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39 -- COMMERCIAL BOTTOM LIFT FORKLIFTS SOL F64605-98-Q-0382 DUE 041798 POC Contract Specialist: Susan Wilson, (808) 449-6860, extension 608; Contracting Officer: Thomas Allison, (808) 449-6860, extension 601 WEB: Click here to download Reps and Certs and Pricing Schedule, http://www.hickam.af.mil/Public/Cons. E-MAIL: Click here to contact the contact the contract specialist or other info, Wilsoncs@wpgate.af.mil. 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. SOLICITATION NUMBER: F64605-98-Q-0382. This solicitation is being issued as a request for quotations (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-04. Standard Industrial Classification Code: 3537. Small business size standard: 750 employees. Quotations are solicited on an unrestricted basis. STATEMENT OF AGENCY NEEDS: A forklift capable of lifting and stacking 20' X 8' X 8.5' ISO containers, having a 48" load center and weighing 50,000 lbs, two high using forks and container fork pockets. It must also be capable of lifting and stacking these ISO containers, having the same load center but weighing 44,000 lbs, two high with a fixed 20' top handling adapter. The forklift's gross vehicle weight shall not exceed 85,000 lbs when configured with the top handling adapter, and its overall length, when measured from the tip of the forks to the rear of the forklift, should not exceed 32'. The mast must be removable, have cab-controlled hydraulic tilt, and be no taller than 240" when fully lowered. The carriage must have cab-controlled side shifting forks and independent fork positioners. Forks must be 8' in length, not more than 4" thick or 11.25" wide, and comply with ANSI B56.1 while maintaining a 55,000 lb rating @ 48" load center. The engine must be diesel powered. Forward and rear driving lights as well as stoplights are required. Cab must be fully enclosed with an operator cooling fan, have removable doors, and be encased by a protective frame. Front, top, and rear windows require wipers with washers. PRICING SCHEDULE: This RFQ contains twelve contract line items (CLINs). The requirement is for lease, with buy-out options, of two (2) each Commercial Bottom Lift Forklifts, with top handling adapters. One for use at Kadena AB, Japan, and one for use at Ramstein AB, Germany. CLIN 0001, Delivery Charge to DDRW San Joaquin Site, RFC CONUS, Central Receiving, Building 330, Lathrop, CA 95330-0130, for receipt NLT 15 May 1998. Inspection and acceptance will take place at that point, prior to transshipment by the government to Kadena AB, Japan. The equipment must be packaged using standard commercial practices for shipment to Kadena via ocean transport. CLIN 0002, Monthly Lease; CLIN 0002AA, Basic Lease Period of 15 May through 30 September 1998; CLIN 0002AB, Optional Lease Period of 1 October 1998 through 30 April 1999. CLIN 0003, Purchase of fixed 20' top handling adapter, FOB Lathrop CA, for delivery NLT 15 May 1998. CLIN 0004, On site set-up and operator training at Kadena AB, Japan during the week of 1 through 5 June 1998. CLIN 0005, Lease termination charges if buy-out option not exercised. Air Force will return vehicleto contractor's CONUS plant. Lease charges will continue until vehicle is received at the contractor's plant. CLIN 0006, Purchase Option. Total purchase price and method of lease payment credit application. The purchase option may be exercised at the end of any lease period. CLIN 0007, Delivery Charge to the government transshipment point at Bayonne, New Jersey for receipt NLT 1 August 1998. Inspection and acceptance will take place at that point prior to transshipment by the government to Ramstein AB, Germany. The equipment must be packaged using standard commercial practices for shipment to Ramstein via ocean transport. CLIN 0008, Monthly Lease; CLIN 0008AA, Basic Lease Period of 1 August through 30 September 1998; CLIN 0008AB, Optional Lease Period of 1 October 1998 through 31 July 1999. CLIN 0009, Purchase of fixed 20' top handling adapter, FOB Bayonne, NJ, for delivery NLT 1 August 1998. CLIN 0010, On site set-up and operator training at Ramstein AB, Germany at or about the first week of September 1988.CLIN 0011, Lease termination charges if buy-out option not exercised. Air Force will return vehicle to contractor's CONUS plant. Lease charges will continue until vehicle is received at the contractor's plant. CLIN 0012, Purchase Option. Total purchase price and method of lease payment credit application. The purchase option may be exercised at the end of any lease period. NOTE: See Web Link below to obtain copies of the Pricing Schedule. PROVISIONS AND CLAUSES: The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items, applies without addenda. The provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items, applies without addenda. DFARS provisions at 252.212-7000, Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items, and at 252.225-7006, Buy American Act Trade Agreements Balance of Payments Program Certificate, apply. Completed copies of 52.212-3, 252.212-7000 and 252.225-7006 must be provided with the quotation. NOTE: See Web Link below to obtain copies of the provisions. The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items, applies without addenda. The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Commercial Items, applies and incorporates the following additional clauses: 52.203-6 Alternate I, 52.219-8, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36 and 52.222-37. The DFARS clause at 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisition of Commercial Items, applies and incorporates the following supplemental DFARS clauses: 252.225-7007, 252.225-7012 and 252.243-7002. FAR 52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated by Reference: This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es): http://farsite.hill.af.mil The following clauses are incorporated: 52.207-5 and 52.217-9 (Exercise Option: Not later than 1 Oct 98; Total Duration: 12 months). Defense Priorities Allocations System rating: C9E. QUOTATIONS: Quoters must provide sufficient commercial product literature to ensure adequate understanding of the quoted product, and are encouraged to provide quotations on more than one vehicle which meets the requirements specified. Each vehicle will be evaluated as a separate quotation. Quotes must include prices for all CLINs. Multiple prices may be provided for CLINs 0002 and 0008, which cover the basic unit and any available options. Basis of award: A purchase order will be issued based upon the quote determined to provide best value, considering technical characteristics, price, and past performance. DUE DATE: Quotes are to be submitted to 15 CONS/LGCX, 90 G Street, Hickam AFB, Hawaii 96853-5230, not later than close of business, 17 April, 1998. Facsimile quotes may be submitted to (808) 449-7026. Questions concerning this RFQ should be addressed to MS Susan Wilson, (808) 449-6860, extension 608. (0100)

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