Bureau of Reclamation, Contracts Group, 1150 N. Curtis Road, Suite 100, Boise, Idaho 83706-1234

23 -- UTILITY/SERVICE BODIES SOL 1425-98-SQ-10-00360 DUE 071598 POC Sue Fraser, 208-378-5103 E-MAIL: Click here to contact the contracting officer via, sfraser@pn.usbr.gov. The Bureau of Reclamation, PN Region, Boise, Idaho, has the following requirement for utility bodies to fit five 1999 Ford F450 and two 1999 Ford F350 trucks. This acquisition is a small business set-aside. This 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; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The Request for Quotes (RFQ) and statement are issued as RFQ 1425-98-SQ-10-00360. The RFQ incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-4. The standards industrial classification is 3713 and the small business size standard is 500 employees. CLIN 001: Five (5) utility bodies to fit 1999 Ford F450 trucks. Cab to axle 60". Dual wheel. Features to include: three (3) shelves in front compartment; one (1) shelf in each horizontal compartment; flush mount stop/tail/turn and back-up lights; clearance lights and reflectors; heavy duty tread plate bumper with recess for hitch; primed and painted to match cab; undercoated; spring mounted body for off-road use; spring loaded door returns. Options needed: reinforce curbside rear compartment for future installation of 2000# crane; install heavy duty receiver hitch; install electric break controller. CLIN 002: Two (2) utility bodies to fit 1999 Ford F350 trucks. Cab to axle 56". Single rear wheels. Features to include: three (3) shelves in each front compartment; one (1) shelf in each horizontal compartment; flush mount stop/tail/turn and back-up lights; clearance lights and reflectors; heavy duty tread plate bumper with recess for hitch; primed and painted to match cab; undercoated; spring mounted for off-road use; spring loaded door returns. Following are the applicable provisions and contract clauses incorporated by reference: 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items (Apr 1998); 52.212-2 Evaluation -- Commercial Items (Oct 1997); 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items (Jan 1997); 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items (Apr 1998); 52.212-5 Contract Terms and conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items (Apr 1998). NOTE: FAR Provision 52.212-3 must be completed and returned with your offer. If you need a copy, contact us at 208-378-5103. FAR Provision 52.212-2 indicates this purchase will be awarded based on best value. We will evaluate based on the following criteria: whether your offer meets the requirements and secondly price. Technical compliance will weigh heavier in the evaluation than price. FAR Clause 52.212-5 paragraph (b) is tailored to incorporate the following clauses 52.203-6, 52.219-8, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.222-37, 52.225-3, 52.225-9. Offerors must submit descriptive literature, warranty information, service center locations, price, and delivery schedule for each CLIN. Offers are to be submitted to Bureau of Reclamation, Attn: Sue Fraser, 1150 N. Curtis Road, Suite 100, Boise, ID 83706-1234. The delivery address for the vehicles is Bureau of Reclamation, 230 Collins Road, Bldg. 7, Boise, ID 83702. Delivery date is September 25, 1998. See Numbered Note 1. Posted 07/01/98. (0182)

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