U.S. Department of Justice, Immigration & Naturalization Service, 7701 N. Stemmons Freeway (ACDCAP), Dallas, Texas 75247

62 -- PORTABLE LIGHT TOWERS SOL ACD-8-Q-0026 DUE 091898 POC Ms. Morris Whitacre, Contract Specialist (214) 905-5392; or Carmen Hassellbach (214) 905-5390 Correction: This action originally publicized in the CBD dated 7/21/98, and modified on 7/23/98 and 7/28/98 is modified by a complete rewrite. The Immigration and Naturalization Service, Dallas, Texas is issuing 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 WRITTEN SOLICITATION WILL NOT BE ISSUED. Solicitation No. ACD-98-Q-0026 is being issued as a Request for Quotation. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-05. The standard industrial classification code is 3648, Lighting Equipment, Not Elsewhere Classified, and has a small business size standard of 500 employees. Contract term shall be a base year, beginning on the date of contract award, plus a one-year option period. The contractor shall deliver light towers (meeting specifications below), ready for immediate operation by the government. Only one award will be made. Quoters are requested to submit quotes for each of the Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs) as follows: CLIN 0001, Portable Light Tower, 105 EA, minimum guaranteed; CLIN 0002, Portable Light Tower, 1 -- 25 EA; CLIN 0003, Portable Light Tower, 26 -- 50 EA; CLIN 0004, Portable Light Tower, 51 and up; CLIN 0005, Lamp, High Pressure Sodium (HPS), 24,000 Hrs, 64 EA, minimum guaranteed; CLIN 0006, Lamp, HPS, 24,000 Hrs, 1 -- 15 EA; CLIN 0007, Lamp, HPS, 24,000 Hrs, 16 -- 30 EA; CLIN 0008, Lamp, HPS, 24,000 Hrs, 31 -- 45 EA; CLIN 0009, Lamp, HPS, 24,000 Hrs, 46 and up. Option Year: CLIN 0010, Portable Light Tower, 1 -- 25 EA; CLIN 0011, Portable Light Tower, 26 -- 50 EA; CLIN 0012, Portable Light Tower, 51 and up; CLIN 0013, Lamp, HPS, 24,000 Hrs, 1 -- 15 EA; CLIN 0014, Lamp, HPS, 24,000 Hrs, 16 -- 30 EA; CLIN 0015, Lamp, HPS, 24,000 Hrs, 31 -- 45 EA; CLIN 0016, Lamp, HPS, 24,000 Hrs, 46 and up. The government will order a minimum of 105 Portable Light Towers and 64 HPS Lamps, and an estimated maximum quantity of 300 Portable Light Towers and 200 HPS Lamps throughout the base period of the contract. FOB Point: Destination, to following Texas locations: McAllen, Brownsville, Los Fresnos, Laredo, Del Rio, Marfa, or El Paso. Actual ship-to addresses to be specified in the delivery orders. Guaranteed Minimum to be orderd is 105 Portable Light Towers 64 HPS Lamps in the base year, with the first 100 Light Towers and 40 Lamps delivered to the McAllen Border Patrol Sector, and 5 Light towers and 24 Lamps delivered to the Deming, NM Border Patrol. Required delivery date: 30 calendar days after receipt of order for first 12 Portable Light Towers of any size order and 6 Portable Light Towers every 15 days thereafter until order is complete. Delivery of the Lamps shall be up to 64 EA (to destinations described above) 30 calendar days after receipt of order with the balance due 30 days later. The contractor shall provide a mobile light tower package that includes a water-cooled diesel engine attached to a 6000 watt or greater generator wired for 120/240 volt single phase. The light towers shall have a standard manufacturer's warranty. Each Light Tower shall include four high pressure sodium (HPS) lamps (24,000 Hours) rated life Hrs with soft orange color mounted to 30" or higher telescoping tower. Lights shall have quick disconnect lamp connections that plug into a weather proof receptacle box on the top of the tower, with UL and CSA approved connector. Light fixtures may be stored/mounted on the outside of the metal cabinet. Combined components shall be assembled on a two wheel towable trailer with a protective cabinet for engine-generator and associated components. The cabinet shall be coated with a protective corrosion resistant paint. Engine -- 10.5 or more horse power at 1800 RPM, blower type fan; engine to be mounted on trailer frame with anti-vibration engine mounts; electric 12 volt start and stop with glow plug preheating; low oil and high temperature shutdown; quiet type muffler with protective guard or shroud; coolant recovery system; 12 volt battery with battery lockdown; spin on oil and fuel filters; replaceable dry type air cleaner; and a fuel tank with 30 gallon capacity with 3" fill neck on fuel tank to run for at least 60 hours. Generator -- a single bearing generator with a 120/240 volt, single phase, 60 Hz, 1800 RPM minimum rate at 6000 watts or more. Control Panel -- Shall be located inside the light tower compartment; have four toggle switches, one for each floodlight, protected by 20 amp circuit breaker and time and battery charging indicator meters; Key and switch for