30th CONS/LGCSB, 806 13th Street, Suite 2, Vandenberg AFB, CA 93437-5226

W -- RENTAL OF HEAVY EQUIPMENT SOL F04684-98-QV145 DUE 091997 POC Anna DeLozier, Contract Specialist, 805/734-8232 extension 6-2663 or Betty Rosewaren, Contracting Officer, 805/734-8232 extension 5-8470 E-MAIL: Click here to contact the contract specialist via e-mail., delozier@vafb5a.vafb.af.mil. Contractor shall lease to the Government heavy duty equipment according to the Performance Work Statement at the end of this description. Solicitation F04684-98-QV145. This solicitation is issued as a request for quotation. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 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. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 90-46. The standard industrial classification (SIC) code is 7353 ($5M in annual receipts). The following provisions/clauses apply: 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items; 52.212-2, Evaluation Commercial Items (Evaluation criteria to be included in paragraph a are (1) technical capability of the item offered to meet the Government requirement, and (2) price.); 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items; 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items (In paragraph b check 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10. In paragraph c check 1 and 3.); 52.217-8, Option To Extend Services. Offerors must include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items, with its offer. Period of performance is three months ( 1 Oct 97 to 31 Dec 97) with a three month option. Place of performance is Vandenberg AFB, CA. Following is a list of items with the estimated quantity of each item and the estimated months to be leased during the period of performance for both the initial three months and the option period: Forklift, 2 ea -- 3 months; Backhoe, 1 ea -- 3 months; Dump Truck, 3 ea -- 3 months; Excavator, 1 ea -- 3 months; Compactor, 1 ea -- 1 month; Flat tire repair, 1 ea -- 26 repairs. Please see paragraph 3 of the PWSfor item descriptions. Please provide a quote for the initial and option periods and include a unit price per month or repair for each item. All responsible sources may submit a quote which shall be considered. Quotes are due 19 Sep 97. Please mail quotes to 30 CONS/LGCVB, Bldg 7015, Section 2D, 806 13th Street, Suite 2, Vandenberg AFB, CA 93437-5226, Attn: Anna DeLozier or fax to (805) 922-1703. Contact Anna DeLozier, Contract Specialist at (805) 734-8232 extension 6-2663. SECTION C-1 PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT 1.1. SCOPE OF WORK. The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, tools, materials, supervision, and other items and services necessary to perform the lease of heavy equipment as defined in this performance work statement (PWS), except as specified in Section C-2 as government-furnished property and services, at Vandenberg Air Force Base (VAFB). The contractor shall perform to the standards in this contract. 1.2. CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL: 1.2.1. Contract Manager. The contractor shall provide a contract manager who shall be responsible for the performance of the work. The name of this person and an alternate or alternates who shall act for the contractor when the manager is absent shall be designated in writing to the contracting officer. 1.2.1.1. The contract manager or alternate shall have full authority to act for the contractor on all contract matters relating to daily operation of this contract. 1.2.1.2. The contract manager or alternate shall be available during normal duty hours within four (4) hours to meet on the installation with government personnel (designated by the contracting officer) to discuss problem areas. After normal duty hours, the manager or alternate shall be available within eight (8) hours. 1.2.1.3. The contract manager and alternate or alternates must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English. 1.2.2. Contractor Employees. The contractor shall not employ persons for work on this contract if such employee is identified to the contractor by the contracting officer as a potential threat to the health, safety, security, general well-being, or operational mission of the installation and its population. 1.2.2.1. Contractor personnel shall present a neat appearance and be easily recognized as contractor employees. This may be accomplished by wearing distinctive clothing bearing the name of the company or appropriate badges showing the company name and employee name. 1.2.2.2. The contractor shall make sure employees have the following current and valid professional certifications before starting work under this contract. 1. California Drivers license with the proper endorsement for the equipment covered in this contract and any vehicles used to transport the equipment on and off the installation. 1.2.2.3. The contractor shall not employ any person who is an employee of the U.S. Government if employing that person would create a conflict of interest. Additionally, the contractor shall not employ any person who is an employee of the Department of the Air Force,either military or civilian, unless such person seeks and receives approval according to DOD Directive R-5507. The contractor shall not employ any person who is an employee of the Department of the Air Force if such employment would be contrary to the polices contained in AFI 64-106. 