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23 -- VAN-BODY AND LIFT GATE FOR 5 TON CABIN CHASSIS TRUCK FRAME. DUE 091100 POC Mary Ball Jenks, (406)841-3411, Mary.Jenks@MT.ngb.army.mil; Dean P. McLain (406)841-3405 WEB: USPFO Warehouse Vanbody, http://www.MT.ngb.army.mil. E-MAIL: Dean.McLain@MT.ngb.army.mil, Mary.Jenks@MT.ngb.army.mil. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items provided in accordance with the format in Subparts 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. Solicitation DAHA24-00-Q-0102 IS ISSUED AS A SOLICITATION/REQUEST FOR QUOTE AND INCORPORATES PROVISION AND CLAUSES IN EFFECT THROUGH Federal Acquisition Regulation and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-14. The proposed contract is 100% set aside for small business concerns. The Government shall consider all sources certified as small businesses that submit proposals in a timely manner. The SIC code and small business size standard for this procurement are 3715 and 500 employees. The contractor shall deliver and install the van-body onto an existing cab and chassis, 6x4, 43,000 GVWR. The installation shall be of a manner to permit the removal and replacement of the van body at a future date. The contractor shall deliver the van-body after receipt of the written order to a contractor location within a 250-mile radius of Helena. The contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer when the van body is ready for installation, and the Government shall provide the cab and chassis as Government Furnished Property no later than November 15, 2000. Should the van body arrive prior to this date, the contractor shall provide for safe storage at their facility. Installation of the van-body shall be complete within seven (7) calendar days of receiving the cab and chassis, at which point the contractor shall notify the Government. The Government shall then perform inspection and acceptance at the contractor's facility within seven (7) days. The Government considers the following to be salient features of the van-body: One (1) each, Van-body, size: 26' foot long, 102" inches wide and 8' foot high; 8' foot wide roll-up door with side seals; floor that will support the use of a forklift inside; 12-inch high scuff plate on side and front wall; 3000 -- 4000 pound tuck away lift gate, with 45" -- 50" inch platform; inside lining of pine slats evenly spaced on 12" centers on sides and front; one dome light with switch at rear; and rubber dock bumper pads. Your firm fixed price quote shall reflect separate pricing for shipping and installation. Include all product specifications and a description of the warranty. Final Delivery is FOB Origin (250 miles of Helena) and required no later than forty-five days after receipt of order. Evaluation of quotes will be based on conformity to the synopsis/solicitation, price, equipment capability, and proposed delivery schedule. The provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representation and Certifications -- Commercial Items applies to this RFQ. A completed and signed copy of this provision shall be submitted with any offer. The following Federal Acquisition Regulation clauses are incorporated by reference and can be viewed through the Internet access at: http://www.arnet.gov/far. 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items; 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items. 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items, 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial items; to include 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity, 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Disabled Veterans and Vietnam Era (38 USC 4212); 52.225-37, Employment Reports on Disabled Veterans; 52.225-3, Buy American Act -- Supplies (41 U.S.C. 10);52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires; 52.222-43, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Act -- Price Adjustment; 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration; 52.247-29, F.O.B. Origin (JUN 1988); 52.245-2, Government Property -- (Fixed Price Contracts); 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference. Solicitation provisions incorporated by reference: This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es): http://www.arnet.gov/far, http://farsite.hill.af.mil, http://www.dtic.mil/dfars; 52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated by Reference, This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es): http://www.arnet.gov/far, http://farsite.hill.af.mil, http://www.dtic.mil/dfars. Offers must be delivered in hard copy to USPFO, Purchasing and Contracting, 1 Mtichell Way, Helena, Montana, 59601 or mailed to USPFO, Purchasing and Contracting, P. O. Box 1157, Helena, Montana 59624-1157 not later than September 4th, 2000. Effective 1 June, 1998, contractors must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) prior to receiving a contract award. You can register in the CCR by calling 1-888-352-9333, or via the Internet at http://ccr2000.com. The contact for information regarding this solicitation may be reached between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Mountain Time, Monday through Friday, or email to Mary.Jenks@MT.ngb.army.mil. The Contracting Officer is Major Dean P. McLain. Award will be made on or about September 13th. Posted 08/25/00 (W-SN490562). (0238)

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