25 -- ALUMINUM PLATFORM BODIES (FOR TRUCKS) WITH HEADBOARDS FOR THE HUMBOLDT-TOIYABE NATIONAL FOREST

Notice Date

March 5, 2001

Contracting Office

USDA, Forest Service, SW Idaho/Nevada Acquisition Office, 1249 S. Vinnell Way, Boise, ID 83709

ZIP Code

83709

Solicitation Number

RFQ 17QR4-042-01

Response Due

March 19, 2001

Point of Contact

Karen L. Morthland, Contracting Officer, 208-373-4150

Description

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; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This is a Request for Quotation #17QR4-042-01, The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-22. Set aside for small business -- NAICS: 441310 -- Size standard $5.0 million. Line Item as follows: Furnish 17, nine-foot aluminum platform bodies with headboard to the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. Contractor's installation facility must be located within 45 miles of Reno, Nevada. The est. start date is 3/21/01 with 7 calendar days allowed per vehicle. The Contractor shall furnish and install platform bodies on Government-furnished cab and chassis truck(s). The Government shall deliver the cab and chassis truck(s) to the Contractor's location. The Contractor shall be liable for all loss or damage of such Government-furnished property until completion and final acceptance of the work required under this contract. Beds will be mounted on 9,900 GVWR cab and chassis, 60-inch cab to axle, 4-wheel drive with single rear wheels. Technical Specifications: 1) material and workmanship -- all materials, parts and assemblies shall be new and of current manufacturing practices, 2) Manufacturer's standard heavy duty, platform body shall be furnished, 3) beds shall be constructed from 6061 T6 aluminum, 4) there shall be no drilling or grinding on frame flanges ahead of the rear-most spring hangar, 5) single rear wheels -- body width, including stake pockets, minimum 85 inches. If stake pockets are included, they will be inside the outer rail. Smooth straight channel needed to place 4" reflective tape, 6) understructure shall have no lips or pockets that will trap water or mud. Contractor will provide a tapered headboard. It will be aluminum and be strong enough to support an emergency light bar that weighs approx. 50 pounds. A storage compartment will be included between the long sills, extending the full length of the bed. It will be 5-inch high (min.) and the full width between the long sills. It will have one rear door that has a hatch. It will be closed on the front. Contractor must be familiar with the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS). The following FAR clauses apply to this acquisition: 51.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Item; 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Item (paragraph (a) -- the evaluation criteria will be delivery date and price); 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Item; 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Item; 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Item. NOTE: Offerors must include a copy of the provisions at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Item with their quote. This can be obtained at http://www.arnet.gov/far. Quote shall include a description of the product offered and the total price for the 17 aluminum platform bodies. Quotes are due by COB March 19, 2001, at the SW Idaho/Nevada Acquisition Office, 1249 S. Vinnell Way, Boise, ID 83709. FAX quotes will be accepted at 208-373-4197. Contact Karen Morthland at 208-373-4134 for additional information regarding this acquisition.

Record

Loren Data Corp. 20010307/25SOL004.HTM (W-064 SN50F341)