Contracting Division, P.O. Box 8368, Marine Corps Base, Camp Lejeune, NC 28547-8368

35 -- INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY, SLUDGE/FLY ASH PUSHER Sol M6700196QC334. Due 092396. Contact, Pat Cromwell, 910-451-3016/Contract Specialist. 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 is issued as a Request for Quotation M6700196QC334 and constitutes the only solicitation; offers are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 90-39. The proposed acquisition is a small business set-aside. The standard industrial classification (SIC) code for this unrestricted requirement is 3531 and the small business size standard is 500. Item 0001 Sludge/Fly Ash Pusher Trailer 1 EA, body specifications: Trailer Vehicle type-Semi Trailer; Body Size-34'; Usable capacity 43 CU YD; Model Designation - Pusher; Empty weight - 13,990lbs; Overall length - 34'; Overall height - 10-12'; Standard floor thickness - 1/4'' aluminum plate, 34,000 psi yield; Standard wall thickness - 3/16'' aluminum plate, 34,000 psi yield; Floor crossmember spacing - 12'' apart; Side wall verticle bracing spacing - 30''o.c.; Maximum horizontal ejection force - 100,000 psi; Maximum hydraulic operating pressure - 2000 psi; Type of welding - full seam. Hydraulic Specifications: Normal operating pressure - 1800psi; Maximum allowable oil flow - 60 gpm; Oil flow w/standard pump - 30 gpm; Oil pump rpm for standard gpm - 1800 rpm; Oil reservoir capacity - 100 gallon; Blade cycle time w/standard pump & PTO - 4 min full extension and return; Cylinder size & no. of stages 9'' 6 stage. Underframe Specifications: Standard rear axle rating - 22,500# 5/8''; Standard rear suspension rating - 52,000#; Model of rear suspension - Single leaf; Model of landing gear - Two-speed. Additional Specifications Required: Splash shields front and rear; Water sealed tailgates; Multi-axle designs; Horizontal bracing. Offerors shall submit Descriptive Literature/Brochure with offer. Delivery shall be 60 to 90 days after award, FOB Destination. Delivery, inspection and acceptance shall be at the Freight Traffic Branch, Bldg 1011, MCB, Camp Lejeune, NC 28542. Award will be based on price and price related factors. The following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) provisions and clauses apply to this acquisition: FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors- Commercial Items (OCT 1995); FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (OCT 1995); FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items (OCT 1995); FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders - Commercial Items (OCT 1995), including the Additional FAR clauses cited within the clause under Paragraph (b)(6) through (9); DFARS 252.212-7001 contract terms and conditions required to implement statutes or executive orders applicable to defense acquisitions of commercial items (Nov 1995) (clause included by reference is 252.225-7001 Buy American Act and Balance of Payment Program (41 U.S.C. 10, E.O. 10582)), 252.225-7000 Buy American Act - Balance of Payments Program Certificate and 252.212-7000 offerors representations and certification-commercial items. The Contractor's standard Commercial Warranty shall apply. The successful offeror shall provide two copies of the Warranty prior to award. The offeror is requested to provide their Contractor's Establishment Code (CEC) and Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code with their quote. The CAGE code entered must be for that name and address provided by the Contractor. If the offeror does not have a CAGE code, it may ask the Contracting Officer to request one from the Defense Logistics Services Center (DLSC). Offerors responding to this announcement shall submit their offers in accordance with 52.212-1 and shall include a completed copy of provision 52.212-3, 252.225-7000, and 252.212-7000. Closing date 23 Sep 96, 4:00 p.m. Submit quotes to Contracting Division, P.O. Box 8368, MCB, Camp Lejeune, NC 28547-8368. POC: Pat Cromwell (910)451-3016. (253)

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