Marine Corps Regional Contracting Office (Northwest Region), P. O. Box X24, MCAGCC, Twentynine Palms, CA 92278-0124

W -- LEASE OF HEAVY EQUIPMENT SOL M67399-99-Q-0016 DUE 012299 POC Purchasing Agent, Desirae Haase (760)830-5124, Contract Specialist, GySgt M.R. Olson(760)830-5336 E-MAIL: haased@29palms.usmc.mil, haased@29palms.usmc.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; proposal is being requested and written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation Number M67399-99-Q-0016 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). The provisions and clauses in the RFQ are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 97-10. The proposed solicitation listed here is unrestricted. The Standard Industrial Classification Code for this requirement is 7353 (Heavy Construction Equipment Rental and Leasing) $5.0M. This requirement is for a fixed price contract for four(4) line items (two base periods and two option periods). CLIN 0001 Base, Lease two (2) each 4,000 gallon water trucks for the period through contract award to 12 July 1999, CLIN 0002 Base, Lease one (1) each 10,000 gallon water tank for the period through contract award to 12 July 1999, CLIN 0003 FIRST OPTION, Lease two (2) each 4,000 gallon water truck for period 13 July 1999 through 30 September 1999, CLIN 0004 FRIST OPTION, Lease one (1) each 10,000 gallon water tank for the period 13 July 1999 through 30 September 1999. Delivery of CLINS is to be at Aviation Ground Support Element, 3D MAW, Heavy Equipment Lot, Camp Wilson, Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Ca 2 days after award of contract to be delivered FOB Destination. The following provisions and clauses shall apply: Provision FAR 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es): http://farsite.hill.af.mil (End of Provision) FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. Offerors are required to complete and include a copy of the provisions FAR 52.212-3 Offer Representations and Certification-Commercial Items with their proposals. FAR Clause 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. FAR Clause 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders-Commercial Items applies with the following applicable clauses form paragraph (b). FAR 52.219-8 Utilization of Small, Small Disadvantage and Women-Owned Small Business Concerns, FAR 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity, FAR 52.222-35 Affirmative Action for Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era, FAR 52.222.36 Affirmative Actions for Workers with Disabilities, FAR 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era and FAR 52.225-3 Buy American Act-Supplies. FAR 52.208-4 Vehicle Lease Payment, FAR 52.208-5 Condition of Leased Vehicles, FAR 52.208-7 Tagging of Leased Vehicles, FAR 52.228-8 Liability and Insurance-Leased Motor Vehicles, FAR 52.232-1 Payments, FAR 52.217-9 Optionto Extend the Term of the Contract. DFAR 252.212-7001 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items, 252.225-7001 Buy American Act and Balance of Payment Program, DFAR 252.204-7001 Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code, DFAR 252.204-7004 Required Central Contractor Registration, DFAR 252.232-7009 Payments by Electronic Funds Transfer, Local Clauses that apply: LIMITED TECHICAL INSPECTION (LTI) NAVMC 10284; The Customer will conduct two (2) LTI's with the Contractor: (1) Beginning of lease, and (2) termination of lease. The LTI form NAVMC 10284 or similar form will be filled out, signed by both parties and kept on file by the requisitioner for six months following the termination of the lease. The original copy shall be kept with the original contract, PAYMENT OPTION; At the Government's option, payment may be made utilizing the Government Purchase Credit Card. The Government intends to make a single award to the responsible offeror whose offer is the most advantageous to the Government considering technical specifics, best value, past performance, and price-related factors. Mail, electronically mail, or fax copy offers must be received no later than 4:00 PM PST, on 22 January 1999 to Purchasing Agent: Desirae Haase, (760)830-5124, Fax: (760)830-5104, email: haased@29palms.usmc.mil. Quotations sent by U.S. Post Office or Federal Express should be mailed to Marine Corps Regional Contracting Office (NW Region), Attn: Desirae Haase, Bldg 1525, P.O. Box X24, MCAGCC, Twentynine Palms, Ca 92278-0124 Posted 01/15/99 (W-SN288634). (0015)

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