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24 -- ALL PURPOSE TRACTOR SOL FWS-4-96-4022 DUE 070996 POC Contact Jo Muratti, Procurement Technician; Lynn Walling, Contract Specialist 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; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation is being issued as Request for Quotation No. FWS- 4-96-4022. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through the current Federal Acquisition Circular. This solicitation is set aside for Small Business and the Standard Industrial Classification Code is 3523. The size standard would be 500 employees. Item No. 1; 1 each; Tractor-Ford Model 6640 SL - All Purpose or approved equal to include the following items: 304 cu. in., 4 cyl. diesel engine; 12x12 transmission; factory installed cab; 4wh. drive; Tractor Code: EA5PVR; Package Code: D546; Factory Code: 03684M900; Weight: 9,248. Item No. 2; 1 each; Front-End Loader: Factory or dealer installed, Ford Series 7411 Quick-Attached Farm Loader or ''Bush HOG'' 2845 QT Loader, or approved equal, to include following components; Basic Loader; bucket cylinders, lift cylinders, liftarms, hydraulic lines bucket level indicator-completely assembled. Mounting Kit: Hydraulic Package; two-spool, single- level, loader valve w/float and hose assemblies: Attachments; 84'' HD Material bucket ''Quick Attach''. Include shipping costs, dealer preparation and delivery to Refuge for Items 1 and 2. Descriptive literature must be supplied for both items being quoted on. Delivery will be to Cabo Rojo National Wildlife Refuge, Carr. 301, Kilometer 5.1, Boqueron, Puerto Rico 00622. Provision of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition and any related addenda if required. One award will be made to he lowest responsive, responsible offeror. Offerors are required to submit a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items, with offer. FAR Clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition and any related addenda if required. FAR Clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. Offerors are required to submit their quotes to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife, 1875 Century Blvd., Rm. 310, Atlanta, GA 30345, no later than June 7, 1996. Requests for any FAR references must be submitted in writing. Fax number is (404) 679-4057. (0135)

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