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42 -- FIRE FIGHTING -- TORCH/MIXER SOL M00681-99-Q-DMB2 DUE 070299 POC Sgt Daniel Baker 760 725 3236 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; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number is M00681-99-Q-DMB2 and this is a Request for Quotation (RFQ). This solicitation document incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through FAC 97-11 and DAC 91-13 . This is a 100% small business set aside under simplified acquisition procedures; the standard industrial code is 5087 and the small business size standard is 500 employees. The procurement consists of a Terra torch and a batch mixer: (1) Terra Torch; The Terra Torch is designed as a flame thrower that shoots an environmentally accepted Jel approximately 150 ft. The Jel is mixed and circulated in a tank that is double welded 3/16" aircraft quality aluminum with safety lid and a 80 gallon capacity. The entire unit is driven by an 11 HP Briggs& Stratton electric start, gasoline driven, I/C engine with a spark arrestor. The engine and pump are housed in a expanded aluminum screen housing on the front and sides of engine/pump compartment. The Jel is pumped through a 25 ft, one wire in hydraulic hose to a single trigger nozzle with a grounded circuit. The entire unit is mounted on a 6'x10' tandem axle trailer, each axle 3500 lb rated, 4 wheel brakes, expanded steel floor. The trailer also has a spare tire and wheel. 80 gallon, mounted on a 6ft x 14'ft tandem axle trailer with electrical start gasoline engine. (2) Batch Mixer; The batch mixer is designed to mix the Jel for the Terra Torch or a Heli Torch. With additional attachments this unit can also serve as a Terra Torch. The mixing is accomplished in a tank that is double welded, 240 gal, stainless steel, D.O.T. approved tank. The unit is driven by a 11 HP, gasoline driven engine. The engine powers a 50 GPM pump. Both are housed in a compartment as listed above. The mixer product is transferred through a 100 ft grounded fuel transfer hose with a dry lock coupler. The hose is carried on an electric reel. The entire unit is mounted on the same type of trailer listed above, with the exception for the trailer being 6'x14'. Electric Reel with 100 ft 2in fuel fill house mounted on 6ft x 14ft tandem axle trailer. All responsible sources may submit an offer by providing descriptive literature of how your equipment meets the needs of the Government, past performance of at least two recent references where the contractor has sold the same products, and a statement that addresses each of the following areas:(1) the commercial warranty for the above line items. The Government will evaluate the technical capability of the product to meet the Government's needs, warranty, delivery, and price. All Contractors submitting an offer are reminded that you must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration database to be considered for award. The following FAR/DFAR provisions apply: FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items, FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items with the following applicable clauses for para (b): FAR 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity, FAR 52.222-35 Affirmative Action for Special Disabled and Vietnam Era Veterans, FAR 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers, FAR 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and FAR 52.247-64 Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels; DFAR 252.225-7008 Supplies to be Accorded Duty-Free Entry, DFAR 252.225-7037 Duty-Free Entry -- NAFTA Country End Products and Supplies, DFAR 252.204-7004 Required Central Contractor Registration, DFAR 252.232-7009 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer, and DFAR 252.212-7001 Contract Terms and Conditions required to implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisition of Commercial Items with the following applicable clauses for para (b): DFAR 252.225-7036 North American Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act. The contractor shall furnish a completed copy of FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items, DFAR 252.225-7035 Buy American Act -- North American Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act -- Balance of Payments Program Certificate, and DFAR 252.212-7000 Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items. Offers are due by 4PM (PST) on 02 July 1999 and may be sent by mail. Offers sent via US Postal Service should be mailed to the Contracting Office, PO Box 1609, Oceanside, CA 92051-1609; offers sent by FEDEX should be sent to the Contracting Office, Bldg 22180, Marine Corps Base, Camp Pendleton, CA 92055-5027. Offers are solicited FOB destination only to Camp Pendleton, CA. Award date is anticipated to be made on 02 July 1999 and delivery is required for all items on or before 02 August 1999. Posted 06/21/99 (W-SN345445). (0172)

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