SOLICITATION NOTICE
37 -- H&S All Purpose Tractor Spreader, Model 1506
- Notice Date
- 3/21/2006
- Notice Type
- Solicitation Notice
- NAICS
- 333111
— Farm Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service, North Atlantic Area Office, 600 East Mermaid Lane, Wyndmoor, PA, 19038
- ZIP Code
- 19038
- Solicitation Number
- Reference-Number-601-1915-100-010
- Response Due
- 3/31/2006
- Small Business Set-Aside
- Total Small Business
- Description
- The USDA, Agricultural Research Service (ARS), intends to negotiate solely with Hammond Tractor in Fairfield, Maine to furnish and deliver a new H&S All Purpose Tractor Spreader, Model 1506 to a field location in Newport, Maine in accordance with the terms, conditions, and specifications contained in this document. The Contractor shall furnish all labor, equipment, materials, tools, services and supervision necessary to provide: ITEM NO. 01, Hammond All Purpose Spreader, Model 1506. QUANTITY IS ONE EACH. ALL THIS FOR A TOTAL OF $_____. NOTE: All transportation cost shall be paid by the Contractor in accordance with the F.O.B. Destination clause. The USDA, ARS, NEPSWRU has determined that the Hammond Tractor Spreader is the only spreader with the following salient characteristics: 1) V-Shaped Spreader Box and 2) Augers to move mater to end gate. In addition to the salient characteristics above, the specifications also include: 3) Capacity 1500-200 cubic feet; 4) single axel; 5) Adjustable end gate height; 6) PTO driven; 7) Rear Discharge; and 8) new wheels; 9) Compatible with a Government-owned New Holland Tractor, Model TM135, 4WD, 125HP. Installation, set-up and training are not required. PACKING AND SHIPPING - The Contractor shall pack each item for shipment in a new container in such a manner that will ensure acceptance by common carrier and safe delivery at the destination. Containers and closures shall comply with the Interstate Commerce Regulation, Uniform Freight Classification Rules, or regulation of other carriers as applicable to the mode of transportation. The items to be furnished hereunder shall be labeled with the purchase order number and delivered, all transportation charges paid by the Contractor in accordance with the F.O.B. Destination clause. DELIVERY - Delivery shall be between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, excl. Federal Holidays within three (3) weeks after receipt of the order. The Contractor shall coordinate the delivery date and time with the Technical Representative (TR) at least one (1) week prior to delivery. DOCUMENTATION - The Contractor shall provide one (1) copy each of the operations, repair, software, maintenance manuals, lubrication and service instructions, operating instructions and warratny upon delivery of the equipment. All documentation shall include the P.O. number. WARRANTY ? The Contractor shall provide a one-year, parts and labor warranty on the equipment (included in the price.) The Contractor shall provide a copy of the warranty with the equipment. The period of the warranty shall begin upon acceptance by the Government. PAYMENT - The Contractor must be registered for Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) payments in the Central Contractor?s Registration (CCR) database prior to award and in order to receive payment. Payment may be made by a Government purchase order or Government Credit Card. Final payment shall not be made unless and until the equipment and documentation have been received and are accepted by the Technical Representative. The NAICS Code is 423820 with a size standard of 100 employees. This procurement is 100 Set-Aside for Small Business. This is not a request for proposal. No solicitation is available. WE WILL NOT ACCEPT YOUR QUESTIONS BY E-MAIL (DUE TO THE CURRENT AND CONTINUOUS COMPUTER VIRUS SITUATION) OR YOUR OFFER BY FAX OR E-MAIL. Companies with the demonstrated capability and financial capacity to provide and service such equipment, and warranty must submit a written substantive statement outlining the Company's and systems' capabilities, available service agreements and consumables (including price lists). This announcement and any other documents related to this procurement will be available electronically at the Internet site http://www.fbo.gov. The Contractor is responsible for monitoring the FBO website for information relating to this requirement. Offerors will be responsible for downloading their own copy of these documents. Contractors are required to acknowledge receipt of all Amendments (if any). If no affirmative responses are received with 10 calendar days of publication of this notice to determine whether a qualified source is more advantageous to the Government, an order will be placed with Hammond Tractor Company under the authority of FAR 6.302.
- Place of Performance
- Address: USDA, ARS, NAA, U.S. Plant Soil and Water Lab, field site located on Williams Road, across the street from Nokomis High School in Newport, Maine.
- Zip Code: 04953
- Zip Code: 04953
- Record
- SN01011168-W 20060323/060321211810 (fbodaily.com)
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