Panama Canal Commission, Logistical Support Division, Purchasing & Contracts Branch, Unit 2300, APO, AA 34011-2300

40 -- ACCESSORIES FOR MOORING STATION SOL CNP-84398-JR-29 DUE 042297 POC Tere Abadia, Contract Specialist, (507) 272-3023, 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 Federal Acquisition Regulation (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 is Solicitation No. CNP-84398-JR-29 and is issued as a Request for Proposal (RFP). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular No. 90-32. The procurement is UNRESTRICTED. DESCRIPTION OF ITEMS TO BE ACQUIRED: Quick Release Mooring Hook with keeper plate, 300,000 pounds working load. To be connected to a pad eye 3 inches thick, 3-1/2 inches diameter; Jaw & Jaw Swivel Shackle (Grade 4) for 3 inches anchor chain & a pad eye 3-1/2 inches diameter; No. 8 Anchor Joining Link, 3 inches chain, 4 inches shackle; 4 Inches Alloy Safety Chain shackle 350,000 pounds, 3 inches chain, 6 inches diameter pad eye.Quantity: 8 ea. All accessories shall be proof tested and certified by a recognized organization (I.L.O.), the certification must be submitted before shipment. Only manufacturers that comply with the standards of the American Bureau of Shipping will be accepted. ABS Certifications shall be submitted with the offer. DELIVERY: The PCC requires delivery of all items to be completed within 30 days FOB New Orleans, LA or 60 days FOB/CIF Gamboa, Republic of Panama after receipt of notice of award. The following FAR Provisions apply to this solicitation: 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items (Oct 1995); as an Addenda to this Provision, FAR 52.215-18 Facsimile Proposals (Dec 1989) and PAR 3552.204-70 Registro Unico de Contribuyente and Numero Patronal, are also included. 52.212-2, Evaluation- -Commercial Items (Oct 1995). The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to this solicitation will be mostadvantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors, listed in equal order of importance, shall be used to evaluate the offers: (1) PAST PERFORMANCE, offerors shall submit the following information concerning similar supplies furnished during the past three (3) years: Name, address, telephone number, point of contact, total dollar amount of contract. The government reserves the right to contact the owners of previous contracts for additional information. (2) DELIVERY, offerors shall comply with the delivery time specified above, however, offerors proposing a shorter delivery time will be scored higher. Price is an important evaluation factor for award, however, past performance and delivery, when combined, are significantly more important than price. 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items (MAR 1996) (OFFERORS SHALL INCLUDE A COMPLETED COPY OF THE PROVISION). Offerors that fail to furnish the required representations or information, orreject the terms and conditions of the solicitation may be excluded from consideration. The following FAR Clauses also apply to this solicitation: 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items (Oct 1995) and 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items (Jan 1996). Offers are due NO LATER THAN 3:00 p.m. (Local Time), APRIL 22, 1997 via U.S. or Foreign Mail at Panama Canal Commission, Logistical Support Division, Bldg. 5, 1st. floor, Unit 2300, APO AA 34011-2300; or via Local Mail or Courier Service, at Panama Canal Commission, Logistical Support Division, Bldg. 5, 1st. Floor, Balboa, Ancon, Republic of Panama. FACSIMILE OFFERS ARE AUTHORIZED, offers may be transmitted by facsimile to telephone number (507)272-5838. Facsimile proposals shall state, as a minimum, the solicitation number, offered price and time of delivery to Panama Canal Commission. NOTE: In order to prepare the offeror'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. Failure to do so will preclude the Panama Canal Commission from the responsibility of providing you with possible amendments or other required information. This information may be sent to Fax No. 011-507-272-7661 or Telex 3034 PCCAMRM PG. All responsible sources may submit an offer which will be considerd by the Commission. (0094)

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