Contracting Division, Bldg 1116, Camp Lejeune NC 28547

39 -- PALLET JACKS (MATERIAL HANDLING EQUIPMENT) SOL M6700198Q0016 DUE 041598 POC POINT OF CONTACT: Theta Lambert, Contract Specialist, 910 451 3011 E-MAIL: USMC Contracting Division, Camp Lejeune NC, smtp[lamberttd@clb.usmc.mil]. This is a combined Synopsis/Solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with 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. This is a request for quotations (RFQ) and the solicitation number is M6700198Q0016. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through the Federal Acquisition Circular 97-03. The proposed acquisition is a small business set-aside. The standard industrial classification (SIC) code for this requirement is 3537 and the small business size standard is 500 employees. Item 0001 is 8 EA -- Work assist vehicles (pallet jacks). They are battery operated with a built-in charger with an optional hour meter to be utilized in a warehouse that stores a variety of repair parts for military units. Specifications for vehicles are as follows: Dimensions: 32 inchesor less (width); 60 inches (length); and load tray (for tote) -- 27 inches x 21 inches; Reach -- operator platform -- 84 inches; load tray maximum capability -- 118 inches; maximum pick height range 135 inches -- 161 inches; load tray capacity -- 100 lbs; load deck capacity -- 250 lbs; maximum operator weight -- 300 lbs. Power type should be electrical ; system voltage -- 24 volt and the charger voltage -- 110 volt; color -- seafoam green. Delivery to be 15 to 30 days from date of award; delivery to Marine Corps Base, Camp Lejeune NC 28542, FOB Destination. Quotes other than FOB DESTINATION will be rejected. The following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Acquisition Federal Regulation Supplement (DFARS) provisions and clauses apply to this acquisition: FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items, FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certification -- Commercial Items, FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, FAR 52.215-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, DFARS 252.212-7000 Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items, DFARS 252.212-7001 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisition of Commercial Items, DFARS 252.225-7035 Buy American Act-North American Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act-Balance of Payments Program Certificate, DFARS 252.225-7036 North American Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act. OFFERORS SHALL PROVIDE COMPLETED COPIES OF FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certification -- Commercial Items, DFARS 252.212-7000 Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items and DFARS 252.225-7035 Buy American Act-North American Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act-Balance of Payments Program Certificate WITH THEIR QUOTE. The offeror is required to provide their Contractor's DUNS Code and Commercial and Government Entity (Cage) code with their offer. The CAGE code entered must be for that name and address provided by the contractor. Evaluation will be based on price and price related factors. Offerors responding to this announcement shall submit their offerors in accordance with FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items. Submit name, addresses and telephone numbers of Three (3) concerns with whom you have done business, also submit descriptive literature for the item on which you are quoting. Quotations should be in writing or via FAX (910) 451-2193. All responsible sources may submit an offer which will be considered. See Note 1. (0092)

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