USDA-ARS-FAA, Richard B. Russell Center, 950 College Station Road, Athens, GA 30605-2720

24 -- TRACTOR SOL RFQ-4384-029-98 DUE 090898 POC Elaine Wood, Contract Specialist, (706) 546-3534 WEB: Click here to download a copy of 52.212-3, http://www.nist.gov/admin/od/contract/repcert.htm. E-MAIL: Click here to contact the contracting officer via, woode@ars.usda.gov. 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 solicitation; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number RFQ-028-4384-98 is issued as a request for quotations and incorporates provisions and clauses that are in effect through FAC 97-03. FAR 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside is applicable to this acquisition. The standard industrial classification code is 3523. The small business size standard is 500 employees. SPECIFICATIONS: One low profile, two wheel drive, orchard tractor with air conditioning, Nelson spray cab suitable for application of restricted use pesticides installed prior to delivery, engine-minimum 85 HP with exhaust to the side or rear, transmission-minimum of 12 forward, 2 reverse gears, PTO-independent, 2 speed, 540 RPM, three point linkage-maximum lift capacity of at least 5800 pounds, dual remote hydraulics, orchard fenders for rear tires, rear wheels and tires-18.4-30 8 PR R1, W/DW 15-30 adjustable wheels, front wheels and tires-7.50- 16 6P R F2, W/5.50-16 wheels, suspension seat with seatbelt, front weight bracket, front weights, horn, 3 work lights on cab. Delivery is required within 10 weeks ARO. Delivery is FOB Destination to USDA TARS, Mayaguez, Puerto Rico. Descriptive literature showing the quoted tractor meets or exceeds all specifications included herein must accompany the quotation. The government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsive/responsible offeror whose offer conforms to the solicitation and is most price advantageous to the government. The following FAR clauses and provisions apply: 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items, 52.212-2, Evaluation of Commercial Items awarded to a responsive/responsible offeror at a fair and reasonable price, 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items; 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items. The following FAR clauses cited in 52.212-5 are applicable to the acquisition: 52.203-6, 52.203-10, 52.219-8, 52.222-26; 52.222-36, 52-222-37, 52.225-3, 52.225-9, 52.225-18, 52.225- 21, 52.247-64. The contractor shall extend to the Government the full coverage of any standard commercial warranty normally offered in a similar commercial sale, provided such warranty is available at no additional cost to the Government. Acceptance of the standard commercial warranty does not waive the Government's rights under the Inspection clause nor does it limit the Government's rights with regard to the other terms and conditions of this contract. In the event of a conflict, the terms and conditions of the contract shall take precedence over the standard commercial warranty. The contractor shall provide a copy of its standard commercial warranty (if applicable) with its response. Responses are due by 4:00 p.m. 9/8/98. Quotations should be addressed to USDA, Agricultural Research Service, 950 College Station Rd, Athens, GA 30605- 2720 or PO BX 5677, Athens, Ga 30604-5677. Faxed responses are acceptable. Fax number 706/546-3444 Attn: Elaine Wood. Posted 08/20/98 (W-SN239728). (0232)

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