Contracting and Purchasing Division, P.O. Box 5069, Marine Corps Recruit Depot/ERR, Parris Island, S.C. 29905-5000

19 -- JET SKIS WITH TRAILERS AND LIFE VESTS SOL M00263-97-Q-0006 DUE 012397 POC Contact Barbara Coppinger, Contract Specialist, (803) 525-2190, Linda Stroh, Contracting Officer, (803) 525-2151 (i) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and written requests for quotation will not be issued. (ii) Solicitation M00263-97-Q-0006 is being issued as a Request For Quotation (RFQ). (iii) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 90-42. (iv) This acquisition is a 100% small business set aside. The associated standard industrial classification code is 5091. The small business size standard is 100 employees. (v) The solicitation contract line item number, quantity, unit, and item description follows: Line item 0001- Quantity-2; Unit-each; Description-Two 3 seater jet ski on one double trailer. Line item 0002-Quantity 4; Unit-each; Description -Four 3 seater jet skis on individual trailers; Line item 0003- Quantity-8; Unit-each; Description-Eight ski life vest, s size adult medium. Line item 0004- Quantity-8; Unit-each; Description-Eight ski life vests, size adult large. Line item 0005- Quantity-8; Unit-each; Description-Eight ski life vests, size adult X-large. (vi) The following specifications apply: This requirement is for 6 commercial Jet Skis, with a minimum seating capacity for three; one (1) jet ski trailer with a capacity for two jet skis; four (4) jet ski trailers, with a capacity for one jet ski; and 24 adult life vests. The jet skis shall come equipped, at a minimum, with a 65 HP motor; easy-to-read gauges; multiple storage compartments; extra large fuel tanks; protective bumpers all around; automatic bulge system; comfortable seating for a minimum of three adults; ignition stop switch with floatable wrist lanyard; super carburetor, lubrication system and shall comply with all safety requirements. (vii) Inspection and acceptance shall be performed at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, SC. Delivery shall be FOB Destination, to the Receiving Section Building #295 on or before 60 days from date of award, Mon-Fri, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Eastern Standard time. (viii) The following Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) provision and clauses apply to this acquisition: 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial, applies to this acquisition. (ix) FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items, to include the specific evaluation criteria in paragraph (a): (1) Lowest price and price related factors will be utilized in evaluating the lowest bid. (2) Ability to meet required delivery date. (3) Past performance. (x) Offerors shall include a completed copy of provision FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, with a copy of its quotation. (xi) The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. (xii) The FAR clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The following additional clauses cited in the clause by reference apply: 52.222-3, Convict Labor; 52.233-3, Protest After Award; 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity; 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Special Disabled and Vietnam Era Veterans; 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers; 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era. The following Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations Supplement (DFARS) clauses and provisions apply to this contract: The clause at 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items, and 252.225-7001, Buy American Act and Balance of Payments Program apply to this acquisition. Facsimile Bids is also included in this acquisition (FAX (803) 525-2151 Attn: Linda Stroh and itentify that this is a bid for RFQ M00263-97-Q-0006). Offerors shall include a completed copy of provision 252.225-7000, Buy American Act-Balance of Payments Program Certificate, with a copy of its quotation. Each Offeror shall review the preceding clauses and provisions incorporated by reference in paragraphs (viii through xii) above, and return a completed copy of the two required provisions with its quotation. Copies of clauses and provisions may be provided upon request. (xiii) This acquisition will be paid by Government (Visa) credit card upon delivery and acceptance of the above requirements. Mail invoice to Contract and Purchasing Division. P. O. Box 5069, MCRD, Parris Island, SC 29905. Invoice must be issued in accordance with Far 52.212-4(g). (xiv) The Defense Priorities and Allocation System (DPAS) assigned rating is DO C9E. (xv) Commerce Business Daily numbered note 1 signifies that this acquisition is a 100% set-aside for small business organizations. (xvi) Submit quotes, to include completed provisions,, to Contract and Purchasing Division, Attn Formal Contracts Branch, Bldg 159, Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, SC 29902. Offerors must submit their quotation packages to reach destination by 5:00 P.M., Eastern Standard Time, January 23, 1996. (xvii) Contact Barbara Coppinger, Contract Specialist, (803) 525-2190, Linda Stroh, Contracting Officer, (803) 525-2151. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which shall be considered by the agency. See Numbered Note 1 (0354)

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