56 Contracting Squadron, 14100 W Eagle Street, Luke AFB, AZ 85309-1217

W -- LEASE TO PURCHASE ARTICULATING DUMP TRUCKS AND FRONT END LOADERS SOL F02604-98-R0002 DUE 011698 POC Contact -- Capt Michael Hulin, Contract Administrator, 602-856-7179x283. Contracting Officer -- Alan J. Zero, 602-856-7179x243 E-MAIL: Click here to reach Captain Hulin via e-mail, hulinm@lukgate1.luk.aetc.af.mil. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for the commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR subpart 12.6 as supplemented with the 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, No. F02604-98-R0002 is issued as a Request For Proposal (RFP). This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-2. This acquisition is unrestricted; SIC: 7353; Size Std: $5 million dollars. All responsible sources may submit a proposal which shall be considered. Item: Lease (basic year plus two option years), with the option to purchase at end of lease period each piece of equipment for $1.00 each. The proposal shall allow for purchase of equipment at end of each option year or at anytime during the lease period. Offerors shall provide in their offers monthly breakouts of purchase options. The minimum needs of the government are as follows: Contract Line Item (CLIN) 0001 ; three (3) New Articulating Dump Trucks: D250 or equal, four wheel drive, limited slip front and rear, 25 ton payload capacity, operating weight under 45,000 pounds empty, maximum overall height with dump bed down 12 feet high, loading height over the side not to exceed 9 feet (empty), capable of 30 mph speed fully loaded on level ground, articulating steering that offers maximum maneuverability, articulating/oscillating hitch design that keeps all four wheels in contact with the ground on rough terrain, self leveling hydraulically dampened suspension, 2 feet of ground clearance with all critical drive-line components located above the bottom of the frame, torque converter mounted retarder, rollover protection system, frontal operating protection system sound proof cab with tinted safety glass, filtered air for the operator and air conditioning system using R-134A CFC free refrigerant, minimum fuel capacity of 100 US gallons, mounting area for 2 way communication system, electric starting receptacle (slave cable fixture) with NATO standard connections capable of interconnection with 24 volt electrical system, front and rear turn signals, rear brake lights, radiator guard, 26.5 radial tires (rock extra deep tread), vandalism protection, two spare 26.5R radial tires (rock extra deep tread) and rims. CLIN 0002; two (2) New Front End Loaders: Wheeled 950F series II or equal with 2.75 cubic yard clamshell and 4 cubic yard material buckets, air conditioning with R-134A CFC free refrigerant, exterior mounted mirrors and directional lights, ether starting aid, power-train and crankcase guards, ride control system, must be capable of 25 mph speeds on level terrain, trash resistant radiator, adjusting pallet forks, high ambient cooling, mirrors, 23.5 -- 26 16 ply L-5 tires (rock extra deep tread), ride control, payload measurement system, signal lights, crankcase guard, limited slip differentials, 3rd valve hydraulics, electric starting receptacle (slave cable fixture) with NATO standard connections capable of interconnection with 24 volt electrical system, baldson or equal quick coupler installed, 48" balderson or equal forks, and two spare 23.5 -- 26 16 ply L-5 tires (rock extra deep tread) and rim assemblies. Lease shall include a maintenance plan : Maintenance Requirements: A long term maintenance package to include all minor and major vehicle repairs is required at no additional cost to the Government during the lease period. Additionally all lubricants, inspections, tire exchanges must be on site and within 24 hours of call. On site maintenance is required. Warranty maintenance program shall be employeed during lease period. Towing or recovery of broken vehicles shall be included at no additional cost. Desired delivery: 56 days after receipt of award. FOB: Gila Bend AFAF, Gila Bend AZ. The provisions of FAR 52.212-1, INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS -- COMMERCIAL ITEMS, Reference FAR 52.212-1 para (c) is hereby tailored as follows: (a) Period for acceptance of offers. The offeror agrees to hold the prices in its offer firm for 90 calendar days from the date specified for the receipt of offers. Reference FAR 52.212-1 para (b) is hereby tailored as follows: (b) Submission of offers. A. Purpose: These instructions are designed to ensure the submission of information to provide for the understanding and comprehensive validation of the proposal. Offerors are cautioned to follow the detailed instructions fully and carefully, as the government reserves the right to make an award based on initial offers received without discussion of such offers. B. Proposal Contents: The proposal shall consist of two volumes, divided, tabbed, and indexed. The title, and contents shall be defined as follows: Volume I, Solicitation Documents, Lease Proposal/commercial lease agreement, and Past Performance Information; Volume 2, Price Proposal and Executed Documents. (1) Volume 1: (a) All solicitation documents not otherwise assigned to a volume and section of the proposal are to be placed in