Supply Directorate, Contracting Department, PSC Box 8018, MCAS, Cherry Point, NC 28533-0018

34 -- HORIZONTAL MACHINING CENTER, 5-AXIS SOL M00146-98-Q-9013 DUE 070698 POC Cherie Daniels, Contract Specialist, 919-466-7504/Fax 919-466-3571, or Paula Robinson, Contracting Officer, 919-466-2846 The Naval Aviation Depot, MCAS, Cherry Point, NC has a requirement for a Model FH80B-5 Axis horizontal machining center with GE FANUC 15 MB computer numerical control and accessories. (i) 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. (ii) This solicitation number is M00146-98-Q-9013. (iii) The solicitation document is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). (iv) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-04 and Defense Acquisition Circular 91-13. (v) The SIC code is 3541 with corresponding size standard of 500. (vi) The 5-axis horizontal machining center will be procured under Federal Supply Schedule 32/34. It is intended that only one contract will be awarded for all items. (vii) The following accessories listed have been identified as open market items and must be compatible with Toyoda, Model M, FH80B 5-Axis Horizontal Machining Center. Clin 0001,8 digit Tool Code, includes Part Program Storage Memory 640M, Model M30, (quantity 1 each), Clin 0002, Air Conditioning Unit for Control, (quantity 1 each), Clin 0003, Reinshaw with Probe, Model MP10, (quantity 1 each), Clin 0004, inch Starter Kit, Model KO2187-00, (quantity 1 each), Clin 0005, Tooling Plate, Model U7511114003, (quantity 2 each), Clin 0006, 9 inch Riser Plate, Model U75-11114001, (quantity 1 each), Clin 0007, 6 inch Riser Plate, Model U75-11114002, (quantity 1 each), Clin 0008, Block Column, Model U7511114004, Clin 0009, Plastic Plugs, Part Number 86-01005 (quantity 200 each), Clin 0010, Runoff Test at Manufacturer's Plant in accordance with National Aeronautics Standard 979. Performance tests shall be made during acceptance testing at the manufacturer's plant before shipment. The contractor shall notify the government's point of contact at least five weeks in advance of this preliminary testing, (quantity 1 each), Clin 0011, Runoff Test at destination, (Naval Aviation Depot, MCAS, Cherry Point, N.C.) after installation in accordance with National Aeronautics Standard 979, (quantity 1 each). (viii) Delivery should be within 180 day ARO. The ship to address will be NADEP Receiving Officer, Bldg 159, Bay Door R4, MCAS, Cherry Point, N.C. 28533-0018. FOB point is to be destination. Initial inspection shall consist of quality assurance at point of manufacture and/or assembly and check/test prior to shipment in accordance with NAS 979. Final inspection and acceptance shall be made by the Naval Aviation Depot, MCAS, Cherry Point, N.C. at destination within 15 working days after receipt of verification of installation and startup. (ix) Offerors shall comply with the following listed provisions/clauses for Clin 0001 through Clin 0011: FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items; FAR Provision 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items is applicable. Evaluation Criteria to be included in paragraph (a) of provision 52.212-2 are,(in descending order or importance) as follows:(i)Best value based on technical capability and compatibility of the items offered to meet the government's requirements (ii) past performance (offerors shall submit evidence of having produced and sold comparable units, with indication of performance success), and (iii) price. Technical capability, compatibility, and past performance evaluation factors, when combined, are significantly more important than cost or price. Offerors are to include a completed copy of the FAR provision 52.212-3 and DFARS provision 252.212-7000 with its proposal. The following terms and conditions are added as an addenda to this clause: TYPE OF CONTRACT. The resulting contract will be a firm-fixed price type contract. STANDARD COMMERCIAL WARRANTY. The contractor shall extend to the Government the full coverage of any standard commercial warranty normally offered in a similar commercial sale; provided such warrant 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 contract. In the event of a conflict, the terms and conditions of the contract shall take precedence over the standard commercial warranty. The offeror shall submit a copy of its standard commercial warranty with its offer. PACKAGING AND MARKING. Marking shall be in accordance with ASTM-D-3951-82 Standard practice for Commercial Packaging. PREPARATION FOR DELIVERY. Data furnished hereunder shall be adequately packaged to assure safe delivery at destination. PR0HIBITED PACKING MATERIAL. The use of asbestos, excelsior, newspaper or shredded paper (all types including waxed paper, computer paper and similar hydroscopic or non-neutral material) is prohibited. In addition, loose fill polystyrene for shipboard use. (x) FAR 52.212-4, 52.212-5 and DFAR 252.212-7001 applies to this acquisition and resulting contract. The following FAR clauses in paragraph (b) of 52.212-5 will apply to the resultant contract: 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.222-37, 52.247-64 and paragraphs (a), (d), (e). The following clauses in paragraph (b) of DFARS 252.212-7001 will apply to the resultant contract: 252.225-7007, 252.225-7036, 252.227-7015, 252.227-7037, 252.243-7002, and 252.247-7024 and paragraph (a) and (c). In addition to the above clauses the following clauses apply. FAR 52.214-21 Descriptive Literature, and FAR 52.215-20 Requirement for Cost or Pricing Data or Information other than Cost or Pricing Data apply. Information other than cost and pricing data is acceptable. At a minimum, the offeror shall submit information on prices at which the same item or similar items have previously been sold in the commercial market that is adequate for evaluating the reasonableness of the price for this acquisition. See paragraph 52.215-20(a)(ii)(A). (xi) Provisions and clauses in full text may be accessed electronically at one of the following Internet addresses: http://www.deskbook.Osd.Mil or http://www.arnet.gov.far. (xii) Proposals should be received by 06 July 1998 by 3:00 p.m. eastern standard time at Supply Directorate, Contracting Dept., PSC BOX 8018, MCAS, Cherry Point, N.C. 28533-0018. For questions regarding this specific acquisition contact Ms. Cherie Daniels on (252)-466-7504 or E-Mail: danielsc1@cherrypt.usma.mil. Offerors must acquaint themselves with the regulations concerning Commercial Item acquisition contained at FAR Subpart 12 and must ensure that all Representations and Certifications are executed and returned as called for in this synopsis/solicitation. See Note 12. (0166)

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