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38 -- DIRT BUCKET WITH DRAWBAR SOL 401819Q081 DUE 042399 POC Point of Contact -- Contact Natasha Y. Rowland, Contract Specialist This requirement is being procured in accordance with FAR Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items and an award will be made in accordance with FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service intends to issue a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for the purchase of a dirt bucket with a drawbar that has a 14 yard capacity with the following minimum Bucket Dimensions: 120" width, 96" length, 45" height; Transport Dimensions: 139" width, 244" length, 70" height, 13" clearance; Hydraulic Cylinder Dimensions and Numbers: 1 each -- 5" x 16" Gate Cylinder, 2 each -- 3.5" x 27" Bucket Cylinder, 2 each -- 5" x 12" Carriage Cylinder; Heavy Duty with Hitch -- Multi-positional; Rear Hitch Scraper Capability; Lazer Receiver Bracket; Double Edge, High Carbon Steel -- 10' Frost Bit Blade or Equivalent. Tires: 4 each -- 17.5 x 25 on 25 x 14 rims. SIC Code: 3531. Size Standard: 750 employees. Tentative issue date for RFQ is 04/02/99. A firm fixed price order will be issued.This is a 100% Set-aside for Small Business. Requests for RFQ shall be in writing, stating RFQ number 401819Q081, complete company name, point of contact, address, area code and telephone number, and facsimile number. Telephone requests will not be accepted. Requests can be faxed to 404-679-4057. (AC0322039-01) Posted 03/22/99 (I-SN311144). (0081)

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