starting and stopping; one 120 volt receptacle mounted to control panel, circuit breaker protected. Telescoping Tower -- 30' or more extended telescoping frame; galvanized, zinc plated, or powder coated to prevent binding, friction or rusting; 1500 pound rated material self braking winch to raise the tower; 4000 pound rated galvanized boom cable; tower that is able to rotate 360 degrees with grease fittings for the rotating device and a pop-in anti-rotating mechanism and tension knob to eliminate vibrations between rotating sections. Lift Attachments -- sleeves located on top of boom telescoping section, accessible from side entry; cable guide with pulley system which allows wear to the telescoping cable. Tower Electrical Cable -- a retractable cord design that is protected in the storage position; rated for 600 volts; a wiring box that is located on the outer boom section for making cord connections between the cord and the ballast system. Enclosure -- compartment constructed of a minimum of 14 gauge sheet metal; two door design with 2 locking mechanisms on each end of doors; cabinet doors shall have gas cylinder for maximum control, two per door; shall allow for enough ventilation to operate in warm to hot climates with doors closed and for ventilation of engine exhaust and radiatorfan air. Radiator shall have a water reservoir with anti-vibration mount on the radiator. Heavy Duty Welded Tubular SteeleTrailer Frame -- a two wheel towable design with 3,000 lb. leaf spring supported axle with a 14" or 15" spoke wheel and tires (so that security chains can be run through spokes and fastened to frame for security purposes); tongue with a 2" ball hitch for towing; powder coated; double wall fenders; touring lights and safety chain, must meet TX D.O.T. requirements. Outrigger system -- Three point outrigger system with bolt on galvanized sleeve sections; rear outriggers shall be adjusted for variable positioning; suitable swivel jacks to support the outriggers; tower shall be able to withstand up to 55 MPH winds from all projected angles of the floodlight when outriggers positioned and lamps fully deployed. The provisions at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial, applies to this acquisition. FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items, is applicable. Paragraph (a), evaluationcriteria is as follows: Quote shall submit a technical description and pictures of the product offered with quotation. Award will be made to the technically acceptable low quote. Also, quote shall include a completed copy of the provisions at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial with its offer. FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition with the following additional clauses: FAR 52.215-5, Facsimile Proposals; FAR 52.216-18, Ordering (paragraph (a), so much that reads, "Such orders may be issued from date of award for a period of one year."); FAR 52.216-19, Order Limitations (paragraph (a), so much that reads, "When the Government requires supplies or services covered by this contract in an amount of less than one Light Tower and one Lamp "; (b)(1) "Any order for a single item in excess of 105 each"; (b)(2), "Any order for a combination of items in excess of 105 Light towers and 64 Lamps"; (b)(3), "A series of orders from the same ordering office within thirty (30) days ";; (d) " unless that order is returned to the ordering office within five (5) days after issuance "; FAR 52.216-22, Indefinite Quantity, paragraph (d), "Contractor shall not be required to make any deliveries under this contract after the completion of the last delivery order." FAR 52.217-5, Evaluation of Options; FAR 52.217-9, Options to Extend the Term of the Contract (24 months); FAR 52.232-19, Availability of Funds for the Next Fiscal Year (Insert September 30th in Blanks); FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, and the following additional clauses apply to this acquisition: FAR 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (E.O. 11246); 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 Special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era; FAR 52.225-3, Buy AmericanAct-Supplies; 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference. "Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at http://www.arnet.gov./far. Delivery Orders may be issued via facsimile. Quotes are due September 18, 1998, 11:00 am, at Immigration & Naturalization Service, ATTN: Ms. Morris Whitacre, ACDCAP, 7701 N. Stemmons freeway, Dallas, TX 75247. Facsimile quotes will be accepted at (214) 767-7458. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which shall be considered. Note 1. Posted 09/12/98 (W-SN248949). (0255)

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