Directorate of Contracting, 1830 Quartermaster Road, Fort Lee, VA 23801-1606

23 -- GROUND EFFECT VEHICLES, MOTOR VEHICLES, TRAILERS, AND CYCLES SOL DABT59-00-R-1011 DUE 070500 POC Naomi B Jenkins E-MAIL: jenkinsn@lee.army.mil, jenkinsn@lee.army.mil. This is a combined synopsis/solicitatin for commercial item prepared in accordance with the format in FAR subpart 12.6, as supplimented 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 for the Request for Proposal is DABT59-00-R-1011. Award will be made on or before 30 September 2000. This solicitation and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 97-18. This solicitation is a 100% small business set-aside. The Standard Industrial Classification Code 3537, Industrial Trucks, Tractors, Trailers, and Stackers and applies to businsses with less than 750 employees. The Directorate of Contracting, Fort Lee, VA has a requirement for CLIN 0001 (1 EA) model SCL800SM Leaf Loader and 2000 Mack MS300P Chassis (BRAND NAME OR EQUAL). Requirements: 1. 2000 Mack MS300P Trauck Chassis with dual steering 2. SCL800SM 25 CY Self Contained Leaf Loader 3. Automated Hydraulic Hose Boom, 4. Belt Drive Option 5. In Cab Tailgate Latch Controls 6. Installation onto the Chassis 7. Water Spray System 8. Special Urethan Wear Liner 9. John Deere 4 Cylinder Turbo Disel 10. Bed Vibrator Installed 11. Intake Tube Extension. Trade-In Value -- 1974 International Cargostar 1950B,Street & Catch Basin Cleaner, Mfg by Central Engineering Co., Inc. Milwaukee Wis. Serial Number 1154, VIN: 25795ECA14613, Veh Curb Weight 44,860, Model # COF1950B, Hours 3424, Miles 29,684, GAWR Front 10,860, Intermediate 17,000, Rear 17,000. All offerors must submit brochures/specifications of Leaf Loader/Chassis truck being proposed. Substitutes offered must meet or exceed all specifications or SCL800SM Leaf Loader and 2000 Mack MS300P Chassis. Truck is to be delivered to Department of Public Works, 1816 Shop Road, Building 6208, Fort Lee, VA 23801. Specify delivery time after receipt of award. FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offierors -- Commercial applies to this acquisition. FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation Commercial items applies. Evaluation criteria to be included in paragraph (a) lowest eechnically acceptable offer. Offerors are to include a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offer Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items, with its offer. FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items, applies with the following addendum to paragraph (o) Warranty -- The Government will accept the Manufactures Standard Commercial Warranty. 52.247-34 F.O.B. Destination, 52.225-11 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases, 52.219-6 Total Small Business Set-Aside, 52.216-1 Type of Contract -- The Government contemplates award of a Firm Fixed Price Contract resulting from this solicitation. FAR 52.212-5 (Contract Terms and Conditions required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders) -- Commercial Items applies with the following FAR clauses in paragraph (b) which will apply to the resultant contract: 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity, 52.222-35 Affirmative Action for Special Disabled and Vietnam Veterans, 52.222-36 Affirmative Action For Handicapped Workers, 52.222-37 Employment Reports On Special Disabled Veterans Of The Vietnam Era, 52.225-3 Buy American Act -- Supplies. DFAR 252.212-7001 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders Applicable To Defense Acquisitions Of Commercial Items, 252.225-7001 Buy American Act And Balance Of Payment Program, 252.225-7012 Preference For Certain Domestic Commodities, 252.227-7015 Technical Data -- Commercial Items, Addendum -- Add 252.204-7004 Required Central Contractor Registration. Contract Award -- a. The Government may award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, cost or price and other factors considered. b. The Government may (1) reject any or all offers if such actions in the public interest (2) accept other than the lowest offer, and (3) waive informalities and minor irregulatities in offers received. (c) The Government may awrad a contract on the basis of initial offers received, without discussions. Therefore, each initial offer should contain the offeror's best terms from a cost or price and technical standpoint. Offerors not in possession of the above referenced clauses in full text may obtain them at http://acqnet.sarda.mil. Responses to this solicitation are due by COB 5 July 2000 and should be mailed to: Directorate of Contracting, ATTN: Naomi Jenkins, 1830 Quartermaster Road, Fort Lee, VA 23801-1606. Please reference solicitation number on your proposal. Offers must be in writing. Offers via fax will NOT be accepted. Offerors must be registered in Central Contractor Registration data base to be eligible for award (Fef DFAR 252.204-7004). To verify registration Cage Code, Duns # and Federal Tax ID # must be provided. A Site Visit is suggested for the inspection of the trade-In for the value of International Cargostar 1950B, Street & Catch Basin Cleaner. To schedule a site visit contact Naomi Jenkins 804-734-4629, FAX 804-734-4633. All site visits must be made prior to synopsis/solicitationclosing date of 5 July 2000. Questions concerning this solicitation should be addressed to Naomi Jenkins, 804-734-4629, FAX 804-734-4633. Posted 06/21/00 (W-SN466979). (0173)

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