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

99 -- PURCHASE OF PORTABLE TRADESHOW DISPLAY BOOTH SOL M67004-00-Q-0020 DUE 081600 POC Sgt Castillo or MSgt Beaulieu, Code 89-1, (912)639-6474 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. 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 97-17 and Defense Acquisition Circular 91-13. This action is restricted to small businesses. The following is required: Fabrication of a 10' by 30' (approximate size) Tradeshow Booth Display. The display booth should be scaleable to an approximate size of 10' by 20' or 10' by 10' for independent smaller-scale display purposes. All parts must be standardized and replaceable by part number, unless specifically customized (i.e. panels with wall openings). The center display area shall be designed to simulate the rear of a Marine Corps High Mobility Multiple-Purpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV) (civilian equivalent -- AM-General Hummer) with a canvas cargo cover. The government will provide raw photographs of the vehicle upon vendor request. The display booth is to have a center display area with an opening of approximately 32" by 52", which will accommodate the display of Government equipment with a table protruding through the opening, simulating the tailgate of a HMMWV. The table must be approximately 52" by 60" in size and will be required to sustain a minimum weight of 400 lbs. The table color must be consistent with that of the HMMWV. The left and right display booth areas shall be covered in a metallic textured black and green wall covering (non-fabric and non-laminate) with wood grain accents for background display and to allow magnetic graphic application when desired. The display shall have an overhead box truss system, which is collapsible and capable of suspending large monitors. The truss is required to havesquare corners that allow for magnetic graphic application. Appropriate lighting shall be attached as to sufficiently illuminate the display area. Miscellaneous components to be included are a lockable free-standing podium, center counters for small displays on the left and right display areas, and all equipment/tools required for assembly and disassembly. The entire display should be able to fit into no more than five (5) containers measuring 15" by 30", of which one (1) container may be of crate size (approx. 60" by 32"). The overall weight of the display booth shall not exceed 1,200 pounds, with individual panels weighing no more than 10 pounds each. Minor equipment variations will be evaluated and discussed with contractors within competitive range. Delivery shall be F.O.B. Destination, MCLB Albany, GA 31704 with inspection/acceptance at destination. 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. 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, 52.225-3, Buy American Act Supplies, commercial Items apply to this acquisition. The contractor shall extend to the Government the full coverage of any standard commercial warranty normally offered in a similar commercial sale, 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 Master Card as a form of payment in order 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. The written quotes and the above information must be received at this office on or before 16 August 2000, at 2:00 PM Eastern STD. Time. All responsible sources may submit a quote, which will be considered by the Marine Corps Logistics Base, Albany, GA., Contracting Department. FAX (912)639-6791 Posted 08/02/00 (W-SN480971). 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