56 Contracting Squadron, 14100 W Eagle Street, Luke AFB, AZ 85309-1217

Z -- TREE TRIMMING SERVICE SOL F02604-98-QU114 DUE 092598 POC Mr Patrick Morin 602-856-7179 ext 232 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; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation, No F02604-98-Q-U114 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-05. This acquisition is 100% set-aside for small business SIC: 0783 Size Std: $5.0 million. Services Nonpersonal: Contractor to provide all labor, tools, parts, materials, transpertation, devices, supervision and other items necessary for the trimming and removal of trees, branches, roots stumps, cactus and other incidental work as defined in statement of work (SOW). Services will be in accordance with (STATEMENT OF WORK) (SOW) for a copy call (602) 856-7179 x 232. Period of service: 1 OCT 98 -- 30 SEP 99. Basis of award: award will be made to the lowest-price Offeror, best demonstrating their ability to satisfy the technical capabilities of the items specified. Required delivery: as specified after receipt of award. FOB: destination to Luke AFB, AZ. All prices shall include all Federal, State and Local taxes. The following FAR & DFARS provisions and clause(s) applies to this solicitation. FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items, Offerors shall include with the submission of their offer a complete copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, offeror Representation and Certification-Commercial Items. Far 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- commercial Items, FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Order -- Commercial Items with addenda incorporating FAR clause(s) 52.222-41, Service Contract Act, 52.223-3, Hazardous Material Identification and Material Safety Data, 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity; 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Special Disabled and Vietnam ERA Veterans; 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities; 52.222-41, DFARS 252.212-7001, Contract terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or executive orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items with addenda incorporating DFARS clauses(s) 252.225-7001, Buy American Act and Balance of Payment Program. To be considered for award, bidders must also comply with DFARS 252.204-7004, Required Central Contractor Registration and DFARS 252.232-7009, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer. Central Contract registration can be obtained through the internet at www.acg.osd.mil/ec or by calling (888) 352-9333. The applicable Service wage Determination is #94-2023 Rev. 11, Dated 4 Jun 98. Offers shall be submitted in writing and received not later than 4:30 PM local time, 25 Sep 98. Arizona does not observe daylight savings time. Direct any questions or concerns to Pat Morin at (602) 856-7179 X 232. All proposals must be faxed to (602) 856-3447. Posted 09/10/98 (W-SN248134). (0253)

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