Panama Canal Commission, Logistical Support Division, Unit 2300, APO, AA 34011-2300

38 -- PARTS FOR LINK-BELT CRANE, MODEL LS-518, S/N 9H4-214C. SOL CSP-81233-AG-28 DUE 050296 POC Sarinder Singh, Contract Specialist, (507) 272-4679, Luz M. de Pinzon, Contracting Officer, (507) 272-4687 This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this note. THIS ANNOUNCEMENT CONSTITUTES THE ONLY SOLICITATION; BIDS ARE BEING REQUESTED AND A WRITTEN SOLICITATION WILL NOT BE ISSUED. Solicitation No. CSP-81233-AG-28 is issued as an invitation for bids (IFB). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquistion Circular 90-32. Provide unit price and extended amount for each of the following items: Item No. 1: Track, 44'' shoe, P/N 9A1041, Quantity: 104 ea.; Item No. 2: Pin, track shoe, P/N 9A1042, Quantity: 104 ea. TOTAL CUBIC MEASUREMENTS: /-----/ Cubic Feet. Failure to furnish the total cubic measurements may render your bid nonresponsive. DELIVERY TERMS shall be as follows: F.O.B DESTINATION JEFFERSON, LA, Panama Canal Commission, 6140 Jefferson Highway, Jefferson, LA 70123-5121 /-----/ within 30 days F.O.B. destination Jefferson, LA. (For supplies coming from within the U.S., Canada or Mexico); or C.I.F./F.O.B. DESTINATION PANAMA, Panama Canal Commission, Industrial Division, Bldg 5082, Mt. Hope, Republic of Panama. /-----/ within 60 days C.I.F. destination Panama (For supplies coming from within or outside of the U.S., Canada or Mexico); OR /-----/ within 60 days F.O.B. destination Panama (For supplies coming from within Panama) after receipt of notice of award. Failure to check delivery shall cause your bid to be rendered nonresponsive. Note: a differential will be applied to bids quoted on an F.O.B. destination Jefferson, LA basis versus those quoted on a C.I.F. or F.O.B. destination Panama basis for comparative evaluation. This differential is the equivalent of $155.00 per measurement ton of 40 cubic feet (MTON) from Jefferson, LA to Panama. This is an average freight factor which includes the cost of inland freight and insurance in Panama. Provision 52-212-1, Instructions to Offerors--Commercial Items (Oct 1995) applies to this acquisition, with the exception of paragraphs D, G and H. Award will be based on the lowest price, technically acceptable bid. Bidders shall include a completed copy of the Provision 52.212-3, Offerors Representations and Certifications--Commercial Items (Oct 1995). Clauses 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Items (Oct 1995), and 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executives Orders--Commercial Items (Oct 1995), apply to this acquisition. Bids are due not later than May 2, 1996, at 2:00 p.m. by local mail or courier to the following address: Panama Canal Commission, Logistical Support Division, Bldg. 5, 1st Floor, Balboa, Ancon, Republic of Panama or by U.S. or foreign mail to the following address: Panama Canal Commission, Logistical Support Division, Bldg. 5, 1st Floor, Unit 2300, APO AA 34011-2300. Failure to send your bid prior to the closing time and date specified above may result in the rejection of your bid. Please remember to identify your bid with the corresponding solicitation number. In order to prepare a bidder's mailing list for subject solicitation, please fax your company's name, address, telephone and fax numbers, and point of contact as soon as possible. Failure to do so will preclude the Panama Canal Commission from the responsibility of providing you with possible amendments or other required information. (0094)

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