Marine Corps Regional Contracting Office (Northwest Region), P. O. Box X24, MCAGCC, Twentynine Palms, CA 92278-0124

W -- LEASE OR RENTAL OF HEAVY EQUIPMENT SOL M67399-00-Q-0012 DUE 070700 POC Sgt. Juan Turner, Procurement Specialist, (760) 830 -- 5121 WEB: turnerjo@29palms.usmc.mil, turnerjo@29palms.usmc.mil. E-MAIL: turnerjo@29palms.usmc.mil, turnerjo@29palms.usmc.mil. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice, and Far Part 13. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 97-18. This is a total small business set aside. The Standard Industrial Classification Code is 7353.The small business standard is $5.0 Million. This solicitation number M67399-00-Q-0012 is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ) for Heavy Equipment Vehicles Leasing or Rental Services. The government desires to rent the following equipment: Line item 001- Grader, Caterpillar 140G or equivalent, (1) each. Line item 002- Scraper, Caterpillar 623 Self-loader or equivalent, (1) each. Line item 003-Water truck, 7,000 Gallon, Front and Back Spray, (1) each. Line item 004- Dump truck, 12-15 yards, dual axle, (2) each. Line item 005- Vibratory Compactor, Smooth Drum, 10-12 Ton, 2 Drum (1) each. The required period of performance begins 14 July 2000 12:00 Noon PST and expires 28 September 2000 4:00 P.M. PST. FOB point required is destination, Marine Corp Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, Operations and Training, Expeditionary Airfield. Inspection and acceptance will be at destination. The following provisions and clauses shall apply: Provision FAR 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text.The full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at these websites: http://farsite.hill.af.mil or http://www.gsa.gov/far.The provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items, applies. The provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items applies.The provision at FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions, applies. FAR 52.219-8 Utilization of Small, Small disadvantage and Women-Owned Small Business Concerns.The provision at FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms And Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, applies, with addenda clauses FAR 52.222.25 Affirmative Action for Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era; FAR 52.222.26, Equal Opportunity; FAR 52.222.36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities; and FAR 52.222.37, Employment Reports on Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era.FAR 52.232-1 Payments. FAR 52.232-36 Payment by Third Party, FAR 52.208-4 Condition of Leased Vehicles, FAR 52.208-6 Marking of Leased Vehicles, FAR 208-7 Tagging of Leased Vehicles, FAR 52.228-8 Liability and Insurance Leased Motor Vehicles, DFARS 252.204-7004, Required Central Contractor Registration, applies, DFARS 252.232-7009 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer, Payment Option. At the Government's option, Payment may be made utilizing the Government Purchase Credit Card. DFARS 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items, applies, with the following clauses applicable to paragraph (b):DFARS 252.225-7001, Buy American Act and Balance of Payments Program.The Government intends to make a single award to the responsible offeror whose quote conforming to this combined CBD synopsis/solicitation, will be the most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. Evaluation will be based on the best value to the government considering price, past performance and delivery time. Mail, electronic mail, or fax copy quotes must be received no later than 4:00 P.M, PST 7 July 2000, submit to Procurement Specialist Sgt. Turner, (760) 830-5121, Fax (760) 830 5104, Email: turnerjo@29palms.usmc.mil. Quotations sent by U.S Post Office or Federal Express should be mailed to Marine Corp Regional Contracting Office (NW Region) ATTN: Sgt.Turner Bldg. 1525 P.O Box X24 Twentynine Palms, CA.92278-0124.Vendors wishing to respond to this solicitation should provide this office with the following: a price quote on company letterhead for the requested items showing unit price, extended price, FOB point, prompt payment terms, correct remittance address, Cage Code, DUNS number, Tax Identification Number, and name and phone number of vendor's point of contact, and a completed copy of FAR 52.212-3. Only written quotes will be accepted and must be received and identified by RFQ Number M67399-00-Q-0012 by 4:00 P.M (PST) on 7 July 2000.Fax copy quotes are acceptable at (760) 830-5104/6353, ATTN: Sgt.Turner, Procurement Specialist. Posted 06/30/00 (W-SN470653). (0182)

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