Phillips Laboratory/PKO, Directorate of Contracting, Operational Contracting Division, Building 20604, 2000 Wyoming Blvd SE, Kirtland AFB, NM 87117

38 -- ASPHALT PAVER SOL F29650-95-B-0013 DUE 051795 POC Pamela A. Moffat, Contract Specialist, 505-846-4571, Vivian Jaramillo, Contracting Officer, 505-846-4925. Asphalt Paver. The Operational Contracting Division, Commodities Branch, at Kirtland Air Force Base is seeking possible sources who can provide an asphalt paver manufactured by Lee Boy Model 8500 Elite or equal. If, or equal, provide descriptive literature on paver. Salient characteristics include self propelled by minimum of 60 horsepower diesel engine. Crawler type tracks of 12''-14'' wide polyurethane pads of sprocket drive. Adjustable sprocket drive. Propelled by 2 speed torque hubs (high and low). 8' to 15' x 17'' screed with vibrator. 54000 BTU burners and automatic igniters. Electrically operated flight screw controls which can be operated by either left or right of machine. Operators platform mounted 40''-55'' above ground level. Twin conveyers with automatic cut offs. Dual variable volume pumps. Dual auxiliary pumps. Dual controls. Electric spray down. Left and right side seats. Hydrostatic drive. swivel push rollers. Left and right hand joint matcher shoes and guide bars. Automatic augers. No seem screed. Curbing attachment. Automatic joint matcher. Automatic grade and slope. NOTE: Vendor must have the ability to provide a local service for parts and maintenance. An Ombudsman has been appointed to hear concerns from offerors or potential offerors during the proposal advertising phase of this acquisition. The purpose of the Ombudsman is to receive and communicate serious concerns from potential offerors when an offeror prefers not to use established channels to address concerns during the solicitation advertising phase of the acquisition. Invitations for Bid will be released on or about 15 days from date of this announcement and bids will be opened 30 days from date Invitation for bid. Potential offerors should use established channels to request information, pose questions, and voice concerns before contacting the Ombudsman. For serious concerns only, potential offerors are invited to contact the PL Ombudsman, Mr Bruce Grunsten, PL/PKF, Building 499, 3651 Lowry Ave SE, Kirtland AFB, NM 87117. Firms responding to this announcement should indicate whether they are or are not a small business, a manufacturer, an 8(a) firm, a socially or economically disadvantaged firm, a historically black college or university, a minority institution or a woman owned business. SIC code is 5082 size standard of 100 employees. Any inquiries concerning this procurement should be directed to Pamela A. Moffat at 505-846-4571, Pl/PKOS, 2000 Wyoming Ave SE, Kirtland AFB, NM 87117-5606. (0090)

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