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81 -- STEEL CARGO CONTAINERS, 40-FOOT AND 20-FOOT SOL N00244-98-R-0122 DUE 090398 POC Contract Specialist, Debby Reynolds-Estrada, (562) 626-7868 E-MAIL: Click here to contact the Contract Specialist via, dsr6079@eagle.sbeach.navy.mil. This procurement is unrestricted; all responsible sources may submit an offer. 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 separate written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number N00244-98-R-0122 applies and is issued as a Request for Proposal. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-07 and Defense Acquisition Circular 91-13. The standard industrial code is 3537 and the business size standard is 750 employees. Requirement is for 40-ft containers (min/max 50/150), and 20-ft containers (min/max 0/200). Ea container shall be fabricated steel/corrugated steel; may be used/reconditioned; structurally sound and capable of being hoisted by crane/forklift; initially manufactured to ISO standards; capable of being stacked 5 containers high; and have reinforced castings (for hoisting) on all corners. Ea container shall not exceed 10 holes; ea hole shall not exceed 6.5 sq inches in area/6 inches in diameter; ea dent shall not exceed 1 inch in depth/12 inches in diameter; rust is acceptable; dents/holes/rust shall not compromise strength/stacking of containers. Ea container need not be repainted or wind/water tight. Containers found w/unacceptable levels of hazardous material/waste will not be accepted. Dimensions -- Item 0001: (L) 40' + 6" x (W) 8' + 6" x (H) 8.5' + 6"; Item 0002: (L) 20' + 6" x (W) 8' + 6" x (H) 8.5' + 6". Ea container shall have one set of doors at one end w/min opening of (W) 7'4" x (H) 7'. Anticipate FFP, IDIQ contract w/delivery and FOB to Yuma, AZ. Time of delivery: 60 dys after initial order; 90 dys after issuance of subsequent orders; delivery on ea order of 10 containers per wk. Inspection and acceptance destination. The following qtys/schedule will be used for purposes of evaluation only: Item 0001: Mo 1 -- 50 ea, Mo 12 -- 50 ea; Mo 24 -- 50 ea; Item 0002: Mo 12 -- 100 ea, Mo 24 -- 100 ea. As previously stated, the qtys/schedules listed are for evaluation purposes. The max qtys stated represent the Government's best estimate of the requirement. Except for the min qtys specified, the Government can guarantee neither the max qty nor the schedule. Offerors responding to this announcement shall provide all information contained in FAR Clause 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items. Offerors are required to complete/include a copy of following provisions w/proposal: FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representation and Certifications-Commercial Items; DFARS Clause 252.212-7000, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items; and addendum clause DFARS 252.225-7006, Buy American Act-Trade Agreements-Balance of Payments Program Certificate. FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items, applies as well as the following addendumclauses: FAR 52.216-18, Ordering, (Dates: Contract Award through 24 Mos); FAR 52.216-19, Delivery Order Limitations (Min order: less than 1; Max order: single item in excess of 150, combination in excess of 200, series of orders within 5 dys; FAR 52.216-22, Indefinite Quantity (after 90 dys from end of ordering period); 5252.216-9403, Written Orders (Indefinite Delivery Contracts); and FAR 52.247-34, F.O.B. Destination. The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, applies w/following applicable clauses for para (b): FAR 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government-Alt I; FAR 52.219-8, Utilization of Small, Small Disadvantaged and Women Owned Small Business Concerns; FAR 52.219-9, Small, Small Disadvantaged and Women-Owned Small Business Subcontracting Plan -- Alt II; 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; and FAR 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era. DFARS 252.204-7004, Required Central Contractor Registration applies and 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 para (b): DFARS 252.205-7000, Provision of Information to Cooperative Agreement Holders; DFARS 252.219-7003, Small Business and Small Disadvantaged Business Subcontracting Plan (DoD Contracts); DFARS 252.219-7005, Incentive for Subcontracting with Small Business, Small Disadvantaged Businesses, Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Minority Institutions; DFARS 252.219-7006, Notice of Evaluation Preference for Small Disadvantaged Business Concerns; DFARS 252.225-7007, Buy American Act-Trade Agreements-Balance of Payments Program (Alt I); DFARS 252.225-7012, Preference for Certain Domestic Commodities; DFARS 252.243-7002, Certification of Requests for Equitable Adjustment; and DFARS 252.247-7024, Notification of Transportation of Supplies by Sea. Any contract awarded as a result of this solicitation will be a DO rated order certified for national defense use under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System. The government intends to make a single award to the responsible offeror whose offer is the most advantageous to the government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: (1) Technical Capability of Item to Meet Requirement; (2) Ability to Meet Required Delivery Schedule; and (3) Price. The provision at 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. Ability to meet both technical capability and the ability to meet the required delivery schedule represent minimum criteria for acceptable award. Failure to meet one of these two criteria shall render the offer technically unacceptable and not considered for award. Offeror's commercial product brochures or technical information submitted shall be used to make a determination of whether the offeror meets the technical capability requirements. Offerors shall provide information that clearly demonstrates ability to meet technical requirements. Ability to meet the stated required delivery schedule/date(s) shall be demonstrated by the offeror's submission of a signed offer which has not taken exception to the required delivery schedule. Sealed offers in original and 1 copy must be received no later than 3:00 pm, local time, 3 Sep 98. Offers sent via US Postal Service should be mailed to Fleet and Industrial Supply Center, Seal Beach Det., Bid Officer (Code 280), 800 Seal Beach Blvd, Bldg 239, Seal Beach, CA 90740-5000. All offers not sent through the US mail will be considered to be hand carried and direct delivered. Hand carried offers must be delivered directly to Bid Officer in Bldg 239. Direct delivery of offers is only possible during weekdays, excluding federal holidays, between the hours of 8:00 am and 4:00 pm. Posted 08/19/98 (W-SN239004). (0231)

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