alternator, Fan, Front and Rear Differentials), 4) Operating Weight, 26,000 -- 30,000 LBS, 5) Enclosed Heated Cab -- NO Air Conditioning 6) Tire, 20.5-25 12 DR L2, 7) General Purpose Bucket -- 2 1/4 -- 2 Yards, 8) Forklift Attachment. PRODUCT SHALL BE SHIPPED FOB DESTINATION COLD BAY, ALASKA, VIA THE ALASKA STATE FERRY SYSTEM (Due to weight and unloading capability at the destination). This is a Lump Sum Line Item Price to include shipping costs to the destination. Delivery Date is NLT October 1, 2001, Delivery and Acceptance will be at the FOB Destination Point. BASIS FOR AWARD: Award will be made to the responsible offeror with the responsive, lowest priced quote that fully meets the requirements of the solicitation. PROVISIONS AND CLAUSES: The following FAR/DIAR provisions and clauses apply to this acquisition: FAR 52.204-06, FAR 52.225-08, FAR 52.232-29, FAR52.212-01 Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items, FAR 52.212-02, Evaluation-Commercial Items, FAR 52.212-03 Alt III, Offeror Repsentations and Certifications Commercial Items, FAR 52.212-04 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items. The following FAR 52.212-05 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Order-Commercial Items are also applicable to this acquisition; 52.203-6, 52.219-04, 52.219-08, 52.223-09, 52.225-01, 52.225-03, 52.225-13, 52.225-15, 52.225-16, and 52.232-34. Also Clauses FAR Clause 52.232-38, Department of Interior D1452.203-70 Restrictions on Endorsements, and D1452.233-2 Service of Protest-Department of Interior apply to this solicitation. Full text copies of the representations and certifications for other cited provisions and clauses may be obtained on line at www.arnet.gov (FAR Clauses ) and www.ios.doi.gov (DOI Clauses) OFFERS: Offers must be submitted on an SF 1449, with completed "Offeror Representations and certifications-Commercial Items, signed by an authorized representative of the offeror. Bids must be received in this office by 4:30 p.m. (Alaska Standard Time) on 06/14/2001. Please refer to solicitation Number 701811B005 in your bid. No Notes Apply.

Record

Loren Data Corp. 20010530/38SOL001.HTM (W-145 SN50N1U9)