DA & AF National Guard Bureau, USPFO for Montana, P.O. Box 1157, Helena, MT 59624-1157

54 -- PHASE MAINTENANCE PLATFORM, UH-60 HELICOPTER SOL DAHA24-00-T-0014 DUE 091800 POC Aletha H. Massengale, Contract Specialist, (406)841-3410 DESC: 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; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number is DAHA24-00-T-0014 and is issued as a Request for Quotes (RFQ). SIC code is 3537 with the size standard being 750. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-19. The proposed contract is 100% set aside for small business concerns. The Montana Army National Guard, Army Aviation Support Facility has a requirement for a (one) maintenance platform for the Sirkosky Blackhawk Series UH-60 helicopter. The Government considers ME1001-EXT, Blackhawk Series, Phase Maintenance Platform manufactured by Merrill Engineering Ltd. or Equal to meet the minimum requirements of the Government. Minimumsalient physical, functional and performance characteristics that an Equal item must meet to be acceptable are as follows: Modular design to form an aircraft maintenance bay; mobile port, starboard and forward decks, side decks have an adjustable height from a min of 7'6" to a max of 8'6", cross deck has an adjustable height from a min of 8'1" to a max of 9'1", width of decking not less than 3' and not more than 4', length of cross decking not less than 8' and not more than an extended length to extend beyond exhaust ejectors, non-slip surface on decking and all decking to have safety rails, staircase and handrails on each of the Port and Starboard decks, adjustable kick panels, with non-slip surface, to fit the contour of the aircraft, mobility of all decking should have a locking safety feature. Descriptive literature and technical specifications are required with submitted quote. The acquisition will be FOB Destination with Delivery and Acceptance point at the Army Aviation Support Facility, 3333 Skyway Drive, Helena, Montana, 59601. Delivery date shall be within 45 days of receipt of order. Award will be based on the evaluation of quotes for conformity to the synopsis/solicitation, price, and technical capability of equipment and past performance; technical and past performance are approximately equal to cost or price. Vendors are requested to submit past performance information to include persons of contact on the last three contracts for similar equipment. The provision of FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications (Feb 2000) applies to this RFQ. A completed and signed copy of this provision shall be submitted with any offer. The following Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and its supplements DFAR and AFAR provisions and clauses apply to this acquisition; 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items (Mar 2000); 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items (May 1999); 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders—Commercial Items (Jun 2000); 52.203-6 Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government, with Alternate I; 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Feb 1999); 52.222-22 Previous Contracts and compliance Reports (Feb 1999); 52.222-25, Affirmative Action Compliance (Apr 1984); 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Feb 1999); 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer -- Central Contractor Registration (May 1999); 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items (Jan 1999); 252.225-7001, Buy American Act and Balance of Payments Program; 252.204-7004, Required Central Contractor Registration (Mar 2000). You can visit the website at www.arnet.gov/far for the provisions and clauses needed for this synopsis/solicitation. Offers must be submitted in hard copy to the USPFO for Montana, ATTN: Purchasing and Contracting, #1 Mitchell Way, Bldg 1007, Fort Harrison, Helena, Montana 59601, or Post Office Box 1157, Helena, Montana 59624-1157, Not Later Than 18 September 2000. Posted 08/17/00 (W-SN487409). (0230)

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