FISC Norfolk Detachment Philadelphia, 700 Robbins Ave, Bldg 2B, Philadelphia, PA 19111-5083

W -- LEASE OR RENTAL OF MANLIFTS SOL N00140-99-Q-3346 DUE 092899 POC Point of Contact -- M. Pressley, Contract Specialist, 215/697-9683,Contracting Officer, J. O'Sullivan E-MAIL: CLICK HERE TO CONTACT THE BID OFFICER, SYNOPSIS@PHIL.FISC.NAVY.MIL. This is a COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION for commercial items prepared in accordance with the information in FAR Subpart 12.6 as supplemented with the additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; a written solicitation will not be issued. PAPER COPIES OF THIS SOLICITATION WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE. The RFQ number is N00140-99-Q-3346. This solicitation documents and incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through FAC 97-12 and DFARS 19990819. It is the contractor's responsibility to be familiar with the applicable clauses and provisions. The clauses may be accessed in full text at these addresses: www.arnet.gov/far and www.dtic.mil/dfars. The SIC is 7359 and the Small Business Standard is $5 million. This is a sole source action with United Rentals/Yankee Equipment of Bloomfield, CT. The FISC Detachment Philadelphia requests responses from qualified sources capable of providing one MANLIFT: On-call maintenance is required for each manlift. This maintenance shall provide an 8-hour response time to trouble calls and a replacement manlift, if manlift will not be functioning and available for use within 24-hours of the trouble call. Manlifts are to be delivered to and picked up at: U.S.N. Dry-dock "Oakridge", Pier 17 South -- Lower Base, Naval Submarine Base, Groton, Connecticut 06349. Manlifts shall conform to the following requirements: diesel powered; 15 gallon minimum fuel capacity; articulating boom w/zero degree tail swing; audible travel warning signals only; foam-filled tires; 60 foot maximum acceptable working height; 45 feet minimum acceptable working height; 200 pounds minimum required platform capacity; 500 pounds maximum required platform capacity; 26,000 pounds maximum acceptable overall weight; 8 feet minimum acceptable wheelbase; 20 degree (35%) minimum acceptable grade ability; 1 mph minimum acceptable speed; 3.6 mph maximum acceptable speed; 8 feet maximum acceptable inside turning radius; 14 feet maximum acceptable outside turning radius; 1 foot minimum acceptable ground clearance. Equipment will be used for multiple shifts per day -- will be used for some hydroblasting. Additionally, an option to purchase equipment is incorporated. The offeror shall state the purchase price or provide a formula that shows how the purchase price will be established at the time of purchase. The purchase conversion cost of the equipment shall be computed as of the effective date specified in the unilateral modification required to purchase equipment, on the basis of the purchase price set forth in the contract, minus the total purchase option credits accumulated during the period of lease or rental, calculated by the formula provided by offeror with his original proposal. The accumulated purchase option credits available to determine the purchase conversion cost will also include any credits accrued during a period of lease or rental of the equipment under any previous Government contract if the equipment has been on continuous lease or rental. The movement of equipment from one site to another site shall be "continuous rental." Period of performance is base year, 1 October 1999 through 30 September 2000 plus two 12-month option periods. Responsibility and Inspection: unless otherwise specified in the order, the supplier is responsible for the performance of all inspection requirements and quality control. The following FAR provision and clauses are applicable to this procurement: 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items and 52.207-5 Option to Purchase Equipment; 52.212-2, Offeror Representations and Certifications -Commercial Items plus DFAR 252.204-7004 Required Central Contractor Registration; 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items: 52.217-9 Option to Extend the Term of the Contract, 52.217-5 Evaluation of Options, 52.216-18 Ordering (filled in as: applicable base/option period), 52.216-19 Delivery-Order Limitations (filled in as: 1 each, 1each, 30 days, and 5 days), 52.216-21 Requirements (filled in as : 30 Sep2000); and 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items: Paragraph (a) and the following numbered subparagraphs under paragraph (b) of this clause apply: (1), (5), (8)(ii), (11), (12), (13), (14), (15), (19), (23); and paragraphs (d) and (e). Offerors shall include a completed copy of 52.212-3 ALT I with offers. All clauses shall be incorporated by reference in the order. Additional contract terms and conditions applicable to this procurement are: 252.212-7000, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items and 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items including paragraph (a) and the following clauses referenced under paragraph (b) of this clause apply: DFAR 252.225-7012 Preference for Certain Domestic Commodities, DFAR 252.225-7028 Exclusionary Policies and Practices of Foreign Governments, and DFAR 252.243-7002 Certification of Requests for Equitable Adjustment; and paragraph (c). See Numbered Note: 22. However, all offers received within 10 days (in lieu of 45 days) after date of publication of original synopsis will be considered by the Government. This announcement will close at 2:00 PM on 28 September 1999. Contact Marie Pressley who can be reached at 215-697-9683 or email marie_w_pressley@phil.fisc.navy.mil. A determination by the Government to not compete this proposed effort on a full and open competitive basis, based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice. Quotes over 10 pages in total will not be accepted by facsimile. All responsible sources may submit an offer that shall be considered by the agency. Offers shall be evaluated on the basis of a. technical acceptability; and b. Past performance: the quoter shall submit, as part of its proposal, information on previously performed contracts or on-going contracts that are similar to the statement of work in the solicitation performed for Federal, State or local Governments, and for commercial firms. Information shall be provided on either 1) all such contracts within the past three years, or 2) the last three such contracts performed, whichever is fewer, and shall be limited to the name and address of the organization for which the product was supplied and services were performed and the number (phone, fax or Internet) of at least two contacts for each contract listed. The quoter should not describe past performance history in the proposal. The information may include, however, discussion of any major problems encountered on the contracts listed and the corrective actions taken to resolve them. The information may also include a description of any quality awards earned by the quoter; c. price. Responses will be evaluated according to which firm can meet the requirements at the best value to the Government. Sources demonstrating the capability of furnishing theabove system shall supply pertinent information to perform a complete and proper evaluation. Each response must clearly indicate the capability of the quoter to meet all specifications and requirements. Posted 09/22/99 (D-SN383019). (0265)

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