Fleet & Industrial Supply Center, Regional Contracts Dept, Attn: Bid Officer/Code 210A94, 937 N. Harbor Drive, Suite 212, San Diego, CA 92132-0212

36 -- BALER WITH FEED CONVEYOR SOL N00244-97-Q-A785 DUE 091297 POC Bid Officer 619-532-2690, 619-532-1088 (fax); Contract Specialist Bill Archambeault WEB: Click here to find more information of FISC San Diego, http://www.sd.fisc.navy.mil. E-MAIL: Click here to contact Contract Specialist 619-532-2894; 619-532-2347 (fax), bill_archambeault@fmso.navy.mil. This is a combined synopsis / solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subparts 12.6 and 13, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation to be issued; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number for this Request For Quote is N00244-97-Q-A785. This solicitation and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition circular 46. This solicitation is issued on a restricted basis. The Standard Industrial Code is 3559 and applies to businesses with less than 500 employees. FISC San Diego has a requirement for one baler with conveyor. Statement of work / specifications: 1) One horizontal baler, hydraulically operated, side eject, with feed conveyor, 2) Unit to have salient characteristics of Marathon SE503042-830 horizontal baler with Gruppen feed conveyor or equivalent, 3) Dimensions not to exceed 20'10''x 59"x105", 4) Bale size not to exceed 30"x 60"x 42", 5) Hydraulic bale eject/server island, 6) Conveyor switch control, 7) Access door and interlock switch in hopper, 8) Provide hydraulic oil required to operate unit, 9) Provide 5 bundles(spools) of baling wire, 10) Provide a site requirements list for installation within 14 days after award of contract. Preparation of site will be completed by requiring activity. 11) Contractor will provide 14 days notice prior to delivery of equipment, 12) Four sets of technical manuals shall be delivered with equipment. Manuals shall be the manufacturer's standard commercial publication, 13) Contractor shall install the equipment at the requiring activity within 20 days after delivery, 14) Contractor will provide all labor and resources necessary for installation. Requiring activity will provide an electrician to connect power IAW local regulations, 15) Contractor will validate installation by operating equipment in all modes and evolutions for which it is intended, and verify performance is within design parameters, 16) Contractor shall provide eight hours of training for up to 12 personnel at the receiving activity after installation and start-up, and within 30 days of delivery of equipment. Contractor shall provide all labor and resources for training, and shall have a prepared training agenda. Training shall be conducted by an expert in the operation and maintenance of the equipment, and will include warranty provisions related to the equipment. The contractor's Operation and Maintenance Manual shall be used as a training aid, 17) Warranty period shall not be less than 12 months, to begin on the date shown on the proof of shipping, 18) Equipment shall be a standard product of the contractor and shall have been marketed and in commercial field use for at least two years prior to the date of bid opening. Product improvements are acceptable. 19) When specific items are not stated herein, all items listed as standard equipment in the contractor's published specification brochuresand catalogs shall be furnished, 20) Delivery is to Camp Covington, Piti, Guam. Inspections and acceptance of material will be done by the receiving officer. The following clauses and provisions are applicable and hereby incorporated into the solicitation by reference and will be provided by the contracting officer in full text upon request. FAR 52.212-1; FAR 52.212-3; FAR 52.212-4; FAR 52.212-5; FAR 52.222-26; FAR 52.222-35; FAR 52.222-36; FAR 52.222-37; DFAR 252.212-7001, Contract terms and conditions; DFAR 252.225-7001, Buy American Act Balance of Payments; DFAR 252.225-7036, North American Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act. Responses from responsible offerors and inquiries may be faxed to Bill Archambeault at 619-532-1088 or to the Bid Officer. No phone calls, please.**** (0240)

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