37 -- SOIL SHREDDER MIXER

Notice Date

August 31, 2000

Contracting Office

VA Medical Center (90C), 2002 Holcombe Blvd., Houston, TX 77030-4298

ZIP Code

77030-4298

Solicitation Number

RFQ 580-26-00-KGR

Response Due

September 18, 2000

Point of Contact

Karen Rochlin, (713) 794-7408

Description

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; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation is issued as a request for quote. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-18. Standard industrial classification code 5047, size standard 100 employees, applies to this procurement. The following brand name or equal system should be delivered F.O.B destination to the VA National Cemetery, 10410 Veterans Memorial Drive, Houston, Texas 77038. Delivery should be made within two (2) weeks of receipt of order. Item #1: Royer Soil Shredder/Mixer, Model 266 or equal. This soil shredder/mixer must be able to be connected to a 49 horse power John Deere diesel engine-trask-a-way conveyer hopper feed automatic EEO control system-tandem axle trailer already owned by the VA National Cemetery, 1 each. Item #2: Operating and service manuals for Item #1. In order to be acceptable, an equal system must be compatible in every way and must be able to handle the type of soil mix , i.e. mix of SILT and CLAY, MOSTLY CLAY, located at the VA National Cemetery. The provision at 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors Commercial, applies to this acquisition. Offers will be evaluated on price and the technical capability of the item offered to meet the Government's requirement. Offerors should include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items and of 852.219-70 Veteran-Owned Small Business. Clause 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items applies to this acquisition as well as the following addenda. 852.211-70 Service Data Manual; 852.211-71 Guarantee -- one (1) year, and 852.211-77 Brand Name or Equal. Clause 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items applies to this acquisition as does the following FAR clauses cited at 52.212-5: 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities; 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity; 52.222-35 Affirmative Action for Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era; 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities; 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era; 52.225-3 Buy American Act -- North American Free Trade Agreement-Israeli Trade Act-Balance of Payments Program, Alternate II; 52.225-13 Restriction on Certain Foreign Purchases; 52.225-15 Sanctioned European Union Country End Products; and 52.232-34 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer -- Other than Central Contractor Registration. Provisions and clauses that are incorporated by reference, may be found in full-text at http://www.arnet.gov/far or http://www.va.gov/oa&mm/vaar. Offers are due to the Lead Purchasing Agent (90P), VA Medical Center, 2002 Holcombe Boulevard, Houston, Texas 77030-4298 by Close of Business 5:00PM September 18, 2000. Faxes and electronic copies are not acceptable. Any questions should be directed to Karen G. Rochlin, Lead Purchasing Agent at (713)794-7408. All responsible sources may submit an offer which will be considered.

Record

Loren Data Corp. 20000905/37SOL001.HTM (W-244 SN492129)