DIRECTORATE OF CONTRACTING, BLDG 9504 (FLLC), FT LEWIS WA 98433-5000

39 -- FORKLIFT FOR FORT LEWIS, WASHINGTON SOL DAKF57-95-B-0059 DUE 071595 POC Contract Specialist Shauna Hull ext 278 (206) 967-2151 (Site Code DAKF57) Forklift, Hyster Model H110XL or equal with the following characteristics: 1. 11,000 pound capacity at 24'' center; 2. Drive axle: dual, Tires: pneumatic, four 7.50 X 15-10pr drive tires, two 7.00 X 12-12 steer tires; 3. Upright: 197'' lift, 96.5'' lowered ''see thru'', three-stage with 60'' freelift; 4. 60'' wide ITA Class IV hook type with sideshift and fork positioner; 5. Forks: 2.5 X 6 X 54''; 6. Engine: 4 cylinder, Perkins Model 1004.4 or equal, diesel powered 4.0 liter; 7. Single-speed powershift with lever control; 8. Lights: flashing beacon, turn signals, 2 forward and 1 reverse driving, 2 stop tail lights; 9. Cab: 2 door, insulated, heater, defroster fan, electric wipers front and back; 10. Load Backrest: 48'' high, 4-way valve and hose group hyd power steer axle with rubber mounting, tapered roller bearings and no adjustment, a. Chain-type hydraulic pump drive, b. Self-adjusting self-energizing brakes, c. Cooland recovery system, d. Backup alarm; 11. 12-volt with alternator electrical system; 12. Hydraulic Filter: 30-micron full time/flow; 13. Air Cleaner: dry-type filter overhead guard for operator. Desired delivery time 180 calendar days. Required delivery time 270 calendar days. The proposed procurement listed here is being considered for 100 percent set-aside for small disadvantaged business (SDB) concerns and 100 percent set-aside for small (SB) concerns. Interested SDB and SB concerns should, as early as possible but not later than 15 days of this notice, indicate interest in the acquisition by providing to the contracting office above, evidence of capability to perform and if a SDB, provide a positive statement of eligibility as a small socially and economically disadvantaged business concern. If adequate interest is not received from SDB or SB concerns, the solicitation will be issued as unrestricted without further notice. Therefore, replies to this notice are requested from all business concerns as well as from SDB and SB concerns. Small disadvantaged business concern means a small business concern that is at least 51 percent unconditionally owned by one or more individuals who are both socially and economically disadvantaged, or a publicly owned business that has at least 51 percent of its stock unconditionally owned by one or more socially and economically disadvantaged individuals and that has its management and daily business controlled by one or more such individuals. This term also means a small business concern that is at least 51 percent unconditionally owned by an economically disadvantaged Indian tribe or Native Hawaiian Organization, or publicly owned business that has at least 51 percent of its stock unconditionally owned by one of these entities, that has its management and daily business controlled by members of an economically disadvantaged Indian tribe or Native Hawaiian Organization, and that meets the requirements of 13 CFR 124. Socially disadvantaged means individuals who have been subjected to racial or ethnic prejudice or cultural bias because of their identity as a member of a group without regard to their qualities as individuals. Economically disadvantaged means socially disadvantaged individuals whose ability to compete in the free enterprise system is impaired due to diminished opportunities to obtain capital and credit as compared to others in the same line of business who are not socially disadvantaged. Concern means any business entity organized for profit with a place of business located in the United States, including, but not limited to an individual, partnership, corporation, joint venture, association, or cooperative. The size standard is any concern including its affiliates with no more than 100 employees. SIC Code: 5084.(0158)

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