USPFO for South Carolina, 9 National Guard Road, ATTN: P & C, Columbia, SC 29201-4763

W -- LEASE/RENTAL OF TRAILERS SOL DAHA38-00-R-0001 DUE 032800 POC Anita L. Daniels, (803)806-1542, fax (803)806-1540 WEB: N/A!!, N/A!!. E-MAIL: click here to contact the buyer via e-mail, danielsal@sc-arng.ngb.army.mil. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format set forth in Federal Acquisition Regulation, 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. This solicitation is issued as Request For Proposal (RFP) Number DAHA38-00-R-0001. This solicitation document and the incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-15. The Standard Industrial Classification Number is 7513, and the Business Size Standard is $18.6 million. The following specifications and salient characteristics represent the Government's minimum requirements for lease/rental of 130 each 20' trailers with and without chassis (Milvans) with locking doors, weather tight, with or without chassis (as designated), delivered to various locations within the State of South Carolina for use during the period 18 April 2000 through 30 September 2000. Offerors shall structure their proposal to include pricing per trailer with or with out chassis, per month, per location, to include delivery and pickup. Offerors must contact Ms. Anita Daniels at (803)806-1542 or SGM Julian Watson at (803)806-4307 to receive a list of delivery locations and requirements. CONTRACT LINE ITEM (CLIN) 0001: Lease/Rental of 130 each, 20' trailers (Milvans) with locking doors, weather tight, with or without chassis (as designated) delivered to various locations for use during the period 18 April 2000 through 30 September 2000. Offers made under the terms of a Federal Supply Schedule contract shall so state, to include GSA Contract number and terms. A copy of the pertinent pages of the schedule shall be provided with the offeror's proposal. Trailers with and without chassis are required to be delivered FOB destination not later than 18 April 2000 which presumes contract award no later than 31 March 2000. Government workdays are Monday through Friday between the hours of 0730 and 1700 ET. Delivery/Acceptance points will be various locations. FAR provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition, with the following addenda: Per FAR 12.603(b) the SF 1449 is not used. Period of acceptance of offers-Offeror agrees to hold the prices in its offer firm for 60 days after Government receipt of proposals. Contractor will be provided a list of persons to contact and telephone numbers to coordinate deliveries and pick-ups. The Government will only consider the information provided in the offeror's proposal. Award will be made without discussion; therefore. each offeror is encouraged to submit their best terms with their proposal. Offerors shall include a fully executed copy of the FAR provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, with their offer. See www.arnet.gov/far for access to FAR clauses. 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 Statutes for Executive Orders-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition, along with the following additional FAR clauses: 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Disabled and Vietnam Era Veterans, 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities, 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Disabled Veterans and Veterans of Vietnam Era, 52.225-3, Buy American Act-Supplies, 52.225-9, Buy American Act-Trade Agreement Act-Balance of Payments Program, 52.225-21, Buy American Act-North American Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act-Balance of Payments Program. DFARs provisions 252.225-7001, Buy American Act and Balance of Payment Program; 252.227-7037, Notification of Transportation of Supplies by Sea. Offers sent via the US Postal Service should be mailed to USPFO for South Carolina, ATTN: Purchasing & Contracting, 9 National Guard Road, Columbia, SC 29201-4763. All proposals not sent through the US Mail will be considered hand carried and subject FAR 15.208. Proposals may be submitted by facsimile, however, it is the responsibility of the Offeror to ensure receipt -- see also in this respect FAR 52.215-5, Facsimile Proposals. Offerors are responsible for ensuring proposals are received no later than close of business 28 March 00. The point of contact for information regarding this acquisition is Ms. Anita Daniels at (803)806-1542, fax (803)806-1540 or e-mail to: danielsal@sc-arng.ngb.army.mil. Alternate contact is SGM Julian Watson at (803)806-4307, fax (803)806-1540 or e-mail: watsonjr@sc-arng.ngb.army.mil. Posted 03/17/00 (W-SN435636). (0077)

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