Fleet & Industrial Supply Center, Regional Contracts Dept, Attn: Bid Officer/Code 210A94, 937 N. Harbor Drive, Suite 212, San Diego, CA 92132-0212

37 -- BALER SOL N00244-98-Q-0183 DUE 042098 POC Contracting Officer, Jessica Dunker @619-532-2588; FAX 619-532-02347 WEB: Click here to obtain more information regarding FISC San Diego, http://www.sd.fisc.navy.mil. E-MAIL: Click here to contact the Contracting Officer via e-mail., jessica_e._dunker@fmso.navy.mil. FISC San Diego is announcing its intent to issue a combined synopsis/solicitation for a commercial item prepared in accordance with the format in FAR 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the ONLY solicitation; quotes are being requested and a SEPARATE WRITTEN SOLICITATION WILL NOT BE ISSUED. The solicitation number is N00244-98-Q-0183. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 90-47 and Defense Acquisition Circular 91-11. The standard industrial code is 3523, and the business size standard is 500 employees. Clin 0001 is for one (1) each baler with the following characteristics: a conveyor with a 48" hopper, 230 volt, 3 phase, 50 Hz power source, capable of make a bale of 30" x 60" x up to 48" H, UL listed, steel banding or wire, not less than 3000 psi pressure, not less than 235,000 lbs. ram pressure, not less than 150 psi, not greater than 30 second cycle time with no load, not less than 20 HP motor, height not greater than 158", width not greater than 117", not greater than 56". The approx. weight is 19000 lbs., must meet ANSI/OSHA standards. The conveyor must have a belt width of 48", belt speed variable 20 -- 90 FPM, not less than 2 cubic yards for hopper size, PVC belt with 3" cleats, hydraulic motor, and an emergency stop is required. Clin 0002 is for five (5) each baling wire, 125 wires per bundle. Clin 0003 is for four (4) each standard commercial operation and maintenance manuals. Clin 0004 is for a site requirements list. The contractor shall prepare a site requirements list for installing the equipment at the receiving activity. The site requirements list shall contain all the information needed to construct an installation site for the equipment. The list shall include design data on any required weather protection (i.e. shelter) for the equipment, foundation and associated mounting pads, utility lines (e.g. electrical power, water, sewer, etc.), and safety and security items external to the equipment (e.g. railings, theft protection, protection against unauthorized access and use of the equipment). The site requirements list shall be submitted to the government for approval within fourteen (14) days after award of the contract. Preperation of the site by the receiving activity must be complete prior to delivery of the equipment. The contractor shall deliver the equipment only after obtaining a delivery date in writing from the government signifying that the installation site will be ready. Clin 0005 is for installation, start-up and training. The contractor shall install the equipment at the consignee's facility within twenty (20) days after delivery of the equipment. The contractor shall provide all labor and resources required for the installation. The receiving activity is responsible for preparation of the installtion site in accordance with the site requirements list. The contractor shall validate the installation of the equipment by operating the equipment within twenty-five (25) days of delivery. The contractor shall provide all labor and resources for the start-up operation. Operation of the equipment shall include modes and evolutions for which the equipment is intended to perform. Operating time shall verify that performance, controls, instrumentation and gauges indicate that the equipment is operating properly and within design parameters. The contractor shall provide eight (8) hours of training for personnel at the receiving activity after installation and start-up of the equipment. The contractor shall provide all labor and resources for the training. The training shall include operation and preventative maintenance evolutions on the equipment and shall be consistent with instructions in the contractor's Operation and Maintenance manual. The contractor's instructor shall be expert in the operation and maintenance of the equipment and shall have a prepared training agenda. The instructor shall explain contractor warranty provisions relatedto the equipment. The contractors operation and maintenance manual shall be used as a training aid. The destination point of the equipment is Pearl Harbor, HI. This Clin shall have vendor personnel traveling to Pearl Harbor, HI to provide installation and training of new equipment. A copy of the letter shall be sent to: Officer in Charge, SEABEE Logistics Center, ATTN: CODE, 15L2, 4111 San Pedro Street, PORT HUENEME, CA 93043-4410 SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS: The following notation must be shown on all orders, contracts, bills of lading, correspondence, crates, boxes, shipment markings, DD-250s etc., pertaining to procurement and shipment of this equipment: N62583-98-RC-NH318. All shipping documents, including MATERIAL INSPECTION AND RECEIVING REPORTS (DD Forms 250 Series) or CONTRACTOR'S COMMERCIAL SHIPPING NOTICES, shall be expanded to include the following information, as applicable, to permit ready identification of the appropriate procurement transaction and provide required control information 1. Prime contractor's Name and address. 2. "Shipped from" location, if different. 3. "Shipped to" code and address. 4. "Marked for" code and address. 5. Contract or Purchase Order Number. 6. DOCUMENT or Requisition Number. 7. Appropriation and Accounting Data. 8. Description of item(s) delivered. 9. National Stock Number if assigned. 10. Prime contractor's Make, Model and Serial Number. 11. Engine manufacturer's Name, Model and Engine Serial Number. 12. Navy Registration Number applicable to each serial number. 13. Quantity of items delivered. 14. Unit prices and extended total price. 15. Date of shipment. 16. Weight and cube. 17. Port of Embarkation if overseas destination. 18. Special shipping instructions as specified in the contract or purchase order. 19. A descriptive list including quantity of items shipped, with the CLIN, but not permanently attached thereto, i.e., tools, jacks, manuals, spare tire, etc. The provisions at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items applies. Addendum to FAR 52.212-1, paragraph (b)(5): Offers shall provide an express warranty which at a minimum shall be the same warranty terms, including offers of extended warranties, offered to the general public. Express warranties shall be included in the contract. Offeror are required to complete and include a copy of the following provisions with their proposals: FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representation and Certifications -- Commercial Items. Clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items, applies as well as the following addendum clause: FAR 52.211-5, New Material. The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items applies with the following applicable clauses for paragraph (b): FAR 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity; FAR 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Special Disabled and Vietnam Era Veterans; FAR 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers; FAR 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam era. DFARS 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items, applies with the following clauses applicable for paragraph (b): DFARS 252.225-7001, Buy American Act and Balance of Payment Program; and DFARS 252.225-7012, Preference for Certain Domestic Commodities. The government intends to make a single award to the responsible offeror whose offer is the most advantageous to the government considering price and price related factors. Provision 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items, applies with paragraph (a) completed as follows: Award will be made to the offeror that meets the solicitations minimum criteria for technical acceptability at the lowest price. To be determined technically acceptable, the offeror must furnish product literature that demonstrates the products offered meet all requirements stated in the above purchase descriptions. Please ensure that your company's cage code, mailing and remittance addresses are reflected on your quote. Quotes must be received no later than 04-20-98, and will be accepted via fax (619-532-2347), e-mail (jesica_e._dunker@fmso.navy.mil) or via the post office at the above address and code. (0091)

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