DIRECTORATE OF CONTRACTING, CONTRACTING DIVISION, BUILDING NUMBER 2102 B, FORT GORDON GA 30905-5110

37 -- MULCHBLOWER/SPREADER SOL DABT11-97-T-0058 DUE 080597 POC Contract Specialist SUSANNE MEREDITH (706) 791-1822 (Site Code DABT11) 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 and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation is for a firm fixed price supply contract for line items 0001 for Mulchblower/Spreader, 1 each and 0002 for a Hydroseeder, 1 each. Standard Industry Code (SIC) is 3524, size is 500 employees. This procurement is a 100% set-aside for small business. Provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 90-46. Purchase Description: Line item 0001, Mulchblower/Spreader to include the following: (1) Shall be trailer mounted; minimum 14'0"(L); 5'3"(W); 83"(H) capable of highway and offroad travel. Independent suspension rubber torsion axle with highway tread radial tires, fenders, D.O.T. highway lights, dual skidproof operator's platform, parking jack, at least a 2" ball or heavy duty eye hitch. (2) Minimum of 35 horsepower (hp) diesel engine. (3) Blowing range of 60-80 feet in still air. (4) Capable of blowing 6-7 tons per hour with an adhesive system. Line item 0002, Hydroseeder to include: (1) 1500 gallon loaded capacity tank with discharge distance of 200 feet or greater. (2) Minimum of 80 horsepower (hp) diesel engine. (3) Minimum of 200 feet hose with electric reel. (4) Total unit skid mounted. Unit dimensions: cannot exceed 15'3"(L); 7'6"(W); 8'9"(H). (5) Unit must be pump driven independent of agitator drive. (6) Low oil pressure and high water temperature automatic shutdown. (7) Discharge boom located at rear corner for slurry application. (8) Loading hatch to include bag cutters with grates. (9) Minimum 6" air gap fillport at truck frame height. Contractor shall provide an on-site equipment operator training within 2 weeks after delivery at no additional cost to the government. Contractor shall be able to supply replacement parts within 5 work days after request. Delivery shall be coordinated with government personnel five days prior to delivery. A standard commercial warranty will be accepted by the government and incorporated in the contract. FOB: Fort Gordon, Georgia. Provisions and clauses applicable are: FAR clause 52.212-1; Instructions to Offerors- Commercial Items; evaluation criteria for FAR clause 52.212-2, Evaluation- Commercial Items is price and technical capability of the equipment offered. Factors are equal in importance. Offerors shall respond to FAR clause 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items and 52.225-7006, Buy American Act-Trade Agreements-Balance of Payments Program Certificate and submit with the offer. FAR clause 52-212- 4, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items; FAR clause 52-232-33, Electronic Funds Transfer Payment Methods; FAR clause 52.233-3, Protest After Award; DFAR clause 252.212-7000; DFAR clause 252.212-7001; DFAR clause 52.232-7006, Reduction or Suspension of Contract Payments Upon finding of Fraud; 52.243-7001, Pricing of Contract Modifications. Offeror must insert the remittance address, if different than the mailing address. The contractor shall submit invoices prepared in accordance with FAR clause 52.232-25, Prompt Payment in quadruplicate, to the following billing office: DAO-IN- Fort Gordon, ATTN: DFAS-IN/EM-TC, Building number 33604, Fort Gordon, Georgia 30905-5015. Payment will be made by electronic funds transfer (EFT) according to FAR clause 52.232-33. Offerors are reminded to provide the designated paying office with EFT information prior to or concurrent with invoicing unless you have already provided this information in the contract ordering guide/price list/catalog or have provided standing information to the paying office. Technical description and product literature of the items being offered shall be submitted in sufficient detail to evaluate compliance with the requirements of the solicitation. The government reserves the right to reject an offer, if offer lacks sufficient information for evaluation. Offeror is to enter its Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code and DUNS number on its offer. Delivery instructions will be given at time of award. A pre-award may include financial resources,ability to comply with schedule and purchase description, past performance,past record of integrity and any other qualifications or eligibility requirements for receipt of award. Derogatory information obtained from the pre-award survey would be cause to determine the offeror non-responsible and therefore, ineligible to receive an award. Offeror is to provide three (3) references of previous government or private industry contracts of a similar nature, with address and phone number, which the offeror has performed in the last three (3) years to assist with the pre-award survey. One award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible offeror whose offer meets the requirements of the specifications herein and found most advantageous for the government. This requirement is also made available throughthe Federal Acquisition Network (FACNET, EDI). Offers must be received by the Directorate of Contracting, Contracting Division, Building 2102, Fort Gordon, GA 30905-5110 prior to 2:00 p.m. local time on August 5, 1997. Offers received in this office after time designated for receipt of offers will not be considered. Delivery is required no later than September 1, 1997. Faxed offers citing solicitation number DABT11-97-T-0058, ATTN: Ms. Meredith will be accepted at 706-791-8651. (0209)

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