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24 -- KUBOTA B2150HSD TRACTOR OR EQUAL/BETTER SOL DTRS57-99-Q-80014 DUE 121498 POC Point of Contact -- Katherine Chao, Purchasing Agent, (617) 494-3124 WEB: Volpe Center Acquisition Division home page, http://www.volpe.dot.gov/procure/index.html. E-MAIL: Purchasing Agent, chao@volpe.dot.gov. 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 notice constitutes the ONLY solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number is DTRS57-99-Q-80014 and is issued as request for quotation (RFQ). All interested sources must identify the tractor being offered by submitting pricing data and an accurate description, which includes the make and model numbers. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-05. The Standard Industrial Classification Code is 5082 and the Small Business Size Standard is 100 emplo yees. The item is as follows: Item No. 1: Kubota B2150HSD 4 Wheel Drive Tractor with turf tires and LA350 Loader: Unit Price $___________, Total Price $____________; Specifications: Engine: Gross Horsepower (SAE) 24 HP at 2,600 rpm, PTO horsepower 18HP at 2,600 rpm, Total displacement 75.4 cu. In, Rated revolution 2,600 rpm. Standard Equipment: Two front headlights, 2-speed rear PTO shaft and PTO guard, 2-speed Mid PTO shaft, Dry internal expanding brakes, Differential locking device, Fixed hitch, Hydraulic pump, Adjustable seat with spring-suspension, 12v battery, Vertical muffler, Air cleaner, Fuel tank, Rear fenders, Fender handrail, Foot rests, Safety starting switch, 3-point hitch, Hazard lights, Tail lights, safety guard, SMV emblem bracket, hydraulic pump, Position control, H ydraulic outlet, ROPS and seat belt. Options: Sims 52-B2150-02-01Soft cab with #600-1372 heater (installed), Beacon #220100A and back-up alarm #137, Springfield Rear weight box, Heavy duty alternator, Front hydraulic blade #FFC 1472 mounted within loader arm, Erskine #1812 Front hydraulic mounted snow thrower w/FFC plate, PTO pump and reservoir. If bidding on an equal, include descriptive literature with your proposal. Delivery shall be FOB Destination within 30 days after award of contract to U.S. Department of Transportation, Volpe Center, 125 Munroe Street, Cambridge, MA 02142, ATTN: Nancy LaFarenier, DTS-874. The provision at 52.212-1, Instruction to Offers -- Commercial, is hereby incorporated by reference. The provision at 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items: The Governme nt will award a purchase order resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror conforming to the solicitation that will be the best value to the Government, considering that all specifications are met, price and delivery time. Offers will be received on an all or none basis. A single award will result from this solicitation. All Offerors must include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items. The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items, is incorporated by reference. The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition; additional clauses cited in 52.212-5 that apply to this acquisi tion are: 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, 9, 13, 14. Offers will be received at U.S. Department of Transportation, Volpe Center, 55 Broadway, Kendall Square, Cambridge, MA 02142, ATTN: Katherine B. Chao, DTS-852, 3:00 P.M. Local time December 14, 1998. For information on this solicitation you may contact Katherine B. Chao at 617/494-3124. Posted 12/07/98 (D-SN277660). (0341)

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