U.S. Department of Justice, Immigration & Naturalization Service, 7701 N. Stemmons Freeway (ACDCAP), Dallas, Texas 75247

62 -- PORTABLE LIGHT TOWERS SOL ACD-98-Q-0026 DUE 072998 POC Ms. Morris Whitacre (214) 905-5392 The Immigration and Naturalization Service, Dallas, Texas is issuing 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; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation No. ACD-98-Q-0026 is being issued as a Request for Quotation. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-04. The standard industrial classification code is 3648, Lighting Equipment, Not Elsewhere Classified, and has a small business size standard of 500 employees. Term of the contract shall be a Base Year plus a One-Year Option Period. Quantities are estimates only. The Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) for the Base Year (date of award for a period of one year) is: CLIN 0001, Portable Light Tower, 100 each (guaranteed quantity to be purchased); CLIN 0002, Lamp, Metal Halide, 1,000 watt, 40 each (guaranteed quantity to be purchased). First Option period CLIN is: CLIN 0003, Portable Light Tower, 100 each; CLIN 0004, Lamp, Metal Halide, 1,000 watt, 40 each. The contractor shall provide a mobile light tower package that includes a water-cooled diesel engine attached to a 6000 watt or greater generator wired for 120/240 volt single phase. The package shall include four 1000-watt metal halide lights mounted to 30'or higher telescoping tower. Lights shall have quick disconnect lamp connections. Light fixtures may be stored/mounted on the outside of the metal cabinet. Combined components shall be assembled on a two wheel towable trailer with a protective cabinet for engine-generator and associated components. The cabinet shall be coated with a protective corrosion resistant paint. Engine -- 10.5 or more horse power at 1800 RPM, blower type fan; electric 12 volt start and stop with glow plug preheating; low oil and high temperature shutdown; quiettype muffler with protective guard or shroud; coolant recovery system; 12 volt battery with battery lockdown; spin on oil and fuel filters; replaceable dry type air cleaner; and a fuel tank with sufficient capacity to run for at least 50 hours. Generator -- a single bearing generator with a 120/240 volt, single phase, 60 Hz, 1800 RPM minimum rate at 6000 watts or more. Control Panel -- Shall be located inside the light tower compartment; have four toggle switches, one for each floodlight, protected by 20 amp circuit breaker and time and battery charging indicator meters; Key and switch for starting and stopping; one 120 volt receptacle mounted to control panel, circuit breaker protected. Lamps -- four 1000-watt lamps with lamp life of 10,000 hours. Telescoping Tower -- 30' or more extended telescoping frame; galvanized or zinc plated to prevent binding, friction or rusting; 1500 pound rated material self braking winch to raises the tower; 4000 pound rated galvanized boom cable; tower that is ableto rotate 360 degrees with grease fittings for the rotating device and a pop in anti-rotating mechanism and tension knob to eliminate vibrations between rotating sections. Lift Attachments -- sleeves located on top of boom telescoping section, accessible from side entry; cable guide with pulley system which allows wear to the telescoping cable. Tower Electrical Cable -- a retractable cord design that is protected in the storage position; rated for 600 volts; a wiring box that is located on the outer boom section for making cord connections between the cord and the ballast system. Enclosure -- compartment is constructed of a minimum of 14 gauge sheet metal; two door design, one on each side; shall allow for enough ventilation to operate in warm to hot climates with doors closed and for ventilation of engine exhaust and radiator fan air. Radiator shall have a water reservoir. Galvanized Trailer Frame -- a two wheel towable design with a leaf spring supported axle; tongue with a 2" ball hitch for towing; powder coated; double wall fenders; touring lights and safety chain. Outrigger system -- Three point outrigger system with bolt on galvanized sleeve sections; rear outriggers shall be adjusted for variable positioning; suitable swivel jacks to support the outriggers; tower shall be able to withstand up to 55 MPH winds from all projected angles of the floodlight when outriggers positioned and lamps fully deployed. Delivery shall be to McAllen, Texas, Laredo, Texas, Del Rio, Texas, Marfa, Texas, or El Paso, Texas, FOB Destination. Guaranteed Minimum to be ordered is 100 each in the base year, and the maximum to be ordered in the base and option year is 300 each. Delivery date for the guaranteed minimum of 100 in the base year is 30 days after award. The provisions at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial, applies to this acquisition. FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items, is applicable. Paragraph (a), evaluation criteria is as follows: Offeror shall submit a technical description and pictures of the product offered with quotation. The Government reserves the right to make multiple awards. Award will be based on technically acceptable offers. The guaranteed minimum quantity will be awarded to the lowest priced offer. Should multiple awards be required to meet the guaranteed minimum, orders will be placed with the lowest cost offer and subsequent next low offer(s) until the guaranteed minimum of 100 is reached. Also, offeror shall include a completed copy of the provisions at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial with its offer. FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition with the following additional clauses: FAR 52.215-5, Facsimile Proposals; FAR 52.216-18, Ordering (paragraph (a), so much that reads, "Such orders may be issued from date of award for a period of one year."); FAR 52.216-19, Order Limitations (paragraph (a), so much that reads, "When the Government requires supplies or services covered by this contract in an amount of less than two "; (b)(1) "Any order for a single item in excess of 100"; (b)(2), "Any order for a combination of items in excess of 140"; (b)(3), "A series of orders from the same ordering office within thirty (30) days ";; (d) " unless that order is returned to the ordering office within five (5) days after issuance "; FAR 52.216-22, Indefinite Quantity, paragraph (d), "Contractor shall not be required to make any deliveries under this contract after the completion of the last delivery order." FAR 52.217-5, Evaluation of Options; FAR 52.217-9, Options to Extend the Term of the Contract (24 months); FAR 52.232-19, Availability of Funds for the Next Fiscal Year (Insert September 30th in Blanks); FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, and the following additional clauses apply to this acquisition: FAR 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (E.O. 11246); FAR 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era; FAR 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers; FAR 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era; FAR 52.225-3, Buy American Act-Supplies; 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference. "Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at http://www.arnet.gov./far. Delivery Orders may be issued via facsimile. Quotes are due July 29, 1998, 2:30pm, at Immigration & Naturalization Service, ATTN: Ms. Morris Whitacre, ACDCAP, 7701 N. Stemmons freeway, Dallas, TX 75247. Facsimile quotes will be accepted at (214) 767-7458. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which shall be considered. Posted 07/21/98 (W-SN226502). (0202)

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