Asc/Pkwt Area C Bldg 1 Rm 113, 1940 Allbrook Drive Ste 3, Wright-Patterson Afb Oh 45433-5309

V -- FREIGHT TRANSPORTATION SERVICES SOL F33600-98-R-0108 DUE 081898 POC For copy, D. Tanner/Pkwtm/[937]257-6636, For additional information contact D. Tanner/Pkwtm/[937]257-6636 This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with add'l informtion included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-05. This acquisition is set asside 100% for small businesses, standard industrial classification code 7389 (Business Services -- Transportation), small business size standard 5 million and Federal Stock No. X299. Solicitation LINE ITEM 0001 -- Transportation of DoD technology display materials from consolidated shipping point within 300 miles radius of Wright-Patterson AFB OH 45433 to the Farnborough '98 Air Show scheduled for 7 -- 13 Sep 98, located at Aerodome Farnborough Exhibition Site, England and return transportation of the materials to Wright-Patterson AFB OH. To include all air freight shipment and final return air/ground freight shipments; all necessary import and export services; any other transportation cost necessary to move the display to and from the above mentioned show site to include the following: insurance coverage; preparation of all necessary U.S. customs export documents; monitoring of all shipments enroute; supervision of all customs clearance and provision of any temporary import bonds in the host-country, supervision of all materials delivery to the display stand; removal and storage of all shipping containers on-site at the stated airshow location, provide access to all stored shipping containers by designated government personnel; provide all labor and equipment, such as forklifts and cranes, for delivery and removal of the display materials. ESTIMATED DISPLAY WEIGHT: 9918 lbs or 4500 kgs. DIMENSIONS RANGES FROM: Smallest -- 47x24x25 TO: Largest -- 57x51x54; ESTIMATED DISPLAY VALUE: $96K. (NOTE: Decision whether or not to purchase the next two line items will be made prior to award) LINE ITEM 0002 -- Transportation of DoD technology display materials from consolidated shipping point within 300 miles radius of Tyndall AFB, Panama City FL 23403 to the Farnborough Exhibition Site, England and return transporation of the materials to Tyndall AFB FL. To include all the same requirements as stated in Line Item 0001. ESTIMATED DISPLAY WEIGHT: 6350 lbs or 2883 kgs. DIMENSIONS RANGES FROM: Smallest -- 2'x2'x5' TO: Largest -- 12'8"x6'6"x5'3"; ESTIMATED DISPLAY VALUE: $200K. LINE ITEM 0003 -- Transportation of DoD technology display vehicle from consolidated shipping point within 300 miles radius of China Lake Naval Weapon Center CA 93555 to the Farnborough Exhibition Site, England and return transporation of the vehicle to China Lake Naval Weapon Center, CA. To include all the same requirements as stated in Line Item 0001. ESTIMATED DISPLAY WEIGHT: 3800 lbs or 1725 kgs. DIMENSIONS RANGES FROM: Smallest -- 47X24X25 TO: Largest -- 57x51x54; ESTIMATED DISPLAY VALUE: $100K. -- PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE FOR ALL LINE ITEMS: 20 AUG 98 -- 07 OCT 98. The following FAR provision(s) and clause(s) apply to this RFQ: 52.212-1, Instruction to Offerors-Commercial; 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items; 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items; 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items; 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items; 252.212-7000, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items. Any offeror providing a quote in response to this RFQ shall provide a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3 with its quote. Any offeror providing a quote in response to this RFQ shall provide past performance information in the form of 5 contracts for the same or similar services. Past performance information should include, but not be limited to, the contract number(s), the dates the service was provided, the final price for the service; the number of kilograms or pounds of material transported; points of contact with telephone numbers. Relevant past performance information will be considered more important when compared to price as an evaluation factor in accordance with provision 52.212-2. Exceptions to or rejection of any of the terms, conditions, and provisions of this solicitation shall be clearly stated in a letter accompanying your quote. If you do not plan to submit a quote, but have an interest in future requirements of this nature, send a capability package describing the services you offer and information regarding similar transportation actions you have performed to the buyer listed below. Quotes are due No Later Than 4:00 P.M. on 18 Aug 98, to Deanna Tanner, ASC/PKWT, Area C, Bldg. 1, Ste 3, 1940 Allbrook Dr., Wright- Patterson AFB OH 45433; or Fax To: 937-656-1896. Questions regarding this solicitation may be directed to Deanna Tanner/Buyer/Contracting Officer at 937-257-6636, X-4247. The approximate issue/response date will be 13 Aug 98. The anticipated award date will be 19 Aug 98. Written procedure will be used for this solicitation. No telephone requests. Only written or faxed requests received directly from the requestor are acceptable. All responsible sources solicited may submit a bid, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered. Mr. Stephen J. Plaisted has been appointed as Ombudsman to hear concerns from offerors, or potential offerors, during the proposal development. The purpose of the Ombudsman is to communicate contractor concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations to the appropriate government personnel. Existence of an Ombudsman does not diminish the authority of the program director or the contracting officer. Accordingly, the Ombudsman does not participate in the preparation of solicitations, the evaluation of proposals or the source selection process and, therefore, for routine matters on individual solicitations, please contact the buyer at the telephone number listed above. When requested the Ombudsman will maintain strict confidentiality as to the source of the concern. Should you desire to contact the Ombudsman, Mr.Plaisted can be reached at (937) 255-9095, DSN 785-9095. His address is 1790 10th Street, Room 208, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH 45433. Posted 08/11/98 (I-SN235633). (0223)

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