Marine Corps Regional Contracting Office (Northwest Region), P. O. Box X24, MCAGCC, Twentynine Palms, CA 92278-0124

56 -- ROAD BASE/CLASS II GRAVEL SOL M67399-99-Q-0032 DUE 050399 POC John Montoya, Contract Specialist (760) 830-5118/Contracting Officer Cheryl L. Whitmore/Telfax (760) 830-6353. E-MAIL: montoyaj@29palms,usmc.mil, montoyaj@29palms.usmc.mil. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposal is being requested and written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation Number M67399-99-Q-0032 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). The provisions and clauses in the RFQ are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 97-10. The proposed solicitation listed here is unrestricted. The Standard Industrial Classification Code for this requirement is 1423 CRUSHED BROKEN GRANITE (500 emp.) This requirement is for a fixed price contract for a single line item. CLIN 0001 15,000 tons of Road Base, Class II, (composed of at least 60% Gravel). To be delivered between 17 -- 24 May 1999, as follows; (1,000 tons) on 17 May, (2,000 tons) on 18 May, and (3,000 tons) per day on 19,20,21 and 24 May 99. The delivery point will be the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Ca., Delta Corridor-Rifle Range Road to Delta-T. (approximately 10-15 miles from the main gate). Delivery is to be made via bottom dump truck. A road condition assessment site visit (at no cost to the government)will be required by the vendor prior to delivery in order to ensure that vehicles can safely deliver to the site, and that quantities requested can be delivered in a timely manner. FOB is Destination. The following provisions and clauses shall apply: Provision FAR 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es): http://farsite.hill.af.mil (End of Provision) FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. Offerors are required to complete and include a copy of the provisions FAR 52.212-3 Offer Representations and Certification-Commercial Items with their proposals. FAR Clause 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. FAR Clause 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders-Commercial Items applies with the following applicable clauses form paragraph (b). FAR 52.203-6 Restrictions on Subcontractors Sales to the Government, with Alternate 1, FAR 52.219-8 Utilization of Small, Small Disadvantage and Women-Owned Small Business Concerns, 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 Actions for Workers with Disabilities, FAR 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era and FAR 52.225-3 Buy American Act-Supplies. FAR 52.232-1 Payments. DFAR 252.212-7001 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items, 252.225-7001 Buy American Act and Balance of Payment Program, DFAR 252.204-7001 Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code, DFAR 252.204-7004 Required Central Contractor Registration, DFAR 252.232-7009 Payments by Electronic Funds Transfer, Local Clauses that apply: Invoices must be supported by a copy of the delivery ticket signed by the Government Representative in charge of item being delivered. PAYMENT OPTION; At the Government's option, payment may be made utilizing the Government Purchase Credit Card. The Government intends to make a single award to the responsible offeror who has the ability to meet the delivery schedule; which is significantly greater than cost, and more advantageous to the Government considering best value, past performance, and price-related factors. Mail, electronically mail, or fax copy offers must be received no later than 4:00 PM PST, on 3 May 1999, to Contract Specialist John Montoya, (760)830-5118, Fax: X6353, Email: montoyaj@29palms.usmc.mil. Quotations sent by U.S. Post Office or Federal Express should be mailed to Marine Corps Regional Contracting Office (NW Region), Attn: John Montoya, Bldg 1525, P.O. Box X24, MCAGCC, Twentynine Palms, Ca 92278-0124 Posted 04/28/99 (W-SN325337). (0118)

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