Deputy Chief of Staff for Contracting, US Army Space Command, Attn: MOSC-SC, 1670 N. Newport Road, Colorado Springs, CO 80916-2749

39 -- FORKLIFTS AND EXTENDED WARRANTY. SOL DASG62-98-R-0013 DUE 082198 POC CHRIS ROMER0, Contract Specialist (719) 554-8837, FAX (719) 554-8838 E-MAIL: NOTTINGHAD@ARSPACE-EMH2.ARMY.MIL, ROMEROC@ARSPACE-EMH2.ARMY.MIL. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format set forth in Federal Acquisitions Regulation, Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested herein and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation is issued as Request for Proposal (RFP) Number DASG62-98-R-0013. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-06. The Standard Industrial Classification Number is 3537, and the Small Business Size Standard is 750 employees. DESCRIPTION: The following specifications are issued as Brand Name or equal specifications. With that, the term "or equal" is not added to each item/component description, but is instead stated here and applied to all items and components discussed hereafter. CONTRACT LINE ITEM (CLIN) 0001: The offeror shall provide 1 each Hyster Forklift Model H50XM which includes 5,000 lb capacity at 24" load center (4,400 lb. with side-shifter at 189" lift height); General Motors 3.1 liter LP-gas powered engine, 181 C.I.D., 59 HP at 2900 RPM; Three (3) stage VISTA mast with 189" (15'-9") maximum lift height, 83 " (6'-11 ") lowered mast height, and 60" (5'-0") free lift; side-shifting ITA Class II carriage, 8" total side-shift, 1 " x 5" x 48" forks; level directional control; pneumatic drive tires; pneumatic steer tires; standard equipment which includes hour meter, adjustable seat with hip restraints and retractable seat belt, Overhead guard, headlights, and taillights, ANSI/ISHA certification, UL Classification "LP". CONTRACT LINE ITEM 0002: The offeror shall provide 1 each Hyster Forklift Model H110xl2 which includes 11,000 lb. capacity at 24" load center (9,250 lb. with side-shifter at 136" lift height); 2 " x 6" x 48" with 72" long removable extensions; General Motors 4.3 liter LP-gas powered engine, 262 C.I.D., 6 cylinder, 87.4 HP at 2500 RPM; Single speed power-shift transmission with lever directional control; side-shifting hook-type carriage; power steering with power brakes; 12-volt electrical system; pneumatic drive tires, pneumatic steer tires; standard features include temperature and fuel gauge, engine hour meter, adjustable seat with hip restraints, overhead guard, electric horn, lights, ANSI/OSHA certification and UL Classification "LP". CONTRACT LINE ITEM 0003: The offeror shall provide an all weather cab for the forklift set forth as CLIN 0002 which includes top, front, and rear windows; removable doors with key locks and sliding windows; front and rear washers and wipers; heater; defroster; fan; and, dome light. CONTRACT LINE ITEM 0004: The offeror shall provide a warranty/extended warranty which shall be at least 2 years, on-site coverage for parts and labor. The equipment will be located in Colorado Springs at 1670 N. Newport Road. It is desirable that the maintenance repair facility be located at Colorado Springs; however,warranty repairs shall be from a source no farther than a 150 miles radius from Colorado Springs to ensure timely response to warranty calls. Response to warranty calls shall be within 4 hours of notification. This solicitation is issued on a full and open competition basis. Any interested/qualified sources that believe they can provide the required equipment must respond no later than 1400 local time (Colorado Springs time), 21 August 1998 with the prescribed proposal information/format as set forth herein. All such responses will be evaluated IAW FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items. The following evaluation criteria shall be used to evaluate offers: Technical Compliance: The Government will evaluate the offer to determine the extent to which the product/services meet the minimum requirements set forth herein (to include warranty/extended warranty). Delivery: The Government will evaluate the offer to determine the extent to which the offer meets the desired/required delivery dates set forth herein. Price: The Government will consider price and price related factors in the evaluation of offers. Past performance is not an evaluation factor, but will be used to determine responsibility of the offeror (see in this respect FAR 9.104-1). Relative order of importance: The evaluation criteria set forth above is listed in descending order of importance. Basis for Award: The Government will select for award the proposal that is deemed most advantageous to the Government considering Technical Compliance, Delivery, and Price. The Government may select for award the offeror whose total price is not the lowest, but whose proposal is deemed sufficiently more advantageous to