Dir of Contracting, SIOLE-KO, CDRLEAD, 1 Overcash Avenue, Chambersburg, PA 17201-4152

K -- MODIFICATIONS/REPAIRS TO 1986 THIBAULT 85' REAR MOUNT LADDER TRUCK SOL DAAC67-98-Q-0204 DUE 102898 POC Point of Contact -- Mona Holtry, Contract Specialist, 717-267-9810 x312. Contracting Officer, Brenda S. Earnest, 717-267-9817 x260 E-MAIL: Dir of Contracting, tkeller@letterkenn-emhl.army.mil. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.603 of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), 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 DAAC67-98-Q-0204, and this solicitation is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated clauses and provisions are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-04. The Standard Industrial Classification is 7532 and the small business size standard is $5 million. Provide all necessary material and labor to repair/ rebuild an FD300, 1986 Thibault 85"rear mount ladder truck that has a 1,000 gpm pump with 200 gallon booster tank, 30 gallon foam tank and around the pump foam system. The cab and chassis were manufactured by Duplex and are of steel construction and the body was manufactured by Thibault which is steel. Contractors are advised that a replacement pumper vehicle is required to be provided to Letterkenny Army Depot by the contractor, while the ladder truck is being serviced. While there is no limitation on the awardee of this solicitation, the actual modifications must be performed within a 50-mile radius of Letterkenny Army Depot. This is required due to special inspection requirements that are stipulated within the Statement of Work. Any offers received from a business firm outside that radius must be supported with information on a subcontractor that will perform the work that is located within the allowable radius. SITE VISIT: 0900, 10 SEPTEMBER 1998, AT BUILDING 421S. Quantity is for one job. A detailed statement of work and drawings are available upon written request to Directorate of Contracting, Attn: SIOLE-KOP, Bldg. 421, Mona Holtry, Letterkenny Army Depot, Chambersburg, PA 17201-4152, FAX # 717-267-9834. Delivery shall be FOB Destination to Organizational Supply Officer, Attn: SIOLE-EEL, Bldg. 521, Letterkenny Army Depot, 1 Overcash Avenue, Chambersburg, PA 17201-4150. FAR 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS-COMMERCIAL ITEMS applies to this acquisition. Offerors must include a completed copy of FAR 52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS-COMMERCIAL ITEMS with their quotation. The following clauses also apply to this solicitation: FAR 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS-COMMERCIAL ITEMS and FAR 52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS-COMMERCIAL ITEMS. The following clauses cited in FAR 52.212-5 are also applicable: FAR 52.222-3 CONVICT LABOR, FAR 52-233-3 PROTEST AFTER AWARD, FAR 52.203-6 RESTRICTIONS ON SUBCONTRACTOR SALES TO THE GOVERNMENT, WITH ALTERNATE I, DFARs 252.204-7001 COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENT ENTITY (CAGE) CODE REPORTING (DEC 1991), FAR 52.219-8 UTILIZATION OF SMALL, SMALL DISADVANTAGED AND WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS CONCERNS, FAR 52.219-14 LIMITATION ON SUBCONTRACTING, FAR 52.222-26 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY, FAR 52.222-35 AFFIRMATIVE ACTION FOR SPECIAL DISABLED VETERANS AND VETERANS OF THE VIETNAM ERA, FAR 52.222-36 AFFIRMATIVE ACTION FOR HANDICAPPED WORKERS, FAR 52.222-37 EMPLOYMENT REPORTS ON DISABLED VETERANS AND VETERANS OF THE VIETNAM ERA, FAR 52.225-3 BUY AMERICAN ACT -- SUPPLIES, FAR 52.225-21 BUY AMERICAN ACT -- NORTH AMERICAN FREE TRADE AGREEMENT IMPLEMENTATION ACT -- BALANCE OF PAYMENTS PROGRAM, FAR 52.222-41 SERVICE CONTRACT ACT OF 1965, FAR 52.222-43 FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT AND SERVICE CONTRACT ACT -- PRICE ADJUSTMENT, FAR 52.222-44 FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT AND SERVICE CONTRACT ACT -- PRICE ADJUSTMENT, AND FAR 52.222-47 SCA MINIMUM WAGES AND FRINGE BENEFITS APPLICABLE TO SUCCESSOR CONTRACT PURSUANT TO PREDECESSOR CONTRACTOR COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT. In addition, the following are applicable: FAR 52.204-6 DATA UNIVERSAL NUMBERING SYSTEM (DUNS) NUMBER, 52.219-6 NOTICE OF TOTAL SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE, FAR 52.232-33 MANDATORY INFORMATION FOR ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER PAYMENT, FAR 52.0232-4002 PAYMENT UTILIZING A GOVERNMENT CREDIT CARD, FAR 52.232-34 OPTIONAL INFORMATION FOR ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER PAYMENT, FAR 52-249-2 TERMINATION FOR CONVENIENCE OF THE GOVERNMENT (FIXED-PRICE) AND FAR 52.249-8 DEFAULT (FIXED-PRICE SUPPLY AND SERVICE). In accordance with Debt Collection Improvement Act of 1996 and DFARs 204.7303, CENTRAL CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION POLICY all prospective contractors must be registered in the CCR database prior to award of a contract. Quotations may be submitted on Standard Form 1449. The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) is "DOS10". This service shall be performed by a company that is located within a 50 (fifty) mile driving distance of Letterkenny Army Depot, Chambersburg, PA. The due date and time for receipt of proposals is 4:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on September 14, 1998 at the Directorate of Contracting, Attn: SIOLE-KOP, Bldg. 421S, Mona Holtry, Letterkenny Army Depot, Chambersburg, PA 17201-4152. All quotations must reference thesolicitation number and the due date for receipt of quotations. In addition to this, each quotation must contain the name, address and telephone number of the offeror as well as any discount terms that are offered and the remit to address (if different from the mailing address). If offer is not submitted on Standard Form 1449, it must include a statement specifying the extent of agreement with all terms and conditions of this solicitation. Any quotations that reject the terms and conditions of this solicitation or do not include the certifications and representations contained in FAR 52.212-3 may be excluded from consideration. All offerors must hold their prices firm for 60 calendar days from the due date specified for receipt of quotations. Any amendments hereby issued to this solicitation will be synopsized in the same manner as this solicitation and must be acknowledged by each offeror. Any quotations or modifications to quotations received after the specified due date for receipt of quotations will not be considered. The Government may make an award with or without discussions with offerors. Therefore, the offeror's initial proposal should contain the offeror's best terms. A written notice of contract award or acceptance of an offer mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the specified expiration date of an offer, the Government may accept that offer unless a written notice of withdrawal is received prior to award. Offerors shall specify business size and classification as required FAR 52.212-3. All clauses and provisions referenced in this announcement may be accessed at the following website: http:/www.gsa.gov/far/current. This is a total small business set aside NO CALLS PLEASE. See Note 1. Posted 08/28/98 (D-SN243351). (0240)

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