USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service, Attn: Contracting Officer, 100 Centennial Mall North, Room 152, Lincoln, NE 68508- 3866

66 -- SET4BII 5" TOTAL STATIONS WITH STANDARD ACCESSORIES SOL NRCS-2-NE-97 DUE 071497 POC Contact Point, Margaret J. Styles, 402/437-4045 This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in 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 solicitation document incorporates provisions and clauses that are in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular no. 90-46. The standard industrial classification (SIC) code for this acquisition is 5046. This solicitation is is set-aside 100% for Total Small Business and the Small Business Competitiveness Demonstration Program, is applicable. Contract Bid Items as follows: 3 Each -- 6400-14 SET4BII 5" Total Station with standard accessories (2 batteries -- CDC27 -- Fast Charger, & backpack straps to case) or equal to; 5 Each -- 5800-06 Data Collector, SDR33 Expert, 1 MEG (7000 PT. Capacity) Model with manuals & standard accessories including PC scale or equal to; 14Each -- 63- 2010M -- Single tilt prism with target & metal yoke or equal to; 14 Each -5305 12' Surelock graduated precise prism pole with point & canvas case or equal to; 6 Each -- 5191 Topo Shoe (SECO) or equal to; 3 Each -- 7512-52 Tripod Leitz/Sokkia Heavy Duty (Thumbscrew lock) & canvas case or equal to; 3 Each -- 5810-01 Extra data collector (SDR33)to instrument cable or equal to; 3 Each -- 5300-10 Tripod bracket for SDR33 (Rotatable -- hands free) or equal to; 3 Each -- 8120 Backpakc for set & accessories (SECO) or equal to; 2 Each -- 7512-52 HD Sokkia Wood Tripod or equal to; 2 Each -- 7310-12 Lietz/Sokkia DT6 20" Electronic Digital Theodolite or equal to; 1 Each -- Data Collector, SDR33, with software option to communicate with a Sokkia DT-5A Theodolite. Deliver to FOB point 30 days after award. FOB Point: USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service, 100 Centennial Mall North, Room 152, Lincoln, NE 68508-3866. The following clauses are applicable to the purchase of equipment: 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial; 52.212-3, Offeror Representations & Certifications -- Commercial Items; 52.212-4, Contract Terms & Conditions -- Commercial Items; 52.212-5, Contract Items & Conditions Required to Implemnt Statutes Or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items. All responsible bidders may submit an offer which will be considered by the agency. (0178)

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