Supply Directorate, Contracting Department, PSC Box 8018, MCAS, Cherry Point, NC 28533-0018

16 -- ELBOW HOSE ASSEMBLIES SOL M00146-98-R-0031 DUE 091198 POC Willie Humphrey, Contract Specialist, 252-466-2895, or Anna O'Brien Procement Tech. 252-466-2845 This procurement is unrestricted; This requirement will be advertised utilizing full and open competition. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered. 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; quotations are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation Number M00146-98-R-0031 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 97-05 and Defense Acquisition Circular 91-13. The Standard Industrial Code is 3728 and the business size standard is 1000 employees. This requirement is for a firm fixed price contract for three line item as follows: Line Item 0001: Quantity 100 Each; Item Description: Elbow Hose Assy, PN 107DS217-1; Line Item 0002: Quantity 100 Each; Item Description: Elbow Hose Assy, PN 107DS217-2; Line Item 0003: Quantity 100 Each: Item Description: Collar Hose Assy, PN 107DS217-3; Delivery of all items is required 225 days after award of contract to be delivered FOB Destination to: Receiving Officer, Bay Door T11/T12, Bldg. 159, MCAS, Cherry Point, North Carolina. Acceptance shall be made at destination. The Provisions at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items Applies. Addendum to FAR 52.212-1; Paragraph (b) (10) Past Performance. Quoters are required to request a copy of Past Performance Data Sheet which will be used to determine eligibility for contract award. Quoters are required to complete and include a copy of the following provisions with their proposals: FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representation and Certifications -- Commercial Items. Also, DFARS 252-225-7000, Buy American Act and Balance of Payments Program Certificate applies. FAR Clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items applies. Add the following addendum clause: FAR 52.211-5, Material Requirements. The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items applies with the following applicable clauses for paragraph (b): FAR 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government-Alternate I; FAR 52.203-10, Price or Fee Adjustment for Illegal or Improper Activity; FAR 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns and Small Disadvantaged Business Concerns; FAR 52.225-18, European Union Sanctions for End Products; 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; Add the following addendum clauses: FAR 52.203-11, Certification and Disclosure Regarding Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions; 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 paragraph (b): DFARS 252.206-7000, Domestic Source Restriction; DFARS 252.225-7012, Preference for Certain Domestic Commodities; DFARS 252.225-7001, Buy American Act and Balance of Payments Program, and DFARS 252.247-7024, Notification of Transportation of Supplies by Sea. FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items: The Government intends to make award to the low technically acceptable, responsive, responsible contractor whose offer is most advantgeous to the Government considering price and price-related factors. In addition, offerors must be registered in the CCR. Add the following addendum: Past Performance will be used as an evaluation factor to determine eligibility for contract award. Offers must be received no later than 3:00 PM, local time, 11 Sep 1998. Quotations sent via the US Postal Service should be mailed to Supply Directorate, Contracting Dept., Bldg. 159, MCAS, Cherry Point, NC 28533-5040. All RFP's not sent through the US Mail will be considered to be hand carried and direct delivered. Hand carried RFP's must be delivered directly to and placed in the depository located in Building 159, First Floor, MCAS, Cherry Point, NC, Contracting Department. Direct delivery of offers is only possible during weekdays, excluding federal holidays, between the hours of 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM. Posted 08/20/98 (W-SN239796). (0232)

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