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

38 -- HAUL TRUCKS SOL CNC-81003-NJ-29 DUE 013197 POC Edwin W. Durling, Contract Specialist, (507) 272-4680, Enrique B. Marquez, Contracting Officer, (507) 272-4075 The Panama Canal Commission intends to purchase four (4) off-road haul trucks and technical services for full maintenance and repair (including spare parts) for a period of 12 months. The solicitation will include options to buy additional trucks (from 1 to 5), additional technical services for the basic four trucks, and technical services for the optional trucks. The technical services will not exceed September 30, 1999. Also, the solicitation will include options for the Contractor to buy back the trucks after 36 months of the Commission's acceptance of the trucks. The trucks shall have a single diesel engine, rated above 625 horsepower, 600 horsepower at the flywheel; an effective payload capacity of 50 tons minimum; and features that allow all weather operation over unpaved roads to include 35% grades. The trucks must be capable of operating 120 hours per week and their availability shall be no less than 80%. Delivery of the trucks shall be made within 180 days, F.O.B./C.I.F. destination GatunAnchorage, Republic of Panama, after receipt of the notice of award (for the basic items) and after receipt of the notice exercising the option (for the optional items). When requesting the solicitation, state name, address and solicitation number. Requests will be accepted by facsimile at 011-507-272-7661. All responsible sources may submit an offer which, if timely received, shall be considered by the Commission. "See Note 12." (0352)

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