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81 -- ISO CSC TRICON-CONFIGURED INTERMODAL CONTAINERS SOL DAMT01-00-R-0047 DUE 081600 POC Contact Cathy Golden, Contract Specialist, 703-428-2045, facsimile 703-428-3362/3/ Edward G. Dawson Jr., Contracting Officer, 703-428-2020, facsimile 703-428-3362/3!! E-MAIL: Contract Specialist, goldenc@mtmc.army.mil. THIS IS A COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION for the purchase of commercial items prepared in accordance with (IAW) the format in FAR 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. SOLICITATION NUMBER DAMT01-00-R-0047 is issued as a Request for Proposals (RFP). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through FEDERAL ACQUISITION CIRCULAR (FAC) #97-19, and DFARS Change Note 20000627. This solicitation is unrestricted. The SIC code is 3799. (i) National Stock Number (NSN): N/A (ii) Qualification Requirement: N/A (iii) Manufacturer: Various (iv) Size, Dimensions, or other form, fit or functional description: The Government intends to purchase the production of 402 TRICON-configured new and unused ISO CSC containers as defined in the Commercial Item Description (CID) A-A-65422C, dated 1 May 00. The TRICON container shall be new and unused, watertight, noncollapsible, of a permanent character and suitable for repeated use as defined by ISO 668. The container shall be an all-steel 6 ft, 5-1/2 inch x 8 ft x 8 ft (1968 mm by 2438 mm by 2438 mm) ISO empty shell container with tie-downs, vertical shelf supports, shelf beams and shelves. All construction shall be IAW this CID A-A-65422C, Dated 1 May 00, TRICON (With Shelf Configurations-A), General Purpose Configuration Drawing Number 9-1-0533 and Shelf Configuration Drawing Number 9-1-0534. The TRICON shall conform to International Standards Organization (ISO) design and performance criteria and meet specification and testing requirements of ISO 1496/1. 1. Special Requirements: a. IAW FAR 12.208, Contract Quality Assurance, the contractor shall provide to the Government the first three TRICON containers that have the capability to connect to form an integral 20 foot ISO module, for review by the Government, within 30 days after contract award, based on customary commercial market practices, unless specifically waived by the right of the Government. If multiple manufacturing firms are used, each firm is required to produce the first three TRICON containers for Government review. Government acceptance will take place within 14 days after approval of the first three compliant TRICON containers. b. Duty-Free Customs Information. All shipping documents submitted to Customs, covering foreign end products for which duty-free entry certificates are to be issued IAW DFAR 252.225-7009 -- Duty-Free Entry-Qualifying Country Supplies (End Products and Components) (MAR 98) shall be annotated with the contract number and marked as follows: "UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT, DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Duty-Free Entry to be claimed pursuant to section XXII, Chapter 98, Subchapter VIII, Item 9808.00.30 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States. Upon arrival of shipment at the appropriate port of entry, District Director of Customs, please release shipment under 19 CFR part 142 and notify CDR, DCMAO-New York, ATTN: Customs Team (DCMDN-GNIC) 207 New York Ave, Staten Island, NY 10305-5013, 718-390-1065, FAX 718-390-1093." (v) Predominant Material of Manufacture: Used, rebuilt or remanufactured components, pieces, and parts shall not be incorporated into the container. Materials not specified shall be in accordance with Federal, Military, or National Technical Society, Association or Institute specifications or standards. (vi) Quantity, including any options for additional quantities. CLIN 0001-BASE; CLIN 0001AA: PRODUCTION COST, QTY: 402. CLIN 0001AB-DELIVERY COST TO MARINE CORPS LOGISTICS BASE, ALBANY, GA. QTY: 396. CLIN 0001AC-DELIVERY COST TO US ARMY SBCCOM, NATICK, MA QTY: 6. CLIN 0002-OPTION; CLIN 0002AA-PRODUCTION COST, QTY: 507. CLIN 0002AB-DELIVERY COST TO MARINE CORPS LOGISTICS BASE, ALBANY, GA, QTY: 499. CLIN 0002A-DELIVERY COST TO US ARMY SBCCOM, NATICK, MA, QTY: 8. (vii) Unit of Issue: Each (viii) Destination Information: Marine Corps Logistics Base, Albany, GA 31704; and US Army SBCCOM, Natick, MA 01760 (see 17ix for additional information). (ix) Delivery Schedule: 1. Delivery of the 402 containers shall commence not later than 10/31/00 and be completed not later than 11/30/00. Containers may be delivered earlier, provided storage space is available at destination. (see delivery schedule provided in CID A-A-65422C, Dated 1 May 00. Section 3). 