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34 -- COMBINATION PIPE, AND BENCH VISE SOL N00600-97-Q-D032 DUE 062497 POC No solicitation document will be issued. Fax quotation to Harden Hill at (703) 697-9219. For further information, contact Harden Hill, Purchasing Agent on (703) 697-3669. 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. (ii.) This solicitation number N00600-97-Q-D032 is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ). (iii.) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular #36. (iv.) FAR 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside is hereby incorporated by reference. The standard classification code is 3460 and the small business size is 750 employees. (v.) A list of CONTRACT LINE ITEM NUMBER (S) and items are: CLIN 0001, COMBINATION PIPE, AND BENCH VISE, 6" MAXIMUM OPENING, (Quantity 45 EA). CLIN 0002, COMBINATION PIPE, AND BENCH VISE, 7' MAXIMUM OPENING, (Quantity 13 EA). CLIN 0003, MACHINISTS' VISE SWIVEL BASE, 10" MAXIMUM OPENING, (Quantity 1 EA). The Statement of Work is as follows: THE PURCHASE DESCRIPTION SET FORTH BELOW REFLECTS THOSE CHARACTERISTICS WHICH ARE ESSENTIAL TO THE MINIMUM NEEDS OF THE GOVERNMENT. 1. SPECIFICATIONS, 1.1 SCOPE -- This requirement pertains to industrial type shop vises, combination pipe, and machinists', swivel base, bench mounted. 2. EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION -- The vises, new and unused, shall be the manufacturer's standard commercially available product. MANUFACTURER/SUPPLIER MODEL/P/N: a. Wilton (ITEM 0001) MODEL C-1, Wilton (ITEM 0002) MODEL C-2, Wilton (ITEM 0003) 600S; b. McMaster-Carr (ITEM 0001) MODEL 5200A12, McMaster-Carr (ITEM 0002) MODEL 5200A13, McMaster-Carr (ITEM 0003) MODEL 5287A6; c. Grain (ITEM 0001) MODEL 4Z667, Grainger (ITEM 0002) MODEL 5Z039, Grainger (ITEM 0003), MODEL 1ATH2; 2.1 SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS ITEM 0001; a. JAW WIDTH, INCHES -4 ; b. MAXIMUM OPENING, INCHES -- 6; c. PIPE JAW CAPACITY, INCHES -- 1/8 -- 3- ; d. THROAT DEPTH, INCHES -- 4- ; e. SELF-CENTERING PIPE JAWS; f. DOUBLE LOCKING SWIVEL BASE; g. BUILT-IN ANVIL; h. HARDENED STEEL JAW INSERTS; i. DUCTILE IRON BODY; ITEM 0002; a. JAW WIDTH, INCHES -5; b. MAXIMUM OPENING, INCHES -7; c. PIPE JAW CAPACITY, INCHES -- 1/8 -- 4 ; d. THROAT DEPTH, INCHES -- 5- 5/16; e. SELF-CENTERING PIPE JAWS; f. DOUBLE LOCKING SWIVEL BASE; g. BUILT-IN ANVIL; h. DUCTILE IRON BODY; ITEM 0003; a. JAW WIDTH, INCHES -- 6; b. MAXIMUM OPENING, INCHES -- 10; c. THROAT DEPTH, INCHES -- 5- ; d. 360 DEGREE SWIVEL BASE, POSITIVE LOCK POSITION; e. BUILT-IN ANVIL; f. HARDENED STEEL JAW INSERTS; g. DUCTILE IRON BODY; 3. FORM DD250 (MATERIAL INSPECTION & RECEIVING REPORT)/CONTRACTOR'S SHIPPING INVOICE/DOCUMENT -- The contractor shall furnish a copy of Form DD250, or the contractor's shipping invoice/document to: NORFOLK NAVAL SHIPYARD DETACHMENT, PLANT EQUIPMENT SUPPORT OFFICE, 234 HALLIGAN ROAD, SECOND FLOOR, U.S. NAVAL ACADEMY, ANNAPOLIS, MD 21402-5074; 4. QUALITY ASSURANCE; 4.1 QUALITY ASSURANCE AT DESTINATION -- Procurement Quality Assurance at destination shall consist of examination of: a. Type and kind; b. Quantity; c. Condition; 4.2 ACCEPTANCE AT DESTINATION -- Acceptance of the supplies shall be at destination by the cognizant on-site representative at the shipping point within 30 days after receipt. 5. PACKAGING, PRESERVATION AND PACKING; 5.1 PACKING -- The supplies shall be prepared for shipment in accordance with the manufacturer's best commercial practice acceptable by common carrier to reach the ultimate destination undamaged. 5.2 MARKING OF SHIPMENTS -- Shipments (cartons, containers, crates, etc.) shall be properly marked with the correct identifying project number(s) cited herein (e.g., #2027, #2028", etc.) to correspond with the correct quantities. 