4x2 Offroad Terminal Tractor

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. The solicitation is OS13561 and is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ). Request for Quotes are due by 14 Sep 09, 2:00 PM Eastern Time. The RFQ will result in a firm fixed price contract. The Program Support Center and the Office for Emergency Preparedness and Response is soliciting quotes to procure the following supply: CLIN 0001 Ottawa 4X2 Off Road Tractor Trailer (Like or equal to the Ottawa 4x2 off road terminal tractor) SPECIFICATIONS Wheelbase: 110 with - L frame reinforcement Option: 116 with - L frame reinforcement Engine: Cummins Tier 3 QSB6.7-160 HP @2200 RPM, 540-lb/ft torque @1500 RPM Electronic-CAC with primary fuel filter Option: Air inlet grid heater for aiding in starting in cold weather. Additional 3rd battery. Front Axle: Meritor FF-961, 12,000 lb with 16.5 5 brakes. 285mm piloted hubs Rear Axle: Meritor RS-23-186, 7.83:1 ratio, rated @ 30,000 lbs. with 16.5'x7 brakes and 285mm piloted hubs Lift height: 17 lift, 5 I.D. hydraulic cylinders, 60,000 pound lift rating Fifth Wheel: Holland FW-35th fifth wheel plate rated at 70,000 pounds Hydraulic System: Hydraulic System with constant running wet spline PTO and 10 gallon per minute pump with priority steering circuit and a 16 gallon hydraulic tank. Tires: 11R22.5 Large, Michelin XZE2 front and XDA5 rear with 22.5x8.25, 285 mm hub piloted wheels Batteries: (2) 12 Volt Low maintenance batteries. 700cca each Electrical: 12 volt electrical system-negative ground Front Suspension: Leaf Spring suspension, 10 leaf left hand, 9 leaf right Rear Suspension: No suspension-bolted direct to frame Cab: raised roof cab with steel side door and aluminum sliding rear door. Option: 8 Convex mirrors mounted on mirror arms below the standard mirrors Option: A solid panel in lieu of the standard cab side vent Paint: Cab: painted white, Chassis: Powder coated frame with top coat of polyurethane, painted black Wheels: painted - E coat white Fuel tank: 50 gallon round fuel tank mounted on curbside STANDARD FEAUTRES Manual slack adjusters front and rear brakes Gear box type power steering with mechanical back-up 5 I.D. hydraulic cylinders, 17 lift, 60,000 lbs rating 55 degree curbside tapered deck with removable bumper Three point cab air ride suspension Electric cab tilt system for cab Tinted glass all windows Air ride seat with isolators and vinyl cover and retractable seat belts Floodlight mounted roof level, center of cab facing rearward West coast 16'x7 mirrors Donaldson air cleaner with removable element. Air cleaner mounted inside engine compartment. Air restriction indicator mounted under the hood Vertical exhaust and heat shield Front and rear tow eyes 12 volt-130 amp alternator 5 digit hour meter Electric back-up alarm Electric windshield wiper Speedometer Wet spline PTO Cab paint: white DuPont Imron 5000 Chassis paint: Powder coated, primer, top coat with polyurethane paint, black Wheels: Paint - E coat white Cab deck undercoating Maximum Ground Speed 25 MPH Optional features: Flexible rear fenders Mud flaps behind drive axle only Meritor - Wabco 1200 air dryer Dealer Pre-delivery inspections New equipment ONLY, NO remanufactured products Will be delivered to: 6701 English Muffin Way Frederick, MD 21703 The following factors will be used to evaluate quotes and are listed in order of importance: (1) Technical Acceptability (2) Price TECHNICAL ACCEPTABILITY Provide documentation that shows the product meets the salient physical, functional, or performance characteristics specified herein, in accordance with FAR 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal. PRICE The total evaluated price will be considered for award. The award will be issued using Simplified Acquisition Procedures in accordance with FAR Part 13. 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. Quotes must indicate quantity, unit price, total amount with option, total amount without options, shipping costs, warranty information, discounts (if applicable), pictures or diagrams (if applicable) and delivery time. Quotes must be valid for a period of 30 days. Offerors that fail to furnish the required information, or reject the terms and conditions of the attached solicitation may be excluded from consideration. FACSIMILIE AND EMAIL OFFERS WILL BE ACCEPTED BY THE PRIMARY POINT OF CONTACT LISTED. The Offerors must be registered on the Central Contractors Registration database (CCR). Information concerning CCR requirements may be viewed via the Internet at http://www.ccr.gov or by calling the CCR Registration Centers at 1-888-227-2423. Only contractors who are registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) can be awarded a contract. Offerors must have electronic funds transfer (EFT) capability. Offerors proposals shall be valid for a minimum of 30 days to be acknowledged in the offerors proposal. 52.212-2 Evaluation of Commercial Items (Jan 1999) (a) The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible Offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be the lowest priced offer which is both technically acceptable and shows satisfactory past performance. All FAR Clauses may be viewed in full text via the Internet at www.arnet.gov. The following FAR clauses and provisions apply to this RFQ and are incorporated by reference: FAR clause 52.202-1, Definitions (Jul 2004) ; provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items (Jan 2005); provision 52.211-6, Brand Name or Equal (Aug 1999); provision 52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Items (Jan 1999); provision FAR clause 52.212- 4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items (Oct 2003); FAR clause 52.212-5 (Dev), Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items (Apr 2005) applies to this RFQ. Orders Applicable to Department of Health and Human Services Acquisition Regulation (HHSAR) (48 CFR CHAPTER 3) Clauses: 352.202-1 Definitions - Alternate I (JAN 2001), 352.224-70 Confidentiality of Information (APR 1984), 352.232-9 Withholding of Contract Payments (APR 1984), 352.270-6 Publication and Publicity (JUL 1991), 352.270-7 Paperwork Reduction Act (JAN 2001) QUESTIONS REGARDING THIS SOLICITATION ARE DUE BY SEPTEMBER 10, 2009 2PM ET. Please e-mail all questions to the Primary point of contact. Points of contact: Contract Specialist Primary: Nikisha Goins. Telephone: (301) 443-3589, Fax: (301) 443-3849, E-Mail: Nikisha.Goins@psc.hhs.gov Secondary: Contracting Officer: Patrick Joy: (301) 443-443-9265, E-Mail Patrick.Joy@psc.hhs.gov IMPORTANT NOTICES: 1) Solicitation submission must be in accordance with solicitation 2) Offerors must be registered in the Central Contractor Registry to be eligible for award 3) All Amendments, if applicable, must be acknowledged 4) Questions concerning this notice should be submitted to the Primary Point of contact as indicated in this announcement.