WHEEL LOADER 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; offers are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation number: VA-263-09-RQ- is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ), and incorporates provisions and clauses that are in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-36. The North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) code is 423810 with a size standard of 100 employees. The VA Medical Center in Sioux Falls, SD, has a requirement to procure a Wheel Loader (1 each) with a heavy duty universal combo hitch adaptor. Your bid must include the trade-in of a 60 HP, Case W11B Loader, listing the amount of the trade as a separate line item credit. Loader may be viewed at 2501 W 22nd ST, Sioux Falls, SD. WHEEL LOADER MUST HAVE SPECIFICATIONS:1) Minimum of 73 hp; 2) dual side entry cab; 3)~26 gal fuel tank; 4)12 volt electrical system; 5) Rigid axles with outboard planetary reduction; 6) parking brake spring applied hyd. released multiple wet-friction disk; 7) steering articulation 40 degrees left or right; 8) frame oscillation of 12 degrees; 9) aux hyd flow of ~18 gals per min.; 10) bucket breakout force minimum of 15,000 lbs.; 11) Maximum wheel base of 86"; 12) minimum height to bucket pin ~ 133"; 13) 18" minimum ground clearance; 14) replaceable bushings in lift arms; 15) front & rear differential lock; 16) bucket float; 17) auto bucket positioning; 18) 100% hydraulic inching, and 19) with a heavy duty universal skid steer combo hitch adapter. *Loader must be compatible with and able to use the following Bobcat equipment without loader modifications: 709 backhoe, 80" dozer blade, model 72 sweeper, 68" and 84" angle brooms, 72" V blade, 80" snow blade, 60" fertilizer bucket and a 15C auger. Bid must include all freight, delivery, and the pickup of Case W11B loader. This solicitation incorporates the following FAR clauses, provisions and addendums: 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors- Commercial Items (June 2008); 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (Aug 2009)copy to be submitted with your quotation; 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items (Mar 2009); 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders-Commercial Items (Aug 2009); 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (Sept 2006), with Alternate I (Oct 1995) (41 U.S.C. 253g and 10 U.S.C. 2402), 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (April 2009) (15 U.S.C 632(a)(2)), 52.222-3, Convict Labor (June 2003) (E.O. 11755), 52.222-19, Child Labor--Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Aug 2009) (E.O. 13126), 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Feb 1999), 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Mar 2007) (E.O. 11246), 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans (Sept 2006) (38 U.S.C. 4212), 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (Jun 1998) (29 U.S.C. 793), 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans (Sept 2006) (38 U.S.C. 4212), 52.222-39, Notification of Employee Rights Concerning Payment of Union Dues or Fees (Dec 2004) (E.O. 13201). 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (Feb 2009) (Applies to all contracts). 52.223-15, Energy Efficiency in Energy-Consuming Products (DEC 2007)(42 U.S.C. 8259b), 52.225-3, Buy American Act--Free Trade Agreements-- Israeli Trade Act (June 2009) (41 U.S.C. 10a-10d, 19 U.S.C. 3301 note, 19 U.S.C. 2112 note, Pub. L 108-77, 108-78, 108-286, 109-53 and 109-169), 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (June 2008) (E.O.S, proclamations, and statutes administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury), 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer--Other than Central Contractor Registration (May 1999) (31 U.S.C. 3332); 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Other than Central Contractor Registration; and the following VAAR 852.203-70 Commercial Advertising, 852.233-70 Protest content/alternative dispute resolution, 852.233-71 Alternate protest procedure, 852.246-70 Guarantee, 852.246-71 Inspection, Warranty 852.252-70 Solicitation provisions or clauses incorporated by reference, 852.273-70 Late offers, 852.273-71 Alternative negotiation techniques, and 852.273-74 Award without exchanges. Information concerning clauses and provision incorporated by reference may be obtained at http://farsite.hill.af.mil. Responses shall include technical specifications, descriptive material, and other such information corresponding to each minimum required item, which demonstrates the Offeror's capabilities, and shall identify where the offered service meets or does not meet each of the Governments functional and performance minimum specifications listed herein. Quote is due by 4:00 pm CT on Wednesday, September 23, 2009. Quote may be mailed, faxed or emailed to Denise Hill at the Department of Veterans Affairs, Contract Management (90C), 2501 W 22nd Street, Sioux Falls, SD 57105. Fax:
+1 (555) 000-0000, or e-mail:
contact@example.gov.
