Contracts Department, P. O. Drawer 43019, MCLB, Albany, GA 31704-3019

W -- LEASE OF PORTABLE AIR COMPRESSORS SOL M67004-00-Q-0006 DUE 042500 POC Sgt. Jones, Code 89-1, (912)439-6715 This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial service/lease prepared in accordance with the format in 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 requirement is being issued as a Request for Quotation. Solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-13 and Defense Acquisition Circular 91-13. This action is restricted to small businesses. The following service is required: Lease of three (3) portable air compressors rated at 1600 CFM at 100 or 150 PSI, triple axle w/surge brakes and pintel eye, gauges for the following: air pressure, compression discharge temperature, air filter maint, volt, fuel filter maint, electronic engine monitor system, warning lights and safety shutdowns. A twenty-five foot by three-inch diameter hose must be included with each compressor. Period of lease performance will be from 1 May 00 through 30 September 00. CONTRACTOR MUST BE ABLE TO HAVE MACHINES IN PLACE TO BEGIN SERVICE ON 1 MAY 00. Delivery shall be F.O.B. Destination, MCLB Albany, GA 31704 with inspection/acceptance at destination. Delivery will be coordinated with requesting activity, after award. FAR Clauses/Provisions: 52.203-3, Gratuities, 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items, The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation, is considered to be the best value to the Government. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: Price and Specification compliance. 52.222-41 Service Contract Act of 1965, as amended; 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items, 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders Commercial Items (incorporating 52.222-35 Affirmative Action for Special Disabled and Vietnam Era Veterans, Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers, 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era. The contractor shall extend to the Government the full coverage of any standard commercial warranty normally offered in a similar commercial service, provided such warranty is available at no additional cost to the Government. Offerors responding to this announcement must provide the information contained in 52.212-1, Instruction to Offerors Commercial Items. The offeror should also provide its Commercial and Government Entity (Cage) code, Contractor Establishment code (DUNS number) and Tax Identification Number. Contractors must be registered in the Central Contractor Register or accept the Government Credit Card as a form of payment to be eligible for award. If a change occurs in this requirement, only those offerors that respond to this announcement within the required time frame will be provided any changes/amendments and considered for future discussions and/or award. Written quotes and the above required information must be received at this office on or before 25 April 2000, at 2:00 PM Eastern STD. Time. All responsible sources may submit a quote that will be considered by the Marine Corps Logistics Base, Albany, GA, Contracting Dept. FAX (912)439-6791. Posted 04/14/00 (W-SN445154). (0105)

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