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COMMERCE BUSINESS DAILY ISSUE OF JUNE 21,2000 PSA#2626USDA-ARS, P.O. Box 748, Tifton, GA 31793-0748 37 -- HIGH RESOLUTION COLOR SORTING MACHINE FOR PEANUTS SOL
RFQ-0001-4389-00 DUE 070700 POC Tom Maze 912-386-3496 WEB: Click here
to download a copy of 52.212-3,
http://www.nist.gov/admin/od/contract/repcert.htm. E-MAIL: Click here
to contact the contracting officer, Cat@Tifton.cpes.peachnet.edu. 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; quotations are being requested and
a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number
RFQ-0024-4384-00 is issued as a request for quotations and incorporates
provisions and clauses that are in effect through FAC 97-14. This
procurement is being advertized as unrestricted. The standard
industrial classification code is 5083. The small business size
standard is 100 employees. USDA, ARS has a requirement for a tree
shaker capable of shaking the nut crop from large pecan trees without
crushing the crop on the ground. Specific specifications are: 1.
Capability to change to different shaking patterns, 2. Diesel engine (6
cylinder minimum), 3. Hydrostatic wheel motor drive, 4. Electric joy
stick head control, 5. Head with at least 30 inch opening and with
concave pad holders, 6. Air cooled head with pressurized air, 7. Rotary
sweepers on wheels, 8. 12 ft boom, 9. Shaker head with quick change
patterns, 10. Width of less than 7 ft 6 inches, 11. Pressure
compensating and sequencing hydraulic system, 12. Wheel base at least
125 inches, 13. Hydraulic head brake.Delivery is required within 60
days ARO. Delivery is FOB Destination to USDA, ARS, Byron, GA.
Descriptive literature showing the quoted item meets or exceeds all
specifications included herein must accompany the quotation. The
government anticipates award of a contract resulting from this
solicitation to the responsive/responsible offeror whose offer conforms
to the solicitation and is most price advantageous to the government.
The provision at 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items, applies to this
acquisition. The contracting officer will make award based on price and
price-related factors. Offerors shall include a completed copy of the
provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror/Representations and
Certifications-Commercial Items, and FAR 52.222-70, Compliance with
Veterans Employment Reporting Requirements with its proposal. Far
52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, applies to
this acquisition. FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required
to Implement Statues or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items, applies
to this acquisition. The following FAR clauses cited in 52.212-5 are
applicable to this acquisition: 52.203-6; 52.203-10, 52.219-8;
52.222-26; 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.222-37; 52.225-3; 52.222-18;
52.225-21. The contractor shall extend to the Government the full
coverage of any standard commercial warranty normally offered in a
similar commercial sale, provided such warranty is available at no
additional cost to the Government. Acceptance of the standard
commercial warranty does not waive the Government's rights under the
Inspection clause nor does it limit the Government's rights with regard
to the other terms and conditions of this contract. In the event of a
conflict, the terms and conditions of the contract shall take
precedence over the standard commercial warranty. The contractor shall
provide a copy of its standard commercial warranty (if applicable)
with its response. Responses are due 4:00 pm local time, July 7, 2000,
at USDA Agricultural Research Service, 950 College Station Rd, Athens,
GA 30605-2720 (or POB 5677, Athens, GA 30604-5677). POC Elaine Wood,
Contract Specialist, 706/546-3534 or fax 706/546-3444. Posted 06/19/00
(W-SN466040). (0171) Loren Data Corp. http://www.ld.com (SYN# 0190 20000621\37-0001.SOL)
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