2. The Government intends to exercise the Option for Additional Containers no later than 01 Feb 01. In the event the Government exercises the Option for Additional Containers, 507 containers shall begin delivery NLT 150 calendar days from the date of the exercise of the Option and be completed no later than the 180th day. 3. Delivery shall be completed no later than the required delivery dates identified in paras 17(ix)1 and 2 above to the following locations: Location 1-Defense Distribution Depot, Marine Corps Logistics Base, Albany, GA 31704 (QTY: 396). Location 2-US Army SBCCOM, Natick, MA 01760 (QTY: 6). All other specific deliveryinformation is provided in CID A-A-65422C, Dated 1 May 00. (x) Duration of the Contract Period: Base Period: Delivery begin NLT 31 Oct 00 and end NLT 30 Nov 00. Option 1: Delivery begins NLT 150 days after option is exercised, and ends NLT the 180th day. (xi) The Government will award the contract to the responsible offeror whose offer represents the best overall value. (xii) FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors, Commercial Items (MAR 00), apply and is incorporated by reference. Please review and comply with all instructions. FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items (JAN 99), is incorporated by reference and applies to this acquisition. In accordance with paragraph (a), the Government will award the contract to the responsible offeror whose offer represents the best overall value. The Government intends to evaluate proposals and award a contract without discussions with offerors (other than discussions conducted for the purpose of minor clarification). However, The Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if later determined by the Contracting Officer to be necessary. Therefore, each initial offer should contain the offeror's best terms from a technical and price standpoint. The Government will determine each offeror's overall value on the basis of an integrated assessment of three evaluation factors: Technical Capability, Past Performance and Price. Subfactors under Technical Capability are: (1) Ability to Meet Specifications IAW CID A-A-65422C, Dated 1 May 00 and Synopsis/Solicitation, and (2) Production Plan and Delivery Schedule. For the "Ability to Meet Specifications IAW CID A-A-65422C, Dated 1 May 00 and Synopsis/Solicitation" subfactor category, the offeror shall submit: (a) Approved Manufacturing Drawings and (b) Supporting Technical Narrative that addresses requirements not identified on the drawings. This information will be used to perform the technical evaluation and determine the offeror's demonstrated ability to meet specifications IAW the CID and Synopsis/Solicitation. "For the Production Plan and Delivery Schedule" subfactor category, the offeror shall submit (a) Production Plan and (b) Delivery Schedule. For the Production Plan, the offeror shall identify start date, completion date, estimated unit production by day/week, and timelines for production. For the Delivery Schedule, the offeror shall provide information regarding the ocean, if applicable and non-ocean transportation segments. For the Ocean Transportation Segment, the offeror shall provide a statement U.S. Flag vessel shall be used, estimated dates of sailing and arrival, and ports of embarkation and debarkation. For the Non-Ocean segment, the offeror shall provide information regarding the mode of shipment (i.e. rail or truck), estimated number of units delivered by day/week to meet RDD, and a statement delivery will be made during designated hours unless prior approval is received. This information will be used to determine the demonstrated ability of the offeror to meet specified required delivery dates (RDD). For the "Past Performance" evaluation factor the offeror shall submit as part of their proposal the last three (3) contracts for the purchase of the same or similar items completed during the past two years using the Past Performance Reference Sheet and completed in accordance with specified instructions. Contracts listed may include those entered into by the Federal Government, agencies of state or local governments and commercial customers. The Government reserves the right to consult other sources of information concerning your past performance, including, but not limited to, past and present customers and subcontractors or other financial sources. All offerors shall indicate their DUNS number in their response and submit a Dun and Bradstreet Report. This performance information will be used to determine the offeror's: (1) Demonstrated ISO production experience for the same or similar items, (2) Ability to produce units which meet technical and ISO specifications, and (3) Ability to meet delivery schedules. The Dun & Bradstreet or other financial resources may be used to determine the financial soundness of the offeror. Within the "Technical Capability" evaluation factor, subfactor (1), "Ability to Meet Specifications IAW CID A-A-65422C, Dated 1 May 00 and Synopsis/Solicitation" and (2) Production Plan and Delivery Schedule are of equal weight. The two subfactors when combined equal the "Technical Capability" evaluation factor, and are more important than "Past Performance." Technical Capability and past performance when combined are more important than price. Award will be based upon the best value to the Government, price and non-price factors considered. In accordance with paragraph (b), the Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. The Government may determine that an offer is unacceptable if the option prices are significantly unbalanced. Evaluation of options shall not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s). FAR 52.217-7, Option for Increased Quantity-Separately Priced Line Item (MAR 89), FAR 52.211-18, Variation in Estimated Quantity (Apr 84). Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (FEB 00), and DFARS 252.212-7000, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items (NOV 1995), DFARS 252.225-7006, Buy American Act-Trade Agreements-Balance of Payments Program Certificate (MAR 98), DFARS 252-225-7007 Buy American Act -- Trade Agreements -- Balance of Payments Program (APR 00), and 252.225-7008 Supplies to be Accorded Duty-Free Entry (MAR 98) with its offer. FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items (MAY 99), is incorporated by reference and applies to this acquisition. IAW DFARS 212.301, Solicitations Provisions and Contract Clauses for the Acquisition of Commercial Items, para (b)(2), para (b) of the provision at FAR 52.212-3 does not apply because this solicitation includes the clause at 252.204-7004, Required Central Contractor Registration. Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP). Additional Requirements: Warranty. The Contractor shall extend to the Government full coverage of any standard commercial warranty normally offered to a similar commercial customer, provided such warranty is available at no additional cost to the Government. Acceptance of the standard commercial warranty does not waive the Government's rights under the "Inspection Clause" nor does it limit the Government's rights with regard to the other terms and conditions of this acquisition. In the event of a conflict, the terms and conditions of this contract shall take precedence over the standard commercial warranty. The standard commercial warranty period shall begin upon final acceptance of the material listed in the schedule. FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items (JUL 00) is incorporated by reference; however, for paragraph (b)only the following provisions apply to this acquisition: FAR 52.212-5 (b), FAR 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government with ALT 1 (OCT 95). FAR 52.203-10, Price or Fee Adjustment for Illegal or Improper Activity (JAN 97), (41 USC 423). FAR 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (OCT 99), (15 USC 4212). FAR 52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (OCT 99). FAR 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (FEB 1999), FAR 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era Veterans (APR 98), (38 USC 4212), FAR 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers With Disabilities (JUN 98), (29 USC 793). FAR 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era (JAN 99), (38 USC 4212), FAR 52.225-5, Trade Agreements (APR 00). FAR 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (JUN 00) (46 USC 1241). DFARS 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to the Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items (MAR 00), and DFARS 252.225-7009, Duty-Free Entry-Qualifying Country Supplies (End Products and Components) (MAR 98), DFARS 252.225-7010, Duty-Free Entry-Additional Provisions (MAR 98), DFARS 252.225-7017, Prohibition on Award to Companies Owned by the People's Republic of China (FEB 99), DFARS 252.225-7020, Trade Agreements Certificate (MAR 98), and DFARS 252.204-7004, Required Central Contractor Registration (MAR 00) are incorporated by reference and apply to this acquisition. (xiii) DPAS Rating: N/A (xiv) CBD Numbered notes: N/A (xv) All responsible sources may submit a bid, proposal, or quotation, which shall be considered by this agency. (xvi) Two (2) copies of your proposal are due not later than 1500 hours EDT on 16 Aug 00 at Hq, MTMC Hoffman Bldg II, Rm 12S45, ATTN: MTAQ-JI (Cathy Golden), 200 Stovall Street, Alexandria, VA 22332-5000 or via FAX @ 703-428-3362/3. Offerors have the option of submitting the past performance reference information sheets priorto proposal due date. The offeror's proposal shall be submitted IAW the following format: (1) Transmittal letter addressing requirements of FAR 52.212-1, (2) CLIN Pricing information, (3) Representations and Certifications, (4) Technical submission that includes Approved Manufacturing Drawings and Supporting Technical Narrative addressing requirements not identified on the drawings, (5) Past Performance Reference Information Sheets, (6) Your most recent DUN and Bradstreet Report, and (7) DUNS number. (xvii) If you intend to participate in this procurement and require copies of the CID, A-A-65422C, Dated 1 May 00, General Purpose Configuration Drawing Number 9-1-0533, Shelf Configuration Drawing Number 9-1-0534, FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (FEB 00), DFARS 252.212-7000, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (NOV 95) and the Past Performance Reference Information Sheet please contact Ms. Golden, 703 428-2045 or by e-mail at: goldenc@mtmc.army.mil Posted 08/04/00 (W-SN482776). (0217)

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