Added: Jun 23, 2008 9:56 am
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. THIS SOLICITATION IS ISSUED AS REQUEST FOR QUOTATIONS (RFQ) NO. AG-4283-S-08-0016. Quote/Offers are due on or before close of business July 23, 2008. Late quotes/offers will not be considered. Quotes/offers received after date set for receipt of quotes will be rejected.
The Solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquistion Circular 2005-26, dated 6/12/2008.
(1) 52.233-3, Protest after Award (AUG 1996) (31 U.S.C. 3553)
Description of Requirement:
Furnish two (2) each 50 Ton LowBoy Trailer Transports WITZCO Model RN-50 OR EQUAL,
Item 1 Salient Characteristics:
--Full width neck & beaver tail
--Width 8ft 6in No Outriggers
--Capacity 100,000#
--Length 51ft 6in
--Load Deck 32ft 6in includes area above tires
--No. of axles & wheel type 3 each - 8 stude, hub pilot #22,500 axles
--Hub size 71.5 in
--Brake size 12.25x7.5
--ABS yes
--Suspension type H-9700 spring suspension
--No of tires, size & type 12 each - 235/75 R 17.5 radial
--Rim/wheel type Disc - hub piloted
--Floor specs 2in oak lumber on load sides w/ - bar grate down center. Steel
axles
--Color New Cat Yellow
--Neck style Full width w/30ft flope, bed to neck
--5th wheel height 48in
--Swing clearance 84in w/15in pin setting
--Ramp power unit 12 volt, electric over hydraulic
--Ramp cylinder size 4in x 16in
--No of cylinders 2
Required Options as follows:
--4X/2M ABS Brakes
--2 speed landing gear - detachable feet
--72in beaver tail at 10 degrees, self-cleaning - inverted angle 8in on center
--36in x 120 electric/hydraulic rear ramps w/3/4in hinges
--LED lighting w/mid-turn signal & multi-functional, dual strobe, rear turn signals (amber)
--All lights to be flush mounted
--LED lighting w/mid-turn signal & multi-functional, dual strobe, rear turn signals (amber) - cover for road debris
--Total of 18 D-rings on trailer, 2 each side of slope, 2 each side of neck, 4 on each side of deck, 1 each on stumps
--4inx4in angle track guides 36in OS/OS down center deck of trailer from neck riser back to 2nd axle
--1x1x4in bar grate between main-frame back to first axle
--3/4 #9 expanded metal on faces of rear ramps. Use angle for grousers 8in oc
--3 each storable winches on road-side of trailer
--34in max deck height
--2 - 16in long x 14.5in high beacon light brackets on front of gooseneck
Item 2 Salient Characteristics and Required Options:
Exactly the same as Item 1 except for the following differences:
--Total of 14 D-rings on trailer, 2 each side of neck, 4 on each side of deck, 1 each on stumps
--10ft wide, narrow neck with neck fenders & storage in neck
NOTE: Federal Acuisition Regulation (FAR) Clause 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal (AUG1999) is applicable to this Solicitation.
DELIVERY:
Item 1: FOB Destination to USDA Forest Service, Apalachicola Ranger District, Apalach Work Center, 23288 NM FM Harrell Highway (SR 12), approx. 12 miles south of Bristol, FL 32321
Item 2: FOB Destination to USDA Forest Service, Osceola Ranger District, 24874 US Hwy 90, Olustee, FLorida 32072
TIME FOR DELIVERY: 90 calendar days after receipt of order.
For information: Contact Sue Brown, 850/523-8539 or e-mail, ssbrown01@fs.fed.us
CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS--COMMERCIAL ITMES (JULY 2005) FAR 52.212-5
(A)The Contractor shall comply with the following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses, which are incorporated in this contract by reference, to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items:
(1)52,233-3, Protest After Award (AUG 1996)(31 USC 3553),
(2)52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (OCT 2004)(Public L. 108-77, 108-78),
(b)The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (b) that the Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items:
52.204-7 Central Contractor Registration (APR 2008),
52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors--Commercial Items (JUNE 2008),
52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications--Commercial Items (JUNE 2008) (MUST BE SUBMITTED WITH OFFER),
52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Items (FEB 2007),
52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (MAR 2007)(EO 11246),
52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Special Disable Veter, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and other Eligible Veterans (SEPT 2006)(38 USC 4212),
52.225-3 Buy American Act--Free Trade Agreements--Israeli Trade Act (AUG 2007)(41 USC 10a-10d, 19 USC 3301 Note, 19 USC note),
52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (JUNE 2008);
SUBMISSION OF OFFERS. Submit offers to the office specified in this Solicitation on or before the exact time specified in this Solicitation. As a minimum, offers must show--,
(1) Solicitation No.; (2) Time specified for receipt; (3) Name and address of offeror; (4) If furnishing an OR EQUAL product, offeror shall provide technical descriptions of item(s) being offered in sufficient detail to determine compliance with requirements in the Solicitation. This includes product literature, detailed specifications, warranty provisions, or other documents, if necessary; (5)Terms of any express warranty; (6) Price and any discount terms; (7) Remit to address, if different than mailing address; (8) Completed copy of the Representations and Certifications at FAR 52.212-3; (9) Acknowledgement of any Solicitation amendments;
EVALUATION: Offerors MUST meet technical requirements of Solicitation in order to be considered for award. If two or more offerors submit offers meeting the technical requirements award will be based on lowest total price offered.
