USPFO for Iowa, Iowa National Guard, Camp Dodge 7700 NW Beaver Dr, Johnston IA 50131-1902

23 -- TRAILER TRANSPORT SYSTEM SOL DAHA13-99-Q-0011 DUE 062399 POC CW2 Mark L. Thompson (515)252-4248 E-MAIL: Contracting Officer, thompsom@ia-arng.ngb.army.mil. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for a commercial item prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, the test program in FAR Subpart 13.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation, quotations are being requested and written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation is issued under Request For Quotations (RFQ) number DAHA13-99-Q-0011. All quotes shall reference the RFQ number and shall be submitted by 4:30 P.M. local time on 23 June 1999. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 97-11. This solicitation is issued under full and open procurement procedures, Standard Industrial Code (SIC) 3715. This solicitation contains one line item for 1 each trailer transport system. The following is a description of item including the minimum requirements: The Iowa National Guard wishes to procure a trailer transport systemcapable of hauling an M1A1 Battle Tank with a maximum load anywhere in the United States. The trailer capacity shall be at least 140,000 pounds. The trailer shall include a minimum 3 axle Jeep-air ride suspension with air ride raising and lowering, minimum 3 axle trailer with detachable gooseneck, and a minimum 2 axle booster with air ride suspension and air ride raising and lowering. The loading deck shall be a maximum of 26 feet long with a 10-foot minimum deck width and one-foot outriggers on each side for a total width of 12 feet. The trailer shall be self-contained with hydraulics. The trailer shall include a flip gooseneck. The trailer shall have a 12-volt electrical system that will properly operate the system. The trailer and Jeep shall have a 48" King Pin height. No I-beam style (beam or rail deck) trailers will be accepted. As stated previously the trailer will need to be capable of being permitted nation wide at its maximum load (West Coast configuration mechanical evener beam). The aforementionedare the government's minimum requirements, trailers which exceed the minimums will be evaluated on a best value bases (see below). Established components and vehicular ratings and capacities shall not be increased to meet the requirements of this solicitation. Except as specified herein, the trailer, components, assemblies, and accessories are standard, optional, or modified commercial products, and shall be construed as "commercial automotive products" which comply with all Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. The desired delivery period is no later than 60 calendar days from date of contract award. The maximum acceptable delivery period is 240 calendar days from date of contract award. The Place of Delivery, inspection, and acceptance is Iowa Army National Guard, Camp Dodge, Building W-12, 7700 NW Beaver Drive, Johnston, Iowa 50131-1902. FOB Destination!! Solicitation provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items (OCT 95) is hereby incorporated by reference!! The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous representing the best value to the Government price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: Evaluation based on (1) Technical Capabilities (see below). (2) Past Performance (see below). (3) Delivery terms, and (4) Price. Price and technical factors are approximately equal in value. Evaluation of technical capabilities shall be based upon the following: Offerors shall provide specification sheets and drawing in sufficient detail for Government to be able to evaluate the technical capabilities of the proposed trailer. Past performance will be evaluated as follows: Evaluation of past performance shall be based on information provided by the offerors (see below) and any other information the Government may obtain by following up on the information provided by the offerors and/or through other sources (i.e. offerors performance on previously awarded contracts and/or contracts with other Government entities). The offeror must identify three Federal, State, or local Government and private contracts for which the offeror has supplied similar products identified in this solicitation. References should include the most recent contracts completed within the last five years. The offeror shall provide a point of contact, current telephone numbers and fax numbers for each contract. Delivery Terms will be evaluated based on the offerors stated delivery period. Offerors shall address each evaluation factor stated above, failure to address any item may cause the offerors proposal to be rejected. Offerors are reminded to include a completed copy of provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items, with its offer!! FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Commercial Items (AUG 96), is hereby incorporated by reference. The following paragraphs apply to this solicitation and any resultant contract: (b)(1) 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government, with Alternate I; (2) 52-203-10, Price or Fee Adjustment for Illegal or Improper Activity (41 USC 423), (3) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns and Small Disadvantaged Business Concerns (15 USC 637 (d)(2) and (3)); (5) 52.219-14, Limitation on Subcontracting (15 USC 637 (a)(14)); (6) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (E.O. 11246); (7) 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Special Disabled and Vietnam Era Veterans (38 USC 4212); (8) 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers (29 USC 793); (9) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era (38 USC 4212); (13) 52.225-18, European Union Sanction for End Products (E.O. 12849)!! Additional contract terms and conditions applicable to this procurement are: (i) DFARS 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items (NOV 95) is hereby incorporated by reference. The following paragraphs apply to this solicitation and any resultant contract (b) 252.225-7001, Buy American Act and Balance of Payment Program (41 USC 10.EO.10582); 252-225-7007, Trade Agreements (10 USC 2501-2582); 252-225-7012, Preference for Certain Domestic Commodities; 252-233-700, Certification of Claims incorporated by reference can be accessed in full text at the Army Acquisition Web Site http://www.acqnet.sarda.army.mil//!! Offerors are encouraged to submit multiple offers, each offer shall completely stand on its own. Sign and date each offer, one original, must be submitted to Iowa Army National Guard, USPFO-PC, Camp Dodge, 7700 NW Beaver Drive, Johnston, Iowa 50131-1902, ATTN: CW2 Mark Thompson, Contracting Officer at or before 4:30 p.m., 23 June 1999. For information regarding this solicitation contact CW2 Mark Thompson at (515)252-4248!! Posted 06/07/99 (W-SN339910). (0158)

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