III CORPS AND FORT HOOD CONTRACTING COMMAND, BUILDING 1001 761ST TANK BATTALION AVE, FORT HOOD, TX, 76544-5025

38 -- CONSTRUCTION, MINING, EXCAVATING, AND HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT SOL DAKF48-00-Q-0050 DUE 021700 POC Contract Specialist, Edna M. Smith, 254-287-3808 WEB: Edna Smith, cbdnet.access.gpo.gov. E-MAIL: Edna Smith, smithe2@hood-emh3.army.mil. 38 Truck Mounted Hydraulic Telescopic Boom Excavator. 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; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation is issued as Request for Quotation No. DAKF48-00-Q-0050. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-3. The Standard Industrial Classification is 3531 and the Small Business Size Standard is 750 employees. The solicitation is issued unrestricted. The solicitation is to purchase 1 each Gradall XL4100, 6X4 Truck Mounted Hydraulic Telescopic Boom Excavator, or equal, in accordance with specifications provided. The excavator is to be delivered by 17 April 2000, FOB destination to Fort Hood, Texas. CLIN 0001 -- 1 each Excavator, Gradall, XL4100,6X4 truck mounted hydraulic telescopic boom or equal. Offerors shall clearly state: Manufacturer's Name, Brand, Model or Part No. SPECIFICATIONS: The Gradall XL400 Excavator 6X4 truck mounted hydraulic telescopic boom or equal shall be equipped with the following. UPPER STRUCTURE: Two section triangular, telescoping boom, Cummins -6BT5.9 diesel engine, 12 volt electrical system, 105 AMP alternator, two stage dry type air cleaner with pre-cleaner and service indicator, AD-9 heated air dryer, 75 gallon fuel tank, four double acting cylinders, 75 gallon hydraulic oil reservoir, 95 gallon system, visual oil level gauges, filtration system, fin and tube type oil cooler, pressure compensated load sensing valves with circuit reliefs, automatic wet swing parking brake, spring set, hydraulic release, cab with tinted safety glass windows, skylight, acoustical lining, filtered fresh air heater and defroster, front window rolls to overhead storage, two joysticks and one rocker switch for upper controls, two pedals for hydraulic remote control of carrier, emergency/parking brake control, key-operated ignition/starter switch, throttle, fire extinguisher, hour meter and air cleaner condition indicator, electronic monitor indicates fuel level, low battery charge, coolant level, lube oil pressure, high coolant temperature and engine RPM, low hydraulic oil level, and high hydraulic oil temperature. WHEEL MOUNTED CARRIERS: 6X4 with Cummins 6BTA5.9 diesel engine, 12 volt electrical system, 62 AMP alternator, two (2) SAE C31S 700 CCA batteries, fin and tube type radiator, 50 gallon fuel tank, dry type air filter, full flow oil filter, mechanical governor, Fuller RTO-11908LL 10 speed transmission, Eaton EFA-12 13,200 pound rated front axle, Rockwell RT46-160 tandem-46,000 pound rated rear axles, interaxle differential with lock, driver controlled differential lock on forward rear axle, 12", wide flange beam frame, 35 lb/ft, 14 leaf main spring front suspension with hydraulic lock-out cylinders. Hendrickson equalizer beam rear, 8"oscillation, Rockwell Cam-master spring set cam brakes with auto slacks rear, cam brakes with auto slacks front, emergency and parking brakes on both rear axles, AD-9 heated air dryer, 13.2 CFM air compressor, cast spoke wheats, hydraulic power steering, 1500 X 22.5-14 ply highway tread front tires, 1000 X 20-14 ply traction tread rear tires, one man cab with Bostrom T-BAR seat, tinted safety glass windows, ventilator in cowl, sliding side windows, heater and defroster, windshield wiper and washer, gauges for oil pressure, water temperature, dual air tank pressure, fuel gauge, voltmeter, speedometer, odometer, tachometer, fire extinguisher, hour meter, wide angle mirror system, wheel and axle wrenches, hydraulic remote control, travel alarm, sealed beam headlights, tail lights, directional signals, identification lights, 4-way hazard lights, back-up light and instrument lights. OPERATING RANGE & PERFORMANCE: Engine Std -- Cummins 6BT5.9, HP @ RPM -- 148/2,200, Maximum Digging Depth -- 22'6", Maximum Radius at Groundline -- 30'1", Maximum Loading Height -- 16'8", Max. Working Height, Boom Below Grade -- 13'6, Boom Telescope -- 12'6", Boom Tilt -- 220 degrees, Bucket Pivot Angle -- 135 degrees & 165 degrees, Rated Boom Force -- 21,650 lbs, Rated Bucket Breakout Force -- 18,900 lbs, Maximum Lift Capacity -- 10,680 lbs. UNDERCARRIAGE: Drive -- 6X4, Gross Vehicle Axle Rating -- 59,200 lbs, Wheelbase -- 14'3", Engine -- Std -- Cummins 6CT8.3, HP @ RPM -- 210/2200, Travel Speed -- MPH -- 54 mph, Ground Clearance -- 10". WEIGHTS & DIMENSIONS: Operating Weight -- 45,851 lbs, Swing Clearance -- 9'3", Transport Length with Bucket -- 27'11", Transport Height with Bucket -- 11'10", Transport Width with Bucket -- 8'. ATTACHMENTS: Trenching Buckets, Excavating Buckets, Ditch Cleaning Buckets, Dredging Buckets, Pavement Removal Buckets, Grading Blades, Rippers, and Telestick. Offerors shall submit with their offer descriptive literature in accordance with FAR Clause 52.211-6. The provision at 52-212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial applies to this acquisition. The provision at 52.212-2 does not apply to this acquisition. A completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications shall be included with offer. The provision at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and conditions-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition with the following addenda: (I) is changed to add that the Government's preferred method of payment for all service/supply contracts is the Government Credit Card. Invoices shall be submitted to the III Corps & Fort Hood Contracting Command, ATTN: Contract Administration Division, Fort Hood, Texas 76544-5025 upon final shipment of excavator to Fort Hood, Texas. If the contractor does not accept the Government credit card, they must accept payment by Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) from the servicing OPLOC Finance Center. The clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items applies to this acquisition, and specifically the following clauses: 52.203-6 Resctictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government, with Alternate I (41 U.S.C. 253g and 10 U.S.C. 2402); 52.219-8 Utilization of Small and Small Disadvantaged Business Concerns; 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Feb 1999); 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (E.O. 11246); 52.222-35 Affirmative Action for Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era (38 U.S.C. 4212); 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers (29 U.S.C. 793); 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era (38 U.S.C. 4212); 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration (31 U.S.C. 3332). The clause 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items applies to this acquisition, and specifically the following clauses: 252.225-7001 Buy AmericanAct and Balance of Payments Program; and 252.225-7012 Preference for Certain Domestic Quantities. The clause 52.211-6, Brand Name or Equal applies to this acquisition. Quotes are due in by 3:00 PM, Central Time, 23 February 2000 to the address provided above. The POC for this action is Edna M. Smith, Contract Specialist (254) 287-3808 and email address is smithe2@hood-emh3.army.mil.>See Numbered Note(s) 26.*** Posted 02/16/00 (A-SN426243). (0047)

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