Arnold Engineering Development Center, Attn: AEDC PKP, 100 Kindel Drive, Suite A332, Arnold AFB TN 37389-1332

49 -- EXTENDABLE TELESCOPIC BOOM LIFT SOL F40650-97-B-0032 DUE 091197 POC Emily Walker, Contract Specialist, Phone: 615-454-7841, Fax: 615-454-7330 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 writtten solicitation will not be issued. Invitation for Bid (IFB) F40650-97-B-0032 incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 90-46 and Defense Acquisition Circular 91-11. The Standard Industrial Classification Code for this procurement is 3537 with a small business size standard of 750 employees. Clin 0001; 1 each; Lift, Telescopic boom, extendable axle with the following features: 36 in. by 96 in tubular, welded all steel platform, wire mesh on handrail, steel grate floor, powered rotator, electric/hydraulic proportional controls, 110 volt receptacle, 12V dc auxiliary power, complete ground operation, proportional control system, 360 degree continuous rotation, spring applied, hydraulicallyreleased brake, extendable 80 foot boom, 23 ft. 8 in turning radius (axles retracted), less than 3 ft. tail swing water cooled, gasoline engine, JLG model 80HX or approved equal (Include Manufacture, Brand Name, and Model No in accordance with DFARS 252.211-7003). Delivery shall be FOB Destination to Arnold Engineering Development Center and is required no later than 6 weeks after notice of award of contract. The following clauses/provisions are included in subject solicitation and any award made thereof: FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -Commercial Items (OCT 1995); Evaluation procedures will be to that responsible bidder whose bid, conforming to the invitation is most advantageous to the Government, considering only price and the price related factors. Each offeror shall include a completed copy of FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (JAN 1997) with their bid; FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items (AUG 1996) is incorporated by reference; FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items (AUG 1996) is incorporated by reference, paragraph (b), the following clauses are appropriate and incorporated into this contract: 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (JUL 1995) with Alternate I (41 U.S.C. 253g and 10 U.S.C. 2402); 52.203-8, Cancellation, Rescission, and Recovery of Funds for Illegal or Improper Activity (JAN 1997) (41 U.S.C. 423); 52.203-10 Price or Fee Adjustment for Illegal or Improper Activity (JAN 1997) (41 U.S.C. 423); 52.219-8, Utilization of Small, Small Disadvantaged and Women-Owned Small Business Concerns(JUN 1997); 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (APR 1984)(EO 11246); 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Special Disabled and Vietnam Era Veterans (APR 1984) (38 U.S.C.4212); 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers (APR 1984) (29 U.S.C. 793); 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era (JAN 1988)(38 U.S.C. 4212). Additionally each offeror shall include a completed copy of DFARS 252.212-7000 Offeror Representation and Certifications-Commercial Items (NOV 1995). DFARS 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items (NOV 1995 is incorporated by reference, paragraph (b), the following clauses are appropriate and incorporated into this contract: 252.219-7006, Notice Evaluation Preference for Ssmall Disadvantaged Business Concerns (Alternate I) (15 U.S.C. 644); 252.225-7001 Buy American Act and Balance of Payments Program (JUL 1994); 252.225-7002 Qualifying Country Sources as Subcontractors (DEC 1991); 252.233-7000, Certification of Claims and Requests for Adjustment or Relief (MAY 1994) (10 U.S.C. 2410); 252.247-7024, Notification of Transportation of Supplies by Sea (10 U.S.C. 2631). This is a DO rated contract. All responsible sources may submit a bid which shall be considered by the agency. Please include Remit to address if different from mailing address, Tax Payer ID, and DUNS #. Bids are due to Ms. Emily Walker, USAF Procurement Division, 100 Kindel Drive Suite A332, Arnold AFB TN 37389-1332 by 2:00 P.M. (local time) on 11 Sep 97. Facsimile bids are not acceptable. For information regarding this synopsis/solicitation contact Ms. Emily Walker at (615)454-7841. (0227)

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