Naval Research Laboratory, Code 3220, 4555 Overlook Ave. S.W., Washington, D.C. 20375-5326

23 -- SPECIALIZED FIELD VEHICLE SOL N00173-00-R-DL04 POC Dian Lockamy, Contract Specialist, Code 3220.DL; F.Janilea Bays, Contracting Officer, (202) 767-3710 E-MAIL: Click here to contact the Contracting Officer via, lockamy@contracts.nrl.navy.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. Solicitation number N00173-00-R-DL04, is issued as a request for proposal (RFP). The solicitation, document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-18 and DFARS Change Notice 2000627. The standard industrial classification code is 5561 with a small business size standard of $5.0 million. The contract line item number (Clin) 0001 is for 1 each of a modified recreational vehicle (RV). Clins 0002 through 0009 are optional items which may or may not be purchased. Clin 0002, Alarm Systems w/Pager, ( 1 ) each, Clin 0003, Electrical, Dual Battery Charge Module, (1) each, Clin 0004, Electrical, Panduit Raceway Package, (1) each, Clin 0005, File Cabinet -- Locking 2-Drawer, (2) each, Clin 0006, Generator, Start/Stop Switch on Dash, (1) each, Clin 0007, Window Treatments, (3) each, Clin 0008, Window Tinting (3) each), Clin 0009, Extended Warranty, (1) each. Description of Requirements: The Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) requires a modified recreational vehicle (RV) to use in staging and conducting research and experimentation in communications and supporting Navy and Marine exercises and activities in the field. This vehicle will be integrated into NRL's current mobile networking and tactical communication capability, and will replace an existing vintage RV. Specific capability: This vehicle is to be outfitted as described in the drawings and specialized field vehicle description located at http:/heron.nrl.navy.mil/contracts/rfplist.htm. The required delivery date is November 30, 2000. The contractor shall deliver the vehicle, all transportation charges paid, to destination in accordance with the clause in entitled FAR 52.247-34 FOB Destination (NOV 1991). Receiving Officer, Naval Research Laboratory, ATTN: CODE: 5550.20, LOCATION:, Bldg. 49, 4555 Overlook Avenue, SW, Washington DC 20375-5320. The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial (NOV 1999), applies to this acquisition. The provision at 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items (JAN 1999) applies. The specific evaluation criteria to be included in paragraph (a) of that provision are: 1. Technical capability of the item offered to meet the Government requirement.; 2. Price, and 3. Past Performance. Technical and past performance, when combined, are more important than price. Offerors are advised to include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items (OCT 1999), with its offer and 252.212-7000 (NOV 1995),Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items which can be found at http://heron.nrl.navy.mil/contracts/reps&certscomm.pdf . The following FAR clauses apply to this acquisition: 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items (MAY 1999) with the following addenda 52.217-5 Evaluation of Options (JUL 1990) and 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items (June 2000). The Contractor agrees to comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (b) which the contracting officer has indicated below as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items or components: 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government, with Alternate I (41 U.S.C.253g and 10 U.S.C.2402); 52.219-4, Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns (Jan 1999) (if the offeror elects to waive the preference, it shall so indicate in its offer); 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (15 U.S.C.637 (d)(2) and (3)); 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Feb 1999); 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (E.O.11246); 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era (38 U.S.C.4212); 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (29 U.S.C.793); 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era (38 U.S.C.4212); 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer -- Central Contractor Registration (31 U.S.C. 3332); and 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer -- Other than Central Contractor Registration (31 U.S.C. 3332). The clause at 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisition of Commercial Items (MAR 2000), applies to this acquisition. The Contractor agrees to comply with the DFAR clauses in this paragraph (a) which the contracting officer has indicated below as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items or components: 252.225-7001, Buy American Act and Balance of Payment Program (41 U.S.C. 10 a-10d, E.O. 10583); 252.225-7012, Preference for Certain Domestic Commodities, 252.243-7002; Requests for Equitable Adjustment (10 U.S.C. 2410), 252.247-7023; Transportation of Supplies by Sea (10 U.S.C. 2410); and 252.247-7024, Notification of Transportation of Supplies by Sea (10 U.S.C. 2631). The clause at 252.204-7004, Required Central Contractor Registration (MAR 1998) applies to this acquisition. The applicable Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) rating is DO-C9. Offers are due by 8/14/2000, 4:00 p.m. EST at the Naval Research Laboratory, 4555 Overlook, Ave. S.W., Washington, DC, 20375-5326, Building: 222, Room: 115. For information regarding the solicitation. contact Ms. Dian Lockamy at phone number 202-767-3782, lockamy@contracts.nrl.navy.mil or at fax number 202-767-0430. Posted 07/26/00 (W-SN479046). (0208)

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