DIRECTORATE OF CONTRACTING, PO DRAWER 3918, BLDG 1944, FORT POLK LA 71459

23 -- PURCHASE ATV'S SOL DAKF24-98-R-0005 DUE 072498 POC Contract Specialist MARY A. BONNELL (318) 531-2339 (Site Code DAKF24) 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. The solicitation number is DAKF24-98-R-0005 and is issued as a request for proposals (RFP). This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-04. and Defense Acquisition Circular 91-13. This procurement is unrestricted, the SIC Code is 5571 and the Business Size is $5M. SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES. ITEM #1: Base Period -- 01 Sep 1998 thru 31 Aug 1999. Purchase ATVs. ESTIMATED QUANTITY = 7, U/M = EA, UNIT PRICE = $, AMOUNT = $. ITEM #2: 1st Option Year -- 01 Sep 1999 thru 31 Aug 2000. Purchase ATVs. ESTIMATED QUANTITY = 10, U/M = EA, UNIT PRICE = $, AMOUNT = $. ITEM #3: 2nd Option Year -- 01 Sep 2000 thru 31 Aug 2001. Purchase ATVs. ESTIMATED QUANTITY = 9, U/M = EA, UNIT PRICE = $, AMOUNT = $. ITEM #4: 3rd Option Year -- 01 Sep 2001 thru 31 Aug 2002. Purchase ATVs. ESTIMATED QUANTITY = 9, U/M = EA, UNIT PRICE = $, AMOUNT = $. ITEM #5: 4th Option Year -- 01 Sep 2002 thru 31 Aug 2003. Purchase ATVs. ESTIMATED QUANTITY = 9, U/M = EA, UNIT PRICE = $, AMOUNT = $. DESCRIPTION/SPECS/WORK STATEMENT. C.1 GENERAL. To support the Battlefield Effects Firemarker tasks an All Terrain Vehicle (ATV) is required. The ATV must be durable, dependable, high performance, heavy-duty vehicle. The ATV must be capable of traveling across dense and difficult terrain, fording streams, be roadworthy on primary and secondary road networks, maneuver through extreme mud, be functional regardless of weather conditions, be operationally sound and efficient, and able to perform all tasks with the maximum load allowed by the manufacturer. C.2 Reserved. C.3 Reserved. C.4 CONTRACTOR PROVIDED ITEMS AND SERVICES. C.4.1 The contractor shall provide ATV's with the following requirements; (a) Ground clearance of 6 inches or more. (b) Front load capacity of 70 to 100 pounds. (c) Rear load capacity of 150 to 200 pounds. (d) Engine size 400cc or larger. (e) Front and rear brakes, Disc brake system preferred. (f) Heavy duty frame and suspension. (g) Four wheel drive, Torque sensing differential preferred. (h) Forward and reverse transmission. (i) Operationally efficient cooling system. (j) Odometer/speedometer. (k) Shaft driven. (l) Be of a subdued color, tan/green. (m) Winch compatible. (n) Have front and rear lights. (o) Have hand/foot guards. (p) Have undercarriage/front protection devices, skid plates. C.4.2 Repair and repair parts must be readily available and responsive. C.4.3 Warranty period must be a minimum of 6 months from date of purchase. Warranty period of 12 months is preferred. C.5 Reserved. C.6 Reserved. The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial, 252.204- 7001, CAGE Code, 252.204-7004 RCC Registration and 252.247-7024 Notification of Transportation of Supplies by Sea applies to this acquisition. 52.216-1, The Government contemplates award of a firm fixed price requirements contract resulting from this solicitation. 52.233-2 Service of Protest, Directorate of Contracting, PO Drawer 3918, Fort Polk, LA 71459. Offers will be submitted on offerors letterhead stationary in accordance with provision 52.212-1 and shall include unit and total prices for each Item # above. Award will be made on SF26 Award/Contract. Descriptive literature is required for use in the evaluation phase. Each proposal shall include product literature, technical features, warranty provisions, repair responsiveness and repair parts availability. The Government intends to conduct a threshold evaluation to determine if all proposals received are complete and meet all requirements. If determined necessary, a competative range will be developed prior to the capability and durability trial evaluation. All offerors found to be in the competative range will be given the opportunity to present their proposed product to the Government for a capability and durability evaluation. Upon conclusion of all capability and durability trials, it will be determined if discussions/negotiations are required. If discussions or negotiations are necessary they may be conducted at Fort Polk, by telephone, or by letter, as determined appropriate. Upon notification by the Contracting Officer, applicable offerors will deliver to Fort Polk 1 each ATV, per their proposal, for a 1 week capability and durability trial evaluation to be scheduled by the Government. All costs associated with