AFFTC/PKAB Directorate of Contracting, 5 S Wolfe Ave, Edwards AFB, CA 93524-1185

38 -- GENIE SELF-PROPELLED ARTICULATING BOOM MODEL Z45/22 SOL F04700-98-Q-1093 DUE 010298 POC Grace Watson, Contract Specialist, (805) 277-3900, ext 2243; John Adair, Contracting Officer, (805) 277-3900, ext 2230 WEB: On-line Acquisition Solicitation Information System, http://afftc-pk.elan.af.mil/scripts/xindex.asp.. E-MAIL: click e-mail link to contact the POC, watsong%pk@mhs.elan.af.mil. 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 number is F04700-98-Q-1093. This a Request for Quotation. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 90-32 and DAC 91-1. The Air Force Flight Test Center (AFFTC) has a requirement for a "Genie" Z45-22 D/C Self-Propelled Articulating Boom ManLift. This equipment has the following standard features: 51-foot working height; 23-foot horizontal reach; 5' 9" width; 500-pounds lifting capacity; 180-degree powered platform rotation; full proportional valves; AC outlet at platform; drive enable system; auxiliary pump; tilt sensor; hour meter; 48-volt D/C power source with charger; turntable rotation 359 degree; zero tailswing; 30% gradeability; and turning radius (outside) 14'4" (inside) 7'. This equipment also includes the following options and accessories: 4-foot platform; industrial air tires; platform gate with interlock; tool tray; descent/travel alarms and flashing beacon package; copy of Genie Safety Training Video; and two sets of service/maintenance manuals. The simplified acquisition procedure (SAP) will be used in awarding this contract by written quotation. Companies making bids should submit a detailed proposal showing the required equipment will meet the technical specifications. FAR provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial applies. Offerors must include a completed copy of FAR provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items. FAR clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items, applies. Applicable FAR clauses cited in 52.22-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. Applicable FAR clauses cited in 52.212-5 are: 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity; 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Special Disabled Vietnam Era Veterans; 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers; 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era. DFAR clause 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items applies. Applicable DFAR clauses cited in 252.212-7001 are: 252.225-7001, Buy American Act and Balance of Payment Program; 252.225-7-36, North Amercian Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act. Offers are due to Grace Watson, AFFTC/PKAB, 5 South Wolfe Avenue, Edwards AFB, CA 93524-1185 by 2 Jan 98. Fax responses to (805) 258-9603. Telephone requests to be placed on the mailing list will not be honored. (0349)

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