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34 -- LINCOLN ELECTRIC POWERWAVE 445/460 VAC SOL M00681-99-T-0335 DUE 080299 POC Contract Specialist, Gloria Muchemore, 760-725-1937 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 written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number is M00681-99-T-0335 and this is a Request for Quote (RFQ). This solicitation document incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through FAC 97-11 and DAC 91-13. This is a 100% small business set aside under simplified acquisition procedures; the standard industrial code 3548 and the small business size standard is 500 employees. The requirement is for a fixed priced contract. Request is for item 0001. Quantity 2 each . Lincoln Electric Powerwave 445/460 Vac or equal. Specifications are as follows. Lincoln PW-455 230/460 Vac P/N K1517-1 quantity 2 each, Lincoln PF-10 Wire Feeder P/N K1541-2 quantity 2 each, MP2 Panel P/N K1542-12 quantity 2 each, 50' Interconnecting Cable P/N K1543-50 quantity 2 each, Undercarriage P/N K1570-1 quantity 2 each, Caster Kit P/N K1556-1 quantity 2 each, PPW410D Torch P/N 091-0067 quantity 2 each, Binzel Transformer P/N 080-9067 quantity 2 each, Nozzles P/N 145-0051 quantity 5 each, .030 Tips P/N 140-0114 quantity 10 each, .035 Tips P/N 140-0214 quantity 10 each, 3/64 Tips P/N 140-0442 quantity 25 each, Tip Holder P/N 142-0022 quantity 2 each, .035 Drive Roll Kit P/N KP1507-035A quantity 2 each, .040 Drive Roll Kit P/N KP1507-040A quantity 2 each, 3/64 Drive Roll Kit P/N KP1507-3/64A quantity 2 each. Smith Proportional Mixer P/N 299-006-3b quantity 2 each, All responsible sources may submit an offer by providing descriptive literature of how your product meets the needs of the Government; past performance of at least two recent references where the Contractor has sold the same product. completion of DFAR 252.225-7035. The Government will evaluate the technical capability of the product to meet the Government's needs, warranty, delivery andprice. All Contractors submitting an offer are reminded that you must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration database to be considered for award. The following FAR/DFAR provisions apply: FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items, FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Commercial Items with the following applicable clauses for para (b): FAR 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity, FAR 52.222-35 Affirmative Action for Special Disabled and Vietnam Era Veterans, FAR 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers, FAR 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and FAR 52.247-64 Preference for Privately Owned U.S. Flag Commercial Vessels; DFAR 252.225-7008 Supplies to be Accorded Duty Free Entry, DFAR 252.225-7037 Duty-Free Entry NAFTA Country End Products and Supplies, DFAR 252.204-7004. Required Central Contractor Registration, DFAR 252.232-7009 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer, and DFAR 252.212-7001 Contract Terms and Conditions required to implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisition of Commercial Items with the following applicable clauses for para (b): DFAR 252.222-7036 North American Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act. The Contractor shall furnish a completed copy of FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items, DFAR 252.225-7035 Buy American Act North American Free Trade Agreement Implementation CT Balance of Payments Program Certificate, and DFAR 252.212-7000 Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items. Offers are due by 4PM (PST) 02 August 1999 and may be sent by mail or FAX 760-725-8445. Offers sent via US Postal Service should be mailed to the Contracting Office, P O BOX 1609, Oceanside, CA 92051-1609; offers sent by FedEx should be sent to the Contracting Office, Bldg. 22180, Marine Corps Base, Camp Pendleton, CA 92055-5027. Offers are solicited FOB destination only to Camp Pendleton, CA. Award date is anticipated to be made by 09 August 1999 Posted 07/20/99 (W-SN356499). (0201)

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