PO Box 9190 Hurlburt Field FL 32544-9190

38 -- TRENCHING MACHINE SOL F0862096T5511 DUE 092496 POC Kelly Lynch, Contract Specialist, (904) 884-3267 or Gloria Dulin, Contracting Officer, (904) 884-3272. 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. This solicitation number is F08620-96-T-5511 and is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) . This RFQ incorporates provisions and clauses as those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular Number 90-39. This requirement is 100% set-aside for small business, the standard classification code is 3531, small business size standard is 750 employees. SCHEDULE: The contractor shall provide the following item, 1 each, TRENCHING MACHINE, Brand Name or Equal to model 5110 part number 015-757, Manufactured by Ditch Witch. All products offered other than that specifically referenced by brand name will need to meet the needs of the Government in essentially the same manner as the brand name product. Offerors may be required to provide an on site demonstration of any product offered as an equal to the brand name specifically referenced in this solicitation. The following is a list of salient physical, functional, or other characteristics which are essential to the needs of the Government, this list is not intended to be all inclusive. Four wheel drive and equipped with foot and hand throttles, four speed industrial transmission, enclosed and lubricated gear box, dual cylinder automotive type steering, service brake, parking brake, adjustable operator's seat with seat belts, 12-volt electric start with voltmeter, fuel gauge, tachometer with hour meter, air filter restriction indicator, Interlock start monitor, 72 inch, 6-way tilt hydraulic backfill blade, backhoe with minimum 24 inch bucket assembly, reversible stabilizer pads, must be capable of digging trenches at depths up to 65 inches, must have forward mounted back fill blade, trencher must be capable of reaching speeds up to 8 mph, must include roll over protection. Offerors submitting products offered as an equal to the brand and model listed in this solicitation shall function safely with the model T14A Ditchwitch transport trailer or provide with your offer a dual axle transport trailer with electric breaking and complete lighting, capable of loads necessary to carry the Trencher, approximately 11,500 lbs. The Government is required to utilize this equipment in soft even swampy conditions which requires great stability. The equipment is often driven on the base roads which requires an ability to reach the speed listed. Quotations should include the manufacturer s name, brand, model, and/or part number being offered to the Government. Quotations should also include costs for FOB destination to Hurlburt Field, FL. Warranty information, to include period and coverage, shall be stated. Availability/projected delivery time after receipt of order should be provided. The following clauses and provisions are incorporated and will remain in full force in any resultant contract: DFAR 252.211-7003, Brand Name or Equal, FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial, is amended to read, Submit signed and dated offers to 16 CONS/LGCS, 350 Tully St., Mail Stop #39, Hurlburt Field, FL, 32544-5825, at or before 4:30 pm, CST, 24 Sep 96. Offers must be signed and may be submitted on your company letterhead or stationary, or your standard company quotation forms., FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items, is amended to read, The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The Government anticipates the award of a firm-fixed price purchase order. The following factors (in descending order of importance) shall be used to evaluate offers: (i) technical capability of the item offered to meet the Government requirement, (ii) past performance, including warranty repairs and repair response time, (iii) delivery time, (iv) price (including FOB destination charges). Quotations should be submitted in sufficient detail to be used in evaluation of the offers. For evaluation of past performance, offerors are required to submit information pertaining to previous sales to other government activities or to private companies. Include contract number, date of purchase, amount of purchase, and name/address/phone number of purchaser. Failure to submit this information for evaluation will result in subpar scoring in the applicable area of evaluation., Offerors should include a completed copy of the provisions at FAR 52.212.3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, with its offer, FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, FAR 52.215- 5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders- Commercial Items, is completed to incorporate the following clauses by reference, 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity, 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Special Disabled and Vietnam Era Veterans, 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers, 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era, 52.225-18, European Community, DFARS 252.225-7001, Buy American Act and Balance of Payment Program. This is a DO rated order with a program identification symbol of C3. All questions concerning this RFQ must be submitted in writing, no telephonic responses will be processed. Questions should be faxed to A1C Kelly Lynch and addressed to 16 CONS/LGCS at 904-884-5372 to arrive not later than 19 Sep 96. (0248)

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