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W -- LEASE OR RENTAL OF EQUIPMENT SOL TIB-99004> DUE 120498 POC Point of Contact- Howard B. Parker, Contracting Officer, (202) 401-7139 E-MAIL: Office of Information Security, Howard.Parker@gsa.gov. The General Services Administration(GSA), Federal Technology Service (FTS), Office Of Information Security (OIS), intends to rent on a per month basis, commercially availiable excavation equipment form the lowest priced technically acceptable offer(s) for the items listed below. 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. The provisions of FAR 52.121-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items (JUN 1977) applies to this solicitation. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This notice is GSA, FTS, OIS Solicitation Number TIB-99004 and is Request for proposal (RFP), commercial items. The solicitation and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-05. This solicitation is being conducted as a Small Business Set-aside. SIC code 7353 and business size standard for 750 employees apply. This solicitation is open to all small business technically qualified responsible offerors who submit a proposal by the due date and time. Quote price and price extentions for the total monthly rent for each piece of equipment. No further solicitation will be issued. These machines will be operational at the Otis Air National Guard Base in Cape Cod MA. Two machines are required, consisting of: Line item 001- One Case 9020 Excavator and five case 590 turbo Loader Backhoes with extendahoe 24" & 36" buckets. A firm fixed price contract is anticipated for this requirement. The period of performance anticipated is fron date of contract award through September 30, 1999 or if mutually agreed upon sooner when defined prior to award. Offerors shall include a completed copy of FAR 52-212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items (JAN 1997) to be considred fully for award in addition to all else. Clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions. -- Commercial Items (MAY 1997) applies to this solicitation re contract assignments, disputes, payment, invoice, other compliances, and compliances with laws unique to Government contracts. Clause 52.215-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to implement Statutes of Executive Orders -- Commercial Items (AUG 1996) with the following clauses; 52.219-8 Utilization of Small Business Concerns and Small Disadvantaged Business Concerns, (15 U.S.C. 637 (d) (2) and (3), 52.225-3 Buy American Act -- Supplies), (41 U.S.C. 10) and 52.239-1 Privacy or Security Safeguards (5 U.S.C. 552a). All proposals are due by mail or facsimile No later Than Close of Business, 5:00 PM, Friday, December 4, 1998. For information regarding this solicitation, contact Howard B. Parker, (202) 401-7139, fax No (202) 708-7027. See Numbered Note 1. Posted 11/23/98 (D-SN273905). (0327)

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