Department of Interior, U.S. Fish And Wildlife Service/CGS/DB, 911 NE 11th Avenue, Portland, OR 97232-4181

24 -- TRACTOR FOR BASKETT SLOUOGH NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE, DALLAS, OREGON SOL RFQ-98-87(EM) DUE 081798 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 constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested and a WRITTEN SOLICITATION WILL NOT BE ISSUED. The solicitation number is RFQ-98-87 for this Request for Quotation (RFQ). 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 item: One (1) ea, New Holland Tractor Model TS110, or equal, with the following minimum salient features: Three point front end weight, 1185 pounds, 4 wheel drive, transmission 16 x 16 with 540/1000 PTO auxiliary hydraulics, lift ram dual, remote dual with joy sticks, rear tires 18.4r x 34" rears and 14.9R x 24" fronts, Engine 304 cu. In. Displacement, 90 hp at PTO, with front fenders, Standard 1 year warranty. Set up and delivery to U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Baskett Slough National Wildlife Refuge, 10995 Hwy. 22, Dallas, Oregon 97338.. 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 based on the tractor's sole cost alone as a result of this commercial item procurement. Therefore; please provide exact amount for delivery cost. FOB Destination -- One Tractor, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Baskett Slough National Wildlife Refuge, 10995 Highway 22, Dallas, Oregon 97338. 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 08/17/98, 4:00pm local time. All responsible sources may submit an offer to this agency which will be considered. Posted 08/11/98 (W-SN235776). (0223)

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