US Property and Fiscal Officer for New Mexico, ATTN: Contracting Division, 47 Bataan Blvd., Santa Fe, NM 87505

W -- LEASE OF TRACK HOE W/BREAKER, ROCK CRUSHER 60TPH, WATER TRUCK, FORK LIFTS. FT. DEFIANCE, AZ AND FT. WINGATE, NM Sol DAHA29-96-R-0008. Contact Point, Molloy J. DeFrates, 505/474-1820, Contracting Officer. Solicitation Notice. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The New Mexico National Guard Nation Building Project is in need of the following equipment: LINE ITEM 0001, 2 ea Track Hoes w/breaker, 325 equivalent; LINE ITEM 0002, 1 ea 1600 gal truck mounted water distributor (direct spray); LINE ITEM 0003, 1 ea Rock Crusher, 60 tons per hour (T.P.H.), 3 inch out put; LINE ITEM 0004, 1 ea Fork Lift, 4000 lb capabilities, LINE ITEM 0005, 1 ea Fork Lift, 6000 lb capabilities. This equipment will be used from 1 August 1996 through 31 September 1996, the Government does intend to exercise options to extend on a month-to-month basis subject to availability of funds. Bidders are to submit a monthly rate for the above listed equipment. The above mentioned equipment will be used to operate a quarry site excavation, control dust, crush rock to 3 inch size, lift equipment off of rail cars and move equipment safely. The track hoe w/breaker must be equivalent to a 325 Caterpillar model. The truck mounted water distribution system must be able to carry 1600 gallons or more, but NTE 2000 gallons, must be a direct spray system, and tires in good conditions. The rock crusher must be at least at 60 tons per hour and have a 3 inch out put. The fork lifts must be 1990 or newer, 4000 and 6000 lb, minimum of 110 hp, all terrain model, maximum lift at 12' high, maximum 8' fork length. All above mentioned equipment must be diesel powered. The equipment must be serviced when required. In the event of equipment failure a qualified mechanic must be provided at the site to bring equipment up and running within a 12 hour period. If equipment cannot be repaired within this time period a replacement must be provided within 24 hours. This equipment must be delivered to two different locations: forklifts, 2 ea, to Fort Wingate, AZ; track hoe w/breaker, 1600 gallon truck mounted water distributor (direct spray), rock crusher, 60 TPH with 3 inch capability of out put, will be delivered to the job site, which is in the Fort Defiance, AZ area, approx. 5 miles northwest to the quarry site. Requirements on equipment: extension on contract if equipment is needed beyond contract; termination of contract if equipment is not needed prior to end of contract. The requirement for this equipment is subject to final project approval by the Navajo Nation. The solicitation number is DAHA29-95-R-0008 and is issued as a Request for Proposal (RFP). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through the most recent Federal Acquisition Circular. The clause at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial applies to this acquisition with no addenda. The evaluation of proposals will be based on price and technical capability in accordance with FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation - Commercial Items. Proposals must include all applicable State and Local taxes. This RFP is unrestricted as to large or small business. The SIC code is 7353. Offerors must include a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offerer Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items, with their bid. The clause at FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions, applies to this acquisition with no addenda. The clause at 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The following additional FAR clauses, incorporated by reference, also apply. Full text may be obtained by contacting the POC as previously stated. 52.222-3, Convict Labor (E.O. 11755); 52.223-3, Protest After Award (31 U.S.C. 3553 and 40 U.S.C. 759); 52.233-3, Protest After Award (31 U.S.C. 3553 and 40 U.S.C. 759); 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government, with Alternate I (41 U.S.C. 253g and 10 U.S.C. 2402); 52.203-10, Price or Fee Adjustment for Illegal or Improper Activity (41 U.S.C. 423); 52.219-14, Limitation on Subcontracting (15 U.S.C. 637(a) (14)); 52.222-25, Equal Opportunity (E.O. 11246); 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Special Disabled and Vietnam Era Veterans (38 U.S.C. 4212); 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers (29 U.S.C. 793); 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era (38 U.S.C. 4212); 52.243-1, Changes-Fixed Price, Alternate II; 252.211-7000, Termination-Commercial Items; 52.203-9 Requirement for Certificate of Procurement Integrity-Modification; 52.215-2, Audit and Records- Negotiation; 52.225-11, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases; 52.217-9, Option to Extend the Term of the Contract - Total duration of the contract including options is not expected to exceed six (6) months. Offers are due by close of business on 19 July 1996 and may be faxed to USPFO, Attn: Contracting, Molly DeFrates, (505) 474-1821. Award will be made on or about 24 July 1996. (178)

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