16 -- ENGINE WASH CART

Notice Date

December 8, 2000

Contracting Office

U.S. Special Operations Command, Attn: AMSAM-AR-Z-A-K, Bldg 401, Lee Blvd., Fort Eustis, VA 23604-5577

ZIP Code

23604-5577

Solicitation Number

USZA95-01-Q-0010

Response Due

December 18, 2000

Point of Contact

Laura Harris, Contract Specialist, (757) 878-5223 Ext: 247 or Sherrie H. Carmona, Contracting Officer, (757) 878-5223 Ext: 242

E-Mail Address

rcooney@tapo.eustis.army.mil (lharris@tapo.eustis.army.mil)

Description

This is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for Commercial Item(s) prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplement 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. This solicitation is issued as Request for Quotation (RFQ) USZA95-01-Q-0010. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-20. This action is unrestricted. The Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) applicable to this contract action is 3728. The Government intends to acquire one (1) each Engine Wash Cart as a Brand Name or Equal item(s) the salient physical, functional, or performance characteristics that "equal" products must meet are as follows for the 714/714A Chinook Engine: 1. Single man moveable/portable (Pneumatic tires); 2. Air-transportable; 3. Self contained: (a) 2 containers for fluids capacity > 6 gallons each, (b) nitrogen cylinder > 60 cubic feet, (c) regulator & hose assemblies to wash engines; (d) systems weight empty < 200 lbs; (e) height < 45 inches, (f) width < 30 inches, (g) length < 50 inches; in accordance with FAR 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal (a) If an item in this solicitation is identified as "brand name or equal," the purchase description reflects the characteristics and level of quality that will satisfy the Government's needs. The salient physical, functional, or performance characteristics that "equal" products must meet are specified in the solicitation. (b) To be considered for award, offers of "equal" products, including "equal" products of the brand name manufacturer, must-(1) Meet the salient physical, functional, or performance characteristic specified in this solicitation; (2) Clearly identify the item by ( i ) Brand name, if any; and (ii) Make or model number; (3) Include descriptive literature such as illustrations, drawings, or a clear reference to previously furnished descriptive data or information available to the Contracting Officer; and (4) Clearly describe any modification the offeror plans to make in a product to make in conform to the solicitation requirements. Mark any descriptive material to clearly show the modification. (c) The contracting officer will evaluate "equal" products on the basis of information furnished by the offeror or identified in the offer and reasonably available to the Contracting Officer. The Contracting Officer is not responsible for locating or obtaining any information not identified in the offer. (d) Unless the offeror clearly indicates in its offer that the product being offered is an "equal" product, the offeror shall provide the brand name product referenced in the solicitation. (End of provision) 5652.211-9001 Brand Name or Equal Components Parts. Brand Name: Juniper Wash Cart; Manufacturer, Producer or Distributor: Juniper Aircraft Service Equipment, A.T. Juniper (Liverpool) Limited, Marshall works, 5-17 Bleasdale Rd., Allerton, Liverpool L18 5JB, United Kingdom; Model: P/N: MPSHWRD0376C800BN. Inspection/Acceptance/FOB: Destination. Ship To: MSSA/CRP HHC 160th SOAR (ABN), 7244 Nightstalker Way, Ft. Campbell, KY 42223-6012. Delivery Schedule: 30 Days After Receipt of Order (DARO). Above mentioned acquisition is intended for supplies/services to be paid via an I.M.P.A.C.T. VISA Credit Card. The Contractor shall: 1. Provide total charges, including shipping and handling costs, if applicable. 2. Include a packing slip if the order is shipped. 3. Include the following on the order's shipping label: (a) Cardholder's name, office billing address and office telephone number and (b) the term "Government Credit Card"; however, the Purchase Card Account Number SHALL NOT be shown under any circumstances or record of the account number kept on file. Upon the delivery of supplies or completion of services the contractor shall fax or mail payment invoices to the following address: Technology Applications Contracting Office, Attn: Laura E. Harris, Bldg. 401 Lee Blvd., Ft. Eustis, VA 23604-5577; Within 15 days after receipt of a completed invoice, a representative of the contracting officer shall verbally provide the following information to the Contractor's Representative: 1. Credit Card Number. 2. Card Holder Identification. 3. Expiration Date of the Credit Card. NOTE: Contractor's may not invoice the Government for supplies or services until after the supplies have been delivered OR services have been rendered. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation document; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Any award resulting from this RFQ will be issued on a SF 1449A and will contain all clauses required by Law, the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) , and the Defense Federal Acquisition Supplement (DFARS) as appropriate for the dollar value of the award. The following Provisions and Clauses are applicable: FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items. There is no addenda to the provision; 52.212-2 Evaluation Commercial Items. Evaluation Factor(s) (1) Technical Capability of the item to meet the Government's requirement and (2) Price is slightly less important than technical capability; 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items. Include a completed copy of the provision with your offer(s); 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items and 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Commercial Items. The additional FAR Clauses cited in the clause are applicable to the acquisition are as follows: 52.203-6 Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government, with Alternate I; 52.219-8 Utilization of Small Business Concerns; 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities; 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity; 52.222-35 Affirmative Action for Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era; 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities; 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era; 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration; 52.232-36 Payment by Third Party and 52.247-64 Preference for Privately Owned U.S. Flag Commercial Vessels. The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) and assigned rating is DOA1. The applicable Commerce Business Daily Number Note(s) are as follows: 13. This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions/clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full test. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. 1. Quotation is firm for 90 days unless otherwise stated. 2. Furnished Vender Part Number(s) if other than listed with each item. 3. Points of Shipment, performance, preservation, packaging, and marking. 4. Remittance address. 5. Data Universal Numbering Systems (DUNS) per FAR 52.204-6. 6. Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code Reporting per DFARS 252.204-7001. 7. Offeror's recommended Economic Purchase Quantity Supplies per FAR 52.207-4. 252.212-7001 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisition of Commercial Items. The additional DFARS clauses cited in the clause are applicable to the acquisition are as follows: 252.206-7000 Domestic Source Restriction; 252.225-7001 Buy American Act and Balance of Payments; 252.225-7012 Preference for Certain Domestic Commodities. 252.247-7024 Notification of Transportation of Supplies by Sea. Proposals may be submitted in contractor format. Be sure to include company name, address, telephone number, and reference the solicitation number. Proposals must be delivered to U.S. Special Operations Command, Technology Applications Contracting Office, Bldg. 401 Lee Blvd., Attn: AMSAM-TASO-K/L aura Harris, Ft. Eustis, VA 23604-5577, telephone (757) 878-5223 Ext: 247, NLT 3:00 p.m. local time 18 December 2000. Facsimile quotations are also acceptable. The facsimile number is 757-878-4199. All proposals/quotations received by the specified due date will be considered by the Government.

Record

Loren Data Corp. 20001212/16SOL012.HTM (W-343 SN5084P1)