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37 -- SCRAPPERS AND DRAWBAR SOL FWS10043(EM) DUE 031500 POC Elida Monroe, Contracting Officer, 503-231-6188 <DESC>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; quotations are being requested and a WRITTEN SOLICITATION WILL NOT BE ISSUED. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service plans to solicit a sole-source simplified acquisition purchase from Farmers Equipment Company, Lynden, Washington, for two each scrapers with laser receivers, One Reynolds Model 8C, Reynolds 12c/12, and one Case 9930 Drawbar Assembly Package. This acquisition is approved for sole source purchase order in accordance with FAR 6.302. All interested sources must identify the product by submitting pricing data and an accurate description of the equipment offered, which includes the make and model numbers. If there are no responses received by close of business March 15, 2000, a Firm Fixed PRICE purchase order using Simplified Acquisition procedures will be awarded to the above named source. This solicitation document and incorporated provision and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-14. The Standard Industrial Classification Code is 3523 and the 500 employees. Quantity: 1 Reynolds Model 8c -- 8 cubic yard pull type scraper with laser receiver mounting bracket, Unit price $_________, 1 Reynolds 12c/12 12 cubic yard pull type scraper with laser receiver mounting bracket, Unit Price $____________, and 1 Case 9930 Drawbar Assembly Package, Unit price $_________ Total Price$ ___________. Delivery shall be FOB Destination, setup and demonstration shall be included in price, for purchase within 60 days after award of contract. Unit products shall be delivered to Julia Butler Hansen Refuge, 46 Steamboat Slough, Cathlamet, Washington 98612. Attention: Joel David. The provision at 52.212-1 Instruction to Offers -- Commercial, applies to this acquisition, Submit signed and dated offers to the office specified in this solicitation at or before the exact time specified in this solicitation, offers must show the quotation number; the time specified in the quotation for receipt of offers, the name and address and telephone number of the offeror; price and discount terms; warranty information, if applicable. The provision at 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition as follows: The offeror must provide the specified part numbers listed above, which are necessary, in order for the new items being purchased to be compatible with the existing scrappers. Award: Offers will be received on an all or none basis. The Government will award a purchase order resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror conforming with the quotation that will be the best value to the government considering the part number/price and delivery time. All quotes must include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items. The clause at 52.212-4, Contract terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The clause at 52.212-5, Contract terms and conditions required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition; Quotes will be received at U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Contacting and General Services, 911 NE 11th Avenue, Portland, Oregon 97232-4181, Standard time 4:30 pm, March 15, 2000. Attn: Elida Monroe, Contracting Officer, (503) 231-2052, FAX: (503) 231-6259. Posted 02/28/00 (W-SN429089). (0059)

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