Department of the Army, Joint Traffic Management Office, Attn: MTAQ-J, 5611 Columbia Pike, Room 107, Falls Church, VA 22041-5050

W -- LEASE OF 40' OPEN TOPS W/TARPS SOL DAMT01-00-R-0008 DUE 040500 POC Kathy L. Lynch, (703) 681-6140 or (703) 681-9112 fax E-MAIL: Click here for Contract Specialist, lynchk@mtmc.army.mil. THIS IS A COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION for the purchase of commercial items prepared in accordance with (IAW) 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. Solicitation Number DAMT01-00-R-0008 is issued as a Request for Proposals (RFP). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through FEDERAL ACQUISITION CIRCULAR (FAC) #97-15, and DFARs Change Note DCN20000210. This solicitation is unrestricted. The SIC code is 3715. (i) National Stock Number (NSN): N/A (ii) Qualification Requirement: N/A (iii) Manufacturer: Various (iv) Size, Dimensions, or other forms, fit or functional Description: The JTMO intends to lease 40' Open Tops w/tarp. Open Tops leased in response to this synopsis/solicitation shall meet all Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) guidelines and shall comply with the latest edition of the IICL Guide for Open Tops Inspection and shall be fully operational and comply with International Organization for Standardization (ISO) State of Repair. IICL Guide for Container Equipment Inspection (most recent edition) and all supplements and technical bulletins pertaining thereto. All chassis shall have been inspected pursuant to the regulations of the FHWA within three (3) business days of delivery. All necessary examinations shall be valid and current for at least thirty (30) months. Upon return of the open top to the contractor, the government shall either restore and/or repair the open top to meet such requirements or compensate the contractor for such restoration and repair. (v) Predominant Material of Manufacture: Steel and/or aluminum. (vi) Quantity: 22X40' Open Tops w/tarp. CLIN 0001AA: LEASE OF OPEN TOP W/TARP PER DAY; CLIN 0001AB OPEN TOP REPLACEMENT PRICE; CLIN 0001AC OPTION TO LEASE AN ADDITIONAL 180 DAYS PER DAY; CLIN 0013_ DRAYAGE ; CLIN 0014AA REDELIVERY; CLIN 0015AA ON-HIRE LIFT, AND CLIN 0015AB OFF-HIRE LIFT. (vii) Unit of Issue: Each (viii) Destination Information: Hurlbert Field, FL (see ix for additional information). (ix) Delivery Schedule: 1. Delivery shall be completed no later than the required delivery date identified below to the following location: 823rdh Red Horse Squadron, 633 Independence Road, Hurlbert Field, FL 32544 (QTY: 22X40' Open Tops w/Tarp), RDD 10 Apr 00. (1) Primary point of contact: MSGT Weber/SSGT Hubbard, (850) 881-2190. (2) Facility Hours of Operation: 0700 to 1530 (EDT), Monday thru Friday. (x) Duration of the Contract Period: The term of the lease is for a period of 180 days with the option for an additional 180 days. (xi) the Government will award the contract to the responsible offeror whose offer represents the best overall value. (xii) FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors, Commercial Items (NOV 1999) apply and are incorporated by reference. Please review and comply with all instructions. FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation — Commercial Items (JAN 1999) is incorporated by reference and applies to this acquisition. In accordance with para (a), the Government will award the contract to the responsible offeror whose offer represents the best overall value. Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items (FEB 2000) and DFAR 252.212-7000 Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items (NOV 1995), 252.225-7006 Buy American Act -- Trade Agreements Act -- Balance of Payments Program Certificate (MAR 1998), 252-225-7007 Buy American Act -- Trade Agreements Act -- Balance of Payments Program (MAR 1998), and 252.225-7008 Supplies to be Accorded Duty-Free Entry (MAR 1998) with its offer. FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items (MAY 1999) is incorporated by reference and applies to this acquisition. Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP). FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes -- Commercial Items (FEB 2000) is incorporated by reference; however, for paragraph (b) only the following provisions apply to this acquisition: 52.212-5 (b), 52.203-6 Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government with ALT 1 (JUL 1995). 52.203-10 Price or Fee Adjustment for Illegal or Improper Activity (JAN 1997), (41 USC 423). 52.219-8 Utilization of Small Business Concerns (JAN 1999), (15 USC 4212). 52.219-9 Small Business Subcontracting Plan (JAN 1999). 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (FEB 1999), 52.222-35 Affirmative Action for Special Disabled and Vietnam Era Veterans (APR 1998), (38 USC 4212), 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers (JUN 1998), (29 USC 793). 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era (JAN 1999), (38 USC 4212). 52.225-9, Buy American Act -- Trade Agreements Act -- Balance of Payments Program (JAN 1996) (41 USC 10, 19 USC 2501-2582.). 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (JUN 1997) (46 USC 1241). DFARS clauses 252.225-7001 Buy American Act and Balance of Payments Program (MAR 1998), 252.212-7001 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to the Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items (JAN 1999), and DFARS clauses 252.225-7009 Duty-Free Entry-Qualifying Country End Products and Supplies (MAR 1998), and 252.225-7010 Duty-Free Entry -- Additional Provisions (MAR 1998), and 252.204-7004 Required Central Contractor Registration (MAR 1998) are incorporated by reference and apply to this acquisition. (xiii) CBD Numbered Notes: N/A (xiv) DPAS Rating: N/A (xv) All responsible sources may submit a bid, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered by this agency. (xvi) One (1) copy of your proposal is due not later than 1100 hours EDT on April 5, 2000 by mail at Headquarters, Military Traffic Management Command, JTMO, ATTN: MTAQ-J, Nassif Building, Room 108, 5611 Columbia Pike, Falls Church, VA 22041-5050 or by fax at (703) 681-9112. (xvii) If you have any questions please contact Ms. Kathy L. Lynch (703) 681-6140 or by e-mail at lynchk@mtmc.army.mil. Posted 03/31/00 (W-SN440360). (0091)

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