42 -- FIRE ENGINE

Notice Date

September 18, 2000

Contracting Office

USDA, ARS, NAA, PIADC, PO Box 848, Greenport, New York 11944

ZIP Code

11944

Solicitation Number

PIADC-0-010

Response Due

September 28, 2000

Point of Contact

Lynda Biedermann (631) 323-3203; FAX: (631) 323-3101

Description

The USDA, Agricultural Research Service, at the Plum Island Animal Disease Center, Plum Island, New York requires a Fire Fighting Vehicle (Fire Truck). 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 solicitation; prices are being requested and a written solicitation is not available. The Solicitation number PIADC-0-010 is issued as a request for quotations. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-15. This procurement is unrestricted. SPECIFICATION: This Fire Truck shall have the following requirements: Alum. Pumper Body w/34 Front Compartment 1 ea; Tilt Chassis 1 ea; Frame 10.25x3.5x375 Chassis 1 ea; Vehicle must have passed ECE R-29 Crash standard 1 ea; Bumper 10" High Stainless Steel 1 ea; Hose Tray w/lid-front bumper 1 ea; Automatic Chassis Lubrication System 1 ea; Fuel System -- 50 Gallon 1 ea; Front axle FL943 18700# w/385 Tires 1 ea; Rear axle RS-24-160 24000# w/11R Tires 1 ea; Mud & Snow tires 4 ea; Air Brake System 4x2 1 ea; Engine/Transmission Diesel ISM 400HP (Minimum Horsepower)1 ea; Heavy Duty Automatic Transmission 1 ea; Cooling system- 1234 Sq. 1 ea; Medium Cab(seats minimum of six) 1 ea; Rear narrow fixed window (PR) 1 ea; Cavity Cover for SCBA seat 3 ea; Air/SCBA Bostrom (4)- or equal 1 ea; Rear Wall (2) w/bostrom SCBA Backs (Brackets) 1 ea; Cab Interior Color-Gray 1ea; Gray Cloth/Cordura Seats 1 ea; Mudflaps-Black-Front 1 ea; Air Conditioning 1 ea; Alternator -- 270 Amp 1 ea; Battery (4) Group 31 1000CCA 1 ea; Front Turn/Warn Light Combo1 ea; Tow Hooks- Front Painted 1 ea; Battery Charger 1 ea; Body Specs Top Mount Pumper/Tanker 1 ea; Pumper Body 34" W Front Compartment 1 ea; " Deep High Side Compartment IPOS 1 ea; Body Modification: 5" hosebed raise due to water tank and 12" deep high side compartments 77" high body 1 ea; 3-Opening High Left Horizontal hung doors 1 ea; 3-Opening High Right Horizantal hun doors 1 ea; Flex Joint for pump modual 1 ea;1000 Gallon (T) water 1 ea; Rescue Style compartment doors-per side 2 ea; Hose bed Divider 2 ea; Hose bed Cover 1 ea; Step-Gator Grip surfaces 1 ea; Hydraulic Ladder Rack center mounted 1 ea; Step-Rear NFPA Hose bed access 1 ea; SCBA Bottle Storage in wheel well 4 ea; Rear compartment 46"wide full height 1 ea; Hale QSMG 1000-1500 Single Stage 1 ea; Pump certification 750-2250 GPM 1 ea; Suction Relief Valve1 ea; Tank Gauge IC5-Water 1 ea; Pump Cooler1 ea; Gauge Press -- 2.5"-STD 1 ea; Gauge Package -- Engine 1 ea; Top Mount Control Handle 2.5" Side suction 1 ea; 1.5" Front Bumper Discharge 1 ea; Tank Fill -- 1.5" 1 ea;1.5" Double Crosslay 1 ea; 2.5" Left Panel Discharge 2 ea; 2.5" Right Panel Discharge1 ea; 2.5" Left Rear Discharge 1 ea; 3" Right Panel Discharge 1 ea; 3" Deck Gun Discharge 1 ea; 2.5" Discharge Elbow -30 Degree 3 ea; Tank to Pump -- 3" 1 ea; Left Suction- 2.5" 1 ea; Right Suction -- 2.5" 1 ea; Federal ADL5202(25) Light Bar (red/white)1 ea; Speaker TS1000 Mounted through bumper 1 ea; Electrical System- Pumper/Tanker 1 ea; Electronic Siren with PA 1 ea; Night Fighter (PR) 1 ea; IVP-200F Vector Pod (PR) 1 ea; Strobe/Halo 8/2 NFPA Package 1 ea; Deck Light -Unity (PR) 1 ea; Hose bed Deck light Inity 1 ea; 64 Series Stop/Tail/Turn -IPOS 1 ea; Q2B Siren Pedistal Mounted 1 ea; Hard Suction Roack for 6" hose 2 ea; Chrome Discharge Elbow 3" 45 Degree 1 ea; Seating Capacity Tag (6)1 ea; Apollo Style 3416 Deck Gun w/Portable Base 1 ea; Paint Chassis Cab 1 ea; Paint Cab 2 Tone Color 1 ea; Paint Body 1 ea; Straight Scotch lite Stripe-6" Wide 1 ea; Foam Pro System (2 discharges) 1 ea; Install customer Decals 1 ea. Note: A demonstration model fire truck, with not more than 100 miles, may be acceptable. INCLUDED IN THIS RFQ: This fire truck shall include a mobile 16 channel radio, Motorola or equivalent, frequencies will be given at a later date, with the following requirements: 1 ea-cab radio with a pump panel remote head @ 110 watts. 