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35 -- HORIZONTAL BALER SOL N00244-98-Q-0272 DUE 063098 POC Point of Contact is Gwen Young, Contracting Officer at 619-532-2890; FAX 619-532-2347 WEB: Click here to learn more about FISC San Diego and additional, http://www.sd.fisc.navy.mil. E-MAIL: Click here to submit your quote electronically or, gwen_young@fmso.navy.mil. IMPORTANT NOTICE: DFARS 252.204-7004 "Required Central Contractor Registration" applies to all solicitations issued on/after 6/1/98. Lack of registration in the CCR database will make an offeror/quoter INELIGIBLE FOR AWARD. Please ensure compliance with this regulation when submitting your quote. Call 1-888-227-2423 or visit the Internet at http://ccr.edi.disa.mil for more information. This announcement is published as a Total Small Business Set-Aside action per FAR 52.219-1 and 52.219-6 (this means you must be a small business, quoting the product of a small-business manufacturer); all eligible, responsible sources may submit an offer. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with FAR 13 and 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 SEPARATE WRITTEN SOLICITATION WILL NOT BE ISSUED. Solicitation number/RFQ N00244-98-Q-0272 applies. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-04 and Defense Acquisition Circular 91-13. The standard industrial code is 3569 and the business size standard is 500 employees. This requirement is for a fixed priced contract as follows. (1) The Naval Construction Battalion Center located in Gulfport, MS, requires a hydraulically operated, horizontal baler and accessories. Materials to be baled include newspaper, office paper, and cardboard. Bale size is approximately 60" x 36" x 48". BALER: The following characteristics are essential to the Government's needs: 30 HP TEFC Motor; Voltage -- 230V, 3-phase; System Pressure -- approx. 2800 PSI; Ram force -- not less than 140,000 lbs; Platen pressure -- not less than 81 PSI; Cycle time -- not greater than 27 seconds (no load). FLUFFER: Single fluffer with hood and wiper blades; feed opening -- approx. 48 x 60"; manual-operating door. The followingcharacteristics are essential to the Government's needs: Not less than 3 tons/hr throughput; not less than 10 HP; Voltage -- 230 Volt, 3-phase. INCLINE CONVEYOR: Configured to interface with fluffer, 3" cleats on 48" centers, not less than 24" high side skirts, length -- not less than 26 feet, width -- not less than 60" (belt width), incline angle -- 30 degrees. The following characteristics are essential to the Government's needs: 230 Volt, 3-phase, capacity -- up to 6 tons/hour, not less than 40 feet per minute belt speed, not less than 1.5 HP drive unit. HOPPER: Integral with incline conveyor, not less than 2 cubic yard capacity. CONTROLS: Integrated controls for baler, fluffer and conveyor. Additional requirements: hydraulic oil, 5 spools of baling wire, and/or any other "start-up" accessories/consumables required to operate system. Quantity one (1) each of each component. All supplied equipment must be accompanied by four (4) sets of standard/commercial Operating Manuals. "Brand Name or Equals" will be considered. The following model of baler is known to meet the requirements of this notice. Listing this model is for information only and is not intended to exclude manufacturers of other models that meet the requirements. MAX-PAK (located in Rainsville, AL), Model HCE-4860 with Model KWS Single 10 HP Fluffer and Model MP6000 Slider Bed Conveyor. ALL ITEMS TO BE DELIVERED TO: Commanding Officer, Naval Construction Battalion Center, CBC Recycling Center, 5200 2nd Street CBC, Gulfport, MS 39501-5001. Mark for: James Gordon. Inspection/Acceptance shall be made at destination. EQUIPMENT DELIVERY: The contractor shall be responsible for shipping equipment directly to the address cited above. To assure the receiving activity is adequately prepared for offloading and storage/installation of equipment, the contractor shall notify the activities by letter of the estimated delivery date at least 2 weeks before the equipment is shipped. A copy of the letter shall be sent to: Officer In Charge, Seabee Logistics Center, Attn: CESO Code 15L2, 4111 San Pedro Street, Port Hueneme, CA 93043-4410. SITE REQUIREMENTS LIST The contractor shall prepare a site requirements list containing all the information needed for CBC Gulfport to construct an installation site for the equipment. The list shall include design data on any required weather protection (i.e. shelter) for the equipment, foundation and associated mounting pads, utility lines (e.g. electrical power requirements, water, sewer, etc.), and safety & security items external to the equipment (e.g. railings, theft protection, protection against unauthorized access and use of equipment). The site requirements list shall be submitted to the government for approval within fourteen (14) days after award of contract. Preparation of the site by the government must be complete prior to delivery of the equipment. Contractor shall provide seven (7) days notice prior to equipment delivery. INSTALLATION, START-UP & TESTING The contractor shall install the equipment at the consignee's facility within twenty (20) days after delivery of the equipment. The contractor shall provide all labor and resources required for the installation except the activity will provide an electrician to connect electrical power in accordance with local regulations and laws. The receiving activity is responsible for preparation of the installation site in accordance with the site requirements list and for removing the equipment from the delivery truck. The contractor shall validate the installation of the equipment by operating the equipment after installation. The contractor shall provide all labor and resources for the start-up operation. Operation of the equipment shall include modes and evolutions for which