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38 -- ASPHALT PAVER AND ASPHALT PATCHING UNIT Sol F45613-96-BA004. Due 120396. POC: SrA Middlebrook (509) 247-2060; Contracting Officer: Laurie Whelan (509) 247-2069. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared IAW the format in 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. This solicitation F45613 96BA004 is issued as an IFB. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 90-32. SIC Code is 5082, Small Business Size Standard is 500 employees. This requirements is for 1 ea Asphalt Paver (MFR: Gilcrest - Model: 813RT, P/N: 813/PROPAVER or equal) and 1 ea Asphalt Patching Unit (MFR: North Star Industries - P/N: BC-35M or equal). Required characteristics, as a minimum for the Asphalt Paver are as follows: Self propoelled, 7.5 ton hopper with conveyor, bolt-on rubber track pads, hydraulic depth control, 16' capable screed, 18'' bolt-on extensions with auger (right and left sides), 18'' bolt on extensions adjustable sloping for use with 16' screed, second operators seat, and one additional operators/parts manual. Required characteristics, as a minimum, for the Asphalt Patching unit are as follows: 3 cubic yard hopper with conveyor belt, fold up legs, hydraulic rear door and top doors, 45 gallon hydraulic driven emulsion spray system, 10 gallon solvent tank with hydraulic drive pump, 18 HP LPG engine with electric start, 25 gallon LPG tank, hydraulic tool circuit with dripless Q.D.'s electric heat system, compactor plate lift platform, sand spreader spinner assembly, hopper thermometer (0-300), weather proof control box, emulsion tank ``Y'' strainer, black paint, hydraulic jack hammer 3r67,8'' asphalt cutter, and 6'' square tamper pad. Product Literature is required to be submitted for review on each piece of equipment within 5 business days after quotes are due. (This is to allow mail time for literature that cannot be faxed with bids.) Delivery shall be within 120 calendar days after award. Offerors may submit their offers via mail or fax to 509-247-2073 or 509-247-5221. IAW FAR 12.205(b), offerors are encouraged to submit bids on more than one unit that will meet these requirements, which will be evaluated individually. The clause at FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions (Oct 1995), applies to this acquisition. The clause at FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items (Jan 1996), applies to this acquisition. Under para (b), the following clauses are incorporated: 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (Oct 1995) with Alternate 1 (Oct 1995), 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (Oct 1995) with Alternate I (Oct 1995), 52.203-10, Price or Fee Adjustment for Illegal or Improper Activity (Sep 1990), 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns and Small Disadvantaged Business Concerns (Oct 1995), 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting (Jan 1991), 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Apr 1984), 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Special Disabled and Vietnam Era Veterans (Apr 1984), 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers (Apr 1984), and 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era (Jan 1988). The provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items (Oct 1995) applies to this acquisition. The provision at FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items (Oct 1995) applies to this acquisition. The evaluation factors of para (a), in descending order of importance, are: ``i)Technical capability of each item to meet the above required characteristics, and ii) Price and other related factors''. The provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications (Oct 1995), applies to this acquisition. A completed, signed copy of this provision shall be submitted with any bid. The clause at DFARS 252.212-7000, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items (Nov 1995) applies to this acquisition. A completed, signed copy of this clause shall be submitted with any bid. The clause at DFARS 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes Applicable to Defense Acquisition of Commercial Items (Nov 1995) is applicable to this acquisition. Under para (b), the following clauses are incorporated: 252.225-7001, Buy American Act and Balance of Payments Program (Jan 1994), 252.225-7012, Preference for Certain Domestic Commodities (Nov 1995), 252.225-14, Preference for Domestic Specialty Metals (Nov 1995), and 252.233-7000, Certification of Claims and Requests for Adjustment or Relief (May 1994). The clause at FAR 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (Apr 1994), applies to this acquisition. See Note 1. Offers are due by 3 Dec 96 at 1:30 PM. POC: SrA Rich Middlebrook-509-247-2069. (317)

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