Contracting Office, Tooele Army Depot, P.O. Box 839, Building 9, Tooele, Utah 84074-5020

23 -- STRADDLE CARRIER SEMI-TRAILER SOL DAAC89-98-T-0007 DUE 111397 POC Paula K. Kramer (435) 833-3146 17(i). This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, the test program in FAR Subpart 13.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested and written solicitation will not be issued!! 17(ii). Solicitation Number DAAC89-98-T-0007 is issued as a Request for Quotation!! 17(iii). This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 90-46. 17(iv). This is a full and open procurement under SIC 3715, Truck Trailer!! 17(v). There are two (2) Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINS). CLIN 0001, is Straddle Carrier Semi-Trailer, quantity of two (2) each. CLIN 0002, is Operation and Maintenance Manuals, quantity of two (2) each, Note Separately Priced Items!! 17(vi). Description: Straddle Carrier Semi-Trailer, Carrier Transports Model No. S32HM24, Kornylak Model No. 4G40, or equivalent, with the following salient characteristics: four-wheel independent suspension; air operated 7"S-Cam brakes or equivalent; the straddle carrier semi-trailer shall be a special purpose type of materials handling equipment. Semi-trailer shall have an unobstructed rear opening and bottom opening, permitting the vehicle to straddle the payloads. Carrying capacity shall be achieved by structural members having the characteristics of a bridge truss surrounding the pallets or cargo. When maneuvered by a truck-tractor, the straddle carrier semi-trailer shall be capable of: 1) backing over a row of unitized cargo resting on skid or 4"X4" timbers on the ground, 2) clamp and secure the row of cargo with two side lift shoe rails, 3) lift the cargo from the ground level to travel level, 4) securely lock the lift rail at travel height. 5) transport the cargo safely between pickup and drop sites. The straddle carrier semi-trailer shall consist of the following systems and components: a. straddle carrier body; b. side lift shoe rails; c. lift hydraulic systems, d. semi-trailer components. Lift hydraulic control shall have the capability of being mounted on a tractor dashboard and/or front seat. Established component and vehicular ratings and capacities shall not be increased to meet the requirement of the specification. Except as specified herein, the semi-trailer, components, assemblies, and accessories shall be standard or optional items which meet or exceed the requirements of this specification. The automotive vehicles, components, assemblies, and accessories are standard, optional, or modified commercial products, and shall be construed as "commercial automotive products" complying with all Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards applicable on the date of manufacturer to non-military, non-export motor vehicle products, except as specified herein. The curb weight (empty vehicle) shall include the weight of the semi-trailer in operating condition with all attachments, equipment, and accessories, except the power take-off and other components intended for installation on the truck-tractor. The rate Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) shall include the curb weight and the payload as specified, evenly distributed over the lift shoe rails. Weight and Dimensions: Manufacturers rated GVW, minimum 52,000 lbs.; cargo payload, minimum 34,000 lbs.; overall length, maximum 515 inches; overall width, maximum 100 inches; overall width, maximum with wide base single tires 102 inches; overll height maximum 144 inches; load height 126 inches; load width 24 inches minimum, 62 inches maximum; lift shoe height 0-24 inches; straddle carrier body: cargo volume dimension limits: cargo length, minimum 408 inches; cargo height in travel position at 12 inch road clearance, minimum 112 inches; cargo width shall be compatible with cargo requirements; lift system: vertical travel above ground level, minimum 24 inches; width of lift shoe rail under cargo, minimum each side of 5 inches. Compatibility: The semi-trailer shall be compatible for coupling, tower, maneuvering, and spotting, and cargo lift and drop, under all conditions specified herein, when coupled to commercial truck-tractor that are unmodified, except for installation of the hydraulic lift system and floodlamp circuit components. The semi-trailer shall be compatible with all truck-tractor lower fifth wheels, both of the fore and aft rocking types and of the universal fore and aft and side to side rocking types. The semi-trailer upper fifth wheel shall couple with truck-tractor lower fifth wheels ranging in height from a low of 45 inches through at least 58 inches above level ground. The semi-trailer shall be compatible with the items of cargo that hve gross payload weights at and below the minimum payload. Cargo Compatibility: international standard pallets 72 inch length, 48 inch width; military pallets 48 inch length, 40 inch width, 48 inch height; boxed cargo 144 inch length, 58 inch width, 122 inch height; lumber, poles, beams, and pipe assemblies, bolstered and secured 408 inch length, 58inch width, 122 inch height; forklift trucks bolstered and secured 50 inch width, 83 inch height. 