SOLICITATION NOTICE
23 -- This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulations document (FAR) subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice.
- Notice Date
- 4/24/2003
- Notice Type
- Solicitation Notice
- Contracting Office
- Wiesbaden Contracting Center, ATTN: AEUCC-C, CMR 410, Box 741, APO, AE 09096-0741
- ZIP Code
- 09096-0741
- Solicitation Number
- DABN01-03-T-0193
- Archive Date
- 7/7/2003
- Point of Contact
- Frankie Marrero, 011-49-611-816-2223
- E-Mail Address
-
Email your questions to Wiesbaden Contracting Center
(marrerof@rcc.wbn.usacce.army.mil)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- NA This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be used. Solicitation number DABN01-03-T-0193 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2001-04. The simplified acquisition procedures of F AR Part 13 are applicable to this procurement. This procurement is for the purchase of a Trailer Spotter Truck. Minimum specifications are listed below: 1. The vehicle to be furnished under this contract shall be new, from the manufacturer?s most current production and shall meet the requirements of the applicable DIN, VDE and UUV regulations. In addition the vehicle shall meet the requirements of the Germ an Strassenverkehrs Zulassungsverordnung (StVZO) and shall be approved for operation in other European countries. 2. The vehicle shall meet the following minimum specifications: Engine: Cummins 6BTA5.9-C174 Elite, turbo charged, min 129KW, Automatic engine stop when the oil-low warning comes up. Wheel base: 3.100mm Front/Rear Axle: Volvo, 11.000kg/Arvin Meritor, 35.000kg is the preferred combination; other front/rear axle combinations will be considered). Transmission: Automatic, Allison, MT 643, 4/1 gears, inhibitor on gear box forward/reverse is the preferred one; other transmissions will be considered. Fuel Capacity: 200 liters tank Tires: Size 11R22.5, Steel Belted Radial Tires Electrical Equipment: 24 Volts, 2 batteries of 12 V-135AH, alternator 70 amps, two long range H4 drive lights, back-up light with buzzer, rear flood light, turn signals,brake lights, interior lights, amber rotating light on cabin. Trailer Connections: Minimum 7 pin S.A.E. socket at rear of cabin (DIN ISO 1185), 2 line trailer brake on rear of cabin with yellow and red spiral air hoses. Brake System: Main brake- full air braking system, two independent circuits. Front-Z cam system, automatic adjustment, rear duplex wedge-brake system. automatic slack adjusters front and rear, air dryer thermostatically controlled. Suspension: Driver?s seat air-suspended fully adjustable with integral seatbelts. Cab: All sleet cab, cataphoretic paint treatment with exterior panels in synthetic material, low frequency three point cab suspension, cab side air deflectors, roof integrated air deflector, tinted and laminated windshield and side windows, 2 heated remote controlled rear view mirrors, hydraulic cab tilting system, yellow rotating warning lights, radio/cassette player. Exterior Finish: Standard safety color. Interior Finish: Match exterior Interior: Height minimum 1565mm, tinted windows, electric wipers/washer at front and rear with interval option, combined heating with integrated air conditioning. 5th Wheel: Lifting capacity 28.000kg, made of 2-inch cast steel, technical capacity 35.000kg. Accessories: Rear axle suspension & release valve, diesel fired stationary heater with timer, steel mudguards over rear wheels with integrated lighting, air diesel and hydraulic tanks protected from impact by side plating, sliding plate from rear to level of 5th wheel, central lubrication system(Vogel)with exception of 5th wheel. Additional Requirements: Delivery shall include an inspection and repair within the warranty limits free of charge. The vehicle should be furnished with a car title document(Fahrzeugbrief), ready for operation with fifty liters of fuel. The cooling system adjusted to withstand a temperature of minus 30 degrees centigrade. The vehicle should be delivered with an operation manual in English and German language, a maintenance check booklet and two sets of keys. Delivery: F.o.b. Destination TO: Defense Distribution Depot Europe(DDDE) BLDG 7525 Waldstrasse 76726 Germersheim Delivery Time: NTE 24 weeks after the date of the contract. The provisions at FAR 52.212-1, 'Instructions to Offerors', applies to this acquisition with the addendum that offerors are required to submit warranty information and parts availability with their offers. Evaluation Criteria: The Government will award a contract to the most responsible offeror whose offer conforming to this notice represents the best value to the Government, price and other factors considered. A firm fixed price contract will be awarded. Th e following Best Value Factors shall be used (not in order of importance) for evaluating offers: 1) price, 2) Warranty, 3) parts availability, 4) meets the Government requirements 5) Meet delivery time. The failure of an offeror to provide information suff icient to determine conformance with the solicitation or evaluation factors may result in the offeror being ineligible for award. Offers shall include a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, 'Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items', (found at http://www.arnet.gov/far/farqueryframe.html) with their offer. The clause at FAR 52.212-4, ?Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items? added by reference applies to this acquisition. Addendum to FAR 52.212-4, ?Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items? added in full text applies to this acquisition. The following shall apply to this contract in addition to those terms and conditions in FAR 52.212-4. The specific paragraphs of FAR 52.212-4 affected are shown below. Para (b): Assignment. The following clause is hereby incorporated by reference: DFARS 252.232.7008 - ASSIGNMENT OF CLAIMS (OVERSEAS) (JUN 1997) (Reference 32.806(a)(1)) Para (k): Taxes. (a) Price set forth in this contract are exclusive of all taxes and duties from which the United States is exempt by virtue of tax agreements between the United States Government and the Contractor?s Government. The following taxes or duties have been exc luded from the contract price: NAME OF TAX: MWST RATE (PERCENTAGE): 16% (b) The contractor?s invoice shall list separately the gross price, amount of tax deducted and net price charged. (c) When items manufactured to United States Government specifications are being acquired, the Contractor shall identify the materials of components intended to be imported in order to ensure that relief from import duties is obtained. If the Contractor i ntends to use imported products from inventories on hand, the price of which includes a factor for import duties; the Contractor shall ensure the United States Government?s exemption from these taxes. The Contractor may obtain a refund of the import dutie s from its Government or request the duty-free import of an amount of supplies or components corresponding to that use from inventory for this contract. (d) Tax Relief will be claimed in Germany pursuant to the provisions of the Agreement between the United States of America and Germany Concerning Tax Relief to be Accorded by Germany to United States Expenditures in the interest of Common Defense. The Con tractor shall use Abwicklungsschein fuer abgabenbeguenstigte Lieferungen/Leistungen nach dem Offshore Steuerabkommen (Performance Certificate according to the Offshore Tax Relief Agreement) or other documentary evidence acceptable to the German tax authori ties. All purchases made and paid for on a tax-free basis during a 30-day period may be accumulated, totaled and reported as tax-free. (DFARS 252.229-7001 ALT 1) Para (i): Payment. (a) ELECTRONIC FUND TRANSFER: Payment for goods or services received may be made by check or by Electronic Fund transfer. In order to ensure prompt and accurate payment, your invoice must contain your bank name, address; account numbe r and bank routing number (BANKLEITZAHL), and check remittance address. Finance shall remit payment to: Account (KONTO) No.: Bank Routing No. (BLZ): Bank Name: Tax ID: DUNS No: CAGE Code Para (q) Other Compliances. 1. ENGLISH LANGUAGE DOCUMENTATION: All contractor-prepared correspondence furnished under this contract shall be written in the English language. 2. CCE-225-4001 INSTALLATION-CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS Para (r): Compliance with Laws Unique to Government Contracts. The following clauses are incorporated by reference: (a) DFARS 252.225.7042 - AUTHORIZATION TO PERFORM (JUN 1997)(Reference 25.972) (b) DFARS 252.233.7001 - CHOICE OF LAW (OVERSEAS)(JUN 1997)(Reference 33.215-70) (c) FAR 52.232-33 PAYMENT BY ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER-CENTRAL The clause at FAR 52.212-5, 'Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items' applies to this acquisition. Offers are due no later than 1000 US Eastern Standard Time on May 8, 2003. Quotes will only be accepted by e-mail to marrerof@rcc.wbn.usacce.army.mil or by commercial fax (011)-49-611-816-2074 or DSN 336-2074. Request that offerors faxing their quotes cal l the number listed below to confirm receipt. Please, contact MSG Frankie Marrero, Contract Specialist, for questions regarding this acquisition at DSN 336-2223 or Commercial (011)-49-611-816-2223.
- Place of Performance
- Address: Wiesbaden Contracting Center ATTN: AEUCC-C, CMR 410, Box 741 APO AE
- Zip Code: 09096-0741
- Country: EU
- Zip Code: 09096-0741
- Record
- SN00311207-W 20030426/030424213612 (fbodaily.com)
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