Dir of Contracting, SIOLE-KO, CDRLEAD, 1 Overcash Avenue, Chambersburg, PA 17201-4152

D -- POWER INVERTER FOR THE M1025A2 AND M1114HMMWV SOL DAAH17-99-Q-0067 DUE 030899 POC Point of Contact-Cheryl Preisler, Contract Administrator, 717-267-8930 x214. Contracting Officer, Brenda Earnest, 717-267-9817 x260. E-MAIL: Dir of Contracting, tkeller@letterkenn-emh1.army.mil. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.603 of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), 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 number is DAAH17-99-Q-0067, and this solicitation is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated clauses and provisions are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-04. The Standard Industrial Classification is 3621 and the small business size standard is $5 million. Provide 192 Power Inverters with the following technical specifications: 24 volt, 2600 ontinuous watt output inverter, input voltage 22-28 VDC, Input current up to 185 DC, output voltage 120 VAC, at 60 Hz, output surge 8,000 watts, output rating > horsepower, output rating 3,700 watts, 30 min, output current up to 31 amps AC, output waveform Quasi-sine wave, with waveform stabilizer. The weight of inverter shall not exceed 45 lbs. Case size shall not exceed 15 inches in length, 16 inches in width and 7.5 inches in height. Placement of the AC outlet, LED indicators, and battery voltage indicator shall be on the side of the inverter case. The inverter shall be UL and CUL listed. The input power to the inverter shall not require a cable larger than #1 AWG. The input power to the inverter shall be equipped with the following items: AC duplex outlet protected by a ground fault circuit interrupter and 20 amp fuse, LED indication of inverter power, low input voltage, overload condition and high temperature, battery voltage indicator, enclosed AC and DC cable connections, thermally controlled cooling fan, remote on/off switch, automatic electronic short circuit/overload protection, automatic over temperature shutdown, output circuit breaker, automatic low battery shutdown at 10.5 VDC and large TO-247 MOSFET case. There is a one year warranty parts and labor. There is option to this solicitation of additional 23 power inverters. Partial shipments will be acceptable. Delivery shall be FOB Destination to Transportation Officer, DDSP-New Cumberland Facility, building Mission Door 113-134, New Cumberland, PA 17070-5001. FAR 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS-COMMERCIAL ITEMS applies to this acquisition. Offerors must include a completed copy of FAR 52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS-COMMERCIAL ITEMS with their quotation. The following clauses also apply to this solicitation: FAR 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONTITIONS-COMMERCIAL ITEMS and FAR 52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS-COMMERCIAL ITEMS. The following clauses cited in FAR 52.212-5 are also applicable: FAR 52.222-3 CONVICT LABOR, FAR 52.233-3 PROTEST AFTER AWARD, FAR 52.219-8 UTILIZATION OF SMALL BUSINESS CONCERNS, 252.204-7001 COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENT ENTITY (CAGE) CODE REPORTING, FAR 52.219-14 LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING, FAR 52.222.26 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY, FAR 52.222-35 AFFIRMATIVE ACTION FOR DISABLED VETERANS AND VETERANS OF THE VIETNAM ERA, FAR 52.222-36 AFFIRMATIVE ACTION FOR WORKERS WITH DISABILITIES, FAR 52.222-37 EMPLOYMENT REPORTS ON DISABLED VETERANS AND VETERANS OF THE VIETNAM ERA, FAR 52.225-9 BUY AMERICAN ACT-TRADE AGREEMENTS ACT-BALANCE OF PAYMENTS PROGRAM, FAR 52.225-21 BUY AMERICAN ACT-NORTH AMERICAN FREE TRADE AGREEMENT IMPLEMENTATION ACT-BALANCE OF PAYMENTS PROGRAM. In addition the following are applicable: FAR 52.217-9 OPTION TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT, FAR 52.219-6 NOTICE OF TOTAL SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE, FAR 52.232-33 MANDATORY INFORMATION FOR ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER PAYMENT, FAR SUBMISSION AND PAYMENT OF INVOICES, FAR 52.249-2 TERMINATION FOR CONVENIENCE OF THE GOVERNMENT (FIXED-PRICE) AND FAR 52.249-8 DEFAULT (FIXED-PRICE SUPPLY AND SERVICE). In accordance with Debt Collection Improvement Act of 1996 and DFARs 204.7303, CENTRAL CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION POLICY all prospective contractors must be registered in the CCR database prior to award of a contract. Quotations may be submitted on Standard Form 1449. The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) is DOC9E. The due date and time for receipt of proposals is 4:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on March 5, 1999 at the Directorate of Contracting, Attn: SIOLE-KOM, Bldg 421S, Cheryl Preisler, Letterkenny Army Depot, Chambersburg, PA 17201-4152. All quotations must reference the solicitation number and due date for receipt of quotations. In addition to this, each quotation must contain the name, address and telephone number of the offeror as well as any discount terms that are offered and remit to address (if different from the mailing address). If offer is not submitted on Standard Form 1449, it must include a statement specifying the extend of agreement with all terms and conditions of this solicitation. Any quotations that reject the terms and conditions of this solicitation or do not include the certifications and representations contained in FAR 52.212-3 may be excluded from consideration. All offerors must hold their prices firm for 60 calendar days from the due date specified for receipt of quotations. Any amendments hereby issued to this solicitation will be synopsized in the same manner as this solicitation and must be acknowledged by each offeror. Any quotations or modifications to quotations received after the specified due date for receipt or quotations will not be considered. The Government may make an award with or without discussions with offerors. Therefore, the offeror's initial proposal should contain the offeror's best terms. A written notice of contract award or acceptance of an offer mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the specified expiration date of an offer, the Government may accept that offer unless a written notice of withdrawal is received prior to award.Offerors shall specify business size and classification as required FAR 52.212-3. All clauses and provisions referenced in this announcement may be accessed at the following website: http:/www.gsa.gov/far/current. This is a total small business set aside NO CALLS PLEASE. Posted 02/23/99 (D-SN301296). 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