12 month w/2 yr Option Curtainside truck lease

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with 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. This solicitation F3B7BQ8192AL01 is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ). Funds for this acquisition are available. This document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect for Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-16. This acquisition is unrestricted. //Schedule of items: This requirement is for a 12 Month Curtainside Truck Lease w/ 2 Option years. 1. 1x7.5ton Curtainside truck with tail lift Bed Length: (Min) 5.0 meters (Max) 6.2 meters Overall Height: (Min) 2.0 meters (Max) 2.45 meters Tail Lift Length: (Min) 2.0 meters (Max) None Tail Lift Cap: (Min) 750 kg (Max)1000 kg 2 x 6 kg dry powder fire extinguishers (1xchassis mounted) HazChem (ADR) placed placards front and rear Replacement vehicle service when leased vehicle is down 2. Pricing for Option Year: 1 Oct 09-30 Sep 2010 3. Pricing for Option Year: 1 Oct 2010- 30 Sep 2011 4. Door to Door Shipping to: RAF Alconbury 423 CES/CEO Huntingdon, Cambs PE28 4DA //The provisions at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors--Commercial Items applies to this solicitation. //The provisions at FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation _ Commercial Items applies to this solicitation. //Offerors shall include with the submission of their offer a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications--Commercial Items. //The clause at FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. //The clause at FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders--Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. //The clause at DFARS 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial items applies to this solicitation. //The clause at DFARS 252.225-7042 Authorization to Perform applies to this solicitation, The clause at DFARS 252.233-7001 Choice of Law (Overseas) applies to this solicitation. //The clause at DFARS 252.229-7006 Value Added tax Exclusion (United Kingdom) applies to this solicitation. //The clause at DFARS 252.229-7008 Relief from Import Duty (United Kingdom) applies to this solicitation. //The clause at DFARS 252.229-7000 Invoices Exclusive of Taxes or Duties applies to this solicitation. //The clause at DFARS 252.232-7008 Assignment of Claims (Overseas) applies to this solicitation. //The clause at FAR 52.211-6 BRAND NAME OR EQUAL (AUG 1999) (a) If an item in this solicitation is identified as "brand name or equal," the purchase description reflects the characteristics and level of quality that will satisfy the Government's needs. The salient physical, functional, or performance characteristics that "equal" products must meet are specified in the solicitation. (b) To be considered for award, offers of "equal" products, including "equal" products of the brand name manufacturer, must-- (1) Meet the salient physical, functional, or performance characteristic specified in this solicitation; (2) Clearly identify the item by-- (i) Brand name, if any; and (ii) Make or model number; (3) Include descriptive literature such as illustrations, drawings, or a clear reference to previously furnished descriptive data or information available to the Contracting Officer; and (4) Clearly describe any modifications the offeror plans to make in a product to make it conform to the solicitation requirements. Mark any descriptive material to clearly show the modifications. (c) The Contracting Officer will evaluate equal products on the basis of information furnished by the offeror or identified in the offer and reasonably available to the Contracting Officer. The Contracting Officer is not responsible for locating or obtaining any information not identified in the offer. (d) Unless the offeror clearly indicates in its offer that the product being offered is an "equal" product, the offeror shall provide the brand name product referenced in the solicitation. (End of provision) //Offers shall be submitted via fax to +44 1480 823100 or email to Marland.clark@alconbury.af.mil and received not later than 1500 hrs GST, 13 Aug 08. Direct any questions or concerns +44 1480 823125 or email to marland.clark@alconbury.af.mil.