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81 -- 81 TYPE I END OPENING DRY ISO CSC 1C 20'X8'X8' CONTAINERS, AND 27 TYPE III END OPENING AND SIDE OPENING DRY ISO CSC 1C 20'X8'X8' CONTAINERS SOL DAMT01-98-R-0002 DUE 062598 POC Bill Clore (703) 681-5631/Contract Specialist (703) 681-9112 (FAX), Sarah Wiley (703) 681-9770 WEB: wileys@baileys-emh5.army.mil, wileys@baileys-emh5.army.mil. E-MAIL: wileys@baileys-emh5.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 FAR 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-0002 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. The size standard is 500 employees. (v) CLIN 0001 -- NEW AND UNUSED, STEEL ISO CSC 1C 20'x8'x8' DRY CARGO INTERMODAL CONFIGURED CONTAINERS. CLIN 0001AA -- Type I, End Opening Doors on One End Only, QTY: 81. CLIN 0001AB -- Type III, End Opening Doors on Both Ends and One Set of 8'x 8' Doors Mounted in Center of One Side, QTY: 27. CLIN 0002 -- Delivery of CLINs 0001AA and 0001AB. CLIN 0002AA -- Delivery to Natick, MA, Qty: 22, Type I; Qty: 7, Type III; CLIN 0002AB, Delivery to Albany, GA, QTY: 30, Type I; CLIN 0002AC, Delivery to Tobyhanna, PA, QTY: 29, Type I; QTY: 20, Type III. *NOTE: The delivery date is required due to packing requirements and shipping for the Army pre-positioned stock deployments. (vi) Description of Requirement: 1. All construction will be IAW the Commercial Item Description A-A-52034A, Container Cargo End and Side Opening, dated 8 May 1998 and as specified within this synopsis/solicitation. 2. New and unused, Steel ISO CSC 20' 1C Dry Cargo configured containers IAW CID A-A-52034A, dated 8 May 1998 (New and unused means that it is sealed at the factory and shipped without cargo). 3. POC: Bill Clore (703) 681-5631 or Sarah Wiley (703) 681-9770. 4. Special Requirements: a. Marking: Type I and Type III containers shall have an emblem representing Force Provider centered approximately 2/3 of the way from the bottom. Type I container emblems shall be centered on both sides and end door. Type III container emblems shall be centered on the side without the door and one (1) centered on left side with the door. Graphic design diagram is approximately 20" wide by 10" high. A sample graphic will be provided at time of contract award. All additional markings shall be as specified in the CID. (vii) Delivery shall be completed no later than 30 September 1998 to the following locations: US Army Soldier Systems Command 7 Kansas Street Warehouse 20 -- ATTN: Force Provider Natick, MA 01760 Mark For: Force Provider, Project Code DG1 POC: TBD Defense Distribution Depot -- Tobyhanna Transportation Office Bldg 1C, Bay 6 Receiving 11 HAP Arnold Boulevard Tobyhanna, PA 18466-5092 Mark For: Force Provider, Project Code DG1 POC: TBD Defense Distribution Depot Albany Building 1221 814 Radford Boulevard Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany, GA 31704-1128 Mark for Building 1261, Door 10A MarkFor: Force Provider, Project Code DG1 (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 merit/Business management, and price. Subfactors under Technical Merit are as follows: Delivery capability (delivery date, locations, schedules, and mode of shipment), ability to meet specifications (compliance with ISO requirements, CSC certification, ability to meet ISO standards, compliance with all approvals and certificates, compliance with paint requirements, warranty on paint, compliance with commercial container standards, undersealant, compliance with identification markings, and production plans), ISO certified container production experience (manufacturing procedures, production scheduling, materials, production processes, production equipment, personnel qualifications, and quality assurance), and past performance (compliance with delivery schedules, customer service, and financial stability). Delivery capability and ability to meet specifications are of equal weight. ISO container production experience and past performance are of equal weight. Delivery capability and ability to meet specifications are of greater weight than production experience and past performance. The award will be based upon the best value to the government, price and non-price factors considered. Price is of less weight than technical merit and business management. Past performance will be evaluated on the basis of demonstrated ability to deliver conforming equipment by the required delivery dates, and customer service. Customer service includes addressing problems identified in the acquisition process and availability of appropriate personnel to address concerns. (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 (July1995). 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). 52.225-9, Buy American Act-Trade Agreements Act-Balance of Payments Program (41 U.S.C. 10, 19 U.S.C. 2501-2582.) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (46 U.S.C. 1241). DFARS clause 252-225-7001 Buy American Act and Balance of Payments Program (JAN 1994) (xiii) Additional Requirements: Warranty. The Contractor shall extend to the Government full coverage of any standard commercial warranty normally offered in a similar commercial purchase, 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 acquisition. 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. (xiv) DPAS Rating: N/A (xv) CBD number notes: N/A (xvii) One (1) technical and one (1) price proposal are due not later than 1200 hours ET, 25 June 1998 at the JTMO, Nassif Bldg., Room 108, 5611 Columbia Pike, Falls Church, VA 22401-5050. To ensure your offer is considered, please telephone Bill Clore (703) 681-5631 or Sarah Wiley (703) 681-9770 to confirm that your offer has been received. The evaluation will begin immediately upon receipt of the offers. 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, and that past performance information is provided as required. (xviii) Your technical proposal must include detailed production and delivery plans, which will be evaluated based upon your demonstrated ability to produce technically acceptable Type I and Type III configured containers that will meet the 30 September 1998 required delivery date. You must also address compliance with all ISO requirements, CSC certification, all ISO standards applicable, compliance with all approvals and certificates as specified in the solicitation and the commercial item description (i.e., TIR, classification, immunization, UIC registration, CSC), paint IAW solicitation requirements, paint warranty and terms, commercial container standards, undercoating, identification markings, production and delivery plans. You must also include approved Level II engineering drawings for the Type I and Type III units. The company is required to have ISO CSC certification of 1C 20' configuration of a Type III unit prior to start of production and must specify within the production plan timelines for the ISO prototype with CSC certification. (xix) You must include past performance references as follows: a. Specify the name, current telephone number, and contract number for your five most recent commercial or government contracts for the same or similar items. b. For the references provided in paragraph (a) above, include a brief description of the item provided, quantity, and dollar value. Indicate compliance with delivery schedules mandated by the customer. Include any information available concerning your compliance with the specifications. c. The government reserves the right to consult other sources of information concerning your past performance, including but not limited to Dun and Bradstreet, other financial resources, and any other customers. Please include a copy of your most recent Dun and Bradstreet report, if available. Also, please indicate your DUNS number in your response. (xx). You must complete registration in the Central Contractor Registration database to be eligible for DOD contract award after 31 May 1998. The CCR allows DOD vendors to provide basic business information one time to the government. Updates occur annually. The CCR provides worldwide visibility of sources to negotiators and finance officers. You may register by following the procedures below: 1. Access the World Wide Web home page address: http://ccr.edi.disa.mil/ 2. Complete the registration form by following the instructions on the screen. Instructions to FAX the CCR registration form to the appropriate Registration Assistance Center (RAC) are also included on the screen. The RAC number can be obtained by calling (888) 227-2423. 3. Before contract award, the contracting officer MUST verify registration of prospective awardees. If you intend to participate in this procurement and require copies of the commercial item description concerning this specific acquisition, contact Bill Clore at (703) 681-5631, or Tina Parrish (703) 681-2376. (0155)

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