5.3 PACKING MATERIAL -- The use of shredded paper, whether newspaper, office scrap, computer sheets, or waxed paper, in packing materials for shipment to Navy activities, is prohibited. FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offers-Commercial Items, is incorporated by reference and applies to this acquisition. (ix) FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items, is incorporated by reference and applies to this acquisition. Para. (a) The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: technical capability and price. Technical capability is approximately equal to price. (x) Offerors SHALL include a COMPLETED copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, OFFEROR/REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS-COMMERCIAL ITEMS, with it proposal. (xi) FAR 52.212-4, "Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items" is incorporated by reference and applies to this acquisition and resulting contract. The following terms and conditions are added as an addendum to this clause: Type of contract: The resulting contract will be firm fixed price. FAR 52.232-18, Electronic Funds Transfer Payment (Apr 1984). FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, (Oct. 1995) is incorporated in this contract by reference, however for paragraphs (b) and only the following provisions apply to this acquisition: FAR 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government, with Alternated I. FAR 52.203-10, Price or Fee Adjustment for Illegal or Improper Activity (41 U.S.C. 23). FAR 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns and Small Disadvantaged Business Concerns (15 U.S.C. 637 (dx2) and (3)); FAR 52.219-14, limitation Subcontracting. FAR 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (E.O. 11246). FAR 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Special Disabled and Vietnam Era Vietnam Era Veterans (38 U.S.C. 4212). Far 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers (29 U.S.C. 793). FAR 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era (38 U.S.C.4212) FAR 52.225-3, Buy American Act-Supplies (41 U.S.C. 0). FAR 52.225-18, European Community Sanctions for End Products (E.O. 12849). (xiii) ADDITIONAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS: STANDARD COMMERCIAL WARRANTY, SUP 52 52.246-9401 (JAN 1992). The contractor shall extend to the Government the full coverage of any standard commercial warranty normally offered in a similar commercial sale, provided such warranty is available at no additional cost to the Government. Acceptance of the standard commercial warranty does not waive the Government's rights under the "Inspection" clause nor does it limit the Government's rights with regard to the other terms and conditions of this contract. In the event of a conflict, the terms and conditions of the contract shall take precedence over the standard commercial warranty. The standard commercial warranty period shall begin upon final acceptance of the applicable material and/or services listed in the Schedule. The contractor shall provide a copy of its standard commercial warranty (if applicable) with its offer. The warranty shall cover a period of months (Offeror to insert time-frame, __ __ __ __ __ ___). (xiv.) DPAS rating is N/A. (XV) CBD number Note #1 applies to this procurement. (xvi.) Three technical and three cost proposals are due 24 JUN 1997 at 2:00 P.M. Eastern Time at the FISC Norfolk Detachment Washington Customer Service Center, 901 M. Street., SE, Washington Navy Yard, Bldg. 200, 4th Floor, Washington, DC 20374-5014. Offerors MUST acquaint themselves with the NEW regulations concerning Commercial Item acquisition contained at FAR Subpart 12 and must ensure that all Representations and Certifications are executed and returned as called for in this synopsis/solicitation. For questions regarding this specific acquisition contact Mr. Harden Hill, (703) 697-3669 (0169)

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