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39 -- DIESEL POWERED FORKLIFT SOL DTCG87-99-Q-643003 DUE 120398 POC Rebecca Wade (907) 463-2418 E-MAIL: Contracting Officer, rwade@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 97-05. The standard industrial classification code (SIC) is for this product is 3537 and the applicable size standard is 500 employees. The Small Business Administration (SBA) has determined that there are no small business manufacturers or processors in the Federal market, and as such as granted a class waiver so that a nonmanufacturer does not have to furnish the product of a small business. The "List of Approved NonManufacturer Waivers" can be located at the SBA's Procurment Automated Source System (PASS) at http://www.sbaonline.sba.gov/GC/nonmanuf.html. This procurement is set-aside for small business. Provide one forklift with 20,000 lb. Capacity at 24 inch load center with hydraulic fork positioner, hydraulic side shifting forks, tilting mast, 72 inch forks, maximum width not to exceed 103 inches. Maximum mast height not to exceed 12 feet with forks 40 inches off the ground The maximum height cannot exceed this requirement due to the ground clearance of the HC-130 aircraft. The forklift must include the following items: two (2) door cab with heater, defroster fan, front and rear wipers. Gauges to be included are fuel, water temperature, oil pressure, low brake fluid and our meter. Light package to include two (2) forward work lights, tail, brake, back-up and amber strobe light. Forklift to be diesel powered with three speed transmission and backup alarm. Direction control forward and reverse. Package to include technical manuals and spare parts book. Quote to include shipping to Seattle, Washington. Delivery is required 90 calendar days after contract award. Forklift is to be marked for Commanding Officer, USCG Air Station Sitka, 611 Airport Road, Sitka, Alaska 99835. Acceptance is at Air Station Sitka, Alaska. 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 3 December 1998. Facsimile quotations are acceptable and received at (907) 463-2416 (receiving equipment: Xerox telecopier 7020). For information regarding this solicitation, contact R. B. Wade at (907) 463-2418. Posted 11/09/98 (W-SN269808). (0313)

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