182nd Airlift Wing, Illinois Air National Guard, Attention: Base Contracting, 2416 S. Falcon Boulevard, Peoria, Illinois 61607-5023

23 -- REQUEST FOR QUOTE ON UTILITY VEHICLES FOR ON-BASE HAULING SOL DAHA1198Q6329 DUE 031899 POC Vanessa Cunningham (309)633-5239, Contracting Officer; Captain Cory Reid (309)633-5514, Contracting Officer's Technical Representative WEB: Click here to access DESKBOOK -- Reference library for, http://www.deskbook.osd.mil. E-MAIL: Click here to contact the Contracting Officer via, vcunningham@ilpia.ang.af.mil. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR 12.6 as supplemented current as of FAC 97-10. This announcement constitutes the only solicitatio and is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). A written solicitation will not be issued. Quotes are due 4:30 pm local time on 18 March 1999. The Government anticipates a single award to the contractor with the most advantageous offer to the Government. This acquisition is set-aside for small business and is subject to the Non-Manufacturer Rule. SIC 3799 Transportation Equipment Not Elsewhere Classified, Size Standard: 500 employees. Faxed quotes are accepted at (309)633-5539 Attn: Vanessa Cunningham. The provisions and clauses incorporated are: FAR 52.252-2 Clauses incorporated by Reference, 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions -Commercial Items, 52.212-5 Contract Terms & Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or EO's -Commercial Items, 52.212-3 Offeror Reps & Certs, 52.203-3 Gratuitites, 52.222-3 Convict Labor, 52.232-1 Payments, 52.232-25 Prompt Payments, 52.232-25 Prompt Payment, 52.233-1 Disputes, 52.246-16 Responsiblity for Supplies, 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity, 52.222-35 Affirmative Action for Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era, 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities, 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Disabled Veterans, 252.225-7001 Buy American Act and Balance of Payment Program (EO10582),252.212-7001 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or EO's applicabletoDefense Acquisitions of Commercial Items, 252.204-7004 Required Central Contractor Registration, 252.212-7003 Offeror Reps & Certs and 252.217-7002 Offering Property for Exchange. Evaluation factors are: Ability to meet Government's Requirement, Delivery Time, Trade-In Allowance and proximity of service location or roaming service technician. When combined they are slightly more important than price. There is one (1) line item on this RFQ. Item 0001: Utility Vehicle 7 Each. These vehicles are 4-wheeled and will be utilized to make short trips for on-base hauling of tools, parts, and miscellaneous service equipment (i.e. ladders, generators, landscaping equipment) Vehicle must be capable of carrying two (2) personnel and mustmeet all minimum Dept of Tranportation National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Safety Standards as outlined in49 CFR Part 571 (docket No. NHTSA 98-3949) RIN 2127-AG58-Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. Must have a load capacity of 1500 lbs. Cargo box/bed must be capable of carrying 750 lbs with tilt capability. Vehicle must have a permanently mounted extended cab enclosing the operator and passenger. Cab will have roll-down windows, locks, vinyl seats, heater for cold weather operation, windshield wipers. Instrumentation: speed gauge, odometer, engine oil gauge, fuel gauge. Engine must be low-emission and easily maintainable. Engine must use minimum octane (87) unleaded gasoline and standard lubricants. Must be capable of a turning radius not to exceed 12 feet. Must be capable of being upgraded in the future with ladder carriers, ramps, tool boxes, etc. Manufacturer's authorized service location must be within 25 miles of the 182nd Airlift Wing or the mfg must have a roaming truck to provide prompt service. Government looking for a 2 year warranty. Government is trading in seven (7) Daihatsu's on this purchase. To coordinate a site-visit to view the equipment contact Capt Reid at the number listed above. These vehicles were purchased between 1990 & 1992 and have an average of 9,000 miles on them. Quote must include reps & certs completed, ordering information & quote broken down as follows: price of utility vehicle minus the trade-in allowance for a net price. Delivery within 60 days and quote must be DESTINATION priced. Prospective quoters must ensure registration in CCR to be considered. ALL QUESTIONS REGARDING THIS SOLICITATION MUST BE ADDRESSED IN WRITING AND FAXED TO (309)633-5539 ATTN: VANESSA CUNNINGHAM.They will be answered in atimely manner. Posted 03/11/99 (W-SN307286). (0070)

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