Contracting Office, Tooele Army Depot, P.O. Box 839, Building 9, Tooele, Utah 84074-5020

23 -- STRADDLE CARRIER SEMI-TRAILER SOL DAAC89-98-R-0012 DUE 113098 POC Paula K. Kramer (435) 833-3146 WEB: None, None. E-MAIL: None, None. 17(i). 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. The announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued!! 17(ii). The solicitation number DAAC89-98-R-0012 is issued as an Request For Proposal (RFP)!! 17(iii). This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-06!! 17(iv). This procurement is set-aside for small business concerns under the Standard Industrial Classification code 3715 Truck Trailer. The small business size standard is 500 employees!! 17(v). This procurement is for a requirement contract with options. Any supplies to be furnished under this contract shall be ordered by issuance of delivery orders There are six (6) Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs). CLIN 0001, Base Year: Straddle Carrier Semi-Trailer. Minimum quantity of two (2) each and a maximum quantity of four (4) each. CLIN 0002, Base Year: Operation and Maintenance Manuals. Minimum quantity of two (2) each and maximum quantity of four (4) each, Not Separately Priced. CLIN 0003, Option Year One, Straddle Carrier Semi-Trailer. Total estimated quantity for option year period is two (2) each. CLIN 0004, Option Year One, Operation and Maintenance Manuals. Total estimated quantity for option year period is two (2) each, Not Separately Priced. CLIN 0005, Option Year Two, Straddle Carrier Semi-Trailer. Total estimated quantity for option year period is two (2) each. CLIN 0006, Option Year Two, Operation and Maintenance Manuals. Total estimated quantity for option year period is two (2) each, Not Separately Priced!! 17(vi). Description: Straddle Carrier Semi-Trailer, Carrier Semi-Trailer, Carrier Transports Model No. S32HM24, Kornylak Model No. 4G40, or equivalent, with the following salient characteristics: four-wheel independent suspension; air operated 7inch S-Cam brakes or equivalent; the straddle carrier semi-trailer shall be a special purpose type of materials handling equipment. Semi-trailer shall have an unobstructed rear opening and bottom opening, permitting the vehicle to straddle the payloads. Carrying capacity shall be achieved by structural members having the characteristics of a bridge truss surrounding the pallets or cargo. When maneuvered by a truck-tractor, the straddle carrier semi-trailer shall be capable of: 1) backing over a row of unitized cargo resting on skid or 4 inch by 4 inch timbers on the ground, 2) clamp and secure the row of cargo with two side lift shoe rails, 3) lift the cargo from the ground level to travel level, 4) securely lock the lift rail at travel height, 5) transport the cargo safely between pickup and drop sites. The straddle carrier semi-trailer shall consist of the following systems and components; a. straddle carrier body; b. side lift shoe rails; c. lift hydraulic systems, d. semi-trailer components. Lift hydraulic control shall have the capability of being mounted on a tractor dashboard and/or front seat. Established component and vehicular ratings and capacities shall not be increased to meet the requirement of the specification. Except as specified herein, the semi-trailer, components, assemblies, and accessories shall be standard or optional items which meet or exceed the requirements of this specification. The automotive vehicles, components, assemblies, and accessories are standard, optional, or modified commercial products, and shall be construed as commercial automotive products complying with all Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards applicable on the date of manufacturer to non-military, non-export motor vehicle products, except as specified herein. The curb weight (empty vehicle) shall include the weight of the semi-trailer in operating condition with all attachments, equipment, and accessories, except the power take-off and other components intended for installation on the truck-tractor. The rate Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) shall include the curb weight and the payload as specified, evenly distributed over the lift shoe rails. Weight and Dimensions: Manufacturers rated GVW, minimum 52,000 lbs.; cargo payload, minimum 34,000 lbs; overall length, maximum 515 inches; overall width, maximum 100 inches; overall width, maximum with wide base single tires 102 inches; overall height maximum 144 inches; load height 126 inches; load width 24 inches minimum, 62 inches maximum; lift shoe height 0-24 inches; strddle carrier body: cargo volume dimension liits: cargo length, minimum 408 inches; cargo height in travel position at 12 inch road clearance, minimum 112 inces; cargo width shall be compatible with cargo requirements; lift system: vertical travel above ground level, minimum 24 inches; width of lift shoe rail under cargo, minimum each side of 5 inches. Compatibility: The semi-trailer shall be compatible for coupling, tower, maeuvering, and spotting, and cargo lift and drop, under all conditions specified herein, when coupled to commercial truck-tractor that are unmodified, except for installation of the hydraulic lift system and floodlamp circuit components. The semi-trailer shall be compatible with all