USDA-ARS, P.O. Box 748, Tifton, GA 31793-0748

24 -- FARM TRACTOR SOL RFQ-002-4389-00 DUE 071700 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 by email, 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 this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number RFQ-002-4389-00 is issued as a request for quotations and incorporates provisions and clauses that are in effect through FAC 97-09. FAR 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside is applicable to this acquisition. The Standard industrial classification code is 3523. The small business size standard is 500 employees. Item description : One MFWD farm tractor with the following specifications: 1. Engine minimum 85 PTO horsepower, 4 cylinder diesel turbo charged, dry type air cleaner, vertical exhaust, foot and hand throttle. 2. Transmission -- 16 forward/12 reverse w/shift on-the-go, hydraulic "wet" clutch (multi-disc), 3. Hydrostatic steering, Hydraulic self equalizing disc brakes. 4. High visibility cab, ventilation system w/air conditioning, two door entry, 5. Hydraulics -- 25 g.p.m. pump capacity, minimum of 2 sets of selective control valves, 6. Live independent 540/1000 RPM, rear mounted with shields, hydraulic clutch w/neutral start, 7. 12 volt electrical system w/key shutoff, heavy duty battery and alternator, ASAE 7 terminal outlet socket, 8. Tachometer, hour meter, oil pressure indicator light, water temperature indicator, 9. Rear three point hitch -- category 2 standard rock shaft and pull swing drawbar capacity 6000, minimum lift, 10. Rear axle rack and pinion adjustable, rear wheels cast, rear tires 16.9 x 38, rear axle MFWD, front wheels adjustable, front tires 13.6 x 24. 11. Hydraulic differential lock, SMV emblem, tilt steering wheel, standard operation lights and flashing, road safety lights, fender mounted control switch for 3 point hitch hookup, toolbox, category 1 3-point sway blocks as well as category 2, full set of front weights. 12. Service available within 70 miles of Dawson GA. Quoter must furnish name of service center. Payment under this contract will be made by electronic funds transfer. Successful offeror must accept government purchase card or be set up with USDA vendor express program at the time invoice is submitted. Delivery is required within 8 weeks ARO> Delivery is FOB Destination to USDA, ARS, Dawson, GA. Descriptive literature showing the quoted item meets or exceeds all specifications included herein must accompany the quotation. The government anticipates award or 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 Certification -- Commercial Items, with its proposal. FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- 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 Governments'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 are15 days from the date this notice is published in the CBD by 4:00 PM local time, July 17, 2000 at USDA Agricultural Research Service, 4602 Research Way, Tifton, GA 31794 (or POB 748, Tifton, GA 31793). POC Tom Maze, Contract Specialist, 912-386-3496 or FAX 912-386-7225. Posted 06/28/00 (W-SN469369). (0180)

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