Panama Canal Commission, Logistical Support Division, Unit 2300, APO, AA 34011-2300

47 -- SEAMLESS CONDENSER TUBES SOL CSP-92921-MQ-29 DUE 081597 POC Yolanda M. Chin, Contract Specialist, (507) 272-7661, Luz M. de Pinzon, Contracting Officer, (507) 272-4687 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; BIDS ARE BEING REQUESTED AND A WRITTEN SOLICITATION WILL NOT BE ISSUED. Solicitation No. CSP-92921-MQ-29 is issued as an invitation for bids (IFB). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 90-44. Provide unit price and extended amount for the following item: ITEM 1. DESCRIPTION: 7/8" O.D., 18 BWG gauge, 18' 2-1/8" long, Cu-Ni 90-10, seamless condenser tubes, accordingly with ASTM B111-93. QUANTITY: 4632 ea. UNIT PRICE: __ __. EXTENDED AMOUNT: __ __. TOTAL CUBIC MEASUREEMENTS: __ __ Cubic Feet. Failure to furnish total cubic measurements may render your bid nonresponsive. The bidder shall submit as part of its bid "descriptive literature." The "descriptive literature" will be evaluated to determine whether the product offered meets the salient characteristics requirement and establish exactly what the bidder proposes to furnish. Failure to submit the required "descriptive literature" shall render the bid nonresponsive. Delivery terms shall be as follows, after receipt of notice of award (please check your delivery term offered): /__/ within 90 days F.O.B. DESTINATION, Panama Canal Commission, 1930 Japonica Street, New Orleans, LA 70177-4556 or C.I.F./F.O.B. DESTINATION, Panama Canal Commission, Miraflores, Generating Station, Bldg 13, Balboa, Rep. of Panama, /__/within 120 days C.I.F. destination Panama [For supplies coming from within or outside of the U.S., Canada, or Mexico], or /__/within 120 days F.O.B. destination Panama [For supplies coming from within Panama]. Failure to check delivery shall cause your bid to be rendered nonresponsive. Note: A differential will be applied to offers quoted on a f.o.b. destination New Orleans, LA basis versus those quoted on a c.i.f. or f.o.b. destination Panama basis for comparative evaluation. This differential is the equivalent of $155.00 per measurement ton of 40 cubic feet (MTON) from New Orleans, LA, to Panama, plus 1% freight insurance from New Orleans to Panama. This is an average freight factor which includes the cost of inland freight and insurance in Panama. Provision 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items (Jan. 1997) applies to this acquisition, with the exception of paragraphs (d)and(g). As an Addenda to Provision 52.212-1, we are including Provision 3552.204-70 and 52.214-31 Facsimile Bids (receiving facsimile equipment: PANAFAX UF-300). Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bid. BIDDERS SHALL INCLUDE A COMPLETE COPY OF THE PROVISION AT 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items (Jan. 1997) with their bid. Clause 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions- Commercial Items (Jan. 1997) applies to this acquisition. As an Addenda to Clause 52.212-4, we are including Clauses 52.247-34 and 52.247-42. Notwithstanding Clause 52.212-4, paragraph (k), all property imported into the Republic of Panama for the official use or benefit of the Commission, including that imported for its contractors or subcontractors in connection with the various activities authorized under the Agreement in Implementation of Article III of the Panama Canal Treaty of 1977, shall be exempt from the payment of all customs duties or other import taxes and charges and from all license requirements. Clause 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items (Jan. 1997) applies to this acquisition. Under Clause 52.212-5, paragraphs (b) and (c), only the following FAR Clauses apply: 52.203-6, 52.203-10, 52.219-8, 52.219-14, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, & 52.222-37. These clauses may be accessed VIA INTERNET at URL: http://www.cais.net/pancanal, or http://www-far.npr.gov. Bids are due no later than August 29, 1997,1997, at 3:00 p.m. (local time), by fax at 011-507-272-5838; or by U.S. or foreign mail to the following address: Panama Canal Commission, Logistical Support Division, Bldg. 5, 1st floor, Unit 2300, APO AA 34011-2300; or by local mail or courier services to the following address: Panama Canal Commission, Logistical Support Division, Bldg. 5, 1st floor, Balboa/Ancon, Panama. In order to prepare a bidder's mailing list for subject solicitation, please fax your company's name, address, telephone and fax numbers, and point of contact as soon as possible by fax at 011-507-272-7661. FAILURE TO DO SO WILL RELIEVE THE PANAMA CANAL COMMISSION FROM THE RESPONSIBILITY OF PROVIDING YOU WITH POSSIBLE AMMENDMENTS OR OTHER NECESSARY INFORMATION. FAILURE TO SEND YOUR BID PRIOR TO THE CLOSING TIME AND DATE SPECIFIED ABOVE, WILL RESULT IN THE REJECTION OF YOUR BID.**** (0212)

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