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W -- TRUCK RENTAL SOL M0068198T1409 DUE 040898 POC P. Rico, Contract Specialist, (760) 725-8131 Fax (760) 725-8445. 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. The Solicitation Number is M00681-98-T-1409 and is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 90-46 and Defense Acquisition Circular 91-12. The Standard Industrial Code is 7353 and the business size standard is NTE 100 employees. The agency need is for the lease of one Line Truck and one Bucket Truck. This requirement is for a fixed price contract for two line items as follows: 0001 -- Lease of one (1) each Line Truck, Boom/Auger, minimum reach 50 feet, exterior insulated boom 3rd stage, for a period of 6 months; 0002 -- Lease of one each Bucket Truck, with a single 2-man bucket, with a minimum 65 foot high boom, for a period of 6 months. Delivery will be to Facilities Maintenance Department, Bldg 2291, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, CA on 4 May 1998. The provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items applies. Offerors are required to complete and include a copy of the following provisions with their proposals: FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items; DFARS Clause 252.212-7000, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items and addendum clause DFARS 252.225-7035, Buy American Act -- North American Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act -- Balance of Payments Program Certificate. FAR clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items applies to this purchase. FAR clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items applies with the following applicable clauses for paragraph (b): FAR 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity; FAR 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Special Disabled and Vietnam Era Veterans; FAR 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers; and FAR 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veteranms and Veterans of the Vietnam Era. DFARS 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items, applies with the following clauses applicable to paragraph (b): DFARS 252.225-7007, Trade Agreements; DFARS 252.225-7012, Preference for Certain Domestic Commodities; DFARS 252.225-7036, North American Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act; and DFARS 252.247-7024, Notification of Transportation of Supplies by Sea. The following clauses also apply: FAR 52.208-4 Vehicle Lease Payments; FAR 52.208-5, Condition of Leased Vehicles, FAR 52.208-6, Marking of Leased Vehicles; FAR 52.208-7, Tagging of Leased Vehicles; and FAR 52.228-8, Liability and Insurance -- Leased Motor Vehicles. Any contract awarded as a result of this solicitation with be a DO rated order certified for national defense use under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System. Offers must be received no later than 3:00 pm, local time, 6 April 1998. Offers sent via the US Postal Service should be mailed to the Contracting Office, USMC, PO Box 1609, Oceanside, CA 92055. All offers not sent through the US Postal Service will be considered to be hand carried and direct delivered. Hand carried offers must be delivered to and placed in the depository located in Building 22180, Contracts Division, Camp Pendleton, CA. Direct delivery of offers is only possible during weekdays, excluding federal holidays, between the hours of 7:00 and 4:30 pm. Offers may also be submitted via facsimile number (760) 725-8445, Attn: Patty Rico. This procurement is prepared utilizing Simplified Acquisition procedures. All responsible sources may submit an offer which shall be considered. This acquisition is a 100 percent Small Business Set Aside. (0082)

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