United States Property And Fiscal Office for Tennessee, P.O. Box 40748, Powell Avenue, Nashville, Tennessee 37204-0748

23 -- ALL TERRAIN VEHICLES AND TRAILERS SOL DAHA40-00-Q-0106 DUE 033100 POC Mrs. Jane Swafford, Contract Specialist, 615-313-2656. CPT Sammy Beard, Contracting Officer, 615-313-2650. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for two (2) each all terrain vehicles and trailers prepared IAW FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice for the Counter Drug Division of the Tennessee Army National Guard for Marijuana Eradication operations. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written quote will not be issued. This requirement is being issued as a Request for Quote number DAHA40-00-Q-0106. This Request for Quote document incorporates provisions that are in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-15. SIC code is 3711. Award shall be based on lowest price technical acceptable proposal. The all terrain vehicles are required to be airlifted in UH-60 Blackhawk helicopters and placed in an area of close proximity to the marijuana patches. The ATV trailers will be needed to carry ATV's over the road to and from located marijuana patches. Counterdrug personnel will use the vehicles in areas of mountainous terrain to transport themselves into the patches in order to eradicate the plants. The vehicles are essential to the efficiency and effectiveness of the Task Force operations due to the remote locations of marijuana patches. The following are minimum specifications for the all-terrain vehicles: (a) Engine -- Gasoline powered, air or liquid cooled, 4 stoke, 300cc; (b) Differential -- Full time 4 wheel drive, with limited slip; (c) Transmission -- 5 speed with reverse and automatic clutch; (d) Starter -- Electric; (e) Fuel Tank Capacity -- Manufacturers standard; (f) Dimensions -- Approximate length 74.0", approximate width 41.0"; (g) Engine brake -- Required option; (h) Towing capacity -- 700 lbs; (I) Required Features and options: Unit to include all manufacturers features advertised as standard and to include: (1) Front and Rear Racks; (2) Trailer Hitch; (3) Two Headlights; (4) Rear Lights; (5) Parking brake; (6) Tires -- Deep cleat high flotation as recommended by the manufacturer's for model bid; (7) Operators Manual for each vehicle; (8) Repair parts, maintenance and accessories manuals; (9) Warranty: Six months unlimited mileage or manufacturers standard in all areas that exceed minimum and three year extended warranty; (10) Delivery: Units to be completely assembled and ready for use upon delivery. Trailers for ATV's -- minimum specifications for the trailers are: (a) All metal to include floor; (b) Metal side rails at least 12" tall with tie down holders; (c) 1000-1200 lb. Axle; (d) 12" -- 14" wheels with tires; (e) 2" trailer tongue with safety chains; (f) Rear tail lights; (g) 4 ft. -- 5 ft. wide and 8 ft. long; (h) Tail gate ramp or tilt bed trailer. The provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications (Oct 1995) applies to this acquisition. A completed signed copy of this provision shall be submitted with any quote. The clause at FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions (Apr 1998). The clause at FAR 52.212-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998); 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items (Jun 1998); 52.212-2 Evaluation -- Commercial Items (Jan 1999); 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items (Oct 1999); 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items (Apr 1998); 52.243-1 Changes -- Fixed Price (Aug 1987); 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated By Reference (Feb 1998); applies to this acquisition. Under paragraph b, the following clauses are incorporated: 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government, with Alternate I; 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity; 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era; 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities; 252.222-37, Employment Reports on Disabled Veterans; 52.225-3, Buy American Act -- Supplies; 252.243-7001 Pricing of Contract Modifications (Dec 1991);. The clause 52.232-33, Mandatory Information for Electronic Funds Transfer Payment (Aug 1996) applies to this quotation. The clause at DFARS 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues to Defense Acquisition of Commercial Items (NOV 1995), and 52.217-0005, Evaluation of Offers, 52.214-21 Descriptive Literature (Apr 1984) is applicable to this acquisition. The descriptive literature must be submitted to our office with the quote to USPFO for Tennessee, ATTN: Jane Swafford, P. O. Box 40748, Nashville, TN 37204-0748 March 31, 2000; or e-mail to swaffordja@tn-arng.ngb.army.mil., or fax to (615) 313-0529. Simplified Acquisition Procedures will be utilized. Delivery shall be within two (2) to three (3) weeks after award. CONTRACTOR NOTICE: In accordance with Defense Federal Regulation (DFAR) 204.7302 Policy, a firm must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) System before it can be awarded this contract. Contact the DoD Electronic Commerce Information at 1-800-334-3414, open daily from 8:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M. ETor, via the World Wide Web at htt://www/ccr/edi/disa.mil. This project is set aside for small business only. All responsible sources will be considered. Firms are asked to identify their size status; i.e. small, small disadvantaged, 8(a) or large. Posted 03/21/00 (W-SN436520). (0081)

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