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

28 -- TURBINE COMPONENTS SOL CSI-733,870-05 DUE 062096 POC Rolando Atherley, Contract Specialist, (507) 272-4675, Edward H. Womble, Contracting Officer, (507) 272-4620 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 notice. THIS ANNOUNCEMENT CONSTITUTES THE ONLY SOLICITATION; BIDS ARE BEING REQUESTED AND A WRITTEN SOLICITATION WILL NOT BE ISSUED. Solicitation No. CSI-733,870-05 is issued as an invitation for bids (IFB). The solicitation documents and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 90-32. Bidders shall provide unit price, extended amount, and total cubic measurement for the following item. ITEM 1: Nozzle- Assembly for Turbine General Electric - Hitachi gas unit 22 Megawatt turbine, model PG 5301, Serial No. N-226384, Mfg. No. 922661, Nozzle-Assembly, Turbine End, General Electric Co., First- Stage, No. 818E0746G006. The Turbine Nozzle Assembly called for by this CBD synopsis/ solicitation has been identified by a BRAND NAME. Bidders quoting on an equal product (including a product of the brand name manufacturer other than the one described) will not be considered for award. ONLY GENUINE NEW PARTS WILL BE ACCEPTED. DELIVERY: Within ninety (90) days F.O.B. Destination Jefferson, LA, Panama Canal Commission, 6140 Jefferson Highway, Jefferson, LA 70123-5121, OR within one hundred and twenty (120) days C.I.F./F.O.B. Destination Panama, Panama Canal Commission, Logistical Support Division, Building 5, Section B, Balboa, Republic of Panama, after receipt of notice of award. A differential will be applied to offers quoted on F.O.B. Destination Jefferson versus C.I.F./F.O.B Destination Panama. FAILURE TO PROVIDE DELIVERY TERM SELECTED SHALL RENDER YOUR BID NON RESPONSIVE. Provision 52.212-1 Instruction to Offerors - Commercial Items (Oct 1995) applies to this acquisition, with the exception of D and H. OFFERORS SHALL INCLUDE A COMPLETE COPY OF THE PROVISION AT 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications- Commercial Items (March 1996), with their bid. Clause 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items (Oct 1995), applies to this acquisition. Clause 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items (Oct 1995), applies to this acquisition. Clause 52.214-31, Facsimile Bids applies to this acquisition. ''Notwithstanding provision 52.212-1 (11), FAILURE TO SIGN THE CERTIFICATE OF PROCUREMENT INTEGRITY WHEN SUBMITTING SEALED BIDS FOR $100K OR ABOVE SHALL RENDER YOUR BID NONRESPONSIVE.'' These clauses and provisions may be accessed VIA INTERNET at URL: http://www.cais.net/pancanal, or http://www-far.npr.gov. Bids are due not later than June 20, 1996 at 2:00 p.m., local time, by Fax at 011-507-272-5838, or via express mail/military service at the following address: Panama Canal Commission, Logistical Support Division, Bldg. 5, 1st. Floor, Unit 2300, APO AA 34011-2300 or by Local Mail or Courier Service to: Panama Canal Commission, Logistical Support Division, Bldg. 5, 1 st. Floor Balboa/Ancon, Panama. NOTE: 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 to fax no. 011-507-272-7661. Failure to do so will relieve the Panama Canal Commission from the responsibility of providing you with possible amendments or other required information. (0149)

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