W -- 26 Ton Tracked Excavators

The 36th Contracting Squadron at Andersen AFB Guam intends to award a purchase order under Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) for the rental of tracked excavators for the 554th Red Horse Squadron. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subparts 12.6 and 13.5, 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 number is F1C3467214AL02 and is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). The solicitation document, incorporated provisions, and clauses are those in effect through the Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-19 and Defense Acquisition Circular 91-13. This solicitation is 100% SET ASIDE FOR SMALL BUSINESS CONCERNS in accordance with FAR Part 19. The North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) is 532412, size standard $6.5M. The contractor shall provide the following supplies: Rental of 2(ea) 26 ton tracked excavators with bucket and rock hammer attachments for a period of two months (the first excavator must be 26 tons, the second may be one or two sizes smaller). No equipment operators are required. The requirement date is early as possible after contract award (approximately 30 Aug 2007), but not later than 7 Sep 2007. The customer desires that the contract stipulates attachment swaps can be accomplished by Government personnel and not require the contractor to come on site for each swap. Please acknowledge all requirements on quotations. Offerors must provide brochures/literature of the items being offered (if applicable) along with their quote. The technical literature submitted needs to clearly communicate the offeror?s understanding and compliance with the minimum requirements as set forth in the RFQ. Discussions may or may not be held with offeror?s; therefore, each offeror?s initial proposal should be complete and accurate. FOB destination is required by the Government. FOB point is Andersen AFB, Guam. The required delivery date is: As early as possible. Offerors must provide warranty information specific to all equipment. Contractor shall provide all materials, labor, and transportation necessary to provide this supply. The following provisions and clauses can be viewed through internet access at the Air Force FAR Site, http://farsite.hill.af.mil. In accordance with FAR 52.252-1 (FEB 1998) and FAR 52.252-2 (FEB 1998), the following provisions and clauses are incorporated by reference: 52.212-1 -- Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items (Sep 2006). Award will be made to the offeror whose proposal represents the best value to the Government. Alternative proposals will not be accepted. OFFERORS MUST INCLUDE WITH THEIR PROPOSAL A COMPLETED COPY OF THE PROVISION AT 52.212-3, OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS-COMMERCIAL ITEMS (AUG 2007) WITH THEIR QUOTE. Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items. It is tailored as follows: subparagraph c is changed to read: ?Changes. Changes in the terms and conditions of this contract may be made only by written agreement of the parties with the exception of administrative changes such as changes in paying office, appropriations data, etc. which may be changed unilaterally by the Government.? ; FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders ? Commercial Items (Aug 2007); 52.219-6 -- Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (Jun 2003); 52.222-3 -- Convict Labor (Jun 2003); 52.232-33 ? Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer--Central Contractor Registration (Oct 2003); 52.222-19 ? Child Labor?Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Jan 2006); 52.222-21 ? Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Feb 1999); 52.222-26 -- Equal Opportunity (Mar 2007); 52.222-35 -- Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans (Sep 2006); 52.222-36 -- Affirmative Action for Workers With Disabilities (Jun 1998); 52.222-37 ? Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans (Sep 2006); 52.222-39?Notification of Employee Rights Concerning Payment of Union Dues or Fees (Dec 2004); 52.212-4 -- Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items (Feb 2007); 252.212-7001 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items (Apr 2007); 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests (Mar 2007). If not already registered, you should immediately register with CCR by calling 1-888-227-2423 or via the Internet at http://www.bpn.gov/. On-line registration with the CCR is also available at the Small Business Administration Internet address (www.sbaonline.sba.gov). Confirmation of CCR registration must be obtained before award can be made. Quotes should reference RFQ No. F1C3467214AL02. The POC for this acquisition is Brett Clark (671) 366-7110; Fax (671) 366-1103, E-Mail: Brett.Clark@andersen.af.mil Quotes may be mailed to 36th Contracting Squadron/ LGCB, Attn: Brett C. Clark, Unit 14040, Bldg 17000, APO AP 96543. Oral Quotes will not be accepted. Responses to this RFQ must be received via fax, e-mail, or postal mail by 28 August 2007, 12:00pm Chamorro Standard Time.