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16 -- PIPER SUPER CUB PA-18 OR EQUAL AIRCRAFT SOL 85-M-APHIS-96 DUE 093096 POC POC: The Contracting Officer is Robert J. Crowther. He can be reached at Area Code (612) 370-2115 The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), Animal Damage Control requires a newly rebuilt Piper Super Cub PA-18 or equal aircraft for use in predator control activities. ADC intends to trade-in a USDA owned 1984 Interstate Model S182 Arctic Tern aircraft and apply the trade-in value toward the purchase of newly rebuilt aircraft. This is combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 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 No. 30-M-APHIS-96 is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 90-40. Simplified Acquisition Procedures will be followed. All responsible sources may submit an offer for consideration. The standard industrial class (SIC) code and small business size standard are 3721 and 1,500 employees, respectively. The contract line item numbers and quantities and units of measure (Bid Schedule) are as follows: Item 1 - Newly Rebuilt Piper Super Cub PA-18 or equal, 1 Aircraft, Proposed Price $ ; less trade-in of USDA owned 1984 Interstate Model S182 Arctic Tern, SN-1028 (N-734 specification), Proposed trade-in value $ . Total Offer (less trade-in) $ . The salient characteristics of the Piper Super Cub PA-18 aircraft are as follows: Fuselage - The Fuselage shall be placed in jig checked for straightness. Any bent or corroded tubing shall be replaced accordance with FAA Advisory Circular 43.13-1 and 1A. The fuselage shall be completely cleaned, checked for corrosion, and reprimed. Tail beef up tubes shall be installed if not previously accomplished. Additional cross brace shall be installed to upper cabin deck. Landing gear bushings shall be inspected and repaired as necessary. Floor boards shall be inspected and installed as necessary. Stick boots and under seat area protection shall be installed to keep spent ammunition from jamming the flight controls. Fabric head liner shall be replaced with more durable metal head liner. New rudder return springs shall be installed. Inertia reel shoulder harness shall be installed in both front and rear seats. Left hand shooting window shall be installed, capable of being locked open in flight to provide an adequate angle of fire for the aerial predator control gunner. Rear seat throttle quadrant shall be removable by the gunner. Wings - All spars shall be checked for airworthiness. No repairs to spars are authorized. If damage is evident, spars must be replaced with new or serviceable units. Root rib on each wing must be the new one piece stamped out rib. All attach fittings must be inspected and new bushing installed as necessary. Control Surfaces - All control services must be clean, checked for corrosion, and reprimed. All bushings or bearings shall be replaced with new ones. Struts - Struts shall be the type to eliminate AD81-25-05. Cover - Aircraft shall be recovered with Superflite System 2 or equal life time fabric. Avionics - USDA owned, FAA com radio, transponder, blind encoder, audio panel, and Government band radio shall be installed. An FAA approved Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT) shall be installed. An intercom system between pilot and gunner capable of ''hand-free'' or ''push-to-talk'' capability. Engine and Propeller - Lycoming 0-320, 160 hp, and have a fresh overhaul. Propeller shall be a Alaska Super Prop (PA-18 STC 11-SA279AL), 82'' diameter, 43 or 44 pitch. General Specifications - New control cables shall be installed throughout the aircraft. The aircraft must have adequate equipment and instruments for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) day and night operations in accordance with Federal Aviation Regulation 91.205. Aircraft shall have Cleveland wheels and brakes. Tires shall be 8:50X6 to meet Alaska Super Prop STC specifications. New glass shall be installed as necessary. Plexiglass that is scratched or crazed is not acceptable. The aircraft shall be assembled with new AN hardware. The aircraft must possess a Standard Airworthiness Certificate and have a fresh annual inspection at time of delivery to the Government. The aircraft shall have an oversized 3 inch extended heavy duty landing gear. The aircraft shall have a large tail wheel, Scott Model 3200 or equal. The aircraft shall have a full electrical system to include battery, starter, and alternator. The Government owned 1984 Interstate Model S182 Arctic Tern has the following features: Engine- Lycoming 0-320-A2B, 160HP, 1,350 hrs. Since last overhaul; Propeller - McCall GM8242 Super Prop, 163 hours since new; Total Aircraft Time- 5,374 hrs; Complete Recover: January 1987; Annual Inspection - July 1996; Tires - Goodyear 8.50 x 6, 8'' Scott Tail Wheel; Wheels and Brakes - Cleveland; Instruments - Sensitive altimeter, airspeed indicator, vertical speed indicator, 4 probe EGT, Scott oil temperature and pressure gauges, electric turn and bank indicator, vertical card magnetic compass, and recording tachometer; Radios - King, KX155 Nav/Com w/intercom, KA 134 audio panel, and KT 76A Transponder w/Mode C; Lighting System - Nav Lights, instrument lights, landing lights, wingtips and tail strobe lights; and, Baggage Compartment - fiberglass. Make and Model of Aircraft offered if other that brand name: Serial Number: Registration Number: Delivery and Acceptance Point: Great Southwest Aviation, Attn: Alan Theobald, 100 Southwest Way, Hangar Bldg - 1534, Roswell Industrial Center, Roswell, New Mexico 88201; Delivery Terms: F.O.B. Destination; Required Delivery Time: Within 90 calendar days from notice of award. Award will be made to the responsive and responsible offeror whose offer is most advantageous to the Government based on price and other price related factors. Offeror's are advised to include a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3 (JUN 1996), Offeror Representations and Certifications--Commercial Items, with their offer. FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders--Commercial items (JUN 1996), applies to this acquisition including the following additional FAR clauses cited in the clause: FAR 52.233-3, Protest After Award (OCT 1995); FAR 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (APR 1984); FAR 52.222-35, Affirmative Action For Special Disable And Vietnam Era Veterans (APR 1984); FAR 52.222-36, Affirmative Action For Handicapped Workers (APR 1984); FAR 52.222-37, Employment Reports On Special Disabled Veterans And Veterans of the Vietnam Era (JAN 1988); FAR 52.225-3, Buy American Act--Supplies (JAN 1994);FAR 52.225-21, Buy American Act--North American Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act--Balance of Payments Program (Alternate 1)(JUN 1996). The standard commercial warranty is applicable to this procurement. Sealed offers in original and 2 copies for furnishing the supplies or services called for in the Schedule will be received at the Contracting Activity specified above, or if hand carried, in the depository located in the Contracting Section of the USDA, APHIS, FSO, Minneapolis, MN, until 10:00 a.m., central time, on September 30, 1996. (0260)

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