FISC Norfolk Acq Group, Hampton Roads Detachment, 1968 Gilbert St., Suite 600, Norfolk, VA 23511-3392

W -- RENTAL OF CRANES SOL N00189-97-Q-6368 DUE 091197 POC Wini Wills, Code 204.33C, (757)445-2688 ext 10, Fax (757)445-2687 This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared I/a/w the format prescribed in subpart 12.6 of the FAR, as supplemented with add'l info included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the request for quote for the required items. Proposals are hereby requested under RFQ N00189-97-Q-6368, a subsequent solicitation document will not be issued. FISC Acquisition Group Norfolk intends to rent on a full and open competitive basis, 1 lot rental and maintenance for the period of October 1, 1997 thru September 30, 1998, one 30 ton crane with a 99 foot Telescopic Section and a 20 foot Boom Extension. Model #RTC-8030 or equal. Crane must be in place at Bldg CEP 200, SIMA-NORFOLKOperations 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. Maintenance is to include changing all filters and fluids, greasing, lubrication, (1) mechanic, (1) service truck, disposal of hazardous fluids, crane inspection, other maintenance as necessary to keep crane in good working condition. Crane must be inspected by Public Works Center (PWC) Norfolk and certified for operation at NNSY prior to placement. The following is a list of minimum requirements necessary to allow PWC and CRSGN complete inspection and certification. 1. Within 24 hours of notice of award, contractor must contact CRSGN to arrange for inspection by PWC Norfolk. 2. Contractor must draft and submit a letter to PWC Norfolk releasing PWC of any liability for damages during justification/inspection. 3. Contractor must deliver crane at the designated time and place as scheduled by PWC Norfolk. 4. Contractor must provide a mechanic on-site during inspection and testing, which will last 2 or 3 days. 5. Inspection will include a visual inspection of the crane's mechanic, structural, and electrical configuration. 6. Crane will be given weight test. 7. After certification, crane can be delivered to operation site. 8. Cost of inspection will be borne by the government. Manufacturer: Link Belt. Award of a firm fixed price contract on a brand name or equal basis is contemplated. Proposals received shall specify FOB Destination, Norfolk, VA. Offers other than FOB Destination shall be ineligible for award. The following FAR provisions and clauses apply to this solicitation and are incorporated by reference: FAR 52.212-1. Instructions to Offerors- Commercial Items, 52.212-2 Eval-Commercial Items: The Govt intends to make an award to the responsible offeror whose offer conforms to the minimum technical requirements and submits the lowest overall price. FAR 52.212-3 Offerer Representations and Certifications-commercial Items FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-commercial Items, FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders: The following numbered subparagraphs under paragraph (b) of this apply: (1), (2), (3), (6), (7), (8), (9), (10), (11) "regulatory". The incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through FAC 90-42. The following Defense FAR Supplement (DFAR) provisions and clauses apply to this solicitation and are incorporated by reference: DFAR 252.225-7000 Buy American Act -- Balance of Payments Program Certificate (DEC 1991), DFAR 252.212-7001 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of commercial Items: The following clauses under paragraph (b) of this clause apply: 252.219-7008, 252, 225-7001, and 252.233-7000. Award will be made to the eligible, responsible offerer or whose offer, conforming to the solicitation, offers to the overall lowest price to the Govt. The Govt reserves the right to award the contract to other than the lowest priced offeror. As a minimum, vendors should provide this office: a price proposal on letterhead or a SF1449 for the requested items w/unit price, extended price, prompt payment terms, remittance address, descriptive literature of items offered, and copies of FAR 52.212-3 and DFAR 252.212-7000. Responses to this solicitation are due by COB 11 SEP 1997. All offers shall be sent to FISC Acquisition Group, Norfolk, W. Wills, Code 204.33C. Reference RFQ N00189-97-Q-6368. Numbered Note 1 applies (Norfolk Acquisition Group -- Hampton Roads Detachment, Fleet and Industrial Supply Center, 1968 Gilbert Street, Suite 600, Code 204.33C, Norfolk, VA 23511-3392). (0241)

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