17 -- Telescoping Passenger Staircase

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for a commercial item prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation Subpart 12.6 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. The announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation Number F45603-03-T-0035 is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through the Federal Acquisition Circular 2001-20. This solicitation is full and open competition. The associated Standard Industrial Classification Code (SIC) is 3537 and the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) is 333921. The Small Business Size Standard is 500 Employees.CLIN 0001 - BRAND NAME OR EQUAL - Telescoping Passenger Staircase; Mfg: Stinar; Mfg Code 3256. Model No. PS-813BE. Salient Features: Tow able; Capable of working aircraft having door sill heights of 96 to 211 inches (includes 737-747 type commercial aircraft); Powered drive wheel to be used for final positioning at aircraft; Lighted stairs for use during nighttime operations; Upper platform swivel bumper; Hydraulically operated platform height adjusting; Color White. Delivery: 60-120 Days ARO to 62 LRS/LGSDR, B1180 Campus Rd. McChord AFB WA 98438. The following FAR and DFAR Provisions and Clauses apply to this acquisition: FAR 52.211-6, Brand Name or Equal; FAR 52.212-1, Instructions of Offerors - Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Items, Evaluation criteria to be included in paragraph (a) of that provision - - Lowest offer meeting specifications and delivery requirements. Offerors are to include a completed copy of FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items with offer; FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Order - Commercial Items (Deviation); FAR 52.222-3, Convict Labor; FAR 52.225-3, Buy American Act - NAFTA Israeli Trade Act - Balance of Payments Program; FAR 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities; FAR 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity; FAR 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era and Other Eligible Veterans; FAR 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities; FAR 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era and Other Eligible Veterans; FAR 52.222-19, Child Labor- Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies; FAR 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer - Central Contractor Registration; FAR 52.333-3, Protest After Award and DFARS 252.204-7004, Required Central Contractor Registration. The Date, Time, and Place offers are due: 4:30 PM, 8 March 2004 to 62 CONS/LGCB, Attn: Kaye Moorman, PH: 253/982-3886, FAX: 253/982-3886, EMAIL: kaye.moorman@mcchord.af.mil.