Commanding General, Contracting Division, Marine Corps Base, P.O. Box 8368, Camp Lejeune NC 28547-8368

23 -- TRUCKS, OFF HIGHWAY Sol M6700196B0010 due 071596. Contact Contract Specialist, Pat Cromwell, 910-451-3016. 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 M6700196B0010 is issued as an Invitation for Bid and constitutes the only solicitation; offers are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 90-37. The standard industrial classification (SIC) code is 3537. The small business size standard is 1000. Invitation for Bid is for Brand Name or Equal. Item 0001 1EA Four Wheel drive pickup, 3/4 ton truck; Equivalent to Chevrolet K2500; GVW 8,510 lbs minimum; 8ft cargo box; 3,000lbs minimum payload; 5.7L (350CID) V-8 or equivalent engine; Heaviest duty cooling system available; Automatic transmission with heaviest duty cooling available; Emissions System must meet all applicable government requirements; Heavy duty front and rear suspension for off road application; Heavy duty power assisted brakes; Heavy duty alternator for engine offered; Minimum fuel capacity of 30 gallons is required; Power assisted steering; Steel belted radial tires with all season tread, for off road use; Heavy duty wheels; Manufacturer's brilliant white paint; Vinyl bench seats with rubber floor covering; 4 Wheel Drive Hubs adequate for size and weight of vehicle for off road use. Front and rear bumpers, rear bumper to be step type; Exterior sideview mirrors, driver and passenger sides, to be lowmount, swing away type; Manufacturer's rust preventative undercoating; Manufacturer's AM/FM radio with clock; Manufacturer's standard air conditioning; Additional equipment, Front mounted tow hooks, off road skid plates, Heavy duty shock absorbers, Spare tire full size to match other tires on truck, mounted under bed, Speed control, Bed liner; Vehicle to be provided with a 5 year, 75,000 mile manufacturer's bumper to bumper warranty. Item 0002 1EA, Four wheel drive, crew-cab, 1 ton truck, Equivalent to Chevrolet K3500; GVW 8,800 lbs minimum; 8 ft cargo box; 3,000 lbs minimum payload; 5.71 (350CID) V-8 or equivalent engine; Heaviest duty cooling system available; Heavy duty automatic transmission with heaviest duty cooling available; Emissions system must meet all applicable government requirements; Heavy duty front and rear suspension, for off-road applications; Heavy duty power assisted brakes; Heavy duty alternator for engine offered; Minimum fuel capacity of 30 gallons is required; Power assisted steering; Steel belted radial tires with all season tread, suitable for off-road use, LT235R16; Manufacturer's heavy duty wheels; Manufacturer's brilliant white paint; Vinyl bench seats with rubber floor covering; 4 Wheel drive hubs adequate for size and weight of vehicle for off-road use; Front and rear bumpers, rear bumper to be step type; Exterior sideview mirrors, drive and passenger sides, to be lowmount, swing away type; Manufacturer's rust preventative undercoating; Radiator and headlamp protective brushguard required; Manufacturer's AM/FM radio with clock; Manufacturer's standard air conditioning; Additional Equipment, Front mounted tow hooks, Off road skid plates, 4.10 rear axle ratio, Heavy duty shock absorbers, spare tire full size to match other tires on truck and mounted under bed; Vehicle to be provided with a 5 year, 75,000 mile bumper to bumper warranty. Item 0003 1EA Four wheel drive, 1/2 ton utility vehicle, Equivalent to Chevrolet Tahoe or Ford Bronco with full hard/integral top; GVW 6,000 minimum; 1,000 lbs minimum payload; 5.7L(350CID) V-8 equivalent; Heaviest duty cooling system available; Automatic transmission with heaviest duty cooling available; Emissions system must meet all applicable government requirements; Heavy duty front and rear suspension for off-road applications; Heavy duty power assisted brakes; Heavy duty alternator for engine offered; Minimum fuel capacity of 30 gallons is required; Power assisted steering; Steel belted radial tires with all season tread, suitable for off-road use, LT235R16; Heavy duty wheels; Manufacturer's brilliant white paint; Cloth upholstery; 4Wheel drive hubs adequate for size and weight of vehicle for off-road use; Front and rear bumpers; Exterior sideview mirrors, driver and passenger sides, to be lowmount, swing away type; Manufacturer's rust preventative undercoating; Manufacturer's AM/FM radio with clock; Manufacturer's standard air conditioning; Additional equipment, Front mounted tow hooks, off road skid plates, heavy duty shock absorbers, spare tire, full size, to match other tires on truck, speed control, dark tinted glass (behind front seat); Vehicles to be provided 5 year 75,000 mile manufacturer's bumper to bumper warranty. All vehicles will be furnished in a new and unused condition with all standard equipment offered with vehicles unless specified otherwise in these specifications. Vehicles will meet all applicable Federal requirements in effect at the time of manufacture, Vehicles will be of the latest model year. Vehicle shall include service and operators manuals required for the proper maintenance and operation of vehicles. Any deviation from these specifications will be fully explained. Delivery to be 30 - 60 days from date of award, delivery to Bldg 1011, MCB, Camp Lejeune NC 28542, FOB Destination. Award will be based on price and price related factors. The following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) provisions and clauses apply: FAR 52.212-1 Instructions To Offerors-Commercial Items (Oct 1995); FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (Oct 1995); FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items (Oct 1995) and 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items (Oct 1995) including the additional FAR clauses cited within the clause under Paragraph (B)(1) through (3) and (6) through (9); DFARS 252.212-7000 Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (Nov 1995); DFARS 252.212-7001 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items (Nov 1995) (clause included by reference is 252.225-7001 Buy American Act and Balance of Payment Program (41 U.S.C. 10,E.O. 10582). Offerors responding to this announcement shall submit their offers in accordance with 52.212-1 and a completed copy of provision 52.212-3 and DFARS 252.212-7001. The proposed acquisition is a 100% set-aside for small business concerns. Small businesses offering large business manufactured trucks are eligible for award. Offers must be received at Contracting Division, P.O. Box 8368, MCB, Camp Lejeune, NC 28547-8368 by 15 Jul 1996. For information regarding the solicitation, contact Pat Cromwell at (910) 451-3016 or FAX (910) 451-2331. (173)

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