the equipment is intended to perform. Operating time shall verify that performance, controls, instrumentation and gauges indicate that the equipment is operating properly and within design parameters. ON-SITE TRAINING The contractor shall provide eight (8) hours training for up to 12 personnel at the receiving activity immediately after installation and start-up of the equipment. The contractor shall provide all labor and resources for the training. The training shall include operation and preventive maintenance evolutions on the equipment and shall be consistent with instructions in the contractor's Operation and Maintenance Manuals. The contractor's instructor shall be expert in the operation and maintenance of the equipment and shall have a prepared training agenda. The instructor shall explain contractor warranty provisions related to the equipment. The contractor's Operation and Maintenance Manual shall be used as a training aid. WARRANTY -- The manufacturer's standard commercial warranty shall be provided. In the event this warranty is for less than 12 months, extended warranty options are to be provided. SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS: The following notation must be shown on all orders, contracts, bills of lading, correspondence, crates, boxes, shipment markings, etc., pertaining to procurement and shipment of this equipment: "N62583-98RC-NH922". SHIPPING DOCUMENTS: All shipping documents, including CONTRACTOR'S COMMERCIAL SHIPPING NOTICES, shall be expanded to include the following information, as applicable, to permit ready identification of the appropriate procurement transaction and provide required control information: 1. Contractor's Name and address; 2. "Shipped from" location if different; 3. "Shipped to" code and address; 4. "Marked for" code and address; 5. Contract or Purchase Order Number; 6. DOCUMENT or Requisition Number; 7. Appropriation and Accounting Data; 8. Description of item(s) delivered; 9. Prime contractor's Make, Model and Serial Number; 10. Quantity of items delivered; 11. Unit price and extended total price; 12. Date of shipment; 13. Weight and cube; 14. Special shipping instructions as specified in the contract or purchase order; 15. A descriptive list including quantity of items shipped, with the CLIN, but not permanently attached thereto, i.e., tools, jacks, manuals, spare tire, etc. Distribution of shipping documents shall be as follows: Two copies proof of shipping to: Officer in Charge, Seabee Logistic Center, Attn: Code 15L2, 4111 San Pedro St., Port Hueneme CA 93043-4410. The provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items applies. Addendum to FAR 52.212-1, Paragraph (b)(5): Offers shall provide an express warranty which at a minimum shall be the same warranty terms, including offers of extended warranties, offered to the general public. Express warranties shall be included in the contract. Provision 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items, applies with paragraph (a) completed as follows: (i) Technical capability of the item/s offered to meet the Government requirement, (ii) price. To be determined technically acceptable, the offeror must furnish product literature that demonstrates the products offered meet all requirements stated in the above purchase descriptions. Technical capability is moderately more important when compared to price. Offerors are required to COMPLETE AND INCLUDE A COPY OF THE FOLLOWING PROVISIONS WITH THEIR PROPOSALS: FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representation and Certifications-Commercial Items. Clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items, applies as well as the following addendum clauses: FAR 219-1, Small Business Program Representations; FAR 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside; FAR 52.211-5, New Material; FAR 52.211-7, Other Than New Material, Residual Inventory, and Former Government Surplus Property. The clause at 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; FAR 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans 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 for paragraph (b): DFARS 252.225-7001, Buy American Act and Balance of Payment Program; and DFARS 252.225-7012, Preference for Certain Domestic Commodities; as well as the following addendum clause: DFARS 252.211-7003, Brand Name or Equal The government intends to make a single award to the responsible offeror whose offer is the most advantageous to the government considering price and price-related factors. Note: The full text of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) can be accessed on the Internet at www.arnet.gov/far OR www.deskbook.osd.mil; Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) can be accessed on the Internet at www.dtic.mil/dfars; NAVSUP Clauses can be found at www.nll.navsup.navy.mil; Navy Acquisition Procedures Supplement (NAPS) Clauses can be found at www.abm.rda.hq.nayv.mil/nap1.html. Parties responding to this solicitation may submit their quote in accordance with their standard commercial practices (e.g. on company letterhead, formal quote form, etc.) but must include the following information: 1) Company's complete mailing and remittance addresses, discounts for prompt payment, if any (e.g. 1% 10 days), and the company's CAGE Code, Dun & Bradstreet number, and Taxpayer ID number. In addition, if you are quoting on a comparable commercial item, product literature must be included. All FAR certifications and representations specified above must also accompany your quote. Quotes must be received no later than 3:00 PM, local time, 6/30/98, and will be accepted via fax (619-532-2347) or via e-mail (gwen_young@fmso.navy.mil) ONLY. Quotes submitted as an attachment to an e-mail should be sent in Word Version 6.0 or higher. DO NOT mail. See Numbered Note(s) 1, 13. (0167)

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