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38 -- LOADER, FRONT-END, "SKID-STEER", MIN. 75HP DIESEL POWERED, WITH KEVLAR-REINFORCED RUBBER TRACKS. SOL DACW62-98-Q-0036 DUE 070698 POC Kristal R. Jones, Contract Specialist, (615)736-7276; Peggy E. Owen, Contracting Officer, (615)736-5679. 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 Request for Quote that will be issued, quotations are being requested and a written RFQ will not be issued. This request is issued under RFQ DACW62-98-Q-0036. BID SCHEDULE -- The bid schedule is as follows: Item No. 0001 1 EA Front-end Loader, Unit Price__________ Total Amount___________. SPECIFICATIONS: Item shall be a "skid-steer" type, diesel powered, utilizing Kevlar-reinforced rubber tracks. Engine shall have a minimum rating of 75 horsepower. Item shall be equipped with a hydraulically-operated loader. Loader shall have a lift height to hinge pin rating of no less than 110 inches. Loader shall have a positive mechanical locking device to lock loader arms in the raised position. Loader shall have rated tipping load of no less than 5000 pounds and a minimum breakout force of 5000 pounds. A loader bucket with a minimum capacity of 5/8 cubic yard shall be provided with the loader. Item shall be equipped with engine instrumentation that is clearly visible from the operators seat. Instrumentation shall minimally include Fuel Level, Engine RPM, Water Temperature, Hour Meter, Engine Oil Pressure, and Amp gauges, in addition to a Hot Hydraulic Oil light. Delivery is required by 30 August, 1998. Inspection and acceptance will be at destination. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through the Federal Acquisition Circular No. 97-04, 24 April, 1998. The following FAR and DFAR clauses apply to this acquisition: 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items, 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, Under 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity, 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Special Disabled and Vietnam Era Veterans,52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers, 52-222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era. 252.204-7304, Required Central Contractor Registration and 52.225, Buy American Act And Balance of Payments Program (MAR 1998) also applies. These clauses can be found in full text at (http://www/ARNet.gov/far. YEAR 2000 COMPLIANCE -- Any IT included in equipment must be year 2000 compliant. All quotations must include 1.) Unit and extended price for the Front-end Loader and 2.) A complete copy of the provisions at FAR 52.212-3, Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items. Quotations in response to this synopsis/Request For Quotation are due NLT 1600 HRS, 06 July 1998. Quotes should include solicitation number, company name, address, telephone number and point of contact. This acquisition is unrestricted. The Standard Industrial Classification Code is 3531. The size standard is 750 employees. Response to this announcement must be in writing and should be faxed to (615)736-7124, or e-mailed to: Kristal.R.Jones@LRN01.usace.army.mil or if time permits your offer may be mailed to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, ATTN: CELRN-CT/Kristal Jones, P. O. Box 1070, Nashville, TN 37202-1070 (envelope must be marked in the bottom left hand corner with: RFQ DACW62-98-Q-0036). Inquiries should be made to Kristal Jones. (0170)

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