North Cascades National Park Service Complex, 2105 State Route 20, Sedro Woolley, Washington 98284-9394

24 -- TRACTOR, 4WD, 4WS, INDUSTRIAL, DIESEL ENGINE DRIVEN, WITH FRONT-END LOADER AND BACKHOE, INCLUDES OPTIONS AND ACCESSORIES SOL 1443-IB9470-6-0001 DUE 071796. Contact Point, Barbara Bryan, 360/856-5700 x362, Contracting Officer. The North Cascades National Park has a requirement for supplying a tractor, 4 wheel drive, 4 wheel steer, minimum 4 cylinder, 243 cubic inch diesel engine, SAE horsepower 96 gross, 92 net; includes backhoe, 15' 11'' SAE dig depth; 1.25 cubic yard 92.5 inch wide standard GP bucket; operators area with ROPS/FOPS canopy with windshield wiper; optional features include powershift transmission (4 forward, 4 reverse speeds with control on steering column); numerous other options for operator's area, tires, front-end loader, and backhoe. Materials and any attachments shall be delivered FOB Destination to Marblemount Ranger Station, Marblemount, WA. Standard Industrial Classification Code is 3531. The Size Standard is 750 or fewer employees. The proposed solicitation is ``Small Business Set-Aside'' in accordance with FAR 52.219.6. A firm fixed-price contract will be awarded as a result of this solicitation. Please correspond in writing to be included on the bidder's list, and include company name, address, telephone number, point of contact, size of business, and whether or not your organization is disadvantaged owned. No telephone calls will be taken. (149)

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