Defense Distribution Center, Procurement Division, ATTN: DDC-AA, 2001 Mission Drive, Building 81, New Cumberland, PA 17070-5001

K -- ONE TIME DIS-ASSEMBLY, PACKING, SHIPPING, AND RE-ASSEMBLY OF GERLINGER STRADDLE CARRIERS SOL SP310000T0117 DUE 060600 POC Mona Holtry, Contract Specialist, 717-770-6145 This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.603 of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), 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. The solicitation number is SP3100-00-T-0117, and this solicitation is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated clauses and provisions are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-17. The Standard Industrial Classification is 1796 and the small business size standard is $7 million. Item No. 0001 -- Provide all necessary material, labor and equipment to disassemble three (3) each Gerlinger Straddle carriers, serial numbers 30SH-344, 30SH-346, and 30SH-347, pack and ship by ocean and truck freight to their destinations. At destination contractor shall re-assemble one (1) straddle carrier S/N 30SH-344 at DDDC, San Diego, California and two (2) each straddle carriers S/N's 30SH-346 and 30SH347 at DDNV, Norfolk, Virginia. Cost should be broke down to include at a minimum: Hourly labor rate to disaddemble and re-assemble straddle carriers, travel and living expenses, ocean freight charges, and truck freight charges. Quantity is for 1 job. Delivery shall be completed within 90 days after contract award and shall be FOB Destination to DDDC San Diego, California, and DDNV Norfolk, Virginia. The following U.S. Department of Labor Wage Determinations shall apply to any resultant order: No. 94-2153REV (17) Hawaii, No. 94-2057 REV (20) California, and No. 94-2543REV (21). FAR 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS-COMMERCIAL ITEMS applies to this acquisition. Award will be made to the lowest priced offer that is in the best interest of the Government. Offerors must include a completed copy of FAR 52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS-COMMERCIAL ITEMS with their quotation. The following clauses also apply to this soliciation: FAR 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS-COMMERCIAL ITEMS and FAR 52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS-COMMERCIAL ITEMS. The following clauses cited in FAR 52.212-5 are also applicable: FAR 52.222-3 CONVICT LABOR, FAR 52.233-3 PROTEST AFTER AWARD, FAR 52.203-6 RESTRICTIONS ON SUBCONTRACTOR SALES TO THE GOVERNMENT, WITH ALTERNATE I, DFARs 252.204-7001 COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENT ENTITY (CAGE) CODE REPORTING (DEC 1991), FAR 52.219-8 UTILIZATION OF SMALL, SMALL DISADVANTAGED AND WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS CONCERNS, FAR 52.219-14 LIMITATION ON SUBCONTRACTING, FAR 52.222-26 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY, FAR 52.222-35 AFFIRMATIVE ACTION FOR SPECIAL DISABLED VETERANS AND VETERANS OF THE VIETNAM ERA, FAR 52.222-36 AFFIRMATIVE ACTION FOR HANDICAPPED WORKERS, 52.222-37 EMPLOYMENT REPORTS ON DISABLED VETERANS AND VETERANS OF THE VIETNAM ERA, FAR 52.225-3 BUY AMERICAN ACT -- SUPPLIES, FAR 52.225-21 BUY AMERICAN ACT-NORTH AMERICAN FREE TRADE AGREEMENT IMPLEMENTATION ACT -- BALANCE OF PAYMENTS PROGRAM, FAR 52.222-41 SERVICE CONTRACT ACT OF 1965, FAR 52.222-43 FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT AND SERVICE CONTRACT ACT -- PRICE ADJUSTMENT, FAR 52.222-44 FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT AND SERVICE CONTRACT ACT -- PRICE ADJUSTMENT, AND FAR 52.222-47 SCA MINIMUM WAGES AND FRINGE BENEFITS APPLICABLE TO SUCCESSOR CONTRACT PURSUANT TO PREDECESSOR CONTRACT COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT. In addition, the following are applicable: FAR 52.204-6 DATA UNIVERAL NUMBERING SYSTEM (DUNS) NUMBER, 52.219-6 NOTICE OF TOTAL SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE, FAR 52.232-33 MANDATORY INFORMATION FOR ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER PAYMENT, FAR 52.232-4002 PAYMENT UTILIZING A GOVERNMENT CREDIT CARD, FAR 52.232-34 OPTIONAL INFORMATION FOR ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER PAYMENT, FAR 52.249-2 TERMINATION FOR CONVENIENCE OF THE GOVERNMENT (FIXED-PRICE) AND FAR 52.249-8 DEFAULT (FIXED-PRICE SUPPLY AND SERVICE). In accordance with Debt Collection Improvement Act of 1996 and DFARs 204.7303 CENTRAL CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION POLICY all prospective contractors SHALL BE registered in the CCCR database prior to award of a contract. Quotations may be submitted on Standard Form 1449. The due date and time of receipt of proposals is 4:00 p.m. local time on June 6, 2000 at the Defense Distribution Center, Procurement Office, DDC-J1-A, ATTN: Mona Holtry, Building 81, 2001 Mission Drive, New Cumberland, Pennsylvania 17070-5001, FAX # 717-770-5689. All quotations must reference the solicitation number and the due date for receipt of quotations. In addition to this, each quotation must contain the name, address and telephone number of the offeror as well as any discount terms that are offered and the remit to address (if different from the mailing address). If offer is not submitted on Standard Form 1449, it must include a statement specifying the extent of agreement with all terms and conditions of this solicitation. Any quotations that reject the terms and conditions of this solicitation or do not include the cerfications and representations contained in FAR 52.212-3 may be excluded from consideration. All offerors must hold their prices firm for 60 calendar days from the due date specified for receipt of quotations. Any amendments hereby issued to this solicitation will be synopsized in the same manner as this solicitation and must be acknowledged by each offeror. Any quotations or modifications to quotations received after the specified due date for receipt of quotations will not be considered. The Government may make an award with or without discussions with offerors. Therefore, the offer's initial proposal should contain the offeror's best terms. A written notice of contract award or acceptance of an offer mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party before the specified expiration date of an offer, the Government may accept that offer unless a written notice of withdrawal is received prior to award. Offerors shall specify business size and classification as required by FAR 52.212-3. All clauses and provisions referenced in this announcement may be accessed at the following web-site: http://farsite.hill.af.mil/farsite.htm. This is a total small business set aside NO CALLS PLEASE. See Note 1. Posted 05/22/00 (W-SN457242). (0143)

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