Panama Canal Commission, Logistical Support Division, Purchasing & Contracts Branch, Unit 2300, APO, AA 34011-2300

40 -- WIRE ROPE SOL CNP-84080-JR-29 DUE 041896 POC Raquel Mendez, Contract Specialist, (507) 272-3653, ENRIQUE B. MARQUEZ, Contracting Officer, (507) 272-4650 This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 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. This is Solicitation CSP-84080-JR-29 and is issued as a Request for Proposal (RFP). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular No. 90-32. The procurement is UNRESTRICTED. DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENTS FOR THE ITEMS TO BE ACQUIRED: Item 1: One (1) Ea.; 6X36 IWRC EIP RRL (450' Reel); Size 7/8''. Item 2: One (1) Ea.; 6x36 IWRC EIP RRL (700' Reel); Size 7/8''. Item 3: Two (2) Ea.; 6x36 IWRC EIP RRL (500' Reel); Size 1''. Item 4: One (1) Ea.; 6x36 IWRC EIP RRL (1,200' Reel); Size 1''. Item 5: Two (2) Ea.; 6x36 IWRC EIP RRL (1,600' Reel); Size 1-1/4''. Item 6: Two (2) Ea.; 6x36 IWRC EIP RRL (500' Reel); Size 1-3/8''. Item 7: Two (2) Ea.; 6x36 IWRC EIP RRL (2,800' Reel); Size 1-7/8''. Item 8: Two (2) Ea.; 6x49 IWRC EIP RRL (2,680' Reel); Size 2''. PCC GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS. Items 1 through 8 shall be built in accordance with Federal Spec. RR-W-410D (1), dtd. April 22, 1988. Individual wires shall meet torsion requirements shown for EIP in Table III, RR-W-410D (1). Individual wires shall also meet tension requirements shown for EIP Uncoated Ropes in Table I, RR-W410D (1). All wire ropes shall meet or exceed breaking strength requirements shown for EIP Uncoated Ropes in Table XII RR-W-410D (1). Actual diameter of the wire ropes shall be 102-105% of the nominal rope diameters measured under a tension test load of 10% of the breaking strength listed for EIP Uncoated Ropes in Table XII RR-W-410D (1). Preforming shall be such that a maximum strand helix height to actual rope diameter is 90% and the helix length is within plus or minus 3% of the rope lay. IN ADDITION TO THE ABOVE PCC GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS, the following also apply to Items 1 through 7 only: Wire rope shall be Type I General Purpose, Class 3, Construction 6, 6 by 37 WARRINGTON-SEALE; Preformed; Uncoated; Lubricated as specified in Section 3.6.2 RR-W-410D (1); Level-A preservation and packing shall apply. Wire ropes are to be spooled W/G-416 Crosby Open Spelter Socket inside end. The additional following specifications also apply to Item 8 only: Wire rope shall be Type I General Purpose, Class 3, Construction 9, 6 by 37 SEALE-WARRINGTON-SEALE; Preformed; Uncoated; shall have all wires of each strand laid up with an asphalt base wire rope lubricant meeting Military Specs. MIL-G-18458 (B) dated July 28, 1987, applied during stranding but not closing; shall be furnished on substantial steel reels. DELIVERY: The PCC requires delivery of all items to be completed within ninety (90) days after receipt of notice of award. Delivery shall be made, C.I.F. Destination to Industrial Division, Mt. Hope, Republic of Panama. FAR provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items (Oct. 1995), applies to this acquisition. FAR provision 52.212-2, Evaluation--Commercial Items (Oct. 1995), applies to this acquisition. The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors, listed in descending order of importance, shall be used to evaluate offers. (1) Quality Assurance. Offerors shall submit a full description of their quality, production, and testing facilities available in sufficient detail to demonstrate the ability to meet the requirements of the contract and completion date. (2) Technical Compliance with Specifications. Offerors shall submit descriptive literature of the items being offered in sufficient detail to evaluate compliance with the requirements in the technical specifications. (3) Past Performance. Offerors shall submit the following information concerning similar supplies furnished during the past three (3) years: Name, address, telephone number, point of contact, total dollar amount of contract. The Government reserves the right to contact the owners of previous contracts for additional information and/or any other Government Agency. Price is an important evaluation factor for award; however, technical and past performance factors, when combined, are significantly more important than price. FAR provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications--Commercial Items (MAR 1996) applies to this solicitation. OFFERORS SHALL INCLUDE A COMPLETED COPY OF THE PROVISION. Offerors that fail to furnish the required representations or information, or reject the terms and conditions of the solicitation may be excluded from consideration. FAR Clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Items (OCT 1995) applies to this solicitation. FAR Clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders--Commercial Items (JAN 1996), applies to this solicitation. FAR Clause 52.215-18, Facsimile Proposals (DEC 1989) applies to this solicitation. Offers are due NO later than April 29, 1996, 2:00 p.m. Local Time, via U.S. or Foreign Mail at Panama Canal Commission, Logistical Support Division, Bldg. 5, 1st Floor, Unit 2300, APO AA 34011-2300; or via Local Mail or Courier Service, at Panama Canal Commission, Logistical Support Division, Bldg. 5, 1st Floor, Balboa/Ancon, Republic of Panama. Offerors may submit facsimile proposals which must state as a minimum, the Sol. Number, offered price, and time of delivery to Panama Canal Commission, 011-507-272-7661 or telex 3034 PCCAMRM PG. NOTE: In order to prepare the offeror'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. (0101)

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