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

20 -- NAVIGATIONAL BUOYS SOL CSC-84390-JR-29 DUE 032597 POC Jose M. Carrizo V., Contract Specialist, (507) 272-4690, Maria T. de Chirino, Contracting Officer, (507) 272-4650 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; BIDS ARE BEING REQUESTED AND A WRITTEN SOLICITATION WILL NOT BE ISSUED. Solicitation No. CSC-84390-JR-29 is issued as an invitation for bids (IFB). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 90-32. Bidders shall provide unit price, extended amount, and total cubic measurement for the following items: Item No. 1: Buoy, 5x9 Lighted, Foam, (Red Color), 6 each, and Item No. 2: Buoy, 5x9 Lighted, Foam, (Green Color), 6 each. Specifications: The buoys shall be red or green as required and shall include two lifting eyes, two mooring eyes, bridle with galvanized chain, counterweight properly sized and removable tower with: Base plate for housing a lantern ML-155 type (with a focal plane heightof seven feet +/- 1/2 feet), Solar panel brackets, Battery compartment, Daymark, Radar reflector, and Hand rails (to allow maintenance personnel to safely service the lamp). Material for Buoy Body shall consist of closed-cell foam core of polyurethane foam covered by a layer of resilient polyethylene foam. The buoy shall have an outer skin of reinforced polyurethane. The color pigment shall be an integral part of the skin ensuring a color stable buoy body. It shall be protected with anti-fouling material. Material for Removable Tower shall be fabricated from aluminum alloy material. It shall be provided with enough room to house a ML-155 lantern and its associated electrical equipment including solar panels and battery compartment. The manufacturer shall be approved by the American Bureau of Shipping. The manufacturer shall provide one complete set of specifications and related drawings. Bidders shall also submit descriptive literature that establishes exactly the proposed item. Failure to submit descriptiveliterature shall render your bid nonresponsive. Failure to furnish total cubic measurements may render your bid nonresponsive. Shipment is to be securely braced or strapped to prevent shifting and damage during transportation. The shipment shall be marked with the words "PANAMA CANAL COMMISSION" followed by the contract number. DELIVERY: within sixty (60) days F.O.B. Destination New Orleans, LA, Panama Canal Commission, 1930 Japonica Street, New Orleans, LA 70117-4556, or within ninety (90) days C.I.F./F.O.B. Destination Panama, Panama Canal Commission, Dredging Division, Gamboa, Republic of Panama, after receipt of notice of award. A differential will be applied to offers quoted on an F.O.B. Destination Jefferson versus C.I.F./F.O.B. Destination Panama. Failure to provide delivery term selected SHALL RENDER YOUR BID NONRESPONSIVE. The following Clauses and Provisions apply to this solicitation. Clause 52.214-4 Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items (Oct 1995), Clause 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items (Oct 1995), Provision 52.212-1 Instruction to Offerors -- Commercial Items (Oct 1995). Provision 52.212-3 Offerors Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items (March 1996). Clause 52.214-31 Facsimile Bids (Dec 1989). These clauses/provisions may be accessed VIA INTERNET at URL:http://www.cais.net /pancanal, or http://www-far.npr.gov. Bids are due no later than March 25, 1997, at 2:00 p.m., Local Time, via U.S. or Foreign Mail at Panama Canal Commission, Logistical Support Division, Building 5, 1st Floor, Unit 2300, APO AA 34011-2300; or via Local Mail or Courier Services, at Panama Canal Commission, Logistical Support Division, Building 5, 1st Floor, Balboa/Ancon, Panama. Facsimile bids are acceptable at fax No. 001-507-272-5838. NOTE: In order to prepare a bidder's mailing list for subject solicitation, PLEASE FAX YOUR COMPANY'S NAME, ADDRESS, TELEPHONE AND FAX NUMBERS, AND POINT OF CONTACT as soon as possible to fax 001-507-272-7661. Failure to do so will relieve the Panama Canal Commission from the responsibility of providing you with possible amendments or other required information. (0065)

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