Directorate of Contracting, 1733 Pleasonton Road, Attn: ATZC-DOC, Fort Bliss, Texas 79916-6816

17 -- AIRCRAFT TOW TRACTOR SOL DABT51-99-Q-0341 DUE 062599 POC Jose R. Morales E-MAIL: Contract Specialist, moralesj2@emh10.bliss.army.mil. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items 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 DABT51-99-Q-0341, and is issued as a request for Quotation (RFQ). This RFQ incorporates provisions and clauses as those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular Number 97-11. The standard industrial classification code is 3537. Description of commodity: Aircraft Tow Tractor, One (1) each, with Caterpillar 3208 ATAAC Turbo-charged Diesel, Funk Power-Shift Transmission, 110,000 lbs GVW, 78,000 lbs Draw Bar Pull, Three-Mode Four- Wheel Steering (Coordinated, Crab, & Track), Two Person, Non-elevating open Operators compartment, Flashing Amber Beacon, Fire Extinguisher, Internal GPU Cable, Rear GPU Platform, Front and Rear Hitch Lights, Spare Tire and Wheel Assembly. Optional Equipment: Elevating Front Operators Compartment, Rear Operators Compartment, Enclosed Front Operators Compartment, User Instruction and Service/Repair Manual. Delivery required by 2 August 1999, if delivery date cannot be met, indicate proposed delivery date. Offer is to be FOB destination, delivered to Building 2527, Fort Bliss, TX 79916. The following FAR provisions and clauses apply to this solicitation: 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items; 52-212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items (Evaluation factors being price, delivery, past performance and ability to meet Government requirements with each being equally considered in the evaluation process); 52-212-3, Offeror Representation and Certifications-Commercial Items; 52-212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial items; 52-212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items. The following Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations Supplement (DFARS) provisions and clauses apply to this solicitation: 252.225-7000, Buy American Act -- Balance of Payments Program Certificate, 252.212-7000, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items, 252.204-7004, Required Central Contractor Registration, 252.225-7017, Prohibition on Award to Companies Owned by the People's Republic of China. Copy of provisions and clauses are available on the Internet at http://farsite.hill.af.mil. Qualifying offers will meet the stated specifications and be accompanied by completed provisions/clauses 52.212- 3, 252.225-7000 and 252.212-7000. Offerors must have a valid DUNS Number (1-800-333-0505). The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offerer whose offer conforms to the solicitation and will be most advantageous to the Government Required information and completed offer, to include specifications, warranty information, and descriptive literature, may be faxed to 915-568-9900 or mailed to Directorate of Contracting, ATZC-DOC, Attn: Jose R. Morales, 2021 Club Rd, Ft Bliss, TX 79916-6812. Offer must be received no later than 1:00 P.M. local time 25 Jun 1999. All responsible sources may submit an offer, which shall be considered by the agency. Posted 06/10/99 (W-SN341567). (0161)

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