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

W -- LEASE OF DIGGER DERRICK LINE TRUCK FOR FY 99 SOL F26600-98-Q0528 DUE 092998 POC TSgt Jeffry K. Grigsby 702-652-6005 WEB: 99th Contracting Squadron Home Page, 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-Q0528, 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 is one (1) line item, monthly lease of digger/derrick line truck from 1 October 1998 to 30 Sep 1999. Offers are based on a calendar month period of lease. There will not be a bid schedule for this solicitation. Offerors may submit offers on company letterhead the monthly lease and any delivery/training charges along with the vehicle and boom descriptive literature and the required representations and certifications. The vehicle to be leased replaces an existing vehicle leased during FY 98 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: Chevrolet model CC7H042 with the following salient characteristics: 3116 Cat Diesel engine, 5 speed manual transmission, power steering, air brakes, dual 50 gallon step fuel tanks, and front tow hooks, and 11r22.5g unisteel tires. 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 temperature pressure gauges, and ammeter and hourmeter. Digger-Derrick: Equal to Simon-Telelect Commander model 4045. Unit includes 18" auger, wench line with capacity to lift 10,000 lbs. at 10' radius reach to set 55' poles, pole claws, and hydraulic boom with full circle boom rotation. May have steel braided rope or steel lifting line 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 minimum40-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 16 hours. An overview of the vehicle will be provided to entire technical team and specific hands on training to at least eight (8) 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. Award will be based on best value to the Government. The most important evaluation factor is operational requirements. The vehicle is used for emergency operations and may be operated by any team member. The cost of maintaining the current leased vehicle while team members learn to use a new vehicle will be evaluated. The offered vehicle will not be accepted until it 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 an award. 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 4:30 p.m. Pacific Time on 29 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-Q0528, 5865 Swaab Blvd, Nellis AFB NV 89191-7063. The wage determination and representations and certifications will be available on 99th Contracting Squadron WebPage after 10:00 a.m. on 28 Sep 98. You can access the WebPage at http://www.nellis.af.mil/units/99CONS. Posted 09/28/98 (W-SN254993). (0271)

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