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43 -- FISH HANDLING AND LOADING EQUIPMENT SOL 60181-0-Q171 DUE 013100 POC POC: M. ALARID;FAX REQUESTS FOR REPS&CERTS #0-q171 TO 303/236-4791 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; quotes are being requested and A WRITTEN SOLICITATION WILL NOT BE ISSUED. SOLICITATION NO. 60181-0-Q171 is issued as a request for quote (RFQ)and will be awarded as a purchase order using simplified acquisition proceedures. The Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) code is 4310 Vacuum Pumps. Small Business size is 100 employees. See Note 1. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-11. The solicitation items are as follows: Furnish and deliver FOB to: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Jones Hole National Fish Hatchery, 266 W. 100 N., Suite 2, Vernal, UT. Item #1: Aqua-Life Harvester dewatering tower with adjustable bar grader. Includes: one Aqua-Life fish pump, aluminum dewaterer mounted on a single axle trailer, complete with leveling jacks, running lights; all hydraulics and circuiting to operate lift cylinders and fish pump; gasoline electric start engine, 12-volt battery, 15-gallon fuel tank, 26 gallon hydraulic tank, one 90 degree elbow, one 45 degree elbow, 24 foot intake hose, 15 foot discharge hose, 25 foot hydraulic leads. Item #2: To be shipped to Jones Hole NFH, for the training but will be used at Leadville National Fish Hatchery, Leadville, Colorado. This pump is to include: one Aqua Life fish pump, aluminum dewaterer with adjustable bar grader mounted on a single axle trailer with leveling jacks and running lights; hydraulics and circuiting to operate lift cylinders and fish pump, electric start, 25 horsepower gas engine with 12-volt battery, 15 gallon fuel tank, 26 gallon hydraulic oil tank, one 90-degree elbow, one 45 degree elbow, 24 feet of intake hose, 15 feet of discharge hose, 25 foot hydraulic leads. Quote to include warranties and on site training/instruction class. The provision at FAR 52.212-1, instructions to Offerers-Commercial Items, and FAR Provision 52.212-2, Evaluation of Commercial Items, are applicable to this acquisition. The clause at FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, and the clause at FAR 52.212-5, contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, apply to this acquisition. Evaluation of Commercial Items: The Government will award to the responsible offeror based on 1. price and 2. earliest delivery date. Vendors wishing to respond to the RFQ should provide this office wih the following: Price quote on letterhead for the requested items, correct remittance address, and a completed copy of FAR clause 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications- Commercial Items. This form may be obtained from the Contracting Officer by fax at 303-236-4791. The offeror agrees to hold the prices in the offer firm for 30 calendar days from the date specified for the receipt of offers. Quotes are due January 31, 2000 and can be faxed to 303/236-4791, attn: 60181-0-Q171. Posted 01/13/00 (W-SN415959). (0013)

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