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23 -- FIFTH WHEEL STEER TRAILER SOL SB3100-9200-9520 DUE 080399 POC Robbie Witmer, Contract Specialist, 717-770-7126 E-MAIL: rwitmer@ddc.dla.mil, rwitmer@ddc.dla.mil. The Defense Distribution Center, Puget Sound, Bremerton, WA has a requirement for the purchase of twelve (12) each Thomas Model MD-6K-48/120-SP-ACJ-PN-SFW or Equal Fifth Wheel Steer Trailers. This is a combined Synopsis/Request for Quotation for the above (or equal). The trailers are to have the following specifications: Steering: Drawbar and two ring with safety chains; Capacity: 6,000 lbs; Deck Size: 48" x 120"; Deck Type: Safety Floor Plate with Two Yellow Reflectors on Each Side in Front and 1 Red Reflector on Each end in the Rear; Deck Height: 28" +/-; Rear Coupler: #1ACJ Jaw Assembly; Wheels: Four 6.90/6.00-9 6 ply pneumatics with 1-1/4" tapered bearing; Finish: Safety Orange; and Weight: 1349 lbs. The Standard Industrial Code (SIC) is 3537. The small business size standard is 750 employees is 750 employees. This Request for Quotation and the resultant contract are being processed in accordance with Simplified Acquisition Procedures. A written Request for Quotation WILL NOT be issued. All responsible small business conerns may submit a quotation for the above trailers, which if received by 3:00 PM EDST on 3 August 1999 shall be considered. Fax quotations will be accepted at 717-770-5689. The following information must be included on quotes: (1) Company's name and mailing address; (2)Point of Contact; (3) Telephone and fascimile numbers; (4) Business Size (5) Cage code, DUNS nubmer and Federal Tax ID Number; (6) Remit to address if applicable; and (7) if CCR registered. NOTE: ALL VENDORS AND PROSPECTIVE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE CONTRACTORS MUST BE REGISTERED IN THE DOD CENTRAL CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION (CCR) DATABASE TO RECEIVE AWARD AFTER MAY 31, 1998. REGISTRATION MAY BE DONE ON-LINE AT http://ccr.edi.disa.mil. Posted 07/20/99 (W-SN356578). (0201)

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