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23 -- GROUND EFFECTS VEHICLES, MOTOR VEHICLES, TRAILERS & CYCLES SOL 97WJ33021 DUE 052397 POC Frances Gutierrez (970) 490-7208 Notice of intent to place a delivery order against GSA contract GS30F1025D with Caterpiller Inc. Defense & Federal Products. This requirement is for brand name or equal product. The grader must be as follows: 143H Motor Grader 8W-6300, 75 AMP Alternator 8X-8046, Cab & Bar Mounted Lights 8W-7663, Warning Light Cab Mount 8X-5700, Air Conditioner w/Heater 8X-7991, Defroster Fan Front 8X-2245, Defroster Fan Rear 8X-2920, Cloth Seat 8Y-4194, Rear Window Washer 8X-9680, Rear Window Wiper 8X-2910, Outside Mounted Mirrors 123-4358, Air Dryer 8W-5750, Front Push Plate 8X-2883, Circle Drive Slip Clutch 5T-0570, Engine Coolant Heater 4N-3586, Ether Starting Aid 8W-4619, Hydraulics Base & One Function 2A-6899, Blade Lisf Accumulator 8X-9747, Blade 14'x24"x7/8" 8X-8016, Ripper-Scarifier 9W-7603, Tires 14-24 12 PR G2 9D-6095, Spare Tire/Rim 14-24 12 PR G2 116-3063, installation of mirrors/beacon. Suppliers of identical or equivalent product may submit written data to demonstrate their ability to satisfy this requirement at a lower cost alternative than that provided by the GSA schedule. Such data must include as a minimum, a complete listing of items, complete specs to identify items capabilities in sufficient detail to permit techincal evaluation, pricing data, point of contact, business size, freight if FOB origin, and number of days required for delivery. All responsible sources must submit a written response within 15 days from the date of this notice to WAPA, P.O. Box 3700, Attn: J1531, Loveland, CO. 80538. No solicitation document exists and no telephone inquires will be accepted. If no affirmative response are received within 15 days after publication of this notice to the effect that a comparable source is available, an order will be placed with Caterpiller Inc. (0127)

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