Naval Surface Warfare Center, Code 1161, 300 Highway 361, Crane IN 47522-5001

61 -- BATTERIES - ELECTRIC FORKLIFT PRIMARY POWER SOL N00164-96-Q-0461 DUE 092396 POC Contact, Mr. Jerry Parsons, Code 1161S8, Ph. 812-854-5898; FAX 812-854-3465; S. R. Bingham, Contracting Officer, srb212@smtp.nwscc.sea06.navy.mil This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with theformat in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice.This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a writtensolicitation will not be issued. Solicitation Number N00164-96-Q-0461 is issued as a Request forQuotation. Solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effectthrough Federal Acquisition Circular 33 and Defense Acquisition Circular 91-9. This action is a100% Small Business Set-Aside in accordance with FAR 19.502-2(a). The Standard IndustrialClassification Code is 3692. The Small Business size standard is 1,000 employees. The followingis a list of the requirements: Line Item 0001: Qty. 30 EA., Batteries, 18-85x21, Lead Acid; heatsealed cells; 36 Volt; 18 Cell; 21 plate; 850 Ampere Hour (minimum) at 6 hour rate. Type EE insteel tray with 50/50 cover. Battery and tray in accordance with drawing and specification.Naval Surface Warfare Center will have core exchange (one for one). Line Item 0002: Qty. 8EA., Batteries, 18-85x19, Lead Acid; 36 Volt; 18 Cell; 765 Ampere Hour (minimum) at a 6 hourrate; Explosion Proof; in steel tray with lid. Battery and tray in accordance with drawing andspecification. Naval Surface Warfare Center will have core exchange (one for one). Drawingsand Specifications may be obtained by contacting Mr. Jerry Parsons at 812-854-5898 or FAX812-854-3465. This will be a firm-fixed-price contract. The shipping terms will be f.o.b.destination, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane, IN, with the inspection/acceptance atdestination. Delivery of Line Item 0001 will be required within 90 days from contract award.Delivery of Line Item 0002 will be required within 60 days from contract award. FARClauses/Provisions 52.203-3 Gratuities, 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors--Commercial Items,52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Items, 52.212-5 Contract Terms andConditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders--Commercial Items (incorporating FAR 52.222-35 Affirmative Action for Special Disabled and Vietnam EraVeterans, 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers, 52.222-37 EmploymentReports on Special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era, 52.225-3 Buy AmericanAct-Supplies, 52.225-16 Buy American Act-Supplies under European Community Agreementcertificate, 52.225-17 Buy American Act-Supplies under European Community Agreement,52.225-18 European Community Sanctions for End Products, 52.225-19 European CommunitySanctions for Services, 52.225-21 Buy American Act-North American Free Trade AgreementImplementation Act-Balance of Payments Program, 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small BusinessSet-Aside, 52.219-14 Limitation on Subcontracting) apply to this acquisition. The contractorshall extend to the Government the full coverage of any standard commercial warranty normallyoffered in a similar commercial sale, provided such warranty is available at no additional cost tothe Government. Offerors responding to this announcement must provide the informationcontained in 52.212-1, Instruction to Offerors--Commercial Items and must include a completedcopy of provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications--Commercial Items. Theofferor should also provide its Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code, ContractorEstablishment code (DUNS Number) and Tax Identification Number. If a change occurs in thisrequirement, only those offerors that respond to this announcement within the required time framewill be provided any changes/amendments and considered for future discussions and/or award.The written quotes and the above required information must be received at this office on or before23 September 1996 at 1:00 PM Eastern Std. Time. Facsimile quotes are acceptable. Theindividual to contact for information regarding this requirement is Mr. Jerry Parsons,812-854-5898, FAX 812-854-3465 or e-mail jlp301@smtp.nwscc.sea06.navy.mil. All responsiblesmall business concerns may submit a quote which will be considered by the agency.(0248)

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