Directorate of Contracting, US Army Garrison, Hawaii, Attn: APVG-GKC, Fort Shafter, HI 96858-5025

23 -- VEHICLES FOR RECOVERY OPERATIONS, DEMOCRATIC PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF KOREA SOL DAPC50-98-R-0011 DUE 032398 POC Contract Specialist C. Kohagura (808) 438-6535 X 200 FAX (808) 438-6563 This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial (coml) 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 No. DAPC50-98-R-0011 is issued as a request for proposal (RFP) and incorporates provisions and clauses that are in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-3. This procurement is issued on an unrestricted basis. For informational purposes, standard industrial classification code for small business is 5511 with size standard of $21 million. CONTRACT LINE ITEMS: Following abbreviations are used: EA=each; CS=case; GL=gallon; LS=lump sum; LT=lot; NTE=not to exceed; PC=piece; SE=set. Proposal shall show unit price and extended amount for each CLIN. CLIN 0001 -- Purchase of Nissan Patrol Jeeps, four-wheel drive, automatic transmission, air conditioning, AM/FM stereo radio with cassette player, steering wheel on left side, with full tank of fuel (price includes all freight, delivery, customs, and miscellaneous charges), 8 EA; 0002 -- Conversion of Nissan Patrol Jeeps to carburetor system, 8 EA; 0003 -- Purchase of initial repair parts and supplies for Nissan Patrol Jeeps, 1 LT. Indicate prices for 4 EA tires, 40 EA oil filters, 4 complete SE belts, 24 PC spark plugs (change every 6,000 miles), 8 EA air filters, 40 GL engine oil, 5 GL transmission oil; 60 GL antifreeze, 5 GL brake fluid, 10 CS octane booster. 0004 -- Purchase of initial repair parts and supplies for 2.75-ton Isuzu Truck, Model 50, 1 LT. Indicate prices for 2 EA tires, 10 EA oil filters, 2 complete SE belts, 2 SE spark plugs, 2 EA air filters, 9 GL engine oil; 6 GL transmission oil; 15 GL antifreeze, 1 GL brake fluid; 1 CS octane booster. 0005 -- Maintenance and repair fee, 7 EA. (EA refers to either a mission or a maintenance check five missions of approximately 20 days each; one maintenance check in winter and the other in spring. The contractor's mechanics shall be at the recovery site throughout the recovery operation to perform any repair required.) 0006 -- Repair parts and supplies not listed above. Contractor shall provide items within 24 hours. The Government (Govt) will reimburse contractor for these parts upon submission of invoice with DD 250 submitted upon completion of mission or maintenance check, 1 LS NTE $5,000. Total NTE Amount for CLINS 0001 thru 0006. DESCRIPTION: 1. Contractor shall deliver the eight Nissan Patrol jeeps described in CLIN 0001 and as modified in CLIN 0002, along with all repair parts listed in CLINS 0003 and 0004 to Pyongyang International Airport, Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), no earlier than 15 Jul 98 but no later than 30 Jul 98. Acceptance will be at destination by a CILHI representative. 2. Contractor shall provide all personnel, tools and equipment necessary to maintain and repair eight Nissan patrol jeeps and two 2.75-ton Isuzu Model 50 trucks. Contractor shall provide mechanics, tools and repair equipment on the recovery site to make any repair on those vehicles. Contractor shall provide repair parts within 24 hours. 3. Contractor shall provide two operational checks on the vehicles during months when no recovery operations are scheduled. One check shall be in March (prior to commencement of recovery operations) and the second shall be in October (after completion of recovery operations). These checks will include the following: a. Test drive the vehicles to ensure they are operational and safe to drive. b. Check all fluid levels. c. Ensure all tires are operationally safe. 4. Contractor shall ensure all vehicles are operational prior to being placed in storage and prior to leaving storage. 5. Contractor shall submit prepared DD 250 to the Government upon completion of services for each mission and each maintenance check. DD 250 shall list all parts/supplies used during the mission or check. For items purchased other than initial supply, Contractor shall attach invoice in addition to listing on the DD 250. REQUIRED DELIVERY DATE/PLACE OF DELIVERY AND ACCEPTANCE: Vehicles and initial supply of repair parts shall be delivered no earlier than 15 Jul 98 and no later than 30 Jul 98 to Pyongyang International Airport, Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK). Contractor shall coordinate with MAJ Thomas, ph (808) 448-4753, prior to delivery. Acceptance will be at destination by a CILHI representative. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE FOR MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR SERVICES: 1 Aug 98 through 31 Jul 99. The provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Coml Items, applies. FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Coml Items, will apply. The Govt will award a contract to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Govt, price and other factors considered. Evaluation factors are: (1) technical capability to meet the Govt requirement (ii) past performance and (iii) price. Technical and past performance, when combined, are equal when compared to price. Technical proposal shall include actions/time frame contractor will take to insure vehicles are delivered within period specified; provide plan for maintenance and repair, to include number of personnel, equipment to be utilized, sources for repair parts, how contractor will mobilize employees to be on hand for recovery operations. Past performance shall include info on similar or current contracts with Govt agencies. Include contract no., organization, description, dollar amount, point of contact, phone/fax nos. Price proposal shall show cost breakdown for vehicles, to include custom, shipping charges, etc. as well as costs for mechanics/maintenance services. If offeror is a U.S. business, a copy of the foreign accounts control license issued by U.S. Treasury Dept (authorization to do business in DPRK) shall be included with proposal. Offerors must include with its offer a completed copy of the provisions at FAR 52.212-3 and DFARS 252.212-7000,, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Coml Items. FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Coml Items is applicable. FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders-Coml Items applies and includes: 52.203-6 Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Govt with Alternate I; 52.203-10 Price or Fee Adjustment for Illegal or Improper Activity; 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity. DFARS 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Coml Items applies and includes 252.225-7007, Trade Agreements, 252.225-7012, Preference for Certain Domestic Commodities; 252.247-7024 Notification of Transportation of Supplies by Sea. Other FAR/DFARS clauses/provisions applicable: 252.201-7000 Contracting Officer's Representative; 252.203-3 Gratuities; 52.204-4 Printing/Copying Double-sided on Recycled Paper; 52.204-6 Contractor Identification Number-Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) Number; 252.204-7001 Coml and Govt Entity (CAGE) Code Reporting; 252.209-7001 Disclosure of Ownership or Control by the Govt of a Terrorist Country; 52.233-2 Service of Protest; 52.225-11 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases; 252.225-7006 Buy American Act-Trade Agreements-Balance of Payments Program Certificate; 52.232-15, Progress Payments Not Included; 52.232-17 Interest; 52.232-33 Mandatory Information for Electronic Funds Transfer Payment; 52.242-13 Bankruptcy; 52.242-7000 Postaward Conference; 52.237-34, F.O.B. Destination. Proposals may be faxed to (808) 438-6563 or mailed/handcarried to Directorate of Contracting, ATTN: APVG-GKC, Bldg 520 (Basement), Ft Shafter, HI 96858-5025 NLT 4:00 p.m., Hawaii Standard Time, March 23, 1998. Faxed proposals shall be followed by original signed documents in the mail. All responsible sources may submit an offer. For information regarding this solicitation or requests for copies of the provisions, contact Carol Kohagura, at (808) 438-6535, ext 200, or fax (808) 438-6563. (0061)

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