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81 -- CONTAINERS SOL N00033-97-R-6746 DUE 092497 POC E. Gregory Dawson (703) 681-5625 (I) THIS IS A COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION for the purchase of commercial items prepared in accordance with (IAW) the format in 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. (ii) This SOLICITATION NUMBER N00033-97-R-6746 is issued as a request for proposals (RFP). (iii) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through FEDERAL ACQUISITION CIRCULAR (FAC) #36, and DEFENSE FEDERAL ACQUISITION CIRCULAR (DFAC) #9. (iv) This solicitation is unrestricted. This SIC code is 3443. (v) A list of CONTRACT LINE ITEM NUMBER(S) (CLIN(S)) and items are: CLIN 0001 DRY 20' AMMO ISO FREIGHT RATING CONTAINER DESIGNATION 1CC ISO SIZE/TYPE CODE 2210 CLIN 0002 DELIVERY OF CLIN 0001 CLIN 0003 HANDLING FEE (IF APPLICABLE). (vi) Description of requirements for the items to be purchased by the Government: The JTMO intends to purchase previously unused (new) ammunition grade, ISO containers that are less that two (2) years old.. Containers purchased in response to this synopsis/solicitation shall be fully operational and comply with International Organization for Standardization (ISO) Standards 668, 1161, 6346 and sections of International Standard 1496 applicable to the type of container purchased, and all amendments, supplements and successors thereto. State of Repair. IICL Guide for Container Equipment Inspection (most recent edition) and all supplements and technical bulletins pertaining thereto. Dimensions. All containers shall be 8 feet wide and 8 feet 6 inches high. Containers purchased under CLIN 0001 shall be suitable for repeated use and specifically designed to facilitate the carriage of hazardous/explosive cargo by road rail, and sea modes of transportation worldwide. Containers purchased under CLIN shall be the length specified, 20ft steel, and possess the following features or characteristics: 1. Forklift pockets. 2. Interior sidewalls lined with corrugated stainless steel panels (side walls may be lined with plywood). Please indicate the materials that will be used to line the sidewalls of the containers offered in response to this solicitation. . 3. Floors shall be laminated or solid hardwood boards with current Australian Department of Health Standards. 4. Rear end floors reinforced for forklift truck operation or impact. 5. Containers shall be furnished in a condition meeting or exceeding the recommendations of the latest edition of the IICL Guide for Ammunition Grade Container Inspection and Repair and all supplements and technical bulletins pertaining thereto. All containers purchased by the Government pursuant to this solicitation must be in compliance with inspection standards as set in Mil Handbook 138-A. Customs Conventions on Containers and certification of compliance shall be issued by American Bureau of Shipping or Lloyds Register. Safety. International Convention for Safe Containers (CSC) 1972 and U.S. regulations thereunder. All necessary examinations shall be valid and current for at least thirty (30) months. (vii) Date and Place of delivery/redelivery and acceptance/return and FOB point: All units shall be delivered to II Marine Expeditionary Force, G-4 Strategic Mobility Office, Camp LeJeune, NC 28542-0080 NLT 30 September 1997. Delivery POC is CWO2 Jones at commercial (910) 451-8679. Preliminary acceptance inspection shall be performed by government representatives at the vendors depot of origin. Any contractor awarded a contract as a result of its offer submitted pursuant to this solicitation shall be responsible for any damage to equipment occurring during transport between those contractors depot and the final acceptance destination location. The Government reserves the right to make multiple awards associated with this solicitation if deemed in the best interest of the Government. (viii) FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors, Commercial, FAR 52.217-5 Evaluation of Options, 52.217-6 Option for Increased Quantity are incorporated by reference and are applicable to this solicitation. (ix) FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation of Commercial Items (OCT 1995) is incorporated by reference and applies to this acquisition. (x) Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items (OCT 1995), with its offer. (xi) FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items (OCT 1995) is incorporated by reference and applies to this acquisition. Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP). (xii) FAR 52.212-5 Contracts Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes (OCT 1995) is incorporated by reference, however, for paragraph (b) only the following provisions apply to this acquisition: 52.212-5 (b), 52.2.3-6 Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government with ALT I 1995). 52.203-10 Price or Fee Adjustment for Illegal or Improper Activity (SEPT 1990), (41 USC 423). 52.219-8 Utilization of Small Disadvantaged and Women Owned Small Business Concerns (OCT 1995), (15 USC 4212). 52.219-9 Small Business, Small Disadvantaged and Women Owned Small Business Subcontracting Plan (OCT 1995). 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity, 52.222-35 Affirmative Action for Special Disabled and Vietnam Era Veterans (APRIL 1984), (38 USC 4212). 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers (APRIL 1984), (29 USC 793). 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era (JAN 1988), (38 USC 4212). (xiii) Additional Requirements: Warranty. The Contractor shall extend to the Government full coverage of any standard commercial warranty normally offered in a similar commercial purchase, 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 purchase. In the event of a conflict, the terms and conditions of this purchase contract shall take precedence over the standard commercial warranty. The standard commercial warranty period shall begin upon final acceptance of the applicable material and/or services listed in the schedule. DFARS clause 252-225.7007 Trade Agreements Act. (xiv) DPAS Rating: N/A (xv) CBD number notes: N/A (xvi) One (1) technical and (1) price proposal are due not later than 1200 hours EDT, 24 September 1997 at the JTMO, Nassif Bldg., 5611 Columbia Pike, Falls Church, VA 22401-5050. Alternately, offers may be submitted via facsimile to (703) 681-5625 or 7687. Electronic submissions may be received via the internet at "dawsong@baileys-emh5.army.mil." Offerors must acquaint themselves with the new regulations concerning commercial items acquisition contained at FAR subpart 12 and must ensure that all Certifications and Representations are executed and returned as called for in this solicitation. (xvii) If you intend to participate in this procurementand require copies of the commercial item description concerning this specific acquisition, contact E. Gregory Dawson at (703) 681-5625. (0261)

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