17(vii). Date of delivery is no later than 90 calendar days from date of contract award; Place of Delivery, inspection, and acceptance is Tooele Army Depot, Building 503, Tooele, Utah 84074-5020, Attention: Jeff Kinney, (435) 833-2621. FOB Destination!! 17(viii). Solicitation provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items (OCT 95) is hereby incorported by reference!! 17(ix). The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous representing the best value to the Government price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: Evaluation will be based on (1) Past Performance (see below). (2) Delivery Terms -- ability to meet required delivery schedule and (3) Price. Factors are listed in their relative order of importance. Past performance will be evaluated as follows: Evaluation of past performance shall be based on information provided by the offerors (see below) and any other information the Government may obtain by following up on the information provided by the offerors and/or through other sources (i.e. offerors performance on previously awarded contracts and.or contracts with other Government entities). The offerors must identify two Federal, state, or local government and private contracts for which the offeror has supplies similar products identified in this solicitation. References should include the most recent contracts completed within the last five years. The offeror shall provide a point of contact, current telephone numbers and fax number for each contract. This list is due by the date established for receipt of offers!! 17(x). Offerors are reminded to include a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items, with its offer!! 17(xi). FAR clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items (AUG 96), is hereby incorporated by reference. The following paragraphs apply to this solicitation and any resultant contract: (b)(1) 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government, with Alternate I; (2) 52.203-10, Price or Fee Adjustment for Illegal or Improper Activity (41 USC 423), (3) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns and Small Disadvantaged Business Concerns (15 USC 637(d)(2)and(3)); (5) 52.219-14, Limitation on Subcontracting (15 USC 637(a)(14)); (6) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (E.O. 11246); (7) 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Special Disabled and Vietnam Era Veterans (38 USC 4212); (8) 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers (29 USC 793); (9) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era (38 USC 4212); (13) 52.225-18, European Union Sanction for End Products (E.O. 12849)!! 17(xiii). Additional contract terms and conditions applicable to this procurement are: (i) DFARS clause 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items (NOV 95) is hereby incorporated by reference. The following paragraphs apply to this solicitation and any resultant contract (b) 252.219-7005, Incentive for Subcontracting with Small Businesses, Small Disadvantaged Businesses, Historically Back Colleges and Universities and Minority Institutions (Section 9005, Pub.L.101-165(10 USC 2301)repealed)note)); 252.225-7001, Buy American Act and Balance of Payment Program (41 USC 10.EO.10582); 252.225-7007, Trade Agreements (10 USC 2501-2582); 252.225-7012, Preference for Certain Domestic Commodities; 252.233-7000, Certification of Claims and Request for Adjustment or Relief (10 USC 2410). Clauses incorporated by reference can be accessed in full test at the Army Acquisition Web Site http://www.acqnet.sarda.army.mil//!! (ii) Type of Contract: A firm fixed-price supply contract will be awarded. (iii) Period of Performance: Delivery 90 calendar days from date of contract award!! 17(xiv). The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) assigned rating for this procurement is DO!! 17(xv). N/A!! 17(xvi). Signed and dated offers, one original, must be submitted to Tooele Army Depot, Contracting Office, Building S-9, Tooele, Utah 84074-5020, ATTN: Paula Kramer, Contracting Officer at or before 4:30 p.m., November 13, 1997!! 17(xvii). For information regarding this solicitation contact Paula Kramer at (435) 833-3146!! (0296)

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