Contracting Officer, USCG Civil Engineering Unit Miami, 15608 SW. 117th Avenue, Miami, FL 33177

20 -- FURNISH AND INSTALL ONE BOAT HOIST AT U.S. COAST GUARD BASE, MAYPORT, FL SOL DTCG82-97-R-3WCP16 POC Berta C. Gomez, (305) 278-6722. This is a combined synopsis/request for solicitation for a commercial item 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; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number is DTCG82-97-R-3WCP16. This synopsis/solicitation constitutes an information for bid and incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 90-37. There are no set-asides, SIC codes or business size standards applicable. This acquisition is for the delivery, furnishing and installation of one new self-propelled, open end, straddle truck type hoist (boat hoist) for lifting, placing and handling vessels up to 35 tons, delivered to Base Mayport, meeting the following specifications: (1) Dimensions and specifications must correlate with current travel lift pier at Base Mayport, (2) Load capacity of 35 tons, (3) Clear width greater than 16 feet, (4) Overall width not to exceed 24 feet, (5) Tread width (tire centers) 20'3" (+ or -1"), (6) Clear height between 18' and 20', (7) Overall height under 22', (8) Polyester slings, (9) 4 pneumatic rubber tires, (10) Diesel engine, (11) 90 degree power steering, (12) Capable of climbing 6% grade, (13) Hoisting mechanism speed not to exceed 15 fpm., (14) Dual automatic and hydraulic holding valve winch brakes, (15) Hoisting mechanism capable of lifting 125 percent of the rated 35 ton load, (16) Galvanized hoisting cables, (17) Operator training shall be provided by manufacturer, (18) Manufacturer shall provide 3 copies of operation and maintenance (O&M) manuals for the boat hoist and all subassemblies, (19) A warranty shall be provided, (20) Boat hoist and subassemblies shall be tested satisfactory before CG accepts product, (21) Removal and disposal of existing boat hoist (ACME Hoist -- approx. 25,000 pounds) within all local, State, and Federal Regulations. The required completion date shall be within 60 calendar days after acceptance of order. Acceptance shall be at destination after the hoist has been properly installed. Closing date and time for receipt of offers is 16 January 1997, 3:00 p.m., Eastern Standard Time. Facsimile offers are acceptable and may be forwarded via fax no. (305) 278-6704. Mail shall be addressed to Contracting Officer, USCG Civil Engineering Unit Building (CEU), 15608 SW. 117th Avenue, Miami, FL 33177-1630. Provision 52.212-2 does not apply in that award will be made to the offeror who submits the lowest price. Offerors are instructed to include with their offers a completed copy of FAR provision 52.212-3, "Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items." The following provisions and clauses apply to this solicitation and are incorporated by reference: FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items (Oct 1995) FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items (Oct 1955), FAR 52.210-5, New Material (May1995), FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items (Jan 1996), with the following additional FAR Clauses: 52.222-3, Convict Labor (Apr 1984), 52.233-3, Protest After Award (Oct 1995), 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Apr 1984), 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Special Disabled and Vietnam Era Veterans (Apr 1984), 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers (Apr 1984), FAR 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era (Jan 1988), FAR 52.225-3, Buy American Act -- Supplies (Jan 1994) Defense Priorities and Allocations System Rating: DO-A1 for Minority Women-Owned and Disadvantaged Business Enterprises. The Department of Transportation (DOT), Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU), has a program to assist minority, women-owned and disadvantaged business enterprises to acquire short-term working capital assistance for transportation-related contracts. Loansare available under the DOT Short-Term Lending Program (STLP) at prime interest rates to provide accounts receivable financing. The maximum line of credit is $500,000.00. For further information and applicable forms concerning the STLP, please call the OSDBU at (800) 532-1169. (0346)

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