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38 -- AMPHIBIOUS LONG REACH EXCAVATOR SOL FWS-4-98-4067 DUE 042198 POC Point of Contact -- Contact Wanda Purdy, Contract Specialist This requirement is being procured in accordance with FAR Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items and an award will be made in accordance with FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service intends to issue a Request for Quotations (RFQ) to purchase an amphibious long reach excavator for Lacassine National Wildlife Refuge, Lake Arthur, Louisiana. This machine will be used in marsh management, prairie restoration and for public safety projects. The proposed contract is 100% set-aside for Small Business concerns with a Size Standard of 750 employees. The SIC Code is 3531. Tentative issue date for RFQ will be on or about 4-6- 98. A firm fixed price order will be issued, with a delivery date of 90 days from date of notice of award. Anticipated award will be on or about 5-1-98. Request for RFQ shall be in writing, stating RFQ number FWS-4-98-4067, complete company name, point of contact, address, area code and telephone number, and facsimile number. Telephone requests will not be accepted. Requests can be faxed to (404)679-4057. (AC0326055-06) (0085)

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