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37 -- HYBUSTER MODEL 107 GRASS DRILL (OR EQUAL)-20 FOOT DRILL-(TWO 10' SECTIONS) SOL 60181-8-Q444 DUE 052798 POC Diana T. Boehning (303) 236/4772 X 230 This 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; quotes are being requested and a WRITTEN SOLICITATION WILL NOT BE ISSUED. Solicitation No. 60181-8-Q444 is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ) and will be awarded as a purchase order using simplified acquisition procedures. The Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) is 37 Agricultural Equipment. Small Business Size is 500 Employees. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97.04. The solicitation item is as follows: FOB Valley City Wetland Management District, 11515 River Road, Valley City, ND 58072-9619. Haybuster Model 107 Grass Drill (or equal) 20 foot drill (two 10' sections). Options Include: depth control bands; native seed agitators; 2 hitches-field and transport; 4" X 16" packer wheels; legume seed box; 7" seed spacings; acre meter; all hydraulic cylinders and hoses. The provision at FAR 52.212-1, instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items, and FAR Provision 52.212-2, Evaluation of Commercial Items, are applicable to this acquisition. The clause at FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items, and the clause at FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items, apply to this acquisition. Evaluation of Commercial Items: The Government will award to the responsible offeror based on price and availability of equipment for desired delivery date (5-6 weeks after award). Vendors wishing to respond to this RFQ should provide this office with the following: A price quote on company letterhead for: (1) the requested item (state make and model) (2)Delivery date after award(3)Correct remittance address; and a completed copy of FAR Clause 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications—Commercial Items. This form may be obtained from the Contracting Officer by FAX or telephone (f 303/236-4791 V 303/236-4772 X230). The offeror agrees to hold the prices in the offer firm for 30 calendar days from the date specified for the receipt of offers. Quotes are due Close of Business (4:00pm MDT) May 27, 1998 and can be faxed to 303/236-4791. (0131)

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