24--12 Foot and 18 Foot Drag Scrapers

NA 24- Drag Scraper Synopsis/Solicitation. 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 constitut es the only solicitation. Proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This requirement is being issued under the Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) as a Brand Name or Equal in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation FAR clause 52. 211-6. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2001-15 (25 August 03) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), 1998 edi tion, and current to DCN 20030821(June 2003). The preferred method of payment is by Government Visa Credit Card. This acquisition is issued as a 100% small business set aside. The Standard Industrial Classification(SIC)code is 3531 and the North America n Industry Classification Systems (NAICS) is 333120 with a size standard of 750 employees. This requirement is for CLIN 0001 one each Holmes 12 foot Drag Scraper with Foam Filled Tires, Hydraulic Hose Protection, Extended Tongue 20 feet and 3/8 inch Chain Curtain across the front Cross Tube 36 inch depth and CLIN 0002 one each Holmes 18 foot Drag Scraper with Foam Filled Tires, Hydraulic Hose Protection, Extended Tongue 20 feet and 3/8 inch Chain Curtain across the front, Cross Tube 36 inch Depth. The pri ces shall include shipping and handling. Offerors who fail to provide detailed descriptive literature that shows that their proposed equipment is equal to the salient characteristics and specifications of the Holmes Drag Scraper may be considered non-resp onsive. The following FAR and DFAR representations and certifications apply to this acquisition and must be filled out in accordance with FAR provision 52. 212-1, Instruction to Offerors Commercial Items (Jul 2003) and FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representation s and Certifications Commercial Items (Jun 2003). Offerors that fail to furnish required representations or information as required by FAR 52.212-1 and 52.212-3 cited above, or rejects the terms and conditions of this solicitation may be excluded from con sideration. In order to complete the Representation and Certifications and review the clauses in this solicitation you must go to the US Air Force web site at http://farsite.hill.af.mil/VFFAR1.HTM, locate the referenced clause, copy and paste to a Word d ocument and complete. The following clauses and provisions are incorporated by reference and apply to this acquisition, FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items (Feb 2002), FAR Clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Order Commercial Items (Jun 2003) specifically clauses, 52.222-3, Convict Labor, 52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies, 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities, 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity , 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era and other Eligible Veterans, 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities, 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam E ra and other Eligible Veterans , 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases, 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer Central Contractor Registration, 52.232-34 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer Other than Central Contractor Registrati on, 52.232-36,Payment by Third Party, DFARS clause 252.212-7001(Nov 1995), specifically DFARS +1 (555) 000-0000, DFARS 252.247-7023 Transportation of Supplies Sea, DFARS 252.247-7024 Notification of Transportation of Supplies by Sea. All proposals shall be cle arly marked with the solicitation number DABK41-03-T-1019 referenced above and submitted via email to contact@example.gov or by facsimile to 928-328-684 9 no later than 25 September 2003 by 2:00 PM Mountain Standard Time.