39 -- (2) FORKLIFTS - 3000 LB CAPACITY EACH

The USDA, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS),Veterinarian Services (VS), Miami, FL 33126 intends to procure 2 (two) Komatsu Forlift Model FB15SH-6 or equal. NAICS Code 423830. Submit faxed quotations to the Purchasing Section, at (612)370-2136, Attention Gloria Benson (612) 336-3220. QUOTATIONS ARE DUE January 27, 2003 BY 10:00 A.M. Central Time. Simplified procurement procedures will be used as well as commercial item acquisition regulations per FAR 12. THIS IS A COMBINED SYNOPSIS/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 Federal Acquisition Circular 01-10. Applicable FAR clauses are incorporated by reference: Prompt Payment 52.249-1 (4/84); Fixed price 52.243-1 (8/87); Price Evaluation Adjustment for Small Disadvantaged Business Concern 52.249-1; Notice of Price Evaluation preference for HUB Zone Small Business Concern 52.219-4; Evaluation-Commercial items 52.212-2 (10/97); Offeror Representations and Certifications 52.212-3 ((1-/98); Contract Terms and Conditions- Commercial Items 52.212-4 (4/98); Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders-Commercial Items 52.212-5 (10/98). ALL RESPONSIBLE SOURCES MAY SUBMIT A QUOTATION FOR CONSIDERATION. All offers must be signed. Offers should include tax payer identification number__________________________ DUNS number__________________ and business size ___________________. SPECIFICATIONS: 3000 pounds of capacity at 24" load center; capacity of 128" MFH is 2850 pounds @ 24" load center. Capacity attachment is 2650 pounds at 24" load center. Powered by electrical motor, cushion tires, standard stage upright, feautring nest rollers (128" MFH/83" OAH), 5" free lift, 42 long forged steel forks, dual/shoe brakes, carriage 37", hour meter, driver's overhead guard, 48" load back rest, 36 volt electrical system, power steering, horn. Color: Komatsu Blue & Yellow attachments sideslifter. Delivery must be no earlier that March 31, 2003.