Department of the Army, Directorate of Contract, P.O. Drawer 3918, Fort Polk, Louisiana 71459-0918

W -- LEASE/RENTAL OF 32 ELECTRIC HEATERS WITH ITS ASSOCIATED POWER GENERATORS SOL DAKF24-99-B-0025 DUE 091099 POC Contract Specialist Melisa M. Barbee (318)531-2357 E-MAIL: barbeem@polk-emh2.army.mil, barbeem@polk-emh2.army.mil. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as a 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 DAKF24-99-B-0025 and is issued as an invitation for bid (IFB). This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-04. This is 100% Small Business Set Aside, requirement; Simplified Acquisition Procedures will be utilized. The SIC Code is 7359 and the Business Size is $5M. SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES. ITEM#1: The Contractor shall provide 32 -- 100 kw heaters with its associated power generation; The electric heaters should be able to heat large tents. Installation and tear down are included. The Government will provide fuel for generators -- the generators will be JP8 compatible. ITEM #2. Delivery of 32 electric heaters with associated power generation on 1 NOV 99 and ITEM #3. Pick up or removal cost of 32 electric heaters on 23 NOV 99. The vendor who receives this award will provide the lease or rental of 32 electric heaters from a contract period of 1 through 23 NOV 99. Delivery of equipments will be in Fort Polk, LA and will be coordinated with a point of contact for specific delivery locations. The Contractor shall provide and perform all work incidental to maintaining the 32 electric heaters and its associated components in designated areas. The Contractor shall provide all work incidental to the removal/reinstallation of equipment throughout the performance of the contract. The Contractor, at his/her expense, shall keep all equipment under this contract in proper mechanical working order. The Contractor shall repair and replace any machine within two(2) days after he receives notification that a machine is inoperable. Offers will be submitted on bidders' letterhead stationary in accordance with provision 52.212-1 and shall include unit and total prices for each Item #s above. Award will be made on a SF 1449 Solicitation/Contract/Order for Commercial Items. The factors use to evaluate offers will be awarded to the responsible bidder whose bid, conforming to the solicitation, will be the most advantageous to the Government, considering only price and price-related factors. Offerors shall include a completed copy of provision 52.212-3, 252.212-7000. The provisions at 52.212-2; 52-212-3. The clause at 52.212-4; 52.212-5 and paragraph b clauses at (1)52.203-6; (5)52.219-8; (7)52.219-4; (11)52.222-21; (12)52.222-26; (13)52.222-35 (14)52.222-36; (15)52.222-37; (16)52.225-3; (17)52.222-9; (19)52.225-18; (20)52.225-19; (21)(I)(II)52.225-21; (22)52.232-33; paragraph c clauses (1)52.222.41; (2)52.222-42; (4)52.222-44; (5)52.222-47. The clause at DFARS 252.212-7001, is applicable to this acquisition. ORIGINAL SEALED OFFERS FOR FURNISHING THE SUPPLIES OR SERVICES WILL BE RECEIVED AT THE DIRECTORATE OF CONTRACTING, PO DRAWER 3918, BUILDING 1944, FORT POLK, LA 71459, UNTIL 1:30pm LOCAL TIME ON FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 10, 1999. All offers shall be clearly marked with the offeror's name and the solicitation number. For more information call Melisa M. Barbee at (318)531-2357. Posted 08/30/99 (W-SN374065). (0242)

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