Nez Perce National Forest, Route 2 Box 475, Grangeville, ID 83530

24 -- TRACTOR, DIESEL SOL R1-17-96-29 DUE 071996 POC Yvonne J. Sterud, CO (208) 983-4002 This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the 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 written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number R1-17-96-29 is being issued as a Request for Quotations. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular No. 32. The appropriate standard industrial classification code is 5084; this solicitation is not set aside for small businesses. Description of requirement: tractor, diesel; low profile; 4-wheel drive; 50-60 HP; 3 point hitch pto (40-50 pto hp); pull type rotary mower attachment 10' cutting width; rollover bar protection. Quantity required: 1 each. Delivery required by August 23, 1996, to: Salmon River Ranger District, HC01, Box 70, White Bird, ID 83554. FOB point is destination. The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors--Commercial, applies to this acquisition. The provision at 52.212-2 does not apply to this acquisition. Offers will be evaluated on the basis of price alone. Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications--Commercial Items, with their offer. The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial items, applies to this acquisition. The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders--Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition; in addition, FAR clause 52.225-3, Buy American Act--Supplies, applies to this acquisition. Offers are to be submitted to: Nez Perce NF; Attn: Contracting; Route 2, Box 475; Grangeville, ID 83530. Offers are due by close of business July 19, 1996. Offers may be faxed to (208) 983-4098; the fax machine is a Xerox 7033. For more information regarding this acquisition, contact Terry Kiele at (208) 983-4001. (0178)

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