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

46 -- MARINE SANITATION DEVICE SOL CSC-80232-HG-28 DUE 072996 POC Patricia Baquero, Contract Specialist, (507) 272-3643, 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 DOCUMENT; BIDS ARE BEING REQUESTED AND A SOLICITATION BOOKLET WILL NOT BE ISSUED. Solicitation No. CSC-80232-HG-28 is issued as an Invitation For Bids (IFB). The solicitation document, and incorporated clauses and provisions are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 90-32. Bidders shall provide unit price and extended amount, and total cubic measurement (in cubic feet) for the following item: marine sanitation device, ORCA IIA-36 Type II physical/chemical, Orca Sewage System, rated at 1080 gpd of sewage, 208 volts, 3 phase, 60 hertz electrical equipment. Quantity: 4 each. FAILURE TO FURNISH TOTAL CUBIC MEASUREMENT MAY RENDER YOUR BID NON RESPONSIVE. The marine sanitation device called for by this CBD synopsis/solicitation has been identified by a BRAND NAME. Bidders quoting on an equal product (including a product of the brand name manufacturer other than the one described) WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FOR AWARD. Delivery: Within thirty (30) days, F.O.B. Destination Jefferson, LA, Panama Canal Commission, 6140 Jefferson Highway, Jefferson, LA 70123-5121, or within sixty (60) days, C.I.F./F.O.B. Destination Panama, Panama Canal Commission, Canal Services Division, Bldg. 14, Gatun, Republic of Panama, after receipt of notice of award. A differential will be applied to bids quoted on F.O.B. destination Jefferson, LA basis versus those quoted on C.I.F. or F.O.B destination Panama basis for comparative evaluation. FAILURE TO PROVIDE THE DELIVERY TERM SELECTED SHALL RENDER YOUR BID NON RESPONSIVE. The following provisions and clauses apply to this acquisition: Provision 52-212-1, Instructions to Offerors--Commercial Items (Oct 1995) applies to this acquisition, with the exception of subparagraphs (d), (g) and (h); Provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications--Commercial Items (March 1996) - BIDDERS SHALL INCLUDE A COMPLETE COPY OF PROVISION 52.212-3 WITH THEIR BID; FAILURE TO SIGN THE CERTIFICATE OF PROCUREMENT INTEGRITY WHEN SUBMITTING SEALED BIDS FOR $100,OOO OR ABOVE, SHALL RENDER YOUR BID NON RESPONSIVE; 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), but only the following additional FAR clauses incorporated by the contracting officer under paragraphs (b) and (c) apply: 52.203-6, 52.203-10, 52.219-8, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.222-37, and 52.225-9. Clause 52.214-31, Facsimile Bids also applies to this acquisition (receiving facsimile equipment: PANAFAX UF 300). The above provisions and clauses may be obtained via Internet at URL: http://www.cais.net/pancanal, or http://www-far.npr.gov. Bids shall be received no later than July 29, 1996, at 2:00 p.m., local time, by fax at 011-507-272-5838, or by local mail or courier service at the following address: Panama Canal Commission, Logistical Support Division, Bldg. 5, 1st Floor, Balboa, Ancon, Republic of Panama, or by U.S. or via express mail/military service at the following address: Panama Canal Commission, Logistical Support Division, Bldg. 5, 1st Floor, Unit 2300, APO AA 34011-2300. 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 number 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 necessary information. (0199)

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