Contracting Division, P O Box 8368, Marine Corps Base, Camp Lejeune, NC 28547-8368

39 -- MATERIAL HANDLING EQUIPMENT SOL M6700199Q0005 DUE 031099 POC Contract Specialist, Lisa Williams, (910)451-3011, Contracting Officer, Laurie Lenser, (910) 451-3011 E-MAIL: LISA WILLIAMS, williamsl@clb.usmc.mil. 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 is a request for quotations (RFQ) and the solicitation number is M6700199Q0005. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-09. The proposed acquisition is a small business set-aside. The standard industrial classification (SIC) code for this requirement is 3537 and the small business size standard is 750 employees. Item 0001: 6 each- work assist vehicle. Battery operated work assist vehicles to be utilized in a warehouse with narrow aisle bin storage areas. Vehicles to have powered forward and reverse movement with two operator controlled variable speeds, a forward-facing operator compartment which is raised and lowered by operator controls, an approximately waist high removable materials tray in front of the operators compartment which raises and lowers with the operator, and a fixed materials deck under the tray. Vehicles must be capable of operating and turning around in storage aisles less than 6 feet wide. This requires a vehicle not more than 60 inches long with a zero turning radius capability. Vehicles must allow picking and put-away on shelves with heights varying from floor level to 150" high. This requires that the operator platform be not more than 11" high when lowered, and not less than 84" high when raised to max height. Vehicle physical specifications: Dimensions: width 29-32 inches length 60 inches max load tray 27 x 21 inches nominal load deck 27 x 30 inches nominal Reach: operator platform -- 84 inches min (raised) 12 inches max (lowered) Power: batteries 4 6-volt @ 160 ah minimum charger type built-in "smart" charger charger input 110 volt, 60hz charger output 24 volt, 25 amp per hour Speed: lowered lo sp 0-2.5 mph nominal lowered hi sp 0-4.5 mph nominal raised lo sp 0-1.3 nominal raised hi sp 0-2.0 nominal reverse (same as for raised) Additional required features: Hour meter, battery discharge indicator, low battery lift interrupt, horn, operator compartment gate safety interlock (operator platform will not raise above 20 inches if gates are not closed.) emergency hydraulic lowering valve located not on or in the operator compartment, raise and lower controls located both in operator compartment and on main chassis or control panel to allow raising and lowering with or without an operator on board. On-site prep and operator instruction required. Delivery to be 60 days from date of award. FOB Destination to Freight Traffic Branch, Camp Lejeune, NC 28542. Quotes other than FOB Destination will be rejected. The following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) provisions and clauses apply to this acquisition: FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offers -- Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes of Executive Orders -- Commercial Items, DFARS 252.212-7001 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items, DFARS 252.225-7035 Buy American Act North American Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act-Balance of Payments Program Certificate. OFFERORS SHALL PROVIDE COMPLETED COPIES OF FAR 52.212-3 AND DFARS 252.225-7035 WITH THEIR QUOTE. The Offeror is required to provide their Contractor's DUNS Number and Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code with their quote. The CAGE code entered must be for that name and address provided by the Contractor. Offerors are required to be registered in the Central Contractor Registration database (CCR). For more informationabout registering, contact CCR Regional Assistance Center 888-227-2423 or visit their website (www.ccr.dlsc.dla.mil). Offerors must be registered prior to receiving an award for this acquisition or for any future awards. Evaluation for award will be based on price and price related factors. Offerors responding to this announcement shall submit their quotations in accordance with FAR 52.212-1. Also submit descriptive literature with quotation and past performance information of at least one concern giving name, address and telephone number. The closing date for this solicitation is 10 March 99, 2:00 P.M. Submit offers to Contracting Division, P.O. Box 8368, Bldg 1116, MCB, Camp Lejeune, NC 28547-8368 or fax to (910) 451-2193. See Note 1. Posted 02/08/99 (W-SN296091). (0039)

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