99th Contracting Squadron, 5865 Swaab Blvd, Nellis AFB, NV 89191-7063

W -- LEASE WITH OPTION TO PURCHASE DIGGER/DERRICK LINE TRUCK SOL F26600-98-Q2041 DUE 092598 POC TSgt Jeffry K. Grigsby 702-652-6005 WEB: Nellis AFB Contracting WebPage, http://www.nellis.af.mil/units/99CONS. 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 written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation, F26600-98-Q2041, is a Request for Quotation, (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-05. This solicitation is unrestricted, IAW FAR 19.502-2(c). The SBA has not granted a small business waiver or exception to the nonmanufacturer rule. The SIC code for this acquisition is 7359. There are ten (10) line items. There are two (2) line items for each fiscal year, (FY). One line item is for the lease of the line truck and the other is an option to purchase the line truck. The monthly lease for FY 99 will begin upon delivery and operational acceptance of the vehicle. The vehicle must be delivered between 1 Oct 98 and 1 Jun 99. The Government will have three (3) option choices each fiscal year; continue leasing for another fiscal year, purchase the vehicle at a set price, or discontinue leasing the vehicle. The lease with option to purchase spans between 1 Oct 98 to 30 Sep 2003. The monthly lease period is a calendar month regardless of the number of calendar days in a month. The Government shall be offered a set purchase price that is valid for an entire fiscal year, 1 Oct -30 Sep. At any time during each fiscal year the Government may exercise the purchase option. The Government may consider offers during each fiscal year to purchase the vehicle at a price lower than the price included in award resulting from this solicitation. IAW DFARS 252.211-7003, Brand Name or Equal, The item in this solicitation are identified as "brand name or equal," the term is intended to be descriptive not restrictive. The "brand name or equal" description is used to portray the characteristics and level of quality that will satisfy the Government's needs. The salient physical, functional, and other characteristics which "equal" products must meet are specified in the solicitation. Item description as follows: Vehicle Description: Brand new or current model year with less than 100 miles on vehicle odometer prior to shipment to Nellis AFB, NV, just NW of Las Vegas NV. Equal to: Model 4700 4 x 4 International Chassis with platform body and cross-box. Diesel powered 230 HP minimum engine, key shutdown on engine, automatic 6 speed transmission, tow hooks, air brakes for straight truck application, horizontal muffler and short tail pipe, two diesel fuel tanks: minimum sizes are: 30 gallon RH and 50 gallon LH, all-season radial belted tires standard size for vehicle. Cab Features: Standard cab for truck series with full width front bench seat with seat belts for all occupants, two (2) rectangular mirrors minimum size: 7" x 16", factory AC, intermittent wipers, AM/FM radio, factory cruise control, oil pressure and coolant pressure gauges, and ammeter and hourmeter. Digger-Derrick: Equal to Terex Telelect commander 4045 with TM winch and the following operational requirements: Two speed digger with hydraulic shift complete and with power take off compatible with line truck transmission. Derrick mounted wench, with full 360-degree continuos and unrestricted rotation. Elevation: +80 degrees above horizontal to 20 degree below horizontal. Unit will include 18-inch auger with standard dirt teeth, wench line with capacity to lift 10,000 lbs. at 10-foot radius, reach to set pole 55-foot pole, pole claws, and hydraulic boom. Features required: Tilt pole, transferable pole buddy, hydraulic overload protection, hydraulic tool power, hydraulic oil reservoir with shut off valve, two part winch line attachment, auger storage bracket with self-latching auger catch, hydraulic auger release, pin, and auger role-up cable, tilt pole plummer, transferable pole buddy, subframe and outriggers, pole plummer interlock, and load chart, boom angle indicator and warning/safety decals posted on unit. Hydraulic Boom Capacities: Automatic three-(3) boom section with fiberglass hydraulic third section, dielectrically tested and certified. Fiberglass boom capable of lifting the rated capacity of derrick in all positions. Control Station: Rider type command post type with control station. Controls boom, rotation, boom elevation, boom extension plus all other applicable boom functions. Includes panel light for illumination during night operations. Line Truck Body: Platform body with minimum 40-inch wide cross box, boom rest, electric brake controller, pintle hook on bumper, and mud flaps. Exterior spotlights must be able to illuminate a 10-foot diameter around vehicle. Vehicle must meet Federal vehicle requirements and pass Nevada safety and road standards prior to being delivered. Training: On site training must be provided to Government technical team. Training covers all aspects of safety and performance operations. Training should be a minimum of 8 hours. An overview of the vehicle will be provided to entire technical team and specific hands on training to at least five (5) operators. The vendor will be responsible for all routine and periodic maintenance during the lease period. The vendor will respond to calls for maintenance within one (1) calendar day for routine maintenance and four (4) hours for emergency maintenance. The vendor will provide a telephone number for maintenance calls. The vendor will provide a number that provides the Government with 24 hour access to request maintenance. Brand name listed in description is intended to be descriptive not restrictive. The salient operational requirements have been listed. The Government will evaluate the descriptive literature to determine if the vehicle offered meets the specifications. Acceptance will not be made until vehicle has been tested to ensure it meets operational requirements and training is completed. The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial, without addenda, applies to this solicitation. The provision at 52.212-2, Evaluation Commercial Items, without addenda, applies to this solicitation. Evaluation will be based on descriptive literature submitted and compared against the salient operation requirements. The provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items, without addenda, applies to this solicitation and must be completed and returned with all offers. Offerors who fail to submit a completed Representation and Certifications Commercial Items may be considered nonrepsonsive. The provision at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items, without addenda, applies to this solicitation. The provision at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes pr Executive Orders Commercial Items, apples to this solicitation. Specifically, the following cited clauses are applicable to this solicitation: FAR 52.222-6, Equal Opportunity; FAR 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Special Disabled Vietnam Era Veterans; 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 52.222-41 Service Contract Act of 1965, as Amended; FAR 52.222-42 Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires, there are no equivalent federal employees for this acquisition; FAR 52.222-44 Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Act-Price Adjustment (Multiple Year Option Contracts) FAR 52.222-8 Liability and Insurance Leased Motor Vehicles; FAR 52.233-3 Protests After Award; FAR 52.217-5 Evaluation of Options; FAR 52.217-9 Option to Extend The Term of the Contract, DFARS 252.211-7003 Brand Name or Equal; DFARS 252.232-7009 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer; DFARS 252.204-7004 Required Central Contractor Registration. For solicitations issued after 1 Jun 98 all contractors are required to be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database to receive a DOD award or payment. Lack of registration in CCR will make an offeror ineligible for anaward. Award may be made to other than low bidder if the low bidder is not registered in CCR. Offerors should include their Dunn & Bradstreet number with their offers to verify registration in CCR. DUNS numbers can be verified or obtained by calling 1-800-333-0505. Contractors may obtain information on CCR registration via the Internet at http://ccr.edi.disa.mil. Offers are due with representations and certifications and descriptive literature by 12:30 p.m. Pacific Time on 25 Sep 98. Late offers will not be considered. Offers may be faxed, mailed or hand carried. The squadron fax numbers are: 702-652-5405, 702-652-3367, 702-652-9381, or 702-652-2532. The address is: 99 CONS/LGCV, Mark for: F26600-98-Q2041, 5865 Swaab Blvd, Nellis AFB NV 89191-7063. The wage determination and bid schedule will be posted on 99th Contracting Squadron WebPage by 1:00 p.m.on 18 Sep 98. You can access the WebPage at http://www.nellis.af.mil/units/99CONS You will find the information posted under businees opportunities for services. Posted 09/18/98 (W-SN251646). (0261)

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