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COMMERCE BUSINESS DAILY ISSUE OF SEPTEMBER 12,1997 PSA#1929

Operational Contracting Office, 8110 Industrial Dr., Suite 200, USAF Academy, CO 80840-2315

W -- LEASE OR RENTAL OF EQUIPMENT SOL F0561198Q0229 DUE 091997 POC Ms. Billie Nigro (719)333-2965 / Contract Specialist, SSgt Ron Hixon (719)333-2571 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. This solicitation is issued as a Request For Quotation (RFQ), solicitation number F0561198Q0229. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 1997 Rewrite. The Standard Industrial Classification Number is 7353 and the business size standard is $5.0 million. The proposed purchase order here is Unrestricted. Women owned businesses are encouraged to submit proposals. The Air Force Academy intends to lease, with the option to purchase, two (2) backhoes. This purchase order will be for a basic year and two (2) option years with an option to purchase the equipment at any point in the agreement. LINE ITEM 0001: BasicPeriod: Lease of first backhoe from date of award or 1 October 1997, whichever is later, through 30 September 1998. Quantity: 1 each. Unit Price: $__ __ ___ per month. Extended Amount: $__ __ ___ for 12 months. LINE ITEM 0002: Basic Period: Separately Priced Option to Purchase first backhoe at the conclusion of time for Line Item 0001. $__ __ __ __. LINE ITEM 0003: Basic Period: Lease of second backhoe from date of award or 1 October 1997, whichever is later, through 30 September 1998. Quantity: 1 each. Unit Price: $__ __ __ per month. Extended Amount: $__ __ __ for 12 months. LINE ITEM 0004: Basic Period: Separately Priced Option to Purchase second backhoe at the conclusion of time for Line Item 0003. $__ __ &llmdash;___. LINE ITEM 0005: First Option Period: Lease of first backhoe from 1 October 1998 through 30 September 1999. Quantity: 1 each. Unit Price: $__ __ ___ per month. Extended Amount: $__ __ ___ for 12 months. LINE ITEM 0006: First Option Period: Separately Priced Option to Purchase first backhoe at the conclusion of time for Line Item 0005. $__ __ __ __. LINE ITEM 0007: First Option Period: Lease of second backhoe from 1 October 1998 through 30 September 1999. Quantity: 1 each. Unit Price: $__ __ __ per month. Extended Amount: $__ __ __ for 12 months. LINE ITEM 0008: First Option Period: Separately Priced Option to Purchase second backhoe at the conclusion of time for Line Item 0007. $__ __ ____. LINE ITEM 0009: Second Option Period: Lease of first backhoe from 1 October 1999 through 30 September 2000. Quantity: 1 each. Unit Price: $__ __ ___ per month. Extended Amount: $__ __ ___ for 12 months. LINE ITEM 0010: Second Option Period: Separately Priced Option to Purchase first backhoe at the conclusion of time for Line Item 0009. $__ __ __ __. LINE ITEM 0011: Second Option Period: Lease of second backhoe from 1 October 1999 through 30 September 2000. Quantity: 1 each. Unit Price: $__ __ __ per month. Extended Amount: $__ __ __ for 12 months. LINE ITEM 0012: Second Option Period: Separately Priced Option to Purchase second backhoe at the conclusion of time for Line Item 0011. $_&llmdash; __ ____. Offerors must include copies of their amortization schedules with their offer. The minimum salient characteristics are as follows, but may not be all inclusive: (1) approximate weight with maximum fuel on board: 15,600; (2) quick coupler for both regular and heavy-duty buckets; (3) auxiliary hydraulic system for attachments such as breakers, compactors and augers; (4) cab with tinted front and rear glass and two (2) doors. ATTACHMENTS (one each): 24" frost bucket, 24" high capacity bucket; compactor hydraulic; hammer hydraulic; extendible stick dig depth of 18 feet. ENGINE: minimum of 90 horsepower; electric ether starting aid; spark arresting functions; engine coolant heater, 1000 watts minimum; spin on engine oil filter. CAB: air conditioned and sound suppresser; suspension fabric seat; seat belt, retractable; two-way adjustable seat with armrests. SAFETY FEATURES: back-up alarm; work lights, auxiliary 8 or more; counterweight up to 1100 pounds. TIRES: larger than standard; heavy-duty type. ELECTRICAL: 12 volt electrical system or better; 65 amp alternator; hazard flashers/turn signals; halogen head lights; stop and tail lights; 650 cold cranking amps; contractor shall provide routine scheduled preventive maintenance in accordance with manufacture's specifications, at recommended intervals, in accordance with industry standards, and shall be included in the price quote. The Contractor shall also provide both parts and labor, at no additional cost to the government, to replace parts which fail through normal wear an tear. ALERT: Offerors must comply with terms and conditions at FAR 52.212-1 and ensure all data is included with their offer. No addenda applies to 52.212-1. The provision at 52.212-2 Evaluation -- Commercial items applies to this acquisition with all offers being evaluated against the following factors in the descending order of importance: 1) Technical capability, 2) Past performance, and 3) Price. Technical capability of the proposed items offered shall be evaluated to determine if the items offered meet the specifications set forth in this solicitation. Offerors must identify the proposed product by brand-name, model number, and provide sufficient descriptive product literature with the offer to ensure technical capability compliance to CLINs. Offerors should also include the terms and conditions of both their lease agreements and purchase buy outs and a copy of their amortization schedule. Technical capability will be rated using the following system: 1) Does not meet the standard (-); 2) Meets the standard (0); and 3) Exceeds the standard (+). Past performance will be evaluated to determine if the offeror has supplied similar products, in similar quantities, with similar terms within the past two years. Offerors must provide with the proposal at least three (3) references to illustrate this past performance for the purpose of evaluation. Price will be evaluated to determine its fair and reasonableness as it relates to the items offered. Award will be made based on best value to the Government. The offeror who has the best combination of + and 0 signs on the evaluation criteria scoring and is considered to be most advantageous including price to the Government will be considered the apparent awardee. Offers shall include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items, with its offer. The clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. Additional FAR clauses cited in the clause applicable to this acquisition are: 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9. DFARS 252.212-7001, Contract terms and conditions required to implement status of Executive Orders applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial items, NOV 1995 applies to this acquisition with the inclusion of the following DFARS 252.205-7000; 252.219-7003; 252.219-7005; 252.219-7006; 252.225-7001; 252.225-7012; 252.225-7014; 52.247-7024; 52.217-5; 52.217-9: shall not exceed 4 years; 52.232-18; and 52.232-19: beyond 30 Sep 98 for both fill-ins. Note: Notice will be given no later than 30 days prior to expiration date of the basic or option year, whichever is current time frame; 52.225-10 Duty-Free Entry DFARS, applies to this acquisition with completion of paragraph, that offer does or does not anticipate that supplies will be transported by sea. Explanatory Note: Separately Priced Option Contract Line Item: The Government may, at its sole discretion, require exercise of the contract line items as identified in the CLIN structure as Separately Priced Options. The Contracting Officer may exercise the option by written notice to the Contractor any time within the term of the contract. Offers must be received at the address above NLT 3:00 P.M. Mountain Daylight Time, 22 Sep 1997, at Operational Contracting Office, 8110 Industrial Drive, Suite 200, USAF Academy, CO 80840-2315, no later than 3:00 P.M. Mountain Daylight Time 22 SEP 1997. Billie Nigro (719)333-2965 or SSgt Ron Hixson (719)333-2571 may be contacted for information regarding this solicitation. (0252)

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