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

35 -- DUMPSTERS SOL M6700197Q0004 DUE 022697 POC Purchasing Agent, 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 is issued as a Request for Quotation M6700197Q0004 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 90-42. The proposed acquisition is a small business set-aside. The standard industrial classification (SIC) code for this requirement is 3589 and the small business size standard is 500. ITEM 0001: Dumpsters, Standard Type II, 8 CU YD, 6 EA. SPECIFICATIONS: Containers shall be designed to obtain the specified volume, to withstand all stresses expected to be encountered during normal heavy usage; containers shall be of such design that complete discharge of contents can be performed by the driver using controls located in the cab of the truck; allowable unit stresses and the design of all connections and weldments shall be in accordance with accepted engineering practice and shall incorporate the following factors: Each lifting pin and its attachment to the container shall be designed to withstand a pull of not less than 7,500 pounds; lifting pins shall be suitably positioned on each end of the container in order to provide proper balance and operation for hoisting and dumping under all normal operating conditions; each bail bar or bail assembly shall be designed to withstand a pull of not less than 9,000 lbs without failure or permanent distortion of the bail assembly or the container; bail bars shall be designed and positioned to permit ready engagement and safe operation utilizing the automatic dumping hooks on the hoist-haul mechanisms specified. The width (outside to outside of end walls) or main lower section for all containers shall be 84 inches + 1/2 to 3 inches; body shell height 64 inches + 1/2 to 3 inches main or lower section; thickness of walls on main or lower section to be not less than 1/4" on bail wall, 3/16" on opp. wall, 3/16" on ends, 1/4" on bottom; upper section doors Face 0.1345, Top 0.0598, End 0.1046. Openings for loading and discharge shall have an unobstructed area size not less than 85 percent of the largest horizontal cross-section area of container. Container shall be bottom discharge rectangular in shape, with vertical walls and open top, except that the unit shall be furnished with two spring-counterbalance top doors. Doors and Latches shall have spring-loaded, heavy duty, steel latches with handles operable from both outside and inside the container; thickness of metal in doors shall be not less than described above. Latch bars shall be spring-loaded. Hinges for bottom discharge sections shall be heavy-duty steel forged or plate hinges having steel hinge pins not less than 1 inch diameter; not less than three hinges shall be provided for each bottom discharge section and additional hinges shall be provided if required for strength and rigidity. Three danger signs shall be permanently aff~ixed to the lower center of the outside face of the wall opposite the bail wall and each end wall of the container. Exterior size of signs shall be not less than 7 inches high and 10 inches long. Sign shall read as follows: DANGER -- STAY CLEAR AT ALL TIMES WHEN CONTAINER IS OFF GROUND. Configuration, wording, dimensions and color of the sign shall conform to applicable portion of OSHA Title 29 CFR 1910.145. Materials shall be free from defects. Unless otherwise specified herein, all equipment, material and articles incorporated in the work covered by this specification are to be new and fabricated using materials produced from recovered materials to the maximum extent possible. Steel plate, shapes and sheet shall be any standard commercial grade of steel which will satisfy the strength and performance-characteristics specified herein; free from kinks and sharp bends. All joints, openings and doors shall be squareand neat, free from sharp edges, fins, burrs and sharp projections. Parts to be welded shall be free from rust, scale, paint, grease, or other foreign matter. Welds shall be continuous for all major joints, and shall have the strength required to satisfy the design, use and loading conditions; bail bars shall overlap container wall not less than 4 inches on each end and shall be welded solid to the container wall; sequence of welding shall be such as to minimize the residual stresses in the steel. Members to be welded shall be positioned and held by jigs or fixtures when necessary to insure accurate alignment. Vehicle being used in the hoisting and hauling of the specified containers is "Volvo GM Models 1303H Serial No. 19506, Gross Weight 12,000 lbs; Military MIL-T 11663 Truck, Materials Handling, Container Hoisting Rear Hoist, 4 x 2. Container shall at a minimum be in accordance with the requirements of this specification and shall be the manufacturer's standard commercial product. Additional or better features which are not specifically prohibited by this requirement but which are a part of the manufacturer's standard commercial product shall be included in the refuse container being offered. Containers shall be cleaned and dried to insure they are free from contamination such as oil, grease, welding slag and spatter, loose mill scale, water, dirt, corrosion product or any contaminating substances. Containers to be treated with at least one coat of primer and painted Green with the manufacturer's current materials and processes. Packing: The containers shall be shipped uncrated, all doors shall be closed and the spring-loaded latches secured with wire or other convenient means to prevent accidental unlatching. Bottom discharge sections shall be secured with flat steel strapping conforming to ASTM D 3953, or by any other suitable means which will prevent opening of bottom sections during shipment. When strapping is used fiberboard pads shall be placed under the strapping to prevent damage to the container. Delivery shall be 60 to 90 days after award, FOB Destination. Delivery, inspection and acceptance shall be at the Freight Traffic Branch, Bldg. 1011, MCB, Camp Lejeune, NC 28542. Award will be based on price and price related factors. The following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Acquisition Federal Regulation Supplement (DFARS) provisions and clauses apply to this acquisition: FAR 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS -- COMMERCIAL ITEMS (OCT 1995); FAR 52.212-3, OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS -- COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JUN 1996); FAR 52.212-4, CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS -- COMMERCIAL ITEMS (OCT 1995); FAR 52.212-5, CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS -- COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JUN 1996), including the additional FAR clauses cited within the clause under Paragraphs (b) (6) through (9); DFARS 252.212-7001, CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES 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 PAYMENTS PROGRAM (41 U.S.C. 10, E.O. 10582) (JAN 1994)); 252.225-7000, BUY AMERICAN ACT -- BALANCE OF PAYMENTS PROGRAM CERTIFICATE (DEC 1991) and 252.212-7000 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS -- COMMERCIAL ITEMS (NOV 1995). Offerors shall submit descriptive Literature/Brochures with their offer. The Contractor's standard Commercial Warranty shall apply. The successful offeror shall provide two copies of the warranty prior to award. The offeror is requested to provide their Contractor's DUNS Code and Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code with their offer. The CAGE code entered must be for that name and address provided by the Contractor. If the offeror does not have a CAGE code, it may ask the Contracting Off~icer to request one from the Defense Logistics Service Center (DLSC). Offerors responding to this announcement shall submit their offers in accordance with 52.212-1 and shall include a completed copy of provision 52.212-3, 252.225-7000, and 252.212-7000. Closing date is 26 February 1997, 2:00 p.m. Submit offers to Contracting Division, P.O. Box 8368, MCB, Camp Lejeune, NC 28547-8368. POC: Pat Cromwell, (910) 451-3016. (0036)

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