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39 -- SELF-PROPELLED RAIL CAR LOADING/UNLOADING RAMP SOL SB3100-7078-9038 DUE 041897 POC Diane M. Peifer, Contract Specialist, 717-770-4613 or R. C. Souto, Contracting Officer, 717-770-6206 The Defense Distribution Depot Albany located at the Marine Corp Logistics Base in Albany, Georgia has a requirement for the procurement of one (1) each self-propelled rail car loading/unloading ramp. The following specifications represent the Government's minimum needs for the ramp: load capacity -- 25,000 lbs.; gross weight -- 25,000 lbs.; hoisting speed -- 30 feet per minute; hoisting mechanism -- hydraulic with cables and locking system; approach ramp -- 6 degrees and 17 feet long; main ramp -- 4# expanded metal and 54 feet long; bridge plates -- hydraulic and 54 inches long; vehicle guide rail -- both sides and full length; power supply -- 2.3 liter, 4 cylinder engine; hydraulic controls -- all functions at driver's seat; operator platform -- left side with seat and seat belt; tire centering guides; safety yellow paint; 5 mile per hour sign; 110 volt hydraulic tank heater and engine block heater; buzzer and beacon warning indicators; tri-level rail car loading; adjustable stabilizers with one on each corner; 4 -- 6 mile per hour road speed; hydrostatic, forward and reverse drives; power steering; hydraulic, pedal operated brakes. One year warranty. Buck Equipment Model CDSP-204TM (Heavy Duty Model) or equal. If a contractor is offering other than the Buck Equipment Model listed above, Descriptive Literature which clearly identifies the Manufacturer's Name, Brand, Model, Part Number and clearly addresses the specifications mentioned above must be submitted with your faxed or mailed quotation. Delivery must be quoted FOB Destination to Defense Distribution Depot Albany, Albany, GA 31704-1128. The Government desires delivery to be within 15 calendar days after contract award. The Government requires delivery to be within 30 calendar days after contract award. This request for quotation and the resultant contract award are being processed in accordance with Simplified Acquisition Procedures. A written request for quotation will not be issued. All responsible sources may submit a quotation with descriptive literature for the above self-propelled rail car loading/unloading ramp, which if received by 3:00PM ET on April 18, 1997, shall be considered. Contractor may mail quotation to the above address or may fax quotation to the Contract Specialist's attention at 717-770-5689. The Government will award a contract resulting from this request for quotation to the responsible source whose offer will be the most advantageous to the Government. The following factors, in descending order of importance, will be used to evaluate offers: (1) technical capability of the item offered to meet the Government's requirement and (2) price. (0084)

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