USDA Forest Service, Forest Products Laboratory, One Gifford Pinchot Drive, Madison, WI 53705-2398

39 -- FORKLIFT -- LP GAS. SOL RFQ-FPL-97-6 DUE 061097 POC Christina A. Shade, Contracting Officer, 608-231-9285 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; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This request for quotation, RFQ-FPL-97-6, is for one Forklift Truck, 8000 lb. capacity, LP gas, to be delivered FOB destination to the U.S. Forest Products Laboratory, 507 Highland Ave., Madison, WI 53705-2398. Inspection and acceptance at destination. Contractor shall indicate time for delivery, but it is desired before 10/97. When responding to this request, please indicate on your outer envelope in the lower left-hand corner: "RFQ-FPL-97-6, DUE: 6/10/97". The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 90-46. The Contracting Officer has determined that this acquisition will be handled on an unrestricted basis. All sources may submit a response which will be considered by the agency. FAR provision 52.212 (OCT 1995), Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. SIC Code is 3537 with a size standard limit of 750 employees for the manufacturer to be considered as a small business. Offerors are to include a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3 (JAN 1997), Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items, with its offer. FAR Clause 52.212-4 (MAY 1997), Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. FAR Clause 52.212-5 (AUG 1996), Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. Additional FAR clauses cited in this clause which are applicable are (b) (6, 7, 8, 9, and 10). EVALUATION: Responses will be evaluated using simplified acquisition procedures (FAR 13.106-2). Selection will be made from the source, which in the opinion of the Government, offers the best value. The criteria considered will be technical (capability of the item offered to meet the agency need), price, and past performance. Responses shall contain product literature and explanation of technical features, warranty provisions and sources of local repair and maintenance. It would be beneficial to compare technical features against the desired target features listed below. The agency is also offering for trade-in a government-owned Allis-Chalmers 6000 lb. capacity, LP gas forklift truck, Model ACP 60 KCL, Serial # 508046. Selection will also take into consideration the trade-in allowance in determining the best value to the government. Amount offered for trade-in allowance should be listed separately. ITEM DESCRIPTION: The USDA Forest Service, Forest Products Laboratory requires a LP gas forklift truck for moving loads of miscellaneous materials on laboratory grounds and within laboratory buildings in a safe manner. The following are the desired target features: Capacity -- Minimum lift capacity of 8000 lbs. at 24-in. load center. Engine -- Six-cylinder LP gas engine with minimum 180 cu.in. displacement. Transmission -- Power shift transmission with forward and reverse speeds. Steering -- Power Steering. Braking -- Self-adjusting, hydraulic power brakes with asbestos free linings. Tires -- Solid soft-ride drive tires with traction tread, universal lug, and minimum size of 8:25 x 15. Hydraulic Controls -- Three-section valve with three levers for lifting, lowering and tilting of mast, and moving of side-shifting carriage. Mast -- Minimum lifting height of 128 in., minimum 55 in. of free lift, maximum down height of 92 in. Outport hydraulic cylinders or panoramic mast for increased visibility. Mast cylinders positioned to outside edge of the mast frame to provide excellent visibility through the mast carriage. Carriage -- Hydraulic side-shifting class III carriage of 46.9 in. with a minimum of 48 in. high load back-rest. Forks with a minimum length of 48 inches. Lights and Alarm -- Stop/tail lights, backup lights, forward-facing headlights, flashing amber light, and electric backup alarm. Cab -- All-environment metal factory-installed cab with front and rear window wipers, hinged doors that lift off for easy removal, a minimum of 12,000 BTU hot water heater and defogger fan. (0128)

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