sequence at the beginning of Volume 1. Any solicitation documents requiring the contractor to complete and/or certify shall be included in the proposal according to the instructions that follow. (b) The lease proposal shall contain sufficient information to enable the evaluator to make a complete analysis of the proposal with respect to the evaluation criteria specified in section FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Items. All available information pertaining specifically to those criteria should be included, as well as any other information the offeror feels would demonstrate their ability to accomplish the project. (c) Past Performance information is to be supplied and should contain information as to similar lease/purchase agreements. This information at a minimum shall include contract numbers, point of contacts, addresses, and dollar amount of agreements. (2) Volume 2: (a) The price proposal shall contain sufficient information for the government to make a determination of fairness and reasonableness of price and be accompanied by a current financial statement and evidence of available operating capital to be used for the performance of the contract. The information should be sufficient to allow the government to perform a price analysis -- prices on other similar lease agreements should be submitted with offer. (b) Executed Documents: Offerors shall include with the submission of their offer a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representation and Certifications -- Commercial Items to be included in this part and shall contain the signed original contract documents. Disposition of Proposals: After contract award, unsuccessful proposals will be disposed of as follows: one copy will be retained with the contract file, the additional copies will be destroyed. No destruction certificate will be provided. Formal Communications: Formal communications such as request for clarification and/or information concerning this solicitation should be submitted in writing to the following address: 56 Contracting Squadron/LGCV, ATTN: Capt Hulin, 14100 W Eagle Street, Luke AFB AZ 85309-1217. FAX and e-mail communications are authorized. FAX Number 602-856-3438, e-mail hulinm@lukgate1.luke.af.mil. FAR 52.212-2. EVALUATION -- COMMERCIAL ITEMS (a) The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: (1) Price, (2) Lease Proposal, (3) Past Performance and Experience. (i) PRICE PROPOSAL: The price proposal will be evaluated for fairness and reasonableness. Award will be made to the lowest evaluated offer that meets all the mandatory criteria in the solicitation. (ii) LEASE PROPOSAL: Proposal acceptability will be measured against the following criteria, all criteria are of equal importance: (A) Criteria 1. Understanding of Contract Requirements; To ensure that the offeror fully understands the requirements of the minimum needs of the Government outlined in CLIN 0001 and 0002, the offeror must explain in detail how they will satisfy those requirements. (B) Criteria 2. Provide commercial literature on equipment proposed and a explanation of any features that do not comply with the requirements in the solicitation. (C) Criteria 3. Explain how the on-site maintenance and repair requirements will be satisfied, to include response time for major and minor repairs. (iii) PAST PERFORMANCE / EXPERIENCE Past performance information, to include recent (defined as within the past 3 years) and relevant contracts for the same or similar items and other references (including contract numbers, points of contact with telephone numbers and other relevant information). (b) Options. The Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. The Government may determine that an offer is unacceptableif the option prices are significantly unbalanced. Evaluation of options shall not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s). (c) A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer's specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award. The clause at FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. The clause at FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items applies to this acquisition with addenda incorporating FAR clause(s) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity; 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Special Disabled and Vietnam ERA Veterans; 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers. The clause at DFARS 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items applies to this solicitation with addenda incorporating DFARS clause(s) 252.225-7001, Buy American Act and Balance of Payment Program and 252.227-7015, Technical Data -- Commercial Items. Additional contract clauses that apply are: 52.207-5 Option To Purchase Equipment (Feb 95); 52.208-4 Vehicle Lease Payments (Apr 84); 52.208-5 Condition Of Leased Vehicles (Apr 84); 52.208-6 Marking Of Leased Vehicles (Apr 84); 52.208-7 Tagging Of Leased Vehicles (May 86); 52.211-5 New Material (May 95); and 52.222-41, Service Contract Act of 1965, As amended (41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.). Offers shall be submitted in writing and received not later than 4:30 PM local time, 16 Jan 98. Arizona does not observe Daylight Savings Time!! (0350)

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