National Interagency Fire Center, Bureau of Land Management, 3833 S. Development Avenue, Boise, ID 83705-5354

23 -- LONG-TRACK SNOWMOBILES SOL R220Q970022 DUE 081597 POC Kay Ryan, 208-387-5717 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; no written solicitation will be issued. A firm fixed-price quote under Request for Quotes (RFQ) solicitation number R220Q970022 is being requested. It is anticipated the requirement will not exceed the Simplified Acquisition Threshold. This solicitation document incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular #90-46. This procurement is made on an unrestricted basis. The SIC code for this procurement is 5599 Automotive Dealers, N.E.C. The Remote Sensing Support Group (RSSG) at the National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC), Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has a requirement for six (6) long-track snowmobiles. RSSG employees travel to remote locations during winter months to install and maintain highly technical equipment. Elevations forthese remote locations range from below 305 m (1,000 ft) to above 3048 m (10,000 ft). This altitude range and the varying snow conditions encountered demand maximum engine and overall snowmobile performance. The snowmobile specifications are listed in descending order of importance: (1) each snowmobile shall have an engine size of not less than 550 cc and not greater than 600 cc, (2) each engine shall be either carbureted or electronically fuel injected; if carbureted, there shall be an automatic altitude compensation feature or equivalent, (3) the engine shall be liquid cooled and oil injected, (4) each snowmobile shall be equipped with an installed reverse gear mechanism, (5) the dry weight with standard equipment installed shall not exceed 231 kg (510 lb), (6) each unit shall have a track length of not less than 3454 mm (136 in) and not greater than 3556 mm (140 in), (7) the paddle height of each snowmobile track shall be not less than 41 mm (1.6 in) or greater than 51 mm (2 in), (8) the front suspension shall be of an independent type with a minimum travel distance of 152 mm (6 in), (9) the rear suspension shall be the long travel design with a minimum travel distance of 305 mm (12 in), (10) the front and rear suspension shock absorbers shall be the gas type, (11) the braking system shall be hydraulic disc or equivalent, (12) the fuel tank capacity shall be not less than 42 lt (11 gl), (13) the overall length shall not exceed 3023 mm (119 in), (14) the overall width shall not exceed 1143 mm (45 in), (15) each snowmobile shall have the following equipment: [a] tachometer, [b] speedometer, [c] trip odometer, [d] gas gauge, [e] low oil light, [f] coolant overheat light, [g] hand warmers, [h] thumb warmer. Delivery and acceptance shall be made FOB Destination, freight charges included in the unit price, to NIFC-BLM, 3833 S. Development Ave., Boise, Idaho 83705-5354. Delivery shall be made by September 19, 1997; partial deliveries will be accepted. The clause 52.212-04, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items (Aug 1996), applies to this acquisition. There are no addenda to this clause. The Department of the Interior Acquisition Regulations (DIAR) clause at 1452.212-05, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items (Jan 1996)(Deviation), also applies. Additional cited FAR clauses applicable to this acquisition are 52.252-06, Authorized Deviations in Clauses (Apr 1984), 52.252-02, Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Jun 1988), 52.225-11, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (Oct 1996), 52.232-33, Mandatory Information for Electronic Funds Transger Payments (May 1994). The DIAR provision at 1452.212-01, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items (Oct 1995)(Deviation), applies to this acquisition. Under this provision, insert "...FAR 19.102..." in the first blank, insert "...SF-18..." in the second blank, and insert "...SF-18..." in the third blank. There are no addenda to this provision. An additional cited FAR provision applicable to this acquisition is 52.252-05, Authorized Deviations in Provisions (Apr 1984). The provision 52.212-02, Evaluation -- Commercial Items (Oct 1995), does not apply. Quotes shall be evaluated on : (1) the ability to meet specifications, (2) price, and (3) other factors. Quoters shall submit detailed specifications sheets or product literature with their quotes. Quoters shall include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-03, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items (Jan 1997), with their quote. Information regarding the solicitation may be requested from Kay Ryan at 208-387-5717. Quotations shall be submitted by August 15, 1997, 4:00 PM local time to Kay Ryan at fax 208-387-5574 or mailed to NIFC -- BLM, ATTN: Kay Ryan, 3833 S. Development Ave., Boise, ID 83705-5354. (0205)

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