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24 -- 3) EA, TRACTORS FOR SAN LUIS/MERCED NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGES, CALIFORNIA SOL FWS1-98-073(EM) DUE 081098 POC Elida Monroe, 503-231-6188, Contracting Officer RE: Project described in CBDNet Notice dated July 9, 1998 and printed July 14, 1998 is modified as follows: 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; quotations are being requested and a WRITTEN SOLICITATION WILL NOT BE ISSUED. The solicitation number is FWS1-98-073(EM) for this Request for Proposal (RFP). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition circular 97-05. Standard Industrial Classification Code 3537 applies. **Provide your written offeror, as well as a copy of descriptive literature for product evaluation for the following items: A). One (1) ea, Case MX120 Tractor, and B). Two (2) ea, John Deere 9200 Tractor or equal, with the following minimum salient features: A). One tractor: 1). 100 PTO or equalivant, 2). 4 Wheel Drive, 3). Cab with air-conditioning/heating, 4). Powershift transmission, 5). Flanage Axle, 6). 18.4 R 38 Rear Single Tires, 7). 11.00 x 16 Fronts, 8). 12 Front Weights, 9). 3 point Hitch 10). Hydraulics-4 remote circuits, 11). Standard 2 year warranty, 12). Set up and delivery to Merced Refuge, 7430 W. Sandy Mush Road, Merced, California. B). Two tractors: 1) Engine: 310 horsepower or equivalent, 6 cylinder, 855 cu. In. Cummins or equivalent, radial seal centrifugal pre-cleaner with aspirator and dry-type final air element with safety element. 2). Cab: standard cab package with dual exterior mirrors, two-frame mounted front shield lights, air-conditioning/heater, AM/FM radio, air suspension seat with swivel, and tilting and telescopic steering wheel. 3). Transmission: 2 4/6 manual shift transmission, operator protective structure, 35 GPM hydraulic pump. 4). Tires and rims: 20.8 R42 Bias 10; standard frame mounted, 4 dual steel wheels. 5). Hitch and Drawbar: 3 Pt. Hitch with position control, swing telescopic drawbar, 4 remotes. 6). PTO: 1000 rpm independent. 7). Other: horn and storage box, Set up and delivery to San Luis National Wildlife Refuge Complex, 7985 S. Wolfsen Road, Los Banos, California. 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 FAR 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. Bids 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). The government reserves the right to award multiple awards as a result of this commercial item procurement. FOB Destination -A). One Tractor, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Merced Refuge, 7430 W. Sandy Mush Road, Merced, California and B). Two Tractors, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, San Luis National Wildlife Refuge Complex, 7985 S. Wolfsen Road, Los Banos, California. Offerors 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 08/07/98, 4:00pm local time. All responsible sources may submit an offer to this agency which will be considered. Posted 07/22/98 (W-SN227184). (0203)

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