Natchez Trace Parkway, 2680 Natchez Trace Parkway, Tupelo, MS 38801

37 -- ROTARY MOWING MACHINES SOL 1443RQ557099001 DUE 010699 POC Dale Wilkerson, Contracting Officer, (601) 680-4009 E-MAIL: CO Email, dale_wilkerson@nps.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; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number is 1443RQ557099001 and is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). This solicitation document incorporates those provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-09. This solicitation is not set-aside; it is being conducted under full and open competition procedures and all responses received will be considered. The government requests quotations for 15 ft. rotary mowing machines, equal to the model MD315 as manufactured by Woods Equipment Company. These mowers will be used to maintain roadside turf on the Natchez Trace Parkway, a 450-mile long motor road operated by the National Park Service. These tractor-drawn units must be capable of closely and evenly mowing the turf in a manicured manner, including slopes, ditches, culverts, and other typical roadside features. Equipment options include: heavy duty drive lines; wing operating angles of 90 degrees-up, 22 degrees-down; PTO speeds of 540/1000 RPM; double row front and rear chains; center section skid; stump jumpers; hydraulic height adjustment; and standard rims (do not include tires). The contractor shall perform all delivery and set-up so that the mowers are complete and ready to use (except for the tires). Mowers shall be delivered to the Tupelo Maintenance complex, located on the Natchez Trace Parkway in Tupelo, MS. The government "desires" delivery within 60 days or less after receipt of the purchase order by the successful offeror; however, each offeror shall include their proposed delivery schedule as part of their quotation. Acceptance and FOB point are destination. The government will purchase a minimum of FIVE mowers, up to a maximum of FIFTEEN mowers. In order to be considered foraward offerors shall provide a quotation on company letterhead, detailing the unit pricing and any quantity discounts available for exceeding the minimum purchase level. Descriptive literature and brochures shall also be provided for the product being quoted. The government is conducting this procurement using a trade-off approach, where technical capability of the product to perform the desired function and price will both be evaluated in making an award. For this solicitation price and technical are approximately equal factors, and the government expressly reserves the right to award to other than the lowest priced offer. Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, "Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items," with its offer; a copy of this provision may be obtained from the contracting officer or at http://www.arnet.gov/far. The clauses and provisions at 52.212-1, "Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial," 52.212-4, "Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items," and 52.212-5, "Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items," are applicable to this acquisition. Furnish quotations to Dale Wilkerson, Contracting Officer, Natchez Trace Parkway, 2680 Natchez Trace Parkway, Tupelo, MS, 38801, no later than close of business January 6, 1999. Quotations may be provided by facsimile to (601) 840-7561 if desired. Additional information may be obtained by contacting the contracting officer at (601) 680-4009 (voice) or dale_wilkerson@nps.gov (email). Posted 12/14/98 (W-SN280154). (0348)

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