USDA Forest Service, Black Hills National Forest, RR 2 Box 200, Custer, SD 57730

37 -- AGRICULTURAL TRACTOR SOL RFQ RMAST-00-004 DUE 122999 POC Brenda Oster 605/673-2251 FAX 605/673-5567, Joel Butzin, Contracting Officer 970/874-6613 The purpose of this advertisement is to solicit offers for supplying an agricultural tractor to the Cimarron National Grasslands office in Elkhart, KS. Though the following specifications are for a John Deere 7410 tractor other equipment would be considered if it is equal in it's performance to the John Deere equipment. Award would be based on the best value to the Government. The price should be FOB elkhart, KS. Specifications: Description JD Order Code 7410 105HP tractor 6471RW Deluxe Cab 0989 Digital Insturments 1035 12 Speed Transmission 1170 Triple Remote Outlets 2300 Category 3N/2 3-point Hitch 2520 26 GPM Hydraulic Pump 2810 Rear Axle 110 Inch 3002 20.8Rx38 Radial Rear Tires 4237 No Dual Rear Tires 4900 Mechanical Front Wheel Drive 5021 480/70x28 Radial Front Tires 6195 Air Suspension deluxe Seat 8005 Vertical Muffler R/Side 8100 80 Gallon Fuel Tank 8210 Quick Coupler (Cat 3N/2) 9011 Draw Bar Clevis and Pin 9013 Front Fenders 9016 AM/FM/Radio Weather Band 9110 Inside Rear Weights, 900 lbs. 9264Firestone Tires 9992 JD Mech. Self Leveling Loader 1742W Joy Stick 2 Function Valve 1022 Mounting Frame 2000 Quick Change Attachments 3030 Less 73" Bucket 8095 85" H.D. Bucket 9020 Hood Guard 9035 Parking Stand 9064 Cutting Edge 9080 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 herein being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation is a Request for Quotes RMAST-00-004 and this docuemnt and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisitions Circular 97-14. The Standard Industrial Code for this work is 5083 and the small business size standard is no more than 100 employees. Offerors should provide lump sum pricing, FOB Destination, covering the supplies specified. Offers may be FAXed to Joel Butzin, USDA -- Forest Service, 970/874-6698 or mailed to 2250 Highway 50, Delta, CO 81416. Offers should be at the above office by the close of business on Dec. 29, 1999. The following FAR clauses apply to this solicitation: FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to offerors -- Commercial, FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial (This is to be completed and submitted with the bid. Copies available upon request.), FAR 52-212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items, FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items (including FAR 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity). For information on this solicitation, call Joel Butzin at 970/874-6613 (no collect calls) between 8:00 am and 4:30 pm MDT Monday through Friday. Please leave a message. Posted 12/08/99 (W-SN406915). (0342)

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