65 Cons/LGC, Contracting Squadron, APO AE 09720-7775

12 -- MOBILE FIRE TRAINING UNIT WITH TOW VEHICLE SOL F61040-97-R0024 DUE 062097 POC Contact Marlene M. Riser-Herron, Administrator, at 011 351 95 540100 Ext 21409, Fax 011 351 95 53914, Contracting Officer Anthony E. Cheever 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 constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a WRITTEN SOLICITATION WILL NOT BE ISSUED. The solicitation number for this procurement is F61040-97-R0024 and is issued as a Request for Proposal (RFP). This solicitation document, incorporated provisions, and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 90-46, Defense Acquisition Circular 91-11, and Air Force Acquisition Circular 92-51. This solicitation is unrestricted. The Standard Classification code is 5087 (for closing purposes only) and the small business size is 100 employees. This proposal shall be for: Item 0001, 1 each, Mobile Fire Training Unit with Tow Vehicle. Unit allows for fire training to be conducted in passenger, cargo, flight deck, wheel,/landing gear, engine, and low and high exterior fuselage areas. Unit shall be self contained and capable of movement to various locations. Set-up is less than 3 hours. Fuel fires can run separately or simultaneously. Training Unit size: 40 to 55 feet in length with wing span proportional to length of fuselage. Interior walkway and cargo door ramp area are treated with non-skid finish. Cargo/passenger area equipped with emergency fuel shut down mechanism activated from inside. Fuselage with replaceable force entry cut-in panels, entry doors on both sides with rear wing down cargo type door. Durable hinges and CAM lock latches. Non-toxic smoke generating system that operates independent of flames. Remote "dead man" type safety with minimum 100 ft radius separate from main control panel. Interior/exterior materials treated or manufactured with rust/ corrosion resistant finish. System has positive pressure air. Temperature monitoring shut down capability. Automatic fuel sensors and ignition devices with explosion proof exhaust system. Breaking system based on weight. (1) each spare tire and wheel. Tow vehicle will meet DOT criteria and adequate for transportation of unit. Vehicle will be diesel powered with automatic transmission. Heavy duty charging system with air brakes adequate for training unit. Tow vehicle will have a minimum 30 gallon fuel tank capacity. Includes DOT approved 300 U.S. gallon baffled butane tank approved for road transport. Tow vehicle rear will be rolled up doors with locking double latch mechanism. Main control panel allows maximum 100 ft clearance from training unit to control panel. Tow vehicle equipped with on board diesel generator capable of providing adequate power to support operation unit, utilizing fuel tow vehicle tank. Tow vehicle painted red (11136 of Fed Standard 595 or equivalent), with white top extending down to window belt line (17875 of Fed Standard 595 or equivalent). Six (6) inch gold leaf lettering with outline and black shadow reading: "Lajes Field Fire Department" on both sides of the vehicle. Control panel gauges andswitches will be sealed to prevent moisture condensation. On site training and certification for operation of the unit will be provided upon delivery of unit. Minimum 3 day training with total of 20 people trained in 3 days. Technical and repair data for trainer will be provided with maintenance schedule. Tow vehicle and training unit undercarriage undercoated for protection against corrosion. Minimum of 1 year guarantee on materials and workmanship of training unit and tow vehicle. Delivery time: 120 days from award date. Award shall be made on or about 20 Jun 97. Delivery will be to 65 CES/CEF (Fire Department), Building T-717, Lajes Field, Azores, Portugal. Provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instruction to Offerors-Commercial, apply the following: PROPOSAL COVER SHEET (SF 1449) SHALL BE SIGNED AND DATED AND SHALL CONTAIN THE FOLLOWING: SOLICITATION NUMBER, TIME SPECIFIED FOR RECEIPT OF OFFERS, NAME, ADDRESS, AND TELEPHONE NUMBER OF THE OFFER, TERMS OF ANY EXPRESS WARRANTY; REMIT TO ADDRESS, IF DIFFERENT THAN THE MAILING ADDRESS, AND DESCRIPTIVE LITERATURE OFFERS SHALL ALSO CONTAIN ALL OTHER DOCUMENTATION SPECIFIED HEREIN. Offers shall include a statement specifying the extent of agreement with all terms, conditions, and provisions included in the solicitation. Offers that fail to furnish required respresentations or information, or reject the terms and conditions of the solicitation may be excluded from consideration. Provision at 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items, insert the following: The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer on this solicitation is the lowest technically acceptable price. All Government minimum needs as stated above for Mobile Fire Training Unit and Tow Vehicle will be evaluated. OFFERORS SHALL INLCUDE A COMPLETE COPY OF THE PROVISION AT FAR 52.212-3, OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS-COMMERCIAL ITEMS WITH THEIR OFFER. Offerors can obtain the SF 1449, representations and certifications and commercial items FAR 52.212-3by submitting request via fax at 011-351-95-53914, Attn: Anthony Cheever or Marlene Riser-Herron. The following clauses apply to this solicitation and are incorporated by reference: 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items. 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items. The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) rating is C9E. RESPONSE TIME: PROPOSALS WILL BE ACCEPTED AT THE 65th CONTRACTING SQUADRON LOCATED AT T-615, LAJES FIELD, AZORES, PORTUGAL 09720 UNTIL 2:00P.M. LOCAL TIME ON 20 JUN 97. The point of contact for this solicitation is TSgt Marlene M. Riser-Herron, phone: 011 351 95 540100 ext 21409. (0143)

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