23 -- SPECIAL PURPOSE COMMAND VEHICLE

Notice Date

March 13, 2001

Contracting Office

Crane Division, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Code 1162 Bldg 2521, 300 Highway 361, Crane, Indiana 47522-5001

ZIP Code

47522-5001

Solicitation Number

N00164-01-Q-0116

Response Due

April 9, 2001

Point of Contact

Mr. Ron Smith, Purchasing Agent, 812-854-1679, FAX 812-854-3762, (Mr. S. Bingham, Contracting Officer)

E-Mail Address

Click here to contact the Purchasing Agent via e-mail. (smith_rg@crane.navy.mil)

Description

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR 12.6, as supplemented 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. Solicitation Number N00164-01-Q-0116 is hereby issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). This requirement is being solicited on an unrestricted basis. Incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-23 and DCN 20001213. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code for this procurement is 421110 This requirement is for the following: CLIN 0001 -- Special Purpose Mobile Command Post Vehicle, in accordance with specifications, SEE LINK TO SPECS. Delivery is required F.O.B. Norfolk, VA 23511 within 120 days after award. Final inspection will be at destination. Selection for award will be based on technical specification compliance, past performance, and price. Technical specification compliance and past performance are equal, and when taken together are significantly more important than price. In order for the Government to evaluate specification compliance, offerors must submit a copy of the paperwork ("the order") a dealership would send to the factory when ordering the vehicle. This paperwork shall include a list of vehicle ordering codes and brief description of each code. Any special modifications that do not appear on this paperwork shall be noted separately. Quotations received without the above documentation shall be considered non-responsive and will be discarded without consideration. This information is required to accurately evaluate each quotation received and expedite contract award. During the source selection process, the Government will assess the offeror's past performance in the evaluation for contract award. Accordingly each offeror is required to submit a list of three most recent contracts within the past three years, either completed or on-going, for the same or similar product. It is preferred that these contracts be with U.S. Government customers, but contracts with other commercial concerns are also acceptable. Offerors are authorized to provide information relative to any problems encountered on the identified contracts and any corrective action taken by the offeror. The source selection authority/Contracting Officer will evaluate the offeror's past performance based upon information furnished by the offeror and/or other information obtained by the Contracting Office. The Contracting Officer is not responsible for locating or securing any information not furnished by the offer. The SSA/Contracting Officer may, however, utilize all available information, including information not provided by the offeror, in the past performance evaluation. The Government reserves the right to review less than all information submitted and to only analyze sufficient information to make a reasonable determination of each offer's past performance rating. Quotes that are non-compliant with any material requirement of this solicitation may be rejected without further consideration for award. This will be a firm fixed price contract and will be awarded utilizing Simplified Acquisition Procedures. The contractor shall extend to the Government the full coverage of commercial sale warranty provided such warranty is available at no additional cost to the Government. Clauses/provisions: 52.211-14(DO); 52.211-15; 52.212-1; 52.212-3 Alt l [FILL-IN <http://farsite.hill.af.mil/reghtml/regs/far2afmcfars/fardfars/far/52_000.htm#P1029_147826>;] [NOTE: This provision MUST be filled out completely and submitted with the offer]; 52.212-4; 52-212-5; (incorporating 52.222-21; 52.222-26; 52.222-35; 52.222-36; 52.222-37; 52.232-33) 52.219-6; 252.204-7003; 252.204-7004; 252.212-7001). The offeror shall provide its Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code, Contractor Establishment Code and Tax Identification Number. To be eligible for award you must be properly registered in the Government's Central Contractor Registration (CCR). Offerors may obtain information on CCR registration and annual confirmation requirements by calling 1-888-227-2423, or via the internet @ <http://ccr.dlsc.dla.mil>; or <http://www.ccr2000.com/>. If a change occurs in this requirement, only those offerors that respond to this announcement within the required time frame will be provided any changes/amendments and considered for future discussions and/or award. All responsible sources may submit an offer, which will be considered by the agency. Quotations may be faxed or e-mailed to Ron Smith, FAX 812-854-3762, e-mail address smith_rg@crane.navy.mil . Complete mailing address is: Mr. Ron Smith, Code 1162N2 Bldg. 2521, NAVSURFWARCENDIV Crane, 300 Highway 361, Crane IN 47522-5001. All required information must be received on or before 12:00 PM Eastern Standard Time on 09 April 2001. Our mission is to provide quality and responsive acquisition services for this Command. In an effort to continue to improve our services, we are conducting a survey of our vendors. This survey may be found on the World Wide Web at the following address: <http://www.crane.navy.mil/supply/VendorSurvey.htm>. Your comments will help us determine if we are accomplishing this and show us ways to improve our processes. Please consider taking the time to complete the survey.

Web Link

Click here to review Crane Division Acquisition Department (http://www.crane.navy.mil/supply/announce.htm)

Record

Loren Data Corp. 20010315/23SOL001.HTM (W-072 SN50G0F8)