U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Branch of Construction Contracting, 755 Parfet St, Suite 241, P.O. Box 25207, Denver, CO 80225-0207

37 -- AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT SOL RFQ No. FWS 10-96-Q009 DUE 061896 POC Contact Diana Myles, 303-275-2359 This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordancewith the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in thisnotice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and awritten solicitation will not be issued. This notice is used as a request for quotes (RFQ) and will be awarded as a purchase order using the simplified acquisition procedures. The solicitationdocument and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through FederalAcquisition Circular 32. The Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) is 5083 Farm andGarden Machinery and Equipment. Small Business Size is less than 500 employees. . One (1) EachStripper head. Specifications: General: Size: nominal 21 foot maximum, 16 foot minimum -Combine mounting must be adaptable to any of the major brand on the market able to handlesize and weight of this unit. Primary Drive: Telescoping universal shaft. Torque limiter andover-runEcvutch for header and combine drive protection. - Stripping Rotor: Diameter: 20 to 24 inches,Elements: Type: Tapered finger with key hole design so as to perform a stripping action.Material: wear resistant polymer plastic.Number of rows: 6 to 8, Sections per row: 6 to 10,Section Length: 24 to 30 inches, Drive: Variable speed insteps. 400 to 800 RPM minimum,Stripper Rotor: Number 2, Type self aligning, sealed, ball bearings. Transfer Area: Chute;powered, roller on conveyor belt, Drive#50 roller chain or equal, Auger: Diameter: 24 inches,Auger Flighting: Depth 4 inches, Center adjustable for varying throat width. Fingers: Type:Retractable and adjustable number 14 to 20. Drive: Type: Constant speed, #50 roller chainminimum protection: Adjusting torque limiting clutch Front Hood: Type: Hydraulic raised,adjustable for varying crop. Control: From combine reel lift hydraulic circuit. Indicators:Standard. Rear hood: Hinged. Auger Covers: Hinged steel screen, Crop Dividers: Type:Long floating or adjustable. Weight: not to exceed 5000 pounds, Dimensions: Overall width: Nte21 + feet, Overall length: Nte 8 + feet, Overall height: Nte 4 feet. Unit will have lifting eye fittedfor safe handling. Delivery shall be on or before September 15, 1996. Delivery is made to U.S.Fish & Wildlife Service, Walnut Creek National Wildlife Refuge, P.O. Box 399, W. 109th St.South, Prairie City, Iowa 50228. All quotes received should specify FOB Prairie City, Iowa. Thefollowing FAR provisions and clauses apply to this RFQ and are incorporated by reference:52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items Provision 52.212-2 evaluation-commercial items (Oct 1995) (a) the government will award a purchase orderresulting from this quotation to the responsible offeror who offer conforming the solicitation will be mostadvantageous to the government price and other factors considered. The following factorsshall be used to evaluate offer: past performance and price (b) options, the government willevaluate offers for award purposes 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - CommercialItems, 52-212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items; 52.212-5, ContractTerms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items.Vendors wishing to respond to this solicitation should provide this office with the following: Aprice quote on company letterhead for the requested items showing unit price, extended price,FOB, prompt payment terms and correct remittance address; and a completed copy of FARClause 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items. Pleaseprovide three references, point of contacts, addresses and phone numbers of any recent and relevantcontracts for the same or similar items; statement specifying the extent of agreement with allof the terms, conditions and provisions included in the quotation. The offeror agrees to hold theprices in the offer firm for 30 calendar days from the date specified for the receipt of offers.Quotes are due Close of Business (COB) June 18, 1996 and can be faxed to 303-275-2332.Point of contact is Diana Myles at 303-275-2359 . See Numbered Note(s).1 (0149)

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