1 ea-"800" mobile radio at cab with a pump panel remote head. A suitable for the above radio's would combine the "800" radio with the mobile 16 channel radio. DELIVERABLES: The system shall be delivered to dealer in the local area which could be either on Long Island, NY or Southeastern Connecticut. SET-UP and TRAINING: The Contractor shall be responsible for performing all start-up operations to ensure the equipment is fully functional for its intended purpose. The contractor will provide operator training to a designated government representative. DOCUMENTATION: Upon completion the contractor shall provide two (2) sets each of all equipment operation & service manuals. Final payment shall not be made until such documentation is received and accepted by the Contracting Officer. WARRANTEE: The Warranty provided by the offeror shall include 1 Year Standard Warranty, Lifetime Frame Warranty, 10 Year / 100,000 Mile Structural Warranty, Lifetime Warranty on Poly T Tank, and must meet current NFPA standards (guidelines and performance), 10 Year Stainless Steel Plumbing warranty, and a 10 Year Paint & Lifetime warranty on Perforation. The Contractor shall extend to the Government the full coverage of any standard commercial warranty normally offered in a similar commercial sale, 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 contract. The provision of FAR 52-212-1, Instruction to Offerors -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. ADDENDA TO FAR CLAUSE 52.212-1.1) Item (b) Submission of Offers is amended to include the following: Submit your quotation, acknowledgment of amendments (if any), software licencing agreements (if any), descriptive literature for the proposed equipment and software, past performance information, and the Certifications at FAR 52.212-3 and 52.225-1, Buy American Certificate, to Lynda Biedermann, USDA, ARS, NAA, PIADC, P.O. Box 848, Greenport, New York 11944. FAILURE TO SUBMIT THIS INFORMATION MAY RENDER THE OFFER NON-RESPONSIVE. TELEGRAPHIC OR FACSIMILE OFFERS ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE.2) Item Period for acceptance of offers is amended to include the following: The offeror agrees to hold the prices in its offer firm for 90 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of offers. The provision at 52-212-1, Instruction to Offerors -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The provision of FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The following evaluation criteria are included in paragraph (a) of that provision. ADDENDUM TO FAR CLAUSE 52.212-2. EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD: Any resulting order will be issued to the company offering the best value to the Government, price and other factors considered. Factors that will be considered are Technical capability, past performance and price. FAILURE TO PROVIDE THE INFORMATION RELATIVE TO EACH EVALUATION FACTOR MAY RENDER YOUR OFFER NON-RESPONSIVE.1) TECHNICAL CAPABILITY: Technical capability will be based on product literature, technical features and/or warranty provisions. Each offeror is required to submit licensing (if applicable), descriptive literature, or other documentation, manufacturer or brand name and model of the item, and show how the offered product meets or exceeds the requirements as specified in the Specifications. 2) PAST PERFORMANCE: Past performance history may be based on the Contracting Officer and/or evaluation team's knowledge of any previous history of this type of equipment, customer surveys or any other verifiable information available to the Contracting Officer. The offeror's lack of performance history will not result in disqualification, but will result in a neutral past performance rating. A neutral score could be considered less favorable than a favorable past performance score. Contractors shall provide a list of five contracts of a similar equipment that were awarded within the past five years. 