Crane Division, Code 1165, Naval Surface Warfare Center, 300 Highway 361, Crane, IN 47522-5001

34 -- HYDRAULIC COLUMN PRESS, 200 TON SOL N00164-99-Q-0091 DUE 041299 POC Code 1165Z9, Ms. Phyllis Hoggatt, 812-854-3688, Contracting Officer, Ms. Mary Sheetz 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 quotation; quotes are being requested and a written quote will not be issued. The Quotation incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-11. Request for quotes are being solicited on a full and open competition basis, in accordance with the following salient Characteristics in order to award a firm-fixed price purchase order. Contractor is required to provide product description being offered in sufficient detail to evaluate compliance with the requirements in the solicitation. This may include product literature, or other documents, if necessary. The offeror(s) proposals will be evaluated to ensure that the proposed system; complies with the requirements specified in the performance specification. Each proposal shall enable Governmentevaluating personnel to make a thorough evaluation and arrive at a sound determination whether or not the proposal will meet the requirements of the government. Each proposal shall be specific, detailed and complete as to clearly and fully demonstrate that the prospective contractor has a thorough knowledge and understanding of the requirements and has valid and practical solutions for technical problems. Clin 0001: 1 ea, 200 Ton Column Press; in accordance with salient characteristics which can be found via the WWW at http://www.crane.navy.mil/supply. Delivery to be within 12 weeks after award. Delivery shall be FOB Destination to Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Div. 300 Hwy 361, Crane, IN 47522-5001. The following provisions apply to the solicitation: FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items applies. Addenda to FAR 52.212-1.Paragraph (h): Delete. Replace with; Single Award. The Government intends to award a single contract resulting from this solicitation. Add paragraph (j) offers may be faxed to 812-854-3465 or 812-854-5666.FAR 52.212-3, Offerors Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items -- Quoters MUST include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3 and return with offer. FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items applies.addendum to FAR 52.212-4.Paragraph(O) added: additionally, the Government will accept the Contractor's commercial warranty. (provide a copy of contractors standard commercial warranty.)52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items (other applicable clauses) 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.222-37, 52.219-1, 52.219-6, 52.225-21 Contract Terms and Conditions required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items., (other applicable clauses 52.243-1, 52.247-34. DPAS rating is Do-C9E. Offers are to be submitted to NAVSURFWARCENDIV CRANE, CODE 1165Z9, BLDG 64, 300 HIGHWAY 361, CRANE, IN 47522-5001 OR FAXED TO 812-854-3465 nolater than 12 April 1999 2:00 EST. SIC code 3545, 500 employees. Note 1 applies Posted 03/29/99 (W-SN313757). (0088)

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