NASA/George C. Marshall Space Flight Center, Procurement Office, Marshall Space Flight Center, AL 35812

36 -- FORK LIFT TRUCK SOL 8-1-8-21-B8007 POC Barbara L. Kent, Contract Specialist, Phone (205) 544-0353, Fax (205) 544-9083, Email barbara.kent@msfc.nasa.gov -- Teresa A. Foley, Contracting Officer, Phone (205) 544-0335, Fax (205) 544-9080, Email teresa.foley@msfc.nasa.gov WEB: Click here for the latest information about this notice, http://nais.nasa.gov/EPS/MSFC/date.html#8-1-8-21-B8007. E-MAIL: Barbara L. Kent, barbara.kent@msfc.nasa.gov. This notice is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This procurement is being conducted under the Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP). Fork Lift Truck Description: FORK LIFT TRUCK WITH THE FOLLOWING CAPABILITIES: (A) BASIC CAPACITY 11,000 LBS.; (B) 6 CYCLINDER LP ( LIQUID PROPANE ) GAS ENGINE; (C) POWER STEERING; (D) PNEUMATIC TIRES; (E) 140 INCH FORK HEIGHT MINIMUM CAPABILITY; (F) FRONT/BACK LIGHTS, BACKUP AND STOP LIGHTS, WARNING LIGHT, TURN LIGHTS, AND BACKUP AUDIBLE ALARM; (G) TOWING PIN; (H) ENGINE/TRANSMISSION/FUEL GAUGES; (I) TRANSMISSION/FUEL GAUGES; (J) COMPLETELY ROLLER MOUNTED HIGH VISIBILITY UPRIGHT, STANDARD TYPE FORKLIFT; (K) MAX. FORK HT. 139"; (L) OVER ALL HT. LOW 103"; (M) FREE LIFT 6.5"; (N) CARRIAGE WIDTH 61"; (O) LOAD BACKREST 48"; (P) FORKS 48; (Q) DUAL FRONT TIRES; (R) SIDE SHIFTER; (S) TW0(2) SPEED TRANSMISSION; (T) OPERATORS CELL WITH SUSPENSION CAB; (U) COWL MOUNTED LEVERS; (V) CANVAS CAB; (W) FIRE EXTINGUISHER; (Y) HIGH AIR INTAKE; (Z) HEAVY DUTY AIR CLEANER; (AA) ENGINE SHUTDOWN SYSTEM; (BB) SUSPENSION SEAT; (CC) HYDRAULIC BRAKES; AND (DD) HT. FROM HEEL OF FORKS 24". QUANTITY 1 EACH. The provisions and clauses in the RFQ are those in effect through FAC 97-03. This procurement is a total small business set-aside. See Note 1. The SIC code and the small business size standard for this procurement are 3537 and 500, respectively. The quoter shall state in their quotation their size status for this procurement. All qualified responsible business sources may submit a quotation which shall be considered by the agency. Delivery to MSFC is required within 45 days ARO. Delivery shall be FOB Destination. The DPAS rating for this procurement is DO-C9. Quotations for the items(s) described above may be mailed or faxed to the identified point of contact [or bid distribution office, by the date/time specified and include, solicitation number, FOB destination to this Center, proposed delivery schedule, discount/payment terms, warranty duration (if applicable), taxpayer identification number (TIN), identification of any special commercial terms, and be signed by an authorized company representative. Quoters are encouraged to use the Standard Form 1449, Solicitation/Contract/Order for Commercial Items form found at URL: http://procure.arc.nasa.gov/Acq/Standard_Forms/Index.html to submit a quotation. Quoters shall provide the information required by FAR 52.212-1. Addenda to FAR 52.212-1 are as follows: MSFC 52.23-91, NFS 1852.211-70, and 1852.214-71. Reserve paragraph(s) (d), (e), (f), (h), & (i) in 52.212-1. If the end product(s) quoted is other than domestic end product(s) as defined in the clause entitled "Buy American Act -- Supplies," the quoter shall so state and shall list the country of origin. The Representations and Certifications required by FAR 52.2l2-3 may be obtained via the internet at URL: http://nais.nasa.gov/msfc/pub/reps_certs/sats/ FAR 52.212-4 is applicable. Addenda to FAR 52.212-4 are as follows: MSFC 52.211-90-90, MSFC 52.232-90, NFS 1852.246-71, FAR 52.204-4, 52.211-15 and 52.247-34. FAR 52.212-5 is applicable and the following identified clauses are incorporated by reference: 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.222.37, and 52.225-3. Questions regarding this acquisition must be submitted in writing no later than April 3, 1998. Quotations are due by April 10, 1998, to the address specified above. Selection and award will be made on an aggregate basis to the lowest priced, technically acceptable quoter. Technical acceptability will be determined by information submitted by the quoter providing a description in sufficient detail to show that the product quoted meets the Government's requirement. Quoters must provide copies of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representation and Certifications -- Commercial Items with their quote. See above for where to obtain copies of the form via the Internet. It is the quoter's responsibility to monitor this site for the release of amendments (if any). Potential quoters will be responsible for downloading their own copy of this combination synopsis/solicitation and amendments (if any). See Note 1. Any referenced notes can be viewed at the following URL: http://genesis.gsfc.nasa.gov/nnotes.htm. (0086)

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