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

37 -- AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT SOL IFB No. FWS 10-96-018 DUE 062096 POC Contact Diana Myles, Contract Specialist, 303-275-2359 or Albert S. Lubran, Contracting Officer, 303-275-2352 This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance withthe format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice.This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a writtensolicitation will not be issued. This is solicitation FWS-10-96-018 and is issued as an Invitationfor Bid. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effectthrough Federal Acquisition Circular 90-37. This is a total small business set-aside. The SICCode is 5083, Farm and Garden Machinery and Equipment. Size standard is less than 500employees. This requirement is for a fixed-price contract for 1 line item. Line item 0001:Quantity 1 ea, Mid-size Combine with Platform for the harvest of native prairie used inrestoration of habitat. . Specifications: A specialized grass harvesting stripper head, (Agcostripper head model MF6020R, or Shelbourne Reynolds SR6000, or equal, approximately 5000pounds) will be the determinate for the size of the combine. This stripper head is not a part ofthis bid and intended only as a reference to size the machine we are looking for. We are seekinga machine of an appropriate size with a Warranty. Warranty: Must include a one (1) yearwarranty covering defective manufactured parts, and one (1) year warranty covering parts andlabor on the engine and drive train to include one (1) manual. The warranty must be transferableto a responsive and responsible local dealer with a response time to service calls of 6.0 hours orless. Combined must be the equivalent of or equal to one of the following: John Deere 9500,New Holland TR85 or New Holland TR86, Case IH 1660, 1666, Agco Gleaner R50 or R52.Separator and Cleaner: Not to exceed 850 hours on the separator, designed for, o{r adapted for,grass seed. Must have capacity to effectively separate on slopes to 18%. Fan speed reducer.Rotary radiator screen. Mud shields where drive belts or fan involved. Feeder Drive: Variabledrive with reverse straw spreader. Cab with head and air conditioning, all controls to includeheader height, reel height, separator engage, cylinder speed, fan speed, shaft rotation monitor,major engine functions, fuel gauge, deluxe seat, radio, back up alarm, unloading auger swing outand engage. Platform: Direct cut grain platform for small grain. To include pickup reel withhydraulic lift, variable speed hydraulic reel drive, quick attach system 15-18 foot cutting width.Delivery shall be on or before September 15, 1996 to U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, WalnutCreek National Wildlife Refuge, W. 109th St. South, Prairie City, Iowa 50228. All bids receivedshould specify FOB Prairie City, Iowa. For technical information contact Bernie Peterson at515-994-2415. The following FAR provisions and clauses apply to this IFB and are incorporatedby reference: 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items Provision 52.212-2Evaluation-Commercial Items (Oct 1995) the government will award a contract resulting fromthis solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be mostadvantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The contractor is to includea completed copy of Provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -Commercial Items, with its offer 52-212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items;52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -Commercial Items. with the following applicable clauses for para b: Sub-paragraph (1), (3), (5),(6), (7), (8), (9), (10), (11) and (13). BIDS FOR OTHER THAN NEW MATERIAL MAY BEACCEPTED. BIDDERS PROVIDING OTHER THAN NEW MATERIAL SHALL BE REQUIRED TO COMPLY WITH THE clause at 52.211-5, New Material, the provision at 52.211-6, Listing of Other Than New Material, Residual Inventory, and Former GovernmentSurplus Property, and the clause at 52.211-7, Other Than New Material, Residual Inventory,, andFormer Government Surplus Property, as appropriate. IF THE CONTRACTOR IS BIDDINGON OTHER THAN NEW MATERIAL THE CONTRACTOR SHALL SO NOTIFY THE CONTRACTING OFFICER IN WRITING AND REQUEST AUTHORITY TO USE SUCH MATERIAL. FAR 52.246-17, Warranty of Supplies of a Noncomplex Nature applies to thissolicitation. Contractors wishing to respond to this solicitation should provide this office withthe following: A bid price on company letterhead for the requested item showing unit price,extended price, FOB point, prompt payment terms and correct remittance address; and acompleted copy of FAR Clause 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -Commercial Items. Please provide three references, point of contacts, addresses and phonenumbers of any recent and relevant contracts for the same or similar items; statement specifyingthe extent of agreement with all of the terms, conditions and provisions included in the bid. Theofferor agrees to hold the prices in the offer firm for 60 calendar days from the date specified forthe receipt of bids. Bids are due at 2:00 pm, June 20, 1996 and can be faxed to 303-275-2332and mailed to address in item 7. Point of contact is Diana Myles at 303-275-2359 . SeeNumbered Note(s).1 (0151)

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