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J -- MODIFICATION OF JOHN DEERE MODEL 690 EXCAVATOR, UNDERCARRIAGE SOL F26600-97-Q0834 DUE 092297 POC MSgt Weathers, Contracting Specialist, 702-652-6865; TSgt Grigsby 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; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation no. F26600 97Q0834 is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 90-46. Solicitation is a 100 percent small business set-aside. The SIC for this solicitation is 3531, utilizing the size standard in FAR 19 under Standard Industrial Code 7699. Item description: Modification of a John Deere model 690 Excavator. Replace present wheeled undercarriage model 690DR and install a new tracked model 690E undercarriage. Drain the hydraulic system to remove all the hoses going through the circle gear. Quote to include pick up and delivery of excavator, shop materials, hydraulic oil, and freight. Quotes are due by 22 Sep 97, 12:30 PM PST. The provisions at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerers-Commercial applies to this solicitation. Evaluation of offers will be based on price, delivery and installation time, and best value. The clause at FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial items applies to this solicitation. The clause at FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders-Commercial items, applies to this solicitation. Specifically, the following cited clauses are applicable to this solicitation: FAR 52.219.6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside; FAR 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity; FAR 52.222-35, Affirmative action for Special Disabled and Vietnam Era Veterans; FAR 52.222-26, Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers; FAR 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans on the Vietnam Era; FAR 52.222-41, Service Contract Act of 1965, as amended; FAR 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires. In compliance with the Service Contract Act of 1965, as amended and the regulations of the Secretary of Labor, this clause identifies the classes of service employees expected to be employed under the contract and states the wages and fringe benefits payable to each if they were employed by the contracting agency subject to the provisions of 5 USC 5341 or 5332. (0251)

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