W--3-Ton Forklift Rental

This is a COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION for commercial items prepared in accordance with the information in FAR Subpart 12.6, using Simplified Acquisition Procedures under the test program for commercial items found at FAR 13.5, as supplemented with the additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; a written solicitation will not be issued. PAPER COPIES OF THIS SOLICITATION WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE. This combined synopsis/solicitation SHALL be posted on both FEDBIZOPPS and NECO (https://www.neco.navy.mil/ ). The RFQ number is N00189-09-Q-PP09. This solicitation documents and incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through FAC 2005-30 and DFARS Change Notice 20090115. It is the responsibility of the contractor to be familiar with the applicable clauses and provisions. The clauses may be accessed in full text at these addresses: www.acqnet.gov/far and http://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/dfars/html/current/252! 201.htm. The NAICS code is 532490. This requirement is unrestricted. The Portsmouth Naval Shipyard requests responses from qualified sources capable of providing: 0001: Rental of two (2) forklifts, diesel operated three (3) ton capacity with headlight, enclosed cab, side shift, and pneumatic tires at General Dynamics EB Groton, CT. Rental period to be from 3/17/2009-8/25/2009 (23 weeks). The units shall be portable and easily moved by overhead crane without special handling gear. The vendor shall clearly indicate the weight of the unit and the center of gravity. The units shall be designed for outside operation, exposure to snow, wind and rain in a -10 to 100 degree F environment and meet all OSH and NEC Code requirements for this type of equipment. The equipment shall be delivered in a first class operating condition. The contractor shall be responsible for all equipment failure not arising out of abuse or negligence by the Government. All spare parts, filters, and maintenance are to be provided at no additional charge. The vendor shall be responsible for all routine maintenance, change oil, oil filters, etc., except for daily checks of liquid levels. In the event of a breakdown, service will be provided within (4) hours of notification. In the event the equipment can not be returned to service within 24 hours, the Contractor shall provide a replacement to the Government at no extra charge. The contractor shall provide a point of contact and telephone number for use in requesting service if problems arise with the forklifts. Along with a quotation, vendors are required to submit real-life photographs of the exact units that they are quoting on, as well as images of the serial numbers and a list of how the serial numbers/units meet all specifications as outlined above. Failure to submit this information may result in your quotation being determined unacceptable. Please provide prices as a WEEKLY charge. Please provide FOB Delivered/Destination prices. The following FAR provision and clauses are applicable to this procurement: 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items; 52.212-3 and its ALT I, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items; 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items and 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items 52.219-8, 52.219-14, 52.222-19, 52.223-15, and 52.225-13. Quoters [shall include] [are reminded to include] a completed copy of 52.212-3 and its ALT I with quotes. All clauses shall be incorporated by reference in the order. Additional contract terms and conditions applicable to this procurement are: 252.212-7000, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items and 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items including 52.203-3, 252.225-7016, and 252.247-7002. [The Yea! r 2000 Warranty - Commercial Items applies.] 52.223-11, Ozone-Depleting Substances-Commercial Items; 52.253-1, Computer Generated Forms-Commercial Items; 52.233-3, Protest After Award; 52.211-15, Defense Priority and Allocation Requirements; 52.242-15, Stop-Work Order; 52.242-17 Government Delay of Work; and 52.246-1, Contractor Inspection Requirements. This announcement will close at 3:00PM EST on March 09, 2009. Contact Rachel Toracinta who can be reached at +1 (555) 000-0000 or email contact@example.gov. 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Items is applicable to this procurement. While price will be a significant factor in the evaluation of offers, the final contract award will be based on a combination of factors - a combination of price and past performance. Central Contractor Registration (CCR). Quoters must be registered in the CCR database to be considered for award. Registration is free and can be completed on-line at http://www.ccr.gov/ . METHOD OF PROPOSAL SUBMISSION: The NECO website has a "submit bid" button next to the solicitation number. DO NOT use the "submit bid" button on NECO to submit your proposal. Bids by email are not acceptable. Please submit bids via fax at +1 (555) 000-0000, or through mail to: Rachel Toracinta, Code 530.RT Bldg. 153, 6th Floor Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Kittery, Maine 03904 All quotes shall include price(s), FOB point, a point of contact, name and phone number, GSA contract number if applicable, business size, cage code, DUNS number, TIN (Tax Identification Number), and payment terms. Each response must clearly indicate the capability of the quoter to meet all specifications and requirements.