Department of the Army, Joint Traffic Management Office, Attn: MTAQ-J, 5611 Columbia Pike, Room 107, Falls Church, VA 22041-5050

W -- LEASE OF 40' REFRIGERATOR CONTAINERS, 40' CHASSIS, AND GENERATOR SETS (CLIP-ONS) SOL DAMT01-00-R-0045 DUE 063000 POC Contact Cathy Golden, Contract Specialist, 703/428-2045, 703/428-3363 (Facsimile), 703-428-3362 (alternate facsimile) WEB: goldenc@mtmc.army.mil, goldenc@mtmc.army.mil. E-MAIL: goldenc@mtmc.army.mil, goldenc@mtmc.army.mil. 17. THIS IS A COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION for the lease of commercial items prepared in accordance with (IAW) the format in FAR 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. Solicitation Number DAMT01-00-R-0045 is issued as a Request for Proposals (RFP). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through FEDERAL ACQUISITION CIRCULAR (FAC) #97-18, and DFARs Change Note 20000606. This solicitation is unrestricted. The SIC code is 3799. (i) National Stock Number (NSN): N/A (ii) Qualification Requirement: N/A (iii) Manufacturer: Various (iv) Size, Dimensions, or other forms, fit or functional description: The JTMO intends to lease 40' Refrigerated Containers, 40' Chassis, and 40' Generator Sets (Clip-On) that are not more than seven (7) years old. Container equipment leased in response to this synopsis/solicitation shall be fully operational and comply with International Organization for Standardization (ISO) Standards 668, 1161, 6346 and sections of International Standard 1496 applicable to the type of container under lease, and all amendments, supplements and successors thereto. State of Repair and IICL-5 Guide for Container Equipment Inspection (most recent edition) and all supplements and technical bulletins pertaining thereto. Dimensions. All containers shall be 8 feet wide and 8 feet 6 inches high. Containers leased under CLIN 0001AA shall be 20ft, steel and/or aluminum, and possess the following features or characteristics: 1. Forklift pockets. 2. Interior sidewalls lined with corrugated stainless steel panels. 3. Floors of raised aluminum T-shaped design. 4. Rear end floors reinforced for forklift truck operation or impact. 5. Drain pans with at least two drain holes. 6. Drain pipes manufactured of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) of low thermal conductivity. 7. Refrigeration and heating units operated solely by electricity with dual voltage capacity. 8. Operation with AC 220V, 3 Phase 50/60 Hz and AC 380/ 440V 3 Phase 50/60 Hz power supply, as applicable, subject to normal fluctuation. 9. Equipment controlling temperature between -- 10 degrees and +75 degrees Fahrenheit or equivalent Celsius temperature. 10. Thirty-one (31) day cycle temperature recording devices capable of recording temperatures ranging from -20 degrees to +80 degrees Fahrenheit and equivalent Celsius temperatures. 11. Two (2) power cables, each a minimum of fifteen (15) meters long, one rated for 220V and the other rated for 440V to insure dual voltage flexibility. 12. Electrical plug as specified in each individual delivery. 13. Refrigerated containers shall be furnished in a condition meeting or exceeding the recommendations of the latest edition of the IICL-5 Guide for Refrigerated Container Inspection and Repair and all supplements and technical bulletins pertaining thereto. Customs. Customs Conventions on Containers and certification of compliance shall be issued by American Bureau of Shipping or Lloyds Register. Safety. International Convention for Safe Containers (CSC) 1972 and U.S. regulations thereunder. All necessary examinations shall be valid and current for at least thirty (30) months. 14. Chassis furnished to the government may be new or used, but shall meet the following requirements. All chassis shall meet the following requirements upon delivery to the government; and upon return of the chassis to the contractor, the government shall either restore and repair the chassis to meet such requirements or compensate the contractor for such restoration and repair: State of Repair. All chassis delivered and returned shall comply with the latest edition of the IICL Guide for Container Chassis Inspection and all supplements and technical bulletins pertaining thereto. FHWA. All chassis shall have been inspected pursuant to the regulations of the FHWA within three (3) business days of delivery. Customs.Customs Conventions on Containers and certification of compliance shall be issued by American Bureau of Shipping or Lloyds Register. Safety. International Convention for Safe Containers (CSC) 1972 and U.S. regulations thereunder. All necessary examinations shall be valid and current for at least thirty (30) months. (v) Predominant Material of Manufacture: Steel and/or aluminum. (vi) Quantity: 12X40' Refrigerated Containers,12X40' Generator Sets and 12X40' Chassis. CLIN 0001AA-Lease Of Refrigerated ISO Container. 