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37 -- TRACTOR SOL FWS1-98039(VR) DUE 042498 POC contact Vickie Ruggles, Contracting Officer 503-231-6188 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; Bids are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number is FWS1-98039(VR) for this Request for Proposal (RFP) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-04. Standard Industrial Classification Code 5083 applies. ** Provide your written sealed bid, as well as a copy of descriptive literature for product evaluation for the following items. Two (2) ea, John Deere 6751 RW-9200 Tractor, or equal, with the following minimum salient features: 1). 310 engine H.P., with field cruise; 2).1610, 24 speed power SYNC transmission; 3). Hydraulically acuated oil cooled clutch; 4). Electro Over hydrolics SCV control valves with adjustable flow rates and adjustabletime detents from the cab; 5)3007, 120 x 110mm axles; 6).1300, Electohydraulic Power differential lock on front and rear axles; 7). 0989, Deluxe cab ith A/C, heat, tinted glass and command view; 8).Hydraulic power wet disc brakes; 9) 4252, 20.8" x 42" rear radial tires; 10). 4952, 20.8" x 42" Dual radial tires; 11). 9107, 4th Hydraulic remote; 12). AR 114034, 5th Hydraulic Remote; 13).270 Gallon fuel tank; 14). Rear Fenders; 15). Delivery costs to delivery one Tractor to the Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge,752 County Road 99W, Willows, CA 95988, AND one Tractor to the Tehama Colusa National Wildlife Refuge,10950 Tyler Road, Red Bluff, CA, 96080, must be included in the price bid. The following clauses and provisions apply to this solicitation: 52.212-1 Instruction to Offerors -- Commercial, 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: 1) price, 2) warranty, 3) delivery time, and 4) technical capability (of the offered system to meet agency needs). 52.212-4, Contract terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items, 52.212-5, contract terms and conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items, 52.214-21 Descriptive Literature, Bids must include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items. Bids are due to the office listed above on or before 4:00pm local time on 04/24/98. All responsible sources may submit an offer to the agency which will be considered. (0099)

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