truck-tractor lower fifth wheels, both of the fore and aft rocking types and of the universal fore and aft and side to side rocking types. The semi-trailer upper fifth wheel shall couple with truck-tractor lower fifth wheels ranging in height from a low of 45 inches through at least 58 inches above level ground. The semi-trailer shall be compatible with the items of cargo that have gross payload weights at and below the minimum payload. Cargo Compatibility: international standard pallets 72 inch length, 48 inch width; military pallets 48 inch length, 40 inch width, 48 inch height; boxed cargo 144 inch length, 58 inch width, 122 inch height; lumber, poles, beams, and pipe assemblies, bolstered and secured 408 inch length, 58 inch width, 122 inch height; forklift trucks bolstered and secured 50 inch width, 83 inch height. 17(vii). Delivery is required to be made within 90 calendar days after the effective date of each individual delivery order; Place of delivery, inspection, and final acceptance is Tooele Army Depot, Building 503, Attn: Jeff Kinney, (435) 833-2621, Tooele, Utah 84074. FOB Destination!! 17(viii). Solicitation provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items (Jun 97) is hereby incorporated by reference!! 17(ix). The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming the solicitation will be most advantageous representing the best value to the Government price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: Evaluation will be based on (1) Past Performance (see below). (2) Delivery Terms- ability to meet required delivery schedule and (3) Price. Factors are listed in their relative order of importance. Past performance will be evaluated as follows: Evaluation of past performance shall bebased on information provided by the offerors (see below) and any other information the Government may obtain by following up on the information provided by the offerors and/or through other sources (i.e. offerors performance on previously awarded contracts and/or contracts with other Government entitites). The offerors must identify two Federal, State, or local government and private contracts for which the offeror has supplied similar products identified in this solicitation. References should include the most recent contracts completed within the last five years. The offeror shall provide a point of contact, current telephone numbers and fax number for each contract. this list is due by the date established for receipt of offers!! (17(x). Offerors are reminded to include a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certification -- Commercial Items (Jan 97), with its offer!! 17(xi). FAR clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items (Aug 96), is hereby incorporated by reference. 17(xii). FAR clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items (Aug 96) and the following FAR clauses cited in the clause are applicable to this solicitation and any resultant contract: (b)(1)52.203-6, Restrictions on subcontractor Sales to the Government, with Alternate I; (2) 52.203-10, Price or Fee Adjustment for Illegal or Improper Activity (41 USC 423), (3) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (E.O. 11246); (4) 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Special Disabled and Vietnam Era Veterans (38 USC 4212); (5) 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers (29 USC 793); (6) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era (38 USC 4212) (7) 52.232-33, Mandatory Information for Electronic Funds Transfer Payment (Aug 96)!! 17(xiii). Additional contract terms and conditions applicable to this procurement are: (i) DFARS clause 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items (Feb 97) is hereby incorporated by reference. The following paragraphs apply to this solicitation and any resultant contract (b) 252.225-7001, Buy American Act and Balance of Payment Program (41 USC 10.EO.10582); 252.225-7007, Trade Agreements (10 USC 2501-2582); 252.225-7012, Preference for Certain Domestic Commodities; 252.227-7015, Technical Data -- Commercial Items (10 USC 2320). The clauses are incorporated by reference with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Clauses can be accessed in full text at the Army Acquisition Internet address: http://www.acqnet.sarda.army.mil//!! (ii) Type of Contract: This is a firm fixed price requirement contract for supplies!! 17(xiv). The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) assigned rating for this procurement is C9e!! 17(xv). N/A!! 17(xvi). Signed and dated offers, one original, must be submitted to Tooele Army Depot, Contracting Office, P.O. Box 839, Building S-9, Tooele, Utah 84074-0839, ATTN: Paula K. Kramer, Contracting Officer at or before 4:30 p.m., November 30, 1998!! 17(xv). All requests for copies of specifications and drawings or additional information regarding this solicitation are to be directed to Paula K. Kramer, Contracting Officer -- (435) 833-3146. Technical and/or administrative questions must be received no later than November 18, 1998 and may be tele-faxed to (435) 833-3468, or mailed to the address for submission of bids shown above. Or, you can E-Mail your questions to kramerp@tooele-emh2.army.mil. Posted 11/09/98 (W-SN269632). (0313)

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