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

29 -- ENGINE PARTS SOL CSI-739,120-01 DUE 071296 POC Jose M. Carrizo V., Contract Specialist, (507) 272-4690, Eugenio Huerta, Contracting Officer, (507) 272-4650 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-739,120-01 is issued as an invitation for bids (IFB). The solicitation document 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 items. Engine Parts, General Motors, type EMD-12-645E2, Models RR-12-645E2 and LL-12-645E2, Serial Nos. 68-B1-1068, 68-B1-1057, 68-C1-1041 and 68-C1-1066, 1500-H.P., 900-R.P.M., Item No. 1: Power Pack, New Blade, MFRS. No. 8449871, PCC S/N 487-5280, 30 ea., and Item No. 2: Power Pack, New Fork, MFRS No. 8449869, PCC S/N 487-5284, 30 ea. Both items shall be in metal container and protected with preservative for extended tropical storage. Shipment is to be securely braced or strapped to prevent shifting and damage during transportation. The shipment shall be marked with the words ''PANAMA CANAL COMMISSION'' followed by the contract number. Supplier to furnish serial No. of cylinder liner and head on invoice. Note: Only new genuine parts shall be acceptable. Delivery: Within nintety (90) days F.O.B. Destination Jefferson, LA, 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 5086, Mount Hope, Republic of Panama, after receipt of notice of award. A differential will be applied to offers quoted on an F.O.B. Destination Jefferson versus C.I.F./F.O.B. Destination Panama. Failure to provide delivery term selected SHALL RENDER YOUR BID NONRESPONSIVE. The following Clauses and Provisions apply to this solicitation. Clause 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items (Oct 1995), Clause 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items (Oct 1995), Clause 52.214-3, Facsimile Bids (Dec 1989), Provision 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items (Oct 1995). Notwithstanding Provision 52.212-1 (11) FAILURE TO SIGN THE CERTIFICATE OF PROCUREMENT INTEGRITY WHEN SUBMITTING SEALED BIDS FOR ONE-HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS ($100,000) OR ABOVE, SHALL RENDER YOUR BID NONRESPONSIVE. Provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items (March 1996). Bidders that fail to furnish the required respresentations or reject the terms and FAR Clauses shall be rendered nonresponsive. These clauses/provisions may be accessed VIA INTERNET at URL:http://www.cais.net/pancanal, or http://www-far.npr.gov. Bids are due NO later than July 12, 1996 at 2:00 p.m., Local Time, by Fax at 011-507-272-5838, via courier or express mail/military service at the following address: Panama Canal Commission, Logistical Support Division, Building 5, 1st Floor, Unit 2300, APO AA 34011-2300; by Local Mail or Courier Services, at Panama Canal Commission, Logistical Support Division, Building 5, 1st Floor, Balboa/Ancon, Panama. NOTE: In order to prepare a bidders' 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 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. See Note 12. (0173)

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