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39 -- FORK LIFT, 10,000 LB. LIFT CAPACITY SOL RFQ-AF8554 DUE 110497 POC Priscilla O. Waltner, TEL. (617) 495-7401, FAX (617) 495-7485 The Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory is issuing a request for Quotation No. AF8554 for the purchase of one forklift. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for a commercial item prepared in accordance with the format provided in FAR Part 12.6 and FAR 13.6 Test Program, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; offers are being requested. A written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation incorporates the provisions and clauses in effect as of FAC 97-1. The SIC Code is 3537, 750 employees. Furnish one forklift, with a minimum working load of 10,000 lbs; 42 ft. reach; hydraulic side swing fork; all weather cab with sliding windows; heater; defroster; windshield wiper; front and rear lights; warning beacon; cold weather starting and heating aids; high coolant temperature; visual alarm system; turbo charged diesel engine; 4-wheel hydraulic disc breaks; 4-wheel drive; 4 wheel steering; automatic self leveling forks; mechanical parking break, automatic power shift transmission with forward reverse shuttle; over-head guard, hydraulically controlled front outriggers; adjustable upholstered operator's seat; hydraulic foot throttle, 12 volt electrical system; voltage indicator light; break indicator light; parking break indicator light; water temperature gage; thermostat; micro-break lock; fuel gage; hour meter; variable rate control for hydraulic controls; tires of a type to meet the lifting capacity requirement; engine block heater; directional signals; and complete service manual and set of expendable parts. Offerors may offer additional options. These options will be evaluated in accordance with the evaluation criteria set forth below. Delivery: Desired 45 days after award, mandatory 90 days after award. FOB: Destination with delivery to MIT/Haystack Observatory, Building #2, Off Route 40, Westford, Massachusetts 01886. Offerors must furnish with their quotes brochures// descriptive literature that specifically identifies the offered make/model and specification requirements of the forklift and for any unsolicited options offered. Clauses/Provisions: The following provisions and clauses are applicable (Note: Provisions and clauses are readily accessible in full text by contacting the following internet address: http://www.arnet.gov/far/). FAR Provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items, including the following addenda at paragraph (c): The offeror agrees to hold the price in its quote firm for 45 calendar days from date specified for receipt of quotations. FAR Provision 52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Items; including the following addenda at paragraph (a): For the purpose of award, quotes will be evaluated on price, technical acceptability, past performance, and delivery schedule, with price being slightly more important than technical and substantially more important that past performance and delivery. Past performance and delivery are weighed equally. The Contractor shall provide a price for the forklift. Any option offered by the contractor shall be priced separately. FAR Provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items, including the following addenda: FAR Clause 52.204-6 Contractor Identification Number -- Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS Number). The offeror shall include completed copies of these provisions with their offer. FAR Clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items. FAR Clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items including the following addenda at paragraph (b)(1); (2); (3); (6); (7); (8); (9); (13); (15); and (17). Quotation Submission and Evaluation Factors. Submit offers to Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory, Attn: P.O. Waltner (MS22), 60 Garden Street, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02138-1596. Offers are due no later than 2:00 (EST), 4 November 1997. No faxed offers will be accepted. An initial evaluation shall be performed to determine if each offeror meets the minimum criteria for technical acceptability. A technical acceptable offer must clearly show it meets the minimum requirements listed here. Offerors shall provide performance history and references to demonstrate satisfactory performance for similar contracts performed within the past 3 years. For information regarding this Request for Quotation contact Priscilla O. Waltner at pwaltner@cfa.harvard.edu or FAX (617) 495-7422/7485. (0290)

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