99--SPRAY TANK

******THE PURPOSE OF THIS AMENDMENT IS TO RESPOND TO QUESTIONS: 1. We plan to use a slurry of hydrated lime and water and/or a citric acid solution2. The function of the tanks, agitator and mixing basket and pump are to mix, store, keep in slurry and pump hydrated lime in a slurry or citric acid in solution through hoses and spray guns for frog control. 3. Thickness of stainless was not specified. The tanks should be sturdy for long term and frequent use in the field. 4. The sparge tube agitator keeps the hydrated lime in a slurry with water. 5. The tank is cylindrical 6. The entire tank, motor, pump, hose reels and hoses and skid must fit onto a trailer that is 121 in. long, 60 in. wide with 10 in. high railings all around. 7. The mixing basket allows hydrated lime or any other powdered or crystal product to be sifted to reduce size of clumps prior to mixing into a slurry or solution. The material used for the basket is typically stainless steel since products are corrosive. 8. The entire unit is custom designed according to specifications provided. The tank is a Rear's Nursery Tank, the motor is a Honda 8 gas powered engine, the pump is a Hypro Centrifugal Pump (80psi/92gpm). There are no other specific brands or models that pertain to the remaining components of the unit such as hoses, reels, spray gun, valves, pipes, pressure guages, etc. All items however must be brass or stainless or made from other non corrosive material. ALL OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS REMAIN THE SAME********* The USDA, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), Wildlife Services (WS), Hilo, Hawaii, intends to procure ten (10) 400 Gallon Drencher Spray Tank. F.o.b. Destination. A firm fixed price purchase order will be awarded. Small business set aside under NAICS Code 333298, Business Size: 500 employees. Submit faxed quotations to the Purchasing Section at (6122) 370-2136, Attention Joanne Mann. QUOTATIONS ARE DUE AUGUST 26, 2005 BY 10:00 A.M. local time. Simplified procurement procedures will be used as well as commercial item acquisition regulations per FAR 12. THIS IS A COMBINED SYNOPISIS/SOLICITATION for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested and A WRITTEN SOLICITATION WILL NOT BE ISSUED. This solicitation document incorporates provisions and clauses which are in effect through the current Federal Acquisition Circular. 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All contractors must be registered with the Central Contractor Registration (CCR). The above clauses may be viewed on the web site: www.arnet.gov/far The following evaluation process is used in accordance with 52.212-2 Past performance and price, trade off process, best value to the Government. Price is approximately equal to past performance in importance. References are requested, see 52.212-1(10). ALL RESPONSIBLE SOURCES MAY SUBMIT A QUOTATION FOR CONSIDERATION. All offers shall be signed and include the Representations and Certifications 52.212-3. Offers shall include: Company Name, Company Address, Name of Contact Person, Telephone Number, Taxpayer Identification number, DUNS number. SPECIFICATIONS: 400 gallon skid mounted nursery tank, stainless steel tank, large diameter sparge tube agitator. No paint on tank, two lid opening on top of tank, stainless steel mixing basket, return to basket dump valve mounted on the front of the tank, single baffle, heavy duty channel frame construction, enamel coated orange No hose storage rack. Tank shall fit within the following space: 121 inches long, 60 inches wide and 10 inches high railings. Unit shall include the following accessories: 8 Honda engine (or equivalent) with belts to drive the centrifugal pump (8psi/92gmp); one length of 100 foot of 1.5 inch collapsible canvas fie hose with fittings; two lengths of 50 foot 1.5 inch collapsible canvas fire hose with fittings; one length of 15 foot of rubber hose with fittings; one brass adjustable fire spray nozzle; manifold with two outlets with male garden hose fittings with shut-off valves. Price shall include shipping to Hilo, Hawaii. $________________ per unit X 10 = Total Cost $__________________