3rd Contracting Squadron/LGC, 6920 12th Street, Elmendorf AFB, AK 99506-2570

25 -- ATTACHMENT TO ALL-TERRAIN FORKLIFT -- SPECIFICALLY SNOWBLOWER & QUICK-COUPLER SOL F65501-98T0005 DUE 111793 POC Kathy A. Caruth, Contract Specialist -- FAX 907 552-3908; voice 552-7557 E-MAIL: Click here to contact Contract Spoecialist via e-mail, caruthk@elmendorf.af.mil. Elmendorf AFB, Alaska has a need to purchase one snowblower attachment with quick-coupler for a John Deere 544E all-terrain forklift. This announcement is a combined synopsys/solicitation. There will be no other request for quotation and a written solicitation will not be issued. All available details are included herein. No additional details are available. The snowblower shall be a rotary auger, self-powered unit, with diesel engine, capable of removing plowed ice and snow berms up to 4'H, and shall be operated from inside the cab. It shall have a maximum clearing capacity of not less than (NLT) 1700 tons per hour, a casting distance of 110' or greater, a clearing width of not less than 108", a 180-degree chute rotation, and a detachable instrument panel in the cab. The panel shall include gauges for oil pressure, fuel, and a tachometer. The snowblower unit shall be mounted utilizing an electric-over-hydraulic actuated quick-coupler device, to be operated from the cab. The coupler must match up to the snowblower on one side and the John Deer 544E all-terrain forklift on the other. Appropriate attendant hooks shall be provided and attached to the snowblower. The maximum dry weight of the snowblower and quick coupler together shall not exceed approximately 9000 lbs. MFR: Tech Inc. or equal and JRB Company Inc. or equal. THIS IS A 100% SMALL BUSINESS SETASIDE. This is a solicitation for commercial items, prepared in accordance with the format in FAR 12.6, as supplemented with additional information in this notice. In accordance with FAR 52.252-1, Solicitation Provisions by Reference, this solicitatin incorporates the following provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if the were given in full text. FAR 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside; 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items; 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (NOTE: The standard industrial class code (SIC) for this acquisition is 3531. The small business size standard is 500 employees); 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: (a) The contractor agrees to comply with the following FAR clauses, which are incorporated by reference: (1) 52.222-3 Convict Labor (E.O. 11755); and (2) 52.233-3 Protest After Award (31 USC 3533); (b)(1) 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (E.O. 11246); (2) 52.222-35 Affirmative Action For Special Disabled and Vietnam Era Veterans (38 USC 4212); (3) 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers (29 USC 793); (4) 52.222-37 Employment Reports for Special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era (38 USC 4212); and (5) 52.225-3 Buy American Act-Supplies (41 USC 10). DFAR 252.204-7004 Contractor Registration. (NOTE: In order to conduct electronic commerce with the Federal Government the contractor must provide registration information to the Central Contract Registration (CCR). Contractors may obtain information on registrationand annual confirmation requirements by calling 1-888-227-2423 or via the Internet at http://ccr.edi.disa.mil. To be considered, please provide quotes to two destinations (FOB points) to allow greater flexibility to us in regard to shipping and related cost. One quote shall be FOB Elmendorf AFB, Alaska 99506. The second quote shall be to FOB Tacoma, WA, 98421 (from which we will provide transshipment via government transport). Again, quote to BOTH. Include the solicitation number, a point of contact, Dunns number, Cage Code, TIN, payment terms, delivery time, item price with freight cost included in the cost of the item, phone and fax number, all specifications for any 'equals', and any other necessary information. Please fax quotes to Mrs. Caruth at (907) 552-3908. Posted 11/12/98 (W-SN270780). (0316)

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