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38 -- SNOWBLOWER ATTACHMENT SOL DTCG87-98-Q-643099 DUE 090898 POC Ms. L. S. Fermin (907) 463-2413 E-MAIL: Contracting Officer, lfermin@cgalaska.uscg.mil. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation is issued as a Request for Quotation. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-07. The standard industrial classification code is 3531. This procurement is not set-aside for small business. Contract line item number(s) and items, quantities and units of measure are: 0001: Provide a Snow Blower attachment capable of working off a Caterpillar Model 960F Front End Loader. 0002: Provide Manufacturer's data, literature, specifications and catalog cuts/shop drawings for government approval prior to ordering of equipment. 0003: Self-Contained/Self-Powered. Provide unit with a minimum horsepower rating of 140. Provide unit with remote gauging, adjustable rear skid shoes and extension wires. Delivery is required within sixty (60) calendar days after contract awards. Delivery and acceptance is f.o.b. destination: Commanding Officer, USCG Integrated Support Command (ISC) Kodiak (Facilities Engineering), P. O. Box 195025, Kodiak, AK 99615. Award will be made on the basis of the lowest evaluated price of the proposals meeting or exceeding the acceptability standards for the non-cost factors. Offerors submit information to show that their qualifications meet or exceed the standards required. Offerors are required to complete a copy of the provisions at 52.212-3 Offerors Representations and Certifications -- Commercial (JAN 1997) with its offer. The provisions at 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items (AUG 1998) apply to this acquisition, and incorporated by reference. The clause 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items (APR 1998), applies to this acquisition, and incorporated by reference. The clause 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items (JUN 1998) applies to this acquisition with the FAR clauses incorporated by reference as follows: 52.233-3 Protest After Award, 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity, 52.222-35 Affirmative Action for Special Disabled and Veterans of the Vietnam Era, 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities, 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era and 52.225-3 Buy American Act -- Supplies. This notice is for informational purposes for Minority Women-Owned and Disadvantaged Business Enterprises: The Department of Transportation (DOT), Short-Term Lending Program (STLP) offers working capital financing in the form of lines of credit to finance accounts receivable for transportation related contracts. Maximum line of credit is $500,000 with interest at the prime rate. For further information, call (800) 532-1169. Internet address: http://osdbuweb.dot.gov. Quotations and other information are to be received no later than 08 September 1998. Facsimile quotations are acceptable and received at (907) 463-2416 (receiving equipment: Xerox telecopier 7020). For information regarding this solicitation, contact L. S. Fermin at (907) 463-2413. Posted 08/19/98 (W-SN239208). (0231)

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