Defense Special Weapons Agency, Acquisition Office (FCA), 1680 Texas St., SE, Kirtland, AFB, NM 87117-5669

39 -- KNUCKLE BOOM MANLIFT SOL DTRA02-99-Q-0001 DUE 111098 POC JoAnn B. Carroll, Contract Specialist, (505)946-8798, or Patricia M. McDaniel, Contracting Officer, (505)846-8799 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; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation No. DTRA02-99-Q-0001 is being issued as a Request for Quotation. This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses effective through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) #97-06, and Defense Acquisition Circular (DAC)#91-13. This is 100% set aside for small business concerns. Applicable SIC Code is 5084, and small business size standard is 100 employees. Line item 001 -- 2Wheel Drive rough terrain self-propelled gasoline driven articulating knuckle boom manlift, quantity, one each. To include the following options: Duel fuel tanks (gasoline/liquid propane), a minimum rating of 63 HP, capable of reaching a minimum height of 42 feet to 45 feet, capable of lifting a minimum oftwo people, capable of lifting 500 lbs, work platform must be at minimum 30 inches deep and 72 inches wide, capable of fitting through a doorway, minimum 94 inches wide by 84 inches high, tire size should be a minimum 12.5 x 5, and must have oscillating axles, manufactured by Genie Industries, make and model no. Genie Z-45/22 IC, or equivalent. This is a brand name or equal requirement. If quoting other than brand name product, the offeror must provide the manufacturer's brand, model or part number along with a technical description of the item being offered in sufficient detail to evaluate compliance with the requirements of this announcement. This may include product literature, specification sheets, cuts, illustrations drawings or other documents if necessary. The delivery will be required within 90 days of issuance of a purchase order. Delivery shall be FOB Destination to the Permanent High Explosive Test Site (PHETS), Northern Range of White Sands Missile Range, San Antonio, Socorro County, NM 87832 with final inspection and acceptance at destination. The following FAR provisions, clauses, and addenda apply: 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial, 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items. The Government will award a purchase order resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: (1) price, (2) technical capability of the item offered to meet the Government requirement. Technical acceptability will be determined solely on the content and merit of the information submitted in response to this provision. Therefore, it is incumbent on the offerors to provide sufficient technical literature, documentation, etc., that clearly demonstrates that the item offered will meet the terms and conditions cited above. (3) past performance -- offeror shall provide with their quote three Government or Private Industry references complete with Point of Contact, Phone No., Contract No., Amount of Contract, Items provided. Offerors shall submit a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items with their quote. The following additional clauses apply 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items, 52.212-5 -- Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, and the additional FAR clauses: 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity, 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers, 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era, 52.225-3, Buy American Act -- Supplies, and 52.225-18, European Union Sanction for End Products. Additionally, each offer shall include a completed copy of Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) provision 252.212-7000, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items. The following clauses apply DFARS 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items, Paragraph (b), 252.225-7001, Buy American Act and Balance of Payment Program, and 252.247-7024, Notification of Transportation of Supplies by Sea. Additional contract requirements are as follows: (1) Vendors shall extend to the Government the full coverage of any standard commercial warranty normally offered in a similar commercial sale, provided such warranty is available at no additional cost to the Government; (2) included a delivery schedule and the discount/payment terms; (3) include name of and be signed by an authorized company representative along with telephone number, facsimile number; (4) include their taxpayer identification number (TIN), Cage Code Number, and DUNS number; (5) in accordance with DFARS 204.73, Vendors must be registered in Central Contractor Registration (CCR). For solicitations issued after 31 May 1998, DoD will no longer award contracts to vendors not registered in the CCR data base. Registration may be done by accessing the CCR via the Internet at http://ccr.edi.disa.mil/. This is a DO-A70 rated order. This acquisition will be processed in accordance with the Simplified Acquisition Procedures. Offers are due by 2:00 p.m. on 6 Nov 98 at Defense Threat Reduction Agency, Albuquerque Field Operations Acquisitions (AOA), ATTN: JoAnn B. Carroll (NOTE AGENCY NAME CHANGED TO: Defense Threat Reduction Agency, Albuquerque Field Operations Acquisitions (AOA)), 1680 Texas Street SE, Kirtland AFB, NM 87117-5669 (Faxed quotes will be accepted- 505-846-4246). The anticipated award date shall be on or before 20 Nov 98. See Note 1. All responsible sources may submit a quote which shall be considered by this agency. Posted 10/26/98 (W-SN265416). (0299)

Loren Data Corp. http://www.ld.com (SYN# 0171 19981028\39-0001.SOL)