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32 -- VARIABLE SPEED VERTICAL MILLING MACHINE AND ASSY WITH HYDRAULIC SHEAR SOL N00205-98-Q-G040 DUE 042798 POC Patricia A. Tapes, Purchasing Agent, (504) 678-2514/Gail A. Brown, Contracting Officer, (504) 678-2514. SOL N00205-98-Q-G040 due 041898. This procurement is unrestricted; all responsible sources may submit a quotation. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR SUBPART 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number is N00205-98-Q-G040 applies and is issued as a request for quotation. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through FAR 90-37 and DAC 91-1. The standard industrial code is 3547 and the business size is 500 employees. This requirement is for a fixed priced contract for five items as follows: 0001: quantity one each, description: NO. 40 taper #100 TG Collet Chuck with 3/8, 1~/2, 5/8, 3/4 and 1" non-pullout Collets, wrench and squeezer. 0002: quantity one each, description: Sony "MILLMAN" 2 axis on DRO with ABS/INC, inch/MM, .001, .005, .0002, res linear error comp to include 3rd axis on quill travel. 0003: quantity one each, description: model 150 servo variable power cross feed and rapid traverse installed. 0004: quantity one each, description: 5H ACRA mill variable speed vertical milling machine 12-1~/2" x 58" table, with power quill feed and one shot lubrication system, model AM-5V. 0005: quantity one each, description: national model NH7225 6'-1/4" hydraulic cheer. Delivery of all items is required 30 days after award of contract to be delivered FOB destination to: 926th Fighter Wing Air Force warehouse bldg 31, Naval Air Station New Orleans LA 70143-5400. Acceptance shall be made at destination. The prevision at FAR 52-212-1, instructions of offers -- Commercial Items Applies. Clause 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items, applies. Addendum to FAR 52.212-4: paragraph (o) Warranty -- add: "Additionally, the government will accept the contractor's commercial warranty." Add the following addendum clause: FAR 52.211-5, New Material. The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial items applies with the following applicable clauses for paragraph (b): FAR 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government -- Alternate I; FAR 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity, FAR 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Special Disabled and Vietnam Era Veterans; FAR 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers; FAR 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans and Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era. DEFARS 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items, applies with the following clauses applicable for paragraph (b): DEFARS 252.225-7012, Preference for certain domestic commodities, and DEFARS 252.225-7001, Buy American Act and Balance of Payments Program. While price will be a significant factor in the evaluation of offers, the final contract award price will be based upon a combination of price and delivery. Quotations must be received no later than 3:00 p.m., local time, 18 APR 98. Quotations sent via the U.S. Postal Service should be mailed to Supply Officer, 2300 General Meyer Avenue, Naval Support Activity, Bldg 2, New Orleans, LA 70142-5007. All quotations not sent through the U.S. mail will be considered to be hand carried and direct delivered. Hand carried quotations must be delivered directly to the Purchasing Department same address as mailing address. Direct delivery of offers is only possible during weekdays, excluding federal holidays, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., or faxed (504) 678-2430. (0103)

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