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23 -- TILT BED TRAILERS -TWO SOL RFQ-98-64(EM) DUE 072298 POC Elida Monroe, 503-231-6188, Contracting Officer 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 consitututes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested and a WRITTEN SOLICITATION WILL NOT BE ISSUED. The solicitation number is FWS1-98-64(EM) for this Request for Quotation (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-04. Standard Industrial Classification Code 3715 applies. **Provide your written quotations for the following items: 2 straight Hitch Tilt Bed Trailers, Brand name or equal to the Zieman; Model 2357 with the following -- SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS: -GVWR: 62,000 pounds at 55 mph -Payload Capacity: 49,800 pounds at 55 mph -Trailer Weight: 12,200 pounds (approximately) -Hitch Weight: 8,000 pounds. Required at MAXIMUM Payload Capacity. Any reductions of the payload below the maximum will reduce the required hitch weight. -Overall Length: 36 ft.. -Overall Width: 102 inches -- Tongue Length: 6 ft, 10 in. -Tilt Deck Length: 24 ft. -Stationary Deck: 5 ft. -Deck Width: 102in. -Deck Height: 37 in. (Loaded) -Hitch Height: 22 in. To 31 in. Adjustable in 2 1/4" Step -Tilt Angle: 13 Degrees on the Beavertail Section. 8 Degrees on the Level Deck. -Decking: Wood, 2" x 12" Purpleheart. Purpleheart is a Dense and Straight Grain Wood. It is a Durable and Shrink Resistant Wood. -Hitch: Alloy Steel lunette with 3" I.D. eye. Attached to Drilled Plate. -Tilt Cylinders: 2 3" x 12" with Internal Oil Transfer. -Axles: Three 22,500 pounds rated each. 5" O.D. x .440". Wall Tube with Oil Hubs and Stemco Seals. -Brakes: 12 1/4" x 7, S-cam Straight air Dryn Brakes on All Wheels, Shall include emergency breakway protection and anti-lock brake system, 4x/2M. Offerors shall also be responsible for submitting all additional information on the above product necessary for the Government to determine whether the product offered meets the salient characteristics of the "brand name" as listed in this solicitation. See 52.214-21 Descriptive Literature. The following clauses and provisions shall apply to this solicitation: 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial, 52,212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items (conforming to quotation requirements and most advantageous price on an aggregate basis), 1452,210.70 Brand Name or Equal -- Department of the Interior (Jul 1996), 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. Quotations must include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- 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). FOB Destination -- U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Attn: Shelly Miranda, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, San Luis National Wildlife Refuge Complex, 7985 S. Wolfsen Road, Los Banos, California. Quotations due to U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Attn: Elida Monroe, Contracting and General Services, 911 N.E. 11th Avenue, Portland, Oregon 97232-4181 on or before 7/22/98. Posted 06/24/98 (0175)

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