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81 -- 20'X8'X8'6 SOL DAMT01-98-R-9844 DUE 030298 POC Sarah Wiley (703) 691-9770, FAX (703) 681-9112, ALT FAX (703) 681-5621 E-MAIL: wileys@baileys-em5.army.mil, wileys@baileys-emh5.army.mil. (I) THIS IS A COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION for the purchase of commercial items prepared in accordance with (IAW) 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. (ii) This SOLICITATION NUMBER DAMT01-98-R-9844 is issued as a request for proposals (RFP). (iii) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through FEDERAL ACQUISITION CIRCULAR (FAC) #97-2, and DEFENSE FEDERAL ACQUISITION CIRCULAR (DFAC) #90-46. (iv) This solicitation is unrestricted. The SIC code is 3441. (v) CLIN 0001 -- 20'x8'x8'6" NEW AND UNUSED DRY ISO CONTAINER, Qty: 52. CLIN 0002 Delivery of CLIN 0001 to; Director of Logistics, Bldg 45105, Fort Hood, TX, Qty: 52. (vi) Description of Requirement: 1. Size; 20' x 8' x 8'6 2. New and unused ICC, ISO Dry Freight 3. POC: Steve Kubik (703) 681-5619 4. Special Requests; Color; Lusterless Desert Tan IAW commercial container standards Lettering; (12 CM) ** PROPERTY OF U.S GOVERNMENT (centered high above fork pockets) ** ASMP (upper left door) ** Ist Cavalry (centered above Property of U.S. Government) Forklift Pockets: Double forklift pockets for handling both loaded and unloaded container. Above inside pockets the lettering (7.5 CM) "EMPTY LIFT ONLY' shall be written. Placard Holder: Placed on containers so hazard materials and ammunition can be transported. 5. Container manufactured with " Corner Damage Protectors". 6. U. S Government will supply Contractor ownership code and serial numbers for containers. 7. Standards: 1. CSC Certified 2. ISO 1496/1, Specifications and Testing 3. ISO 668, Series 1 freight containers-Classifications, Dimensions, and Ratings 4. ISO 830, Freight Containers-Terminology 5. ISO 1161, Series 1 Freight Containers-Conor Fittings Specifications 6. ISO 1894, Minimum Internal Dimensions of General Purpose Series 1 Freight Containers 7. ISO 3874, Series 1 Freight Containers-Handling and Securing 8. ISO 6346 Freight Containers-Coding, Identification and Marketing 9. TIR, Meet Customs Conventions on the International Transport of Goods under Cover of TIR Carnets. 10. Meet Australian Commonwealth Department of Health Standards 8. Approval and Certificates 1. Certificate by Classification Society 2. Production Certificates by Classification Society and Society's Seal affixed to Door. 3. Certificate of Timber Component Treatment to the requirement of Australian Commonwealth, Department of Health and attach Immunization Plate to container 4. Approval and Certificate of Customs Convention on the International Transport of Goods Under Cover of TIR Carnets. 5. UIC Mark will be affixed to the Container. 6. CSC Approval by the Classifications Society and Approval plate affixed to the Container. 9. All construction will be IAW the Commercial Item Description A-A-52032A dated 27 Feb. 97unless specified differently within the Synopsis Solicitation. 10. Cone damage protector -- all containers will have appropriate cone damage protection cut into bottom end rails. (vii) Delivery shall be completed no later than 65 days after effective date of contract to the following location: Director of Logistics, Bldg 49105, Fort Hood, TX (Near Killeen, TX) *NOTE: Facility can accept only 10 containers per day. Facility Hours: M/W/F 0900-1600; T/TH 0700-1600. (viii) FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors, Commercial applies and is incorporated by reference. (ix) FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items is incorporated by reference and applies to this acquisition. ADDENDUM 52.212-2 Para (a) The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: technical capability, price and past performance. (x) Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items, with its offer. (xi) FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items is incorporated by reference and applies to this acquisition. Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP). (xii) FAR 52.212-5 Contracts Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes -- Commercial Items, is incorporated by reference; however, for paragraph (b) only the following provisions apply to this acquisition: 52.212-5 (b), 52.203-6 Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government with ALT I 1995). 52.203-10 Price or Fee Adjustment for Illegal or Improper Activity (SEPT 1990), (41 USC 423). 52.219-8 Utilization of Small Disadvantaged and Women Owned Small Business Concerns (OCT 1995), (15 USC 4212). 52.219-9 Small Business, Small Disadvantaged and Women Owned Small Business Subcontracting Plan (OCT 1995). 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity, 52.222-35 Affirmative Action for Special Disabled and Vietnam Era Veterans (APRIL 1984), (38 USC 4212). 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers (APRIL 1984), (29 USC 793). 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era (JAN 1988), (38 USC 4212). (xiii) Additional Requirements: Warranty. The Contractor shall extend to the Government full coverage of any standard commercial warranty normally offered in a similar commercial lease, provided such warranty is available at no additional cost to the Government. Acceptance of the standard commercial warranty does not waive the Government's rights under the "Inspection Clause" nor does it limit the Government's rights with regard to the other terms and conditions of this lease. In the event of a conflict, the terms and conditions of this contract shall take precedence over the standard commercial warranty. The standard commercial warranty period shall begin upon final acceptance of the applicable material and/or services listed in the schedule. DFARS clause 252-225-7001 Buy American Act and Balance of Payments Program (JAN 1994) (xiv) DPAS Rating: N/A (xv) CBD number notes: N/A (xvi) One (1) technical and (1) price proposal are due not later than 1200 hours ET, 2 March 1998 at the JTMO, Nassif Bldg., 5611 Columbia Pike, Falls Church, VA 22401-5050. Alternately, offers may be submitted via facsimile to (703) 681-5621 or 9112. Electronic submissions may be received via the internet at "dawsong@baileys-emh5.army.mil. Offerors must acquaint themselves with the new regulations concerning commercial items acquisition. contained at FAR subpart 12 and must ensure that all Certifications and Representations are executed and returned as called for in this solicitation. (xvii) If you intend to participate in this procurement and require copies of the commercial item description concerning this specific acquisition, contact Sarah C. Wiley at (703) 681-9770. (0040)

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