USPFO for Michigan, Contracting Office, 3111 W. Saint Joseph St., Lansing, MI 48913

39 -- TUG, AIRCRAFT SOL W56LTH-0213-0005 DUE 090800 POC Debbie Clemence, 517-483-5708 E-MAIL: click here to contact the Purchasing Agent by e-mail, deborah.clemence@mi.ngb.army.mil. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; offers are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation number is W56LTH-0213-0005 and is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). The RFQ incorporates provisions and clauses as those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular Number 97-19 and Defense Acquisition Circular Number 91-7, 20000731 Edition. This solicitation is 100% set-aside for small business. The standard industrial classification code is 3523 with small business standard of 500 employees or less. Description of commodity: Tug, Aircraft, Two (2) each, with minimum 8000 pound draw bar pull capacity, multi-fuel diesel engine capable of using JP-8, mid-engine style for weight distribution, automatic transmission w/park, full-timeall wheel drive, multi-leaf spring suspension, anti-restart electrical system, hydraulic boosted power steering, hydraulic boosted self-adjusting power brakes w/accumulator, standard military pintle hitch front and rear, maximum outside turning radius of 166 inches, maximum height not to exceed 48.5 inches, must include a User Instruction and Service/Repair Manual. Commodity delivery required not later than 31 Dec 00 if delivery date cannot be met, indicate proposed delivery date. Offer is to be FOB destination, delivered to Grand Ledge, MI 48837. The following FAR provisions and clauses apply to this solicitation: 52.211-17, Delivery of Excess Quantities; 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items; 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items (Evaluation factors being ability to meet Government requirements, price, delivery, and prior performance); 52.212-3, Offeror Representation and Certifications-Commercial Items; 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial items; 52.212-5 (dev), Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items (Deviation); 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside; 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities; 52.222.26, Equal Opportunity; 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Special Disabled and Vietnam Era Veterans; 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities, 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era; 52.225-18, European Union Sanctions for End Products. 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration; 52.233-35, Protest After Award; 52.247-34, F.O.B. Destination; 52.252-1, Solicitation Provisions Incorporated By Reference; 52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated by Reference; and 52.252-6, Authorized Deviations in Clauses. The following Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations Supplement (DFARS) provisions and clauses apply to this solicitation: 252.204-7004, Central Contracting Registration, 252.212-7001(Dev), Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items (Deviation), 252.225.7000, Buy American Act-Balance of Payments Program Certificate; and 252.225-7001, Buy American Act-Balance of Payments. Copy of provisions and clauses are available on the Internet at www.arnet.gov/far. Qualifying offers must meet the stated specifications and be accompanied by completed provisions 52.212-3 and 252.225-7000. Offerers must have a valid DUNS Number (1-800-333-0505); must be able to receive payments via Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT/Direct Deposit); be registered with the Central Contracting Registry (CCR) (web address for registration: http://ccr.edi.disa.mil); and must provide three (3) customer references with business name, point of contact with telephone number. The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offerer whose offer conforms to the solicitation and will be most advantageous to the Government. Required information and completed offer, to include specifications, warranty information, and descriptive literature, may be faxed to 517-483-5900 or mailed to USPFO FOR MICHIGAN, Purchasing & Contracting, Attn: Debbie Clemence, 3111 W. St. Joseph Street, Lansing, MI 48913-5102. Offer must be received not later than Noon, local time, 8 September 2000. All responsible sources may submit an offer, which shall be considered by the agency. Questions may be addressed to Debbie Clemence at (517)483-5708 or deborah.clemence@mi.ngb.army.mil. Posted 08/24/00 (W-SN489657). (0237)

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