38--Procurement of 6,000lb capacity forklifts

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. The combined synopsis/ solicitation number is W91ZLK-08-T-0302. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 05-24. This requirement is a Total Small Business Set Aside. The associated North America Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 333924 and the Business Size Standard is 750. The Government contemplates award of a Firm-Fixed Price contract to the lowest priced technically acceptable bidder for each priced item. The government is requesting pricing for two versions of drive tire capability, single and dual, and may award the total quantity with a variation of the drive capabilities (for example 7 single and 3 dual dual drive tire models, 5 single and 5 dual drive tire models. Description of Requirement: 10 EA Hyster Fortis Forklift Model H60FT or equal Pricing for Single Drive Tire forklift ______________ Pricing for Dual Drive Tires forklift ______________ Minimum salient characteristics are as follows: Dual worklights for front Dual rear brake lights Backup alarm Indicator light/gauges (oil,temp,charge, fuel) Adjustable steering column Power steering Diesel engine Automatic transmission (1 or 2 speed) Wet Disc Brakes Rear Exhaust Powertrain Monitoring System Hood: Non-vented Mast: 3 stage Full Free Lift (FFL) 181x87x63x230 Mast Tilt: 6 degreesFwd/5 degrees back or better Forks: Class III hook type Minimum 50mmx1125mm (2x4.9) 48 (1220mm) long Load backrest Hydraulic Controls: Cowl mounted Mechanical Levers Hydraulic valve: minimum 3 function (Up/down, L/R,Tilt) Radiator with auxiliary cooler Engine start: key switch Air intake: high air intake Standard Steering wheel Direction control: LH Directional Lever Inch/brake: Single Pedal with Wet Disc Brakes Overhead guard: 86/2185mm Drive Tire 15 wheel with appropriately sized pneumatic tire Drive tires: Single drive tires Steer tires: 12 wheel with appropriate pneumatic tires Optional Pricing for Dual Drive tires ______________ The above requirement/items are for Brand Name or Equal Acceptance shall be at destination. Shipping shall be FOB Destination to Aberdeen Proving Ground, 21005. The following provisions and clauses will be incorporated by reference: 52.209-6 Protecting the Governments Interest when Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended or Proposed for Debarment 52.211-6 Brand name or Equal 52.212-1 Instruction to Offerors Commercial Items 52.212-2, Evaluation Commercial Items The contract will be awarded to the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA). The technical evaluation will be a determination based on information furnished by the vendor. The Government is not responsible for locating or securing any information which is not identified in the offer. The Government reserves the right to make an award without discussions. The Government reserves the right to award on all or none basis. 52.212-3, Offerors Representations and Certifications Commercial Items An offeror shall complete only paragraph (l) of this provision if the offeror has completed the annual representations and certifications electronically at http://orca.bpn.gov. If an offeror has not completed the annual representations and certifications electronically at the ORCA website, the offerorshall complete only paragraphs (b) through (k) of this provision. 252.212-7000, Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items 52. 212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items. ADDENDUM to 52.212-4 52.209-6 Protecting the Governments Interest when Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended or Proposed for Debarment 52.211-6 Brand name or Equal 52.223-11 OzoneDepleting Substances 52.247-34 FOB Destination 52.212-5, Contract terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. The following additional FAR clauses cited in this clause are applicable: FAR 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government, with Alternate I (41 U.S.C 253S and 10 U.S .C. 2402) FAR 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside FAR 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns FAR 52.219-14 Limitations on Subcontracting FAR 52.222-19 Child Labor Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies 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 Disabled Veterans FAR 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities FAR 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Disabled veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era FAR 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchase FAR 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer Central Contractor Registration 252.212-7001 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items (APR 2007) The following additional DFAR clauses cited in the clause are applicable: 52.203-3 Gratuities 252.225-7001 Buy America and Balance of Payment Program 252.225-7012 Pre ference for Certain Domestic Commodities 252.225-7015 Preference of Domestic Hand and Measuring Tools 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests. This solicitation is eligible for the HQ, Army Contracting Agency (ACA) Executive-Level Agency Protest (ELAP) program, as an alternative to the usual provisions applicable for Agency protests under FAR 33.103. Provision ACAAI 5152.233-9000, Army Contracting Agency Executive Level Agency Protest Program is applicable. Additional information for ELAP may be accessed electronically at: http://www.aca.army.mil/docs/Community/ ACAprotest.doc The full text of FAR and DFAR references may be accessed electronically at this address: http://farsite.hill.af.mil. Quotations must be signed, dated and received by 4:00 PM April 14, 2008via email to contact@example.gov or via fax at +1 (555) 000-0000. US Army Contracting Agency, Directorate of Contracting, Attention: SFCA-NR-APC-T, 4118 Susquehanna Avenue, Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD, 21005-3013. All quotations from responsible sources will be fully considered. Vendors who are not registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database prior to award will not be considered. Vendors may register with CCR by calling +1 (555) 000-0000 or online at www.bpn.gov/CCR. For questions concerning this Request for Quotation contact Scot Plank, Contracting Officer via email at contact@example.gov. NO TELEPHONE REQUESTS WILL BE HONORED.