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

41 -- EXHAUST FAN SOL CSP-81906-LM-29 DUE 083096 POC Maria Teresa Arias, Contract Specialist, (507) 272-4690, Carlos M. Escalona, Contracting Officer, (507) 272-4650 This is a combined CBD 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. CSP-81906-LM-29 is issued as an Invitation for Bids (IFB). The solicitation document, and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 90-39. Bidders shall provide unit price, extended amount, and total cubic measurement (in cubic feet) for the following item: Roof mounted centrifugal ventilator with the following salient characteristics: 1725 rpm ball bearing motor and drive, full spun aluminum construction with steel support braces, built-in bird screen and backdraft damper, permanently lubricated ball bearings, 24-3/4'' diameter backward inclined wheel, 115/230 volts, 60 hz, single phase, 3/4 hp motor, capable of 6,000 cfm or more, UL approved, AMCA rated, Dayton model 7H827 or equal. Quantity: 90 each. FAILURE TO FURNISH TOTAL CUBIC MEASUREMENTS MAY RENDER YOUR BID NON RESPONSIVE. The exhaust fans called for by this CBD synopsis/solicitation have been identified as brand name or equal. Bidder's quoting on an equal product shall identify brand name, manufacturer and model, and submit literature or any form of information that will allow the Panama Canal Commission to determine that the equal product offered complies with the salient characteristics established herein. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THIS REQUIREMENT SHALL RENDER YOUR BID NONRESPONSIVE. Delivery: Within: thirty 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, Locks Division, Miraflores Locks, Tool Room, Miraflores, Republic of Panama, after receipt of notice of award. A price 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 a comparative price evaluation. FAILURE TO INDICATE THE DELIVERY TERM SELECTED SHALL RENDER YOUR BID NONRESPONSIVE. The following provisions and clauses apply to this acquisition: Provision 52.212-1, Instruction to Offerors-- Commercial Items (Oct. 1995), Provision 52.212-3, Offerors Representations and Certifications-- Commercial Items (Mar. 1996) - BIDDERS SHALL INCLUDE A COMPLETE PROVISON 52.212-3 WITH THEIR BID; FAILURE TO SIGN THE CERTIFICATE OF PROCUREMENT INTEGRITY WHEN SUBMITTING SEALED BIDS FOR $100,000 OR ABOVE, SHALL RENDER YOUR BID NONRESPONSIVE; Provisions 52.214-31, Facsimile Bids; and 3552.247-70, Evaluation and Effect of Delivery Terms in Contract Awards, also apply to this acquisition. Clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Items (Oct. 1995), Clause 52.212-5, Contract Termsand Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders--Commercial Items (Oct. 1995), but only the additional FAR Clauses incorporated by the Contracting Officer under paragraph (b) and (c) apply: 52.203-6, 52.203-10, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.222-37, and 52.225-9. 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 August 30, 1996, at 10:00 a.m., local time, by fax at 011-507-272-5838, or by local mail or courrier service at the following address: Panama Canal Commission, Logistical Support Division, Bldg. 5, 1st floor, Balboa, Ancon, Republic of Panama, or via U.S. or foreign mail 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 bidder's 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. (0222)

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