Purchase Services Branch, Attn: Code 535.3, Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, Portsmouth, NH 03801-2590

39 -- HAND, CHAIN HOISTS SOL N00102-96-Q-1640 DUE 051796 POC Contract Specialist, Debra Moulton 207/438-2567;Contracting Officer, John Balz, 207/438-2775 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. Solicitation Number N00102-96-Q-1640 is issued as a request for quotation. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 96-36 . This solicitation is a Small Business - Small Purchase Set Aside with a SIC Code of 3536, 500 employees or less. Item 0001 One Ton Hand Chain Hoist, Lightweight, Compact, Low Headroom, Maximum Net Weight of 26 pounds, Maximum headroon of 12''. Maximum chain pull to lift full load, 65 pounds. Maximum overhaul ratio to lift load 1 foot, 45 feet. Same or equal to Harrington P/N CB010. Qty of 15 each. Item 0002 Two Ton Hand Chain Hoist, Lightweight, Compact, Low Headroom, Maximum Net Weight of 38 pounds, Maximum Headroom of 15''. Maximum chain pull to lift full load, 80 pounds. Maximum overhaul ratio to lift load 1 foot, 70 feet. Same or equal to Harrington P/N CB020. Qty of 15 each. The following specifications apply to Items 0001 and 0002: Hand Pull Chain Length 6', Lift/Load Chain Length 8', Nickel diffused load chain. Bottom Hook must have capability of complete disassembly to allow internal inspection of parts and attachment for wear and corrosion. Chain Hoists must meet ASME B30.16 (overhead hoists) and ASME B30.10 (hooks) Requirements and Standards. Delivery to be June 17, 1996 to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, Portsmouth NH, 03801. FOB Destination. Offerors must submit descriptive literature with quotation. Facsimile quotations are not acceptable. Award will be based upon lowest technically acceptable offer. Offeror must include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commerical Items. Clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items applies to this Quotation. Offers must be received no later than May 17, 1996 at 3:30 PM Eastern Standard Time. POC Debra Moulton, 207/438-2567. (0109)

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