42 -- FIRE FIGHTING WATER BUCKET

Notice Date

September 14, 2000

Contracting Office

USPFO for Michigan, Contracting Office, 3111 W. Saint Joseph St., Lansing, MI 48913

ZIP Code

48913

Solicitation Number

W56LTH-0162-0002

Response Due

September 25, 2000

Point of Contact

Kari Churchill, Purchasing Agent, (517)483-5904

E-Mail Address

Click here to contact the purchasing agent via e-mail (kari.churchill@mi.ngb.army.mil)

Description

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; offers are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation number is W56LTH-0162-0002, and is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). The RFQ incorporates provisions and clauses as those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular Number 97-19 and Defense Acquisition Circular Number 91-7, 20000731 Edition. Description of commodity: Four (4) each Fire Fighting Water Buckets to be used with UH-60 Blackhawk Helicopters. Salient characteristics/specifications to include: 700-800 gallon polyurethane water bucket; 25' long, 1 / 4" diameter stainless steel cables; variable water dispensing levels for multiple drops. Bucket must be able to be bottom filled. Commodity delivery required not later than 1 Nov 2000 -- if delivery date cannot be met, indicate proposed delivery date. Offer is to be FOB destination, delivered to Army Aviation Support Facility, 10600 Eaton Hwy, Grand Ledge, MI 48837. The following FAR provisions and clauses apply to this solicitation: 52.252-1, Solicitation Provisions Incorporated By Reference; 52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated by Reference; 52.204-6, Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) Number, 52.211-16, 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items; 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items (Evaluation factors being price, delivery, prior performance and ability to meet Government requirements with each being equally considered in the evaluation process); 52.212-3, Offeror Representation and Certifications-Commercial Items; 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial items; FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, applies to this solicitation the following additional clauses cited within the clause by reference apply: 52.222-3, Convict Labor; 52.233-35, Protest After Award; 52.222-21, Prohabition of Segregated Facilities; 52.222.26, Equal Opportunity; 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Special Disabled and Vietnam Era Veterans; 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities, 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era, 52.225-18, European Union Sanctions for End Products. 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities; 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer- -Central Contractor Registration. The following Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations Supplement (DFARS) provisions and clauses apply to this solicitation: 252.225.7006, Buy American Act -- trade agreements -- Balance of Payments Program Certificate: 252.225-7007, Buy American Act trade agreements -- Balance of Payments Program; and 252.204-7004, Central Contracting Registration. Copy of provisions and clauses are available on the Internet at http:www.arnet.gov/far. Qualifying offers will meet the stated specifications and be accompanied by completed provisions 52.212-3 and 252.225-7000. Offerers must have a valid DUNS Number (1-800-333-0505); must be able to receive payments via Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT/Direct Deposit); be registered with the Central Contracting Registry (CCR) (web address for registration: http://ccr.edi.disa.mil); and provide three (3) customer references with business name, point of contact with telephone number. The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offerer whose offer conforms to the solicitation and will be most advantageous to the Government. Required information and completed offer, to include specifications, warranty information, and descriptive literature, may be faxed to 517-483-5900 or mailed to USPFO FOR MICHIGAN, Purchasing & Contracting, Attn: Kari Churchill, 3111 W. St. Joseph Street, Lansing, MI 48913-5102. Offer must be received not later than Noon, local time, 25 Sep 2000. All responsible sources may submit an offer, which shall be considered by the agency. Questions may be addressed to Kari Churchill at kari.churchill@mi.ngb.army.mil.

Record

Loren Data Corp. 20000918/42SOL001.HTM (W-258 SN496760)