Contracting Officer, USCG Integrated Support Command Miami, 909 S.E. First Ave., Room 512, Miami, FL 33131-3050

34 -- UNIVERSAL IRON WORKER SOL RFQ 97-HB323 DUE 091297 POC Tony Sigmon, (305) 536-7418, Contracting Officer, Pat Rodriguez, (305) 536-7401. (i) 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; quotes are being requested and a written RFQ will not be issued. (ii) Solicitation No. is RFQ 07-M9323, a request for quotation. (iii) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 90-46. (iv) This combined/solicitation is not under any set aside. The Standard Industrial Classification is 3541 size standard 500. (v), (vi), (vii) One Buffalo Model 1-1/2D Universal Iron Worker basic machine (must be a direct replacement for existing equipment, Buffalo Forge Model 1 iron worker), including punch station with single punch tools for structural sections of plate and round punches, one (01) each flat and bevel dies, bar cutter station with knives for angle (square and mitre cuts) round and square; one (1) bar shear station with reversible shear blades; electronic anti-repeat controls, Bijor auto lube system and hand operated lubricator; one each special die block for 3, 4, and 5 inch beams and channels, slug shutes at punch and coper stations, adjustable work light, built-in notcher on punch end, built-in coper on shear end, work support for flat bar shear station, one (1) set round punch and dies 1/8 through 1-1/16 inch. Shall be 3 HP, 1800 RPM, 3 phase 60GZ, 230/460 volts; magnetic combination full voltage starter with 110 volt control circuit and fused disconnect. The location is Commanding Officer, USCG Integrated Support Command Miami, 100 MacArthur Causeway, Miami, FL 33139, Attn: Industrial, phone (305) 535-4485. The required delivery date is ninety (90) days after receipt/acceptance of order. (viii) FAR provision 52.212-1 Contract Term and Conditions Commercial Items (Oct 95) is incorporated by reference. The following clauses are incorporated, FAR 52.233-2 Service of Protest (Oct 1995), FAR 52.232-15 Progress Payments not included (April 1984). (ix) FAR provision 52.212-2 Evaluation -- Commercial Items does not apply, award will be made to the lowest price. (x) Bidders shall complete FAR 52.212-3 Offerors Representative and Certifications -- Commercial Items (Jun 1996) and submit it with their bid. (xi) FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items hereby apply to this solicitation. FAR provision 52.214-4 includes an addendum incorporating additional clause. (xii) FAR clause 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to implement Statues or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items hereby applies to this acquisition, FAR 52.203-6 Restriction on Subcontractor Sales to Government -- Alternative I, FAR 52.203-10 Price or Fee Adjustment for Illegal or Improper Activity, FAR 52.222.26 Equal Opportunity, FAR 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers, FAR 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans of the Vietnam Era. NOTICE TO OFFERORS: Reference is made to enclosure (1) of COMDTINST 4200.49 -- It is the policy of the Coast Guard to issue solicitation and make contract awards in a fair and timely manner. To further this policy, the Commandant has created the position of Solicitation Ombudsman who is empowered to investigate issues raised by prospective offerors and resolve them, where possible, without expensive and timely consuming litigation. Potential offerors who believe that a Coast Guard solicitation is unfair or otherwise defective should first direct their concerns to the cognizant contracting officer. If the contracting officer is unable to satisfy the concerns, the offeror should contact the Coast Guard solicitation Ombudsman at: Commandant (G-CPM-S/3), 2100 Second Street, SW., Washington, DC 20593. Telephone (202) 267-2285, FAX (202) 267-4011. Potential offerors should provide the following information to the Ombudsman in order to ensure a timely response: solicitation number, contracting office, contracting officer and solicitation closing date. SUBMISSION OF QUOTES: All responsible sources may submit a quote, which will be considered by this agency. Closing date and time for receipt of quotes is close of business September 12, 1997, Eastern Standard Time. Facsimile quotes are acceptable and may be faxed to (305) 536-3092. Mail shall be addressed to Contracting Officer, USCG Integrated Support Command Miami, 909 SE First Avenue, Room 512, Miami, FL 33131-3050. All quotes shall be clearly marked with the solicitation number and the offeror's name. (0240)

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