ACQUISITION & MATERIEL MANAGEMENT (90C), VA MEDICAL CENTER, 1900 E MAIN ST, DANVILLE, IL 61832

39 -- TELESCOPIC BOOM SOL 550-42-96 DUE 092796 POC Kathy Thoma, Chief, Purchasing & Contracting, (217)-431-6535 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. Offers are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation No. RFQ 550-42-96 is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). The Standard Industrial Classification Code (SIC) is 3531 and the Small Business Size Standard is 750 employees. The successful contractor shall provide delivery, FOB: Destination, of a used or refurbished telescoping boom lift which has been restored to first-class operating condition. The lift should have a working height of no less than 66 feet. The lift should be self-propelled with either a diesel or gas engine and have an articulating boom. The platform size desired is larger than standard, and it shall have proportional telescoping controls. A four-wheel drive chassis with all alarms and/or beacons as required by law is desired. The Government is aware that lifts come in all sizes with many standard or optional features. It wants the best value for its money; however, it is not aware of used equipment available in the marketplace. The items listed above are brand name or equal to the JLG Industries Model 80HX/4WD or the Mark Industries Model CH60C. These comparisons are intended to be descriptive, not restrictive, and are to indicate the quality of products that are satisfactory. To be included with this lift are instruction and user manuals and at least a six-month warranty. Technical information plus descriptive literature must be provided with each proposal received. This procurement is subject to the availability of funds. Price and technical capability of the equipment offered are factors which will be evaluated for award. The Government will award a firm fixed-price contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror which is the most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The solicitation provisions clauses incorporated herein are those in effect through FAR FAC 90-41. 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors, 52.212-2 Evaluation of Commercial Items, 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items, 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items, 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items, and 852.210-77 Brand Name or Equal (Nov 1984). Quotations shall be submitted on company letterhead and directed to the Attention of Kathy Thoma, VA Medical Center (90C),1900 East Main Street, Danville, IL 61832, Phone 217-431-6535, FAX 217-431-6553. The solicitation number shall be listed on the quotation. All offers must be received by close of business (4:15 P.M. CST) 9-27-96. Late offers will not be accepted. Discussions will be held if necessary. See Numbered Note #1. (0260)

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