40' Refrigerated ISO Container 40' ISO Freight Rating Container Designation 1CC ISO Size/Type Code 4232 Code 4232 Aluminum and/or Steel Voltage System; CLIN 0001AB Container Replacement Price; CLIN 0001AD-Technical Service/Parts Manual For CLIN 0001. CLIN 0001AE-Spare Parts Kit. CLIN 0002AA-Lease Of Generator Set (Clip-On) For Use With CLIN 0001; CLIN 0002AB-Generator Replacement Price. CLIN 0007AA-Lease Of Straight Frame Or Gooseneck 40' Chassis Gvwr 50,000 Lbs And Over Per Day; CLIN 0007AB-Chassis Replacement Price; CLIN 0013AA Drayage (4 Setups To Virginia Beach, VA (Lot 1)); CLIN 0013AB-Drayage (8 Setups To Norfolk, VA (Lot 2)); CLIN 0014AA Redelivery Of CLINS 0001AA, 0001AD, 0001AE, 0002AA AND 0007AA (12 SETUP-NORFOLK, VA); CLIN 0012 Reefer Mechanic (Hourly Rate). (vii) Unit of Issue: Each (viii) Destination Information: Virginia Beach, VA and Norfolk, VA (see ix for additional information). (ix) Delivery Schedule: (1) Delivery shall be completed no later than the required delivery dates identified below to the following location: LOT 1: PYA Monarch, 1224 Diamond Springs Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23455 (QTY: 4X40' Reefers, 4X40' GenSets, and 4x40' Chassis), RDD 10 JULY 2000. LOT 2: MDV/NASH Finch, 1133 Kingwood Avenue, Norfolk, VA 23502 (QTY: 8X40' Reefers, 8X40' GenSets and 8X40' Chassis), RDD 10 JULY 2000. (1) Primary point of contacts: LOT 1: Mr. William Burnstein @ 757/363-1494, LOT 2: Ms. Sharon Fleener @ 757/858-9315 or Ms. Linda Schlosser @ 757/444-4170. (2) Facility Hours of Operation: LOT1: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (EDT), Monday thru Friday. LOT 2: 6:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (EDT) Monday thru Friday. The refrigerated container mechanic needs to contact Ms. Linda Schlosser at 757/444-4170 or Steve Fisher at 757/444-4174 on or before 6 JULY 2000. Reefer mechanic should be present when reefers are loaded aboard vessel. Reefer mechanic should be at the delivery point when the refrigerated containers arrive. (3) Redelivery location of all equipment: Fleet and Industrial Supply Center, 9248 Virginia Avenue, Bldg. CEP-201, Norfolk, VA 23511-3392 (QTY: 12 SET-UPS) (x) Duration of the Contract Period: The term of the lease is for a period of 120 days. (xi) The Government will award the contract to the responsible offeror whose offer represents the best overall value. (xii) FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors, Commercial Items (MAR 2000) apply and are incorporated by reference. Please review and comply with all instructions. FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items (JAN 1999) is incorporated byreference and applies to this acquisition. In accordance with para (a), the Government will award the contract to the responsible offeror whose offer represents the best overall value. Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items (FEB 2000) and DFARS 252.212-7000, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items (NOV 1995), DFARS 252.225-7007, Buy American Act-Trade Agreements Act-Balance of Payments Program (APR 2000), and DFARS 252.225-7008 Supplies to be Accorded Duty-Free Entry (MAR 1998) with its offer. FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items (MAY 1999) is incorporated by reference and applies to this acquisition. Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP). FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes -- Commercial Items (JUN 2000) is incorporated by reference, however, for paragraph (b) only the following provisions apply to this acquisition: FAR 52.212-5 (b), 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government with ALT 1 (JUL 1995). FAR 52.203-10, Price or Fee Adjustment for Illegal or Improper Activity (JAN 1997), (41 USC 423). FAR 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (OCT 1999), (15 USC 4212). FAR 52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (OCT 1999). FAR 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (FEB 1999), FAR 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Special Disabled and Vietnam Era Veterans (APR 1998), (38 USC 4212), FAR 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers (JUN 1998), (29 USC 793). FAR 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era (JAN 1999), (38 USC 4212). DFARS clause 252.225-7001, Buy American Act and Balance of Payments Program (MAR 1998), DFARS clause 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to the Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items (MAR 2000), and DFARS clauses 252.225-7009, Duty-Free Entry-Qualifying Country End Products and Supplies (MAR 1998), and DFARS clause 252.225-7010, Duty-Free Entry-Additional Provisions (MAR 1998), and DFARS clause 252.204-7004, Required Central Contractor Registration (MAR 2000) are incorporated by reference and apply to this acquisition. (xiii) CBD Numbered Notes: N/A (xiv) DPAS Rating: N/A (xv) All responsible sources may submit a bid, proposal, or quotation, which shall be considered by this agency. (xvi) One (1) copy of your proposal is due not later than Submit your offers NLT 3:00 P.M. EASTERN STANDARD TIME (EDT) on June 30, 2000 at Headquarters, Military Traffic Management Command, ATTN: MTAQ-JI, Hoffman II, Room 12S45, 200 Stovall Street, Alexandria, VA 22332-5000 or via facsimile to Cathy A. Golden @ 703/428-3363 (primary) or 703/428-3362 (alternate) or via e-mail to goldenc@MTMC.army.mil. Because electronic transmissions are not always reliable, call to confirm receipt of your offer. Contractors are reminded that taking exception to the requirements or delivery schedule can render their bid or quote non-responsive. (xvii) If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Cathy A. Golden @ 703/428-2045. Posted 06/27/00 (W-SN468905). (0179)

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