the ATV trial evaluation phase shall be at the offerors expense. The provision at 52.212-2, Evaluation Commercial Items applies to this requisition. The following factors will be used to evaluate offers: Technical, Price. Past performance is not a factor and will not be evaluated due to the unique tasks of this type vehicle used by the JRTC, Fort Polk, Louisiana. Technical -- how well the proposed product meets the Government requirement. Evaluation will include examination of Product Literature, Technical Features, Warranty Provisions, Repair responsiveness and/or Repair Parts Availability. Evaluation will include a capability and durability trial which will be performed by Government ASI (ATV Safety Institute) Certified Operators on each proposed ATV or all within the competative range if one is established. The standards will be safe and overall operation, and efficiency with the required maximum load. Each vehicle will be evaluated by all operators to ensure a subjective evaluation. The ATV's will be exposed to all aspects of operation throughout Fort Polk, to include rugged terrain, streams, dense vegetation, and woods. Standards in regard to time from start to end point, ease of operation, reliability, and functional efficiency will be evaluated. Evaluation factors other than cost or price, when combined, are significantly more important than cost or price. Offerors shall include a completed copy of provisions 52.212-3 and 252.212-7000, Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items and 252.209-7001 Disclosure of Ownership or Control by the Government of a Terrorist Country, with offer. The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. In addition clauses 52.203-3 Gratuities, 52.204-4 Printing/Copy Double Sided on Recycled Paper, 52.216-18 Ordering (The date of award thru the entire contract period), 52.216-19 Order Limitations (minimum order = 1 ea, maximum order = 10 ea), 52.216-21 Requirements (1 Oct 1999), 52.217-8 Option to Extend Services, 52.217-9 Option to Extend Term of Contract (within 10 days, 5 years), 52.227-1 Authorization and Consent, 52.227-2 Patient & Copyright Infringement, 52.232-17 Interest, 52.242-13 Bankruptcy, 52.242-15 Stop Work Order, 52.247-34 Destination is FOB, 252.201-7000 COR, 252,204-7003 Control of Government Work Product, 252.232-7009 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer (CCR), 252.242-7000 Post Award Conference, and 252.243-7001 Pricing of Contract Modifications, apply to this acquisition. Dates and place(s) of delivery will be provided in Delivery Orders. The Government requires delivery be made within 30 days of issuance of each Delivery Order. Inspection and acceptance will be at the point of delivery at Fort Polk. FOB is Destination. Packaging and marking shall be in accordance with the contractor's standard commercial practice to the industry. The period of performance of this contract is 01 Sep 1998 or five (5) days after award of contract, whichever is later, through 31 Aug 1999. The performance period of option years, if exercised, shall be as stated in the extended terms of the contract. The clause 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Commercial Items, and paragraph b clauses at (1) 52.203-6 Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government, (3) 52.219-8 Utilization of Small, Small Disadvantaged and Woman-Owned Business Concerns, (6) 52.222-26Equal Opportunity, (7) 52.222.35 Affirmative Action for Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era, (8) 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers, and (9) 52.222.37 Employment Reports on Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era, apply to this acquisition. In addition clauses 252.212-7001 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions on Commercial Items, 252.225-7001 Buy American Act and Balance of Payments Program, 252.225-7007 Buy American Act Trade Agreements Balance of Payments Program, 252.225-7012 Preference for Certain Domestic Commodities, 252.225-7036 Buy American Act North American Trade Agreement Implementation Act Balance of Payment Program, 252.243-7002 Certification of Requests for Equitable Adjustment, and 252.247-7024 Notification of Transportation of Supplies by Sea, also apply. ORIGINAL OFFERS FOR FURNISHING THE SUPPLIES OR SERVICES IN THE SCHEDULE WILL BE RECEIVED AT THE DIRECTORATE OF CONTRACTING, PO DRAWER 3918, BUILDING 1944, FORT POLK, LA 71459 UNTIL CLOSE OF BUSINESS ON FRIDAY, 24 JULY 1998. Posted 07/09/98. (0190)

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