Purchase Services Branch, Attn: Code 535.3, Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, Portsmouth, NH 03801-2590

W -- RENTAL OF 60 FT HYDRAULIC BOOM LIFTS SOL N00102-99-Q-1039 DUE 121698 POC G. Ross, 207-438-1931 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. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This announcement/solicitation is issued as N00102-99-Q-1039 and incorporates provisions and clauses effective through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-09. This acquisition is reserved exclusively for Small Business Concerns; the standard industrial classifications (SIC) code for this acquisition is 7359 and the small business size standard is $5 million in annual receipts. Rental of four, self-propelled, narrow base, 60 foot, hydraulic boom lifts. Delivered to Norfolk Naval Shipyard, Portsmouth, VA by 06 Jan 1999 and picked up again on scheduled completion of 22 Mar 1999. Total rental period 11 weeks and the rate will be fixed regardless of the hours used. Equipment to be gas operated, with a 60-foot platform height, capable of pitching and pivoting. Lifts shall be capable of being lowered into a drydock by a crane without special handling gear. Each vendor will provide with their quote, a sketch for each type of unit, which includes lifting/rigging configuration, weight, and center of gravity location. The vendor shall maintain a stringent maintenance program and be responsible for all routine maintenance, except for daily checks of liquid levels and provide a 48-hour notice prior to any required preventative maintenance on site. In the event of a breakdown, service shall be provided within four hours of notification. If any equipment cannot be returned to service within twelve hours, it shall be replaced. The following clauses/provisions from the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) apply: 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial; 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items (paragraph [a] includes evaluation under the Navy's Red/Yellow/Green Program); 52.212-4, Contract Terms andConditions -- Commercial Items; 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items; 52.215-5 Facsimile Proposals (207/438-1251). In addition, anyone responding to this notice must provide a completed copy of the FAR provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items, with their response (Note: FAR text is available through the world wide web at: http://www.arnet.gov/far/). The closing date for receipt of quotations is 16 Dec 1998 at 3:00PM local time. Point of contact for additional information is: G. Ross, 207/438-1931. Posted 12/02/98 (W-SN276297). (0336)

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