Marine Corps Air Station, Station Supply 3KG, Box 99133, Yuma, AZ 85369-9133

36 -- SEMI AUTOMATIC BALER WITH ABOVE GROUND CONVEYER SOL M62974-99-Q-3001 DUE 120798 POC Purchase Agent Sharon Hutchins (520)341-6098 or Contracting Officer Barbara McAleese (520)341-2790 E-MAIL: hutchinss@yuma.usmc.mil, hutchinss@yuma.usmc.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. M62974-99-Q-3001 is issued as a Request For Quotation. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-09. This is a total small business set aside. The Standard Industrial Classification code is 3569. The small business standard is 500. ITEM 0001: 1 ea Excel Model EX60 Horizontal Automatic Closed End Baler Press with Model 4815 Above Ground Conveyor, or equal. Baler specifications: Height, 62" loading; Length with conveyor, 26 ft; Width, 7 ft; Chamber, 48"L x 60"W x 30"H; Bale, 60"L x 30"W x 48"H; Charge Chamber Opening, 54"W x 35"L; Pump, 34 piston. Features: fully guided wire tie slots, four sided shear blade, automatic bale sizing system, semi-automatic bale ejection, 32" of chamber penetration, large feed opening, heavy duty construction, highest quality components, material feed method-feeds from end. Electrical: 20 HP TEFC 230/460V, 3 phase motor; UL approved NEMA 12 rated controls. Performance Data: HYD system pressure, 2500 PSI; Overall platen force, 124400 lbs. Bale Weights: office paper up to 1600 lbs; newspaper up to 1500 lbs; corrugated up to 1200 lbs; tin cans up to 1200 lbs. Miscellaneous: full compaction of aluminum and tin cans as well as all types of plastic materials, ties bales off in the short dimension, bales with no fluffing or shredding, bales all plastic, cardboard, paper, aluminum, tin and other recyclables in mill size bales, safety features for safe operation and bale ejection, uses hydraulic oil, 1 year labor, 2 year parts, and 3 year structural and cylinder warranty. Rear Load Conveyor specifications: Conveyor dump height, 10 ft; Hopper, 1 cubic yard, 42 5/8" loading height, reinforced10 gauge construction; Overall construction, 10 gauge steel, 3"x4" steel tube frame,3/8" steel end sections for pulley and motor mounting. Electrical: 230/460V, 3 phase. Features: 16" conveyor sides above belt, full belt flashing, remote start/stop/variable speed controls. Maximum six hour turn around time for maintenance purposes is a requirement. Delivery desired within 30 days after receipt of order. FOB point is destination, MCAS Yuma AZ. FAR clauses 52.212-1, 52.212-2, 52.212-3, 52.212-4, and 52.212-5 apply. DFARS clause 252.204-7004, Required Central Contractor Registration applies. Certification can be obtained on the internet at website http://ccr.edi.disa.mil/. Contractor must be registered to be awarded a contract. The following clauses are addenda to 52.212-5: 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity; 52.222-35 Affirmative Action for Special Workers; 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era, DFARS 252.225-7001, Buy American Act and Balance of Payment Program; 252.225-7036, North American Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act (ALT1). The following FAR clauses are addenda to 52.212-2 (a): Evaluation factors are (i) price (ii) technical support (iii) maintenance costs once warranty expires (iv) past performance. Evaluation factors, other than cost or price, when combined, are approximately equal to cost or price. Any offeror who submits a proposal on an "equal product" is required to clearly identify the item and provide specifications and literature (e.g. catalog, description) which shows that the offered product meets the salient functional and performance characteristics listed herein. Vendors wishing to respond to this solicitation should provide this office with the following: a price quote on company letterhead for the requested items showing unit price, extended price, FOB, prompt payment terms, and correct remittance address; a completed copy of FAR Clause 52.212-3, Offeror Representation and Certifications-Commercial Items. Clauses may be obtained at website http://www.gsa.gov/far. Only written quotes will be accepted and must be received and identified by RFQ Number M62974-99-Q-3001 by 3:00 p.m. on 30 NOV 1998. Fax quotes are acceptable at (520)341-2287. Posted 11/24/98 (W-SN274644). (0328)

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