37--LIQUID MANURE SPREADER

The USDA, Animal Plant Inspection Service (APHIS), National Veterinary Service Laboratories (NVSL), intends to procure a 4000 US gallon liquid manure spreader. Submit faxed quotations to Purchasing Section, at (612) 370 2136, Attention Joanne Mann. QUOTATIONS ARE DUE AUGUST 10, 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 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 the most current Federal Acquisition Circular. Applicable FAR clauses are incorporated by reference: Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items 52.212 1; Evaluation Commercial items 52.212 2; Offeror Representations and Certifications 52.212 3; Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items 52.212 4; Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders Commercial Items 52.212 5; Prohibition of Segregated Facilities 52.222-21; Equal Opportunity 52.222-26; Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans 52.222-35; Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities 52.222-36; Employment Report on Special Disable Veterans, Veterans of Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans 52.22-37; Service Contract Act of 1965, as amended 52.222-41. The above clauses may be viewed on the website: www.arnet.gov/far. ALL RESPONSIBLE SOURCES MAY SUBMIT A QUOTATION FOR CONSIDERATION. Offers shall include 52.212-3 Representations and Certifications, which may be submitted from the website: http://orca.bpn.gov Quotes shall be for delivery f.o.b. destination. A firm fixed price purchase order will be awarded to the lowest price technically acceptable. All offers shall be signed, and include: Company Name: ______________________________________________________ Company Address: _____________________________________________________ Contact Name and phone number: ________________________________________ Tax Payer Identification Number:__________________________ DUNS number__________________ and business size ___________________. SPECIFICATIONS: 4000 US gallon liquid manure spreader with vacuum style tank (tank must not leak for any reason if accidentally rolled over); 28L x 26 tires; 4” spindles; full circle, extra strength baffles; inside mixing capability; volume indicators at 1/4, ½ , ¾ and full tank markings; no hatch, in-tank washing system; top vent plumbed to bottom; safety shut-off valve; all outlets shall be filled with bumpers and safety caps; 2” camlock fittings for inlet and outlet at both ends (stainless steel with valve); 4 “ inlet at front (stainless steel with valve); 6” brass spread valves; constant velocity PTO drive; 4 tooth Dietrich injector; 200 gallon clear water flush tank to flush injectors at the end of a run; tank must be painted white with no names on the side of the tank. Aluminum will not be allowed.