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39 -- SELF PROPELLED AERIAL WORK PLATFORM SOL N00189-98-R-0010 DUE 112598 POC Bill Shearer, (757) 443-1387; Fax (757) 443-1442/1424 E-MAIL: bill_Shearer@nor.fisc.navy.mil, bill_shearer@nor.fisc.navy.mil. 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. Solicitation N00189-98-R-0010 is issued as a request for proposal (RFP). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acuisition Circular 97-01. The RFP is 100% set aside for Small Business. The standard industrial classification code is 3537 (500 employees). The requirement is for 01 Each hydraulic, engine driven manlift capable of extending to a working height between 90 -- 100 ft. The following salient characteristics apply. (1) Work platform shall be configured to provide for operator safety. It shall consist of an enclosed platform with inside hand rails, a sliding bar gate for access into and out of the platform and an enclosed control box for operating the platform and to protect against inclement weather. The platform shall be able to rotate a minimum of 180 degrees and shall have air and electrical connections to operate tools, etc. Additionally, it shall provide for the following (a) working height between 90-100 feet, (b) horizontal reach 80-85 feet, (c) platform capacity 550-700 pounds, platform size 40-48 inches wide by 70-78 inches long. (2) The manlift shall be configured for two (02) wheel drive and shall have an engine capable of operating on both diesel and JP-5 fuel. (3) The manlift shall be configured with night operating lights and travel lights (drive and backup). (4) The manlift shall provide for minimal stowage space when boom is retracted. No more than 35-42 feet in overall length, 8-10 feet in overall width, with an outside turning radius between 29-31 feet, nf a ground clearance between 13-15 inches. (5) Working height of boom to be from 90-100 feet with a working range from minus 15 degrees to plus 80 degrees. This requirement is subject to technical evaluation. Where a range of dimensions is given (e.g. working height of 90-100 feet) the lower dimension is the minimum that will be considered technically acceptable, and the upper dimension is the maximum. Contractors that fail to read or respond to the salient characteristics of this requirement shall be found non responsive. All contractors responding to this requirement shall provide technical data for the proposed manlift. Contractors wishing to submit an offer in response to this solicitaion are advised that any technical concerns they may have with the salient characteristics herein specified, shall be referred to the contracting officer prior to the closing of the solicitation. The manlift is required to be delivered no later than 30 January 1998. Proposals shall specify FOB destination Norfolk, VA. The provision at 52.21.-1 Instructins to Offerors-Commercial, applies to this procurement. Evaluation of criteria for award in accordance with 52-212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items shall consist of technical review for compliance with salient characteristics described above, and cost factors. Offerors are advised that they must submit a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items with its offer. The clause at 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 accquisition. Commerce Business Numbered Note #22 (100% set aside for small business) applies. Offers are due on 25 November 1997 at 4:00 P.M., local time, at the follwing address: Fleet & Industrial Supply Center, Hampton Roads Detachment, Code 02H1E, 1968 Gilbert Stree Ste 600, Norfolk, VA 23511-3392. All offerors are to provide cost of manlift and freight cost (shall equal proposed price). (0309)

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