3) PRICE: Price includes all equipment, software, software licensing, training, warranty costs, discount terms, and transportation costs. The full text of these clauses may be accessed electronically at this address: http://www.arnet.gov/far/. Offerors shall include a complete copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror/Representation and Certifications-Commercial Items. FAR Clause 52.225-1, Buy American Act-Balance of Payments Program. if the end product(s) quoted is other than domestic end product(s) as defined in the clause entitled "Buy American Act Balance of Payments Program Supplies" the quoter shall so state and shall list the country of origin. FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The following terms and conditions are added as an addendum to this clause:1. Includes AGAR 452.246-70 INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE (FEB 1988).Item (b) is amended to: Inspection and acceptance will be performed at destination . 2. Item (o) Warranty is amended to include the following: The Contractor shall extend to the Government the full coverage of any standard commercial warranty normally offered in a similar commercial sale, 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 contract. In the event of conflict, the terms and conditions of the contract shall take precedence over the standard commercial warranty. 3. This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference:52.204-4, PRINTING/COPYING DOUBLE-SIDED ON RECYCLED PAPER (JUN 1996);FAR 52.211.5 (10/97) MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS; FAR 52.211-6 BRAND NAME OR EQUAL (8/99); 52.207-5 OPTION TO PURCHASE EQUIPMENT (2/95); 52.247-34, F.O.B. DESTINATION (NOV 1991); 52.214-34, SUBMISSION OF OFFERS IN THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE (APR 1991); 52.214-35, SUBMISSION OF OFFERS IN US CURRENCY (APR 1991); 52.224-1, PRIVACY ACT NOTIFICATION (APR 1984); 52.224-2, PRIVACY ACT (APR 1984); 52.224-70, CONFIDENTIALITY OF INFORMATION (FEB 1988); 52.227-19, COMMERCIAL COMPUTER SOFTWARE-RESTRICTED RIGHTS (JUN 1987); 452-228-71, INSURANCE COVERAGE (ALTERNATE I)(NOV 1996) (NOV 1996); 52.228-5, INSURANCE-WORK ON A GOVERNMENT INSTALLATION (JAN 1997); 52.232-18, AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS (APR 1984); 52.232-19, AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS FOR THE NEXT FISCAL YEAR (APR 1984); 452.237-75, RESTRICTIONS AGAINST DISCLOSURE (FEB 1988); 52.242-15, STOP WORK ORDER (AUG 1989); 52.242-17, GOVERNMENT DELAY OF WORK (APR 1984); 52.245-1, PROPERTY RECORDS (APR 1984); 52.245-4, GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY (SHORT FORM) (APR 1984); 52.245-19, GOVERNMENT PROPERTY FURNISHED "AS IS" (APR 1984). 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The following FAR clauses cited in 52.212-5 are applicable to this acquisition for supplies: 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (JUL 1995); 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (FEB 1999); 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (APR 1984); 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Disabled Veterans and Vietnam Era Veterans (APR 1998); 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (JUN 1998); 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era (JAN 1999); 52.225-3, Buy American Act Supplies (JAN 1994); 52.225-13 Restrictions on certain Foreign Purchases (FEB 2000); 52.225-21, Buy American Act North American Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act Balance of Payments Program (JAN 1997); 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer Central Contractor Registration (May 1999); 52.239-1, Privacy or Security Safeguards (AUG 1996). Responses are due C.O.B. 9/28/00, at the USDA, ARS, NAA, PIADC, Contracting Office, P.O. Box 848, Greenport, NY 11944. Quotations may be hand delivered to USDA, ARS, NAA, PIADC, Route 25, Orient Point Warehouse, Orient Point, NY 11957 by 11:00 AM. 9/28/00.

Record

Loren Data Corp. 20000920/42SOL002.HTM (W-260 SN497488)