1.2.2.4. The contractor is cautioned that off-duty active military personnel hired under this contract may be subject to permanent change of station, change in duty hours, or deployment. Military Reservists and National Guard members may be subject to recall to active duty. The abrupt absence of these personnel could adversely affect the contractor's ability to perform, however, their absence at any time shall not constitute an excuse for nonperformance under this contract. 1.2.3. Security Requirements. The contractor shall register with the Pass and Registration Section of the 30th Security Forces Squadron (30 SFS) prior to start of contract performance using VAN Form 539, Contractor Application for Access, which authorizes the contractor and its employees individual and vehicle entry to the installation. 1.2.3.1. All forms of entry authorization, i.e. credentials, badges, vehicle decals, and like media, will be issued by the Pass and Registration Section, 30 SFS. The contractor shall be responsible for control and accountability of all such media. When an employee terminates employment or is no longer authorized such media, or upon completion of the contract, all media shall be returned to 30 SFS. 1.2.3.2. The contractor shall comply with all VAFB policies regarding entry to the installation, rules of the road, compliance during contingency operations, and photography. Contractor employees are authorized entry to the installation for the purpose of work only and are not authorized in other facilities, areas, or buildings without authorization from 30 CES/CEOA. SECTION C-2 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY AND SERVICES 2.1. GENERAL INFORMATION. The government shall provide the facilities, equipment, and services listed here. 2.2. GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED SERVICES. 2.2.1. Emergency Medical Service. The government will provide emergency medical treatment and emergency patient transportation service for contractor personnel. The contractor shall reimburse the government for the cost of medical treatment and patient transportation service at the current inpatient or outpatient treatment rate established by the servicing AF medical center. 2.2.2. Fuel. The government shall provide fuel for the leased equipment during the exercised performance period for each individual piece of equipment. Upon return of the equipment to the contractor the government shall ensure that fuel levels are equal or greater than the fuel levels upon receiving the equipment. SECTION C-3 CONTRACTOR-FURNISHED ITEMS AND SERVICES 3.1. GENERAL INFORMATION. Except for those items or services specifically stated in Section C-2 as government furnished, the contractor shall furnish everything needed to perform this contract according to all its items. 3.2. CONTRACTOR FURNISHED ITEMS. The minimum performance requirement is described below for each heavy duty vehicle. The contractor shall provide the following heavy duty vehicles on a lease basis. Delivery time to request shall be within 15 working days of request. 3.2.1. Two Forklifts. Each forklift shall be rough terrain, 4-wheel drive, 4-wheel steer, and be equipped with laterally adjusting forks. Each forklift shall have the capability to reach 22 horizontal feet, 32 vertical feet, and a lifting capability of 5000 lbs. Additionally, each forklift shall have the proper attachments for the lifting of personnel. 3.2.2. One Backhoe. The backhoe shall have a 16 foot; 1 1/2 yard bucket in the front and a 24 inch standard trenching bucket on the rear boom. 3.2.3. Three Dump Trucks. Each truck is to have the capability of hauling a minimum 6 cubic yard load of construction debris and earthen type material, such as dirt and rock. Each truck shall have the capability of raising the bed to dump a capacity load and then lower to normal driving position. Additionally, each truck will be equipped with tarps that will completely cover the load during transportation. 3.2.4. One Excavator. The excavator shall have a minimum track width of 24 inches, a minimum operating width of 9 feet 9 inches, and a standard bucket with a claw (thumb) attachment for lifting of construction debris. The excavator shall be a minimum of 125 hp and have the capability of a 22 foot digging depth. 3.2.5. One Compactor. The compactor shall be single drum, vibratory, articulating, and self-propelled (riding). Additionally, it will have up to a 12-ton capacity with a drum width of 84 inches. 3.3. CONTRACTOR FURNISHED SERVICES. The contractor shall deliver and pick up equipment at locations specified by the prime user, 30th Civil Engineering Squadron, VAFB, CA. The contractor shall provide scheduled and preventive maintenance and repairs until lease expires. Include the cost of these services in the lease of the equipment based on normal fair wear and tear of said equipment. When equipment shall become unserviceable due to breakage, safety, or any other reason the contractor shall replace the item with an equal or better piece of equipment. The replacement response time shall be 24 hours from the time of notification. Damage to said equipment, above and beyond fair wear and tear, (i.e. equipment misuse) shall render the government liable for those specific repairs to that affected piece of equipment. The contractor shall provide flat tire repair for the items listed in Section C-3. The repair response time shall be two (2) hours from the time of notification. The government shall be liable for the cost of these flat tire repairs. (0247)

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