38--RENTAL OF THREE 60 TON HYDRAULIC CRANES FOR OUTFALL CANALS

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. Quotes will be accepted on an all or none basis. The solicitation number is W912P8-08-T-0104; this solicitation is a request for quotation. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-25. This acquisition will be UNRESTRICTED; the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 532412. The business size standard is $6.5 million. The Federal Supply Class (FSC) is 3810. The Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) is 7353. The Contract Award will include a base period and four (4) option periods. BASE PERIOD: Contractor is responsible for all transportation, labor, and equipment to provide for the leasing of three (3) cranes. One (1) each at London Ave Canal, Orleans Ave Canal and 17th Street Canal from 1 June 2008 through 30 November 2008 for the base period. Crane Type - 60 Ton Hydraulic Rough Terrain Crane, Similar or equal to Tadano Model - TR-600XL-3; Lifting Rating - Main Hook - 60 Tons at 36.1 foot Radius with Outriggers extended; Aux Hook - 6 Tons Minimum; Boom Length - Power Telescoping from 36.1 feet to 114.8 feet; Swing - 360 degree continuous power swing with swing lock; Outriggers - Fully powered outriggers with independent operations; Operation - Crane and Driving operation from one cab; Safety - Load Moment Indicating system and Anti-Two blocking switch;Transport - Able to transverse on the Highway;Crane Maximum Length - With Boom Fully Retracted and stored - 45 feet; Crane Maximum Width - 10 Feet with out Riggers fully retracted; Crane Maximum Height - 12 feet 4 3/4 inches with Boom stored; Crane Width with Outriggers extended - 23 feet 7 1/2 inches. The riggers required to connect the load to the cranes hook will be provided by the government. 0001AA Lease of one (1) 60 ton crane at London Ave Canal from 1 June 2008 through 30 November 2008 at __________ per month, extended total __________. 0001AB Lease of one (1) 60 ton crane at Orleans Ave Canal from 1 June 2008 through 30 November 2008 at __________ per month, extended total __________. 0001AC Lease of one (1) 60 ton crane at 17th Street Canal from 1 June 2008 through 30 November 2008 at __________ per month, extended total __________. OPTION PERIOD ONE: 0002AA Lease of one (1) 60 ton crane at London Ave Canal from 1 June 2009 through 30 November 2009 at _________ per month, extended total __________. 0002AB Lease of one (1) 60 ton crane at Orleans Ave Canal from 1 June 2009 through 30 November 2009 at __________ per month, extended total __________. 0002AC Lease of one (1) 60 ton crane at 17th Street Canal from 1 June 2009 through 30 November 2009 at __________ per month, extended total __________. OPTION PERIOD TWO: 0003AA Lease of one (1) 60 ton crane at London Ave Canal from 1 June 2010 through 30 November 2010 at __________ per month, extended total __________. 0003AB Lease of one (1) 60 ton crane at Orleans Ave Canal from 1 June 2010 through 30 November 2010 at __________ per month, extended total __________. 0003AC Lease of one (1) 60 ton crane at 17th Street Canal from 1 June 2010 through 30 November 2010 at __________ per month, extended total __________. OPTION PERIOD THREE: 0004AA Lease of one (1) 60 ton crane at London Ave Canal from 1 June 2011 through 30 November 2011 at __________ per month, extended total __________. 0004AB Lease of one (1) 60 ton crane at Orleans Ave Canal from 1 June 2011 through 30 November 2011 at __________ per month, extended total __________. 0004AC Lease of one (1) 60 ton crane at 17th Street Canal from 1 June 2011 through 30 November 2011 at __________ per month, extended total __________. OPTION PERIOD FOUR: 0005AA Lease of one (1) 60 ton crane at London Ave Canal from 1 June 2012 through 30 November 2012 at __________ per month, extended total __________. 0005AB Lease of one (1) 60 ton crane at Orleans Ave Canal from 1 June 2012 through 30 November 2012 at __________ per month, extended total __________. 0005AC Lease of one (1) 60 ton crane at 17th Street Canal from 1 June 2012 through 30 November 2012 at __________ per month, extended total __________. The following provisions and/or clauses apply to this acquisition. FAR 52.202-1 Definitions of Words and Terms; FAR 52.203-5 Covenant Against Contingent Fees; FAR 52.203-6 Alt I Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to The Government; FAR 52.204-7 Central Contractor Registration; FAR 52.209-5 Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, Proposed Debarment, and other Responsibility matters; FAR 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal; Offerors must comply with all instructions contained in FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to offerors Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-3 Offerors Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-3 shall be completed and submitted with the offer or provide notification that Representations and Certifications are available on the ORCA website, http://orca.bpn.gov; FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders-Commercial Items; FAR 52.217-8 Option to Extend Services; FAR 52.217-9 Option to Extend the Term of the Contract; FAR 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases; FAR 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Central Contractor Registration; FAR 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim; FAR 52.247-34 F.O.B. Destination. FAR 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference; DFAR 252.204-7004 Alt A Central Contractor Registration. Contractors must submit crane specifications along with quote. Contracting office Address: USACE, CONTRACTING DIVISION ATTN: CEMVN-CT, ROOM 155A 7400 LEAKE AVE NEW ORLEANS, LA 70118-3651 UNITED STATES NOTE: Quote should be faxed to +1 (555) 000-0000 or emailed to Points of Contact listed below: INSPECTION/ACCEPTANCE TERMS The cranes will be delivered with a full tank of fuel. Provide all preventive and corrective maintenance to the cranes. The government will provide access to the sites after coordinating with the contractor for all maintenance. All maintenance, parts, supplies, equipment, and labor to service the cranes will be provided by the contractor and included in the contract price. All operations manuals for the crane and its load systems will be in the cab of the crane. The contractor will respond within 24 hours if corrective maintenance is needed. The Government will use only certified crane operators to operate the cranes. The government will be responsible to provide fuel after the initial tank and will return the crane with a full tank of fuel after the contract period concludes. The cranes will be inspected by a government inspector prior to delivery to verify they are suitable for its intended use. DELIVERY INFORMATION PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: U.S. Army Corp of Engineers job site(S): 17th St Canal Old Hammond Hwy at Lake Marine Drive New Orleans/Jefferson Line, LA 70160 Orleans Avenue Canal Robert E. Lee at Marconi Drive New Orleans, LA 70160 London Avenue Canal Leon C. Simon at Pratt Drive New Orleans, LA 70160 PRIMARY POINT OF CONTACT: Eric C. Armstrong Contract Specialist contact@example.gov Phone: +1 (555) 000-0000 Fax: +1 (555) 000-0000 SECONDARY POINT OF CONTACT Gayle E. Rouse Team Lead/Contracting Officer contact@example.gov Phone: +1 (555) 000-0000 Fax: +1 (555) 000-0000