the Government so as to justify the payment of a higher price. Conversely, the Government may select for award the offeror whose price is lowest when other proposals are not sufficiently more advantageous to as to justify the higher price. PROPOSAL PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS: Offerors responding to this Request for Proposals must submit a proposal that fully addresses each item/requirement set forth in this notice. Failure to submit a complete proposal may be reason for the proposal to not be considered. The Offeror shall clearly demonstrate how the products proposed meet the requirements set forth herein regardless of how offered (e.g., open market, Federal Supply Schedule). The Offeror shall provide proposal information (e.g., catalog cut sheets, etc.) that substantiates the equivalency of the product offered to the product stated and required herein. See in this respect DFARS 252.211-7003, Brand Name or Equal. All items shall be priced and delivered FOB Destination. The desired delivery date is 90 days after contract award. The required delivery date is 120 days after contract award. For planning purposes, you may presume the date of contract award is no later than 15 September 1998. Delivery/Acceptance point is HQ, US Army Space Command, 1670 N Newport Road, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80916. Government workdays are between the hours of 0800 and 1600 MT. Offeror's that offer products against Federal Supply Schedules shall provide copies of the pertinent pages of the schedule to verify the offeror is an authorized agent/supplier under the FSS and relevant pages to validate prices and terms offered. Prices shall be structured in accordance with the CLIN structure stated above. The Offeror shall provide a minimum of 3 references to which the same or similar products and services have been delivered within the last 2 years. References shall include the product/services delivered, contract number, date of contract award, date of acceptance by the receiving organization, contracting office point of contact, technical office point of contact, current telephone and fax numbers for both, and statement regarding problems with the product, contract and/or delivery. The Government will only consider the information provided in the offeror's proposal. Award will be made without discussion, therefore each offeror is encouraged to submit their best terms with their proposal. Special attention is directed to FAR 52.212-1 (b). Failure to submit the information set forth in this citation for evaluation may render the offer nonresponsive. Offerors shall include a fully executed copy of the FAR provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, with their offer. FAR clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. . FAR provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial, applies to this acquisition, with the following addenda: Per FAR 12.603(b) the SF 1449 is not used. Period of acceptance of offers -- Offeror agrees to hold the prices in its offer firm for 60 days after the Government receipt of proposals. FAR clause 52.212.-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition, along with the following additional FAR clauses: 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity, 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Special Disabled and Vietnam Era Veterans, 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers, 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of Vietnam Era, 52.225-3, Buy American Act -- Supplies, 52.225-9, Buy American Act- Trade Agreements Act-Balance of Payments Program, 52.225-21, Buy American Act-North American Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act-Balance of Payments Program. DFARs provisions 252.211-7003, Brand Name or Equal, 252.225-7001, Buy American Act and Balance of Payment Program; 252.225-7012, Preference for Certain Domestic Commodities; 252.227-7015, Technical Data -- Commercial Items and 252.227-7037, Validation of Restrictive Markings on Technical Data; 252-247-7024, Notification of Transportation of Supplies by Sea. Offers sent via the US Postal Service should be mailed to US Army Space Command, ATTN: SMDC-AR-CM, 1670 N. Newport Rd, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80916. Proposals not sent through the US Postal Service will be considered hand-carried and subject to FAR 15.412. Proposals may be submitted by facsimile; however, it is the responsibility of the Offeror to ensure receipt -- see also in this respect FAR 52.215-17, Telegraphic Bids. Offerors are responsible for ensuring proposals are received no later than1400 local time, 21 August 1998. The point of contact for all information regarding this acquisition is Chris Romero at (719) 554-8837. Posted 08/10/98 (W-SN235055). (0222)

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