Naval Research Laboratory, Code 3220, 4555 Overlook Ave. S.W., Washington, D.C. 20375-5326

23 -- SPECIALIZED FIELD VEHICLE SOL N00173-00-R-CR10 DUE 083000 POC Alan W. Crupi, Contract Specialist, Code 3220.CR; F. Janilea Bays, Contracting Officer, (202) 767-3595 E-MAIL: Click here to contact the Contracting Officer via, crupi@contracts.nrl.navy.mil. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in 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. Solicitation number N00173-00-R-CR10, is issued as a request for proposal (RFP). The solicitation, document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-18 and DFARS Change Notice 2000627. The standard industrial classification code is 5561 with a small business size standard of $5.0 million. The contract line item number (CLIN) 0001 is for 1 each of a modified recreational vehicle (RV). Description of Requirements: The Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) requires a modified recreational vehicle (RV) to use in staging and conducting research and experimentation in robotics research and supporting Navy and Marine exercises and activities in the field. Specific capability: The vehicle is to be outfitted as described in the specifications located at http:/heron.nrl.navy.mil/contracts/rfplist.htm. A drawing is also provided at that location that depicts a possible configuration of the vehicle. The required delivery date is no later than 90 days from date of award. The contractor shall deliver the vehicle, all transportation charges paid, to destination in accordance with the clause in entitled FAR 52.247-34 FOB Destination (NOV 1991). Receiving Officer, Naval Research Laboratory, Bldg. 49, 4555 Overlook Avenue, SW, Washington DC 20375-5320. The provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial (NOV 1999), applies to this acquisition. The provision at FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items (JAN 1999) applies. The specific evaluation criteria to be included in paragraph (a) of that provision are: 1. Technical capability of the item offered to meet the Government requirement.; 2. Price, and 3. Past Performance. Technical and past performances, when combined, are more important than price. Offerors are advised to include a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items (OCT 1999), with its offer and DFAR 252.212-7000 (NOV 1995),Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items which can be found at http://heron.nrl.navy.mil/contracts/reps&certscomm.pdf . The following FAR clauses apply to this acquisition: FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items (MAY 1999) with the following addenda FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items (June 2000). The Contractor agrees to comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (b) which the contracting officer has indicated below as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items or components: FAR 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government, with Alternate I (41 U.S.C.253g and 10 U.S.C.2402); FAR 52.219-4, Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns (Jan 1999) (if the offeror elects to waive the preference, it shall so indicate in its offer); FAR 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (15 U.S.C.637 (d)(2) and (3)); FAR 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Feb 1999); FAR 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (E.O.11246); FAR 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era (38 U.S.C.4212); FAR 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (29 U.S.C.793); FAR 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era (38 U.S.C.4212); FAR 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer -- Central Contractor Registration (31 U.S.C. 3332); and FAR 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer -- Other than Central Contractor Registration (31 U.S.C. 3332). The clause atDFAR 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisition of Commercial Items (MAR 2000), applies to this acquisition. The Contractor agrees to comply with the DFAR clauses in this paragraph (a) which the contracting officer has indicated below as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items or components: DFAR 252.225-7001, Buy American Act and Balance of Payment Program (41 U.S.C. 10 a-10d, E.O. 10583); DFAR 252.225-7012, Preference for Certain Domestic Commodities, DFAR 252.243-7002; Requests for Equitable Adjustment (10 U.S.C. 2410), DFAR 252.247-7023; Transportation of Supplies by Sea (10 U.S.C. 2410); and DFAR 252.247-7024, Notification of Transportation of Supplies by Sea (10 U.S.C. 2631). The clause at DFAR 252.204-7004, Required Central Contractor Registration (MAR 1998) applies to this acquisition. The applicable Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) rating is DO-C9. All responsible sources may submit an offer, which shall be considered. The package must be identified as: RFP N00173-00-R-CR10, Closing Date: 30 August 2000, Offers must be received no later than 4:00 p.m. E.S.T. on 30 August 2000 at the Naval Research Laboratory, Building 222, Room 115, Attn: Code 3220.CR, 4555 Overlook, Ave. S.W., Washington, DC, 20375-5326. For information regarding the solicitation, contact Alan W. Crupi at phone number: (202) 767-3595 or crupi@contracts.nrl.navy.mil or at fax number (202) 767-0430. Posted 08/09/00 (W-SN483900). (0222)

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