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34 -- PIRANAH/ALLSTEEL HYDRO MECHANICAL MAXI SHEAR SOL F02604-99-QE014 DUE 091399 POC Pat Morin, Contract Specialist, Phone 623) 856- 7179 x232, Fax (623) 856-3057, Email pat.morin@luke.af.mil -- Kurt Weilbaecher, Contract Specialist, Phone 623)856-6353x231, Fax (623) 856-3447, Email WEB: Visit this URL for the latest information about this, http://www.eps.gov/cgi-bin/WebObjects/EPS?ACode=M&;ProjID=F02604-99-QE0 14&LocID=509. E-MAIL: Pat Morin, pat.morin@luke.af.mil. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in 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. This solicitation, No F02604-99-QE014 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). Funds for this acquisition are currently not available, but are expected to be before the beginning of the next fiscal year. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-13. This acquisition is 100% set-aside for small business SIC: 3541 Size Std: 500 employees. Contract Line Item(s): (CLIN) 0001; ( 1 EA) PIRANHA/ALLSTEEL HYDRO MECHANICAL MAXI SHEAR, Model No. M1/4"-10', capacity Mild Steel 14", Stainless 3/16", Brass 3/8", Aluminum 3/8". Cutting length 10Ft. Strokes per minute minimum 20, maximum 70. Drive motor 15HP. Approximate weight 15,500 Lb. ( OR EQUAL) This is a brand name or equal requirement the FAR Claus 52.211-6 applies. Manufacture: Mega Manufacturing, Inc. Huechinson, KS. 67504, Phone 316-663-6542 x852. Basis of award: award will be made to the lowest-price Offeror, best demonstrating their ability to satisfy the technical capabilities of the items specified. Offerors of any equal must provide descriptive literature to this office for evaluation. Required delivery: 30 days ARO. FOB: destination to Luke AFB, AZ. All prices shall include all Federal, State and Local taxes. The following FAR & DFARS provisions and clause(s) applies to this solicitation. FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items, Far 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- commercial Items, FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Order -- Commercial Items with addenda incorporating FAR clause(s) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity; 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Special Disabled andVietnam ERA Veterans; 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities; 52.222-41; DFARS 252.212-7001, Contract terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or executive orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items with addenda incorporating DFARS clauses(s) 252.225-7001, Buy American Act and Balance of Payment Program, DFARS 252.204-7004 Required Central Contractor Registration (MAR 1998) (DFARS 204.7304). Offers shall be submitted in writing and received not later than 4:30 PM local time, 13 Sep 99. Arizona does not observe daylight savings time. Direct any questions or concerns to Pat Morin at (602) 856-7179 X 232. All proposals must be faxed to (623) 856-3057 or e-mail: pat.morin@luke.af.mil. Posted 08/31/99 (D-SN374966). (0243)

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