16th Contracting Squadron, 350 Tully Street, PO Box 9190, Hurlburt Field, FL 32544-9190

X -- LEASE TRAILER FOR OFFICE SPACE SOL F08620-99-T0379 DUE 012599 POC Louise Peterson, Contract Specialist, (850)884-3264; Gloria K. Dulin, Contracting Officer, (850)884-1258 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 contained in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This is Request for Quotation (RFQ) F08620-99-T0379. The RFQ incorporates provisions and clauses as those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular Number 97-10. This requirement is unrestricted, the standard industrial classification code is 7359 and the small business size standard is $5 million average annual receipts for the past three years. Description of Requirement: Rental of two 24'x60' double-wide trailers with open floor plan to be used for office space. Period of rental is for 8 months, with two 3-month options to extend the rental period. Each trailer is to have a minimum of two entrances with a set of stairs for each entrance, heating and air conditioning, electrical outlets, no bathroom facilities. Trailers without carpeting or bathroom facilities are preferred. The exterior of each trailer shall be a light neutral color, with a darker color non-reflective roof, and skirting included. Line Item 0001 is for delivery and setup of two 24'x60' trailers to include blocking, leveling, skirting, tie downs, and anchoring. Trailer and setup to be in accordance with the Florida Department of Community Affairs (DCA) Code "Manufactured Buildings Rules and Regulations"; and the Standard Building Code for loads. One trailer is to be set up on concrete, the other shall be placed longitudinally adjacent to the first trailer, half on concrete, half on asphalt, with a minimum of ten feet between these two or any existing trailers. Setup is to commence upon delivery, and be completed within two calendar days, weather permitting. Vendor is not responsible for utility hookups. Line Item 0002 is for the rental period for the two trailers with steps, basic period of rental is 1 Feb -- 30 Sep 99, eight (8) months total. Start date for billing purposes shall be the first business day the trailers are available for occupancy. Line Item 0003 is for the tear-down and return of the trailers to the vendor. Vendor is not responsible for repairs to concrete/asphalt. Line Item 0004 is for the first option period of 1 Oct 99 -- 30 Dec 99, three months total. Line Item 0005 is for the second option period of 1 Jan 2000 -- 31 March 2000. The following Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) provisions and clauses apply to this solicitation and are incorporated by reference: FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items; and FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items; and FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders. FAR 52.212-5 is completed so that the following clauses under paragraph (b) apply: 6, 7, 8, 9, 13, and 17. The following Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) provisions and clauses apply to this solicitation and are incorporated by reference: DFARS 252.212-7000, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items; and DFARS 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items. FAR 52.212-1 is amended to read: "Submit signed and dated offers in three copies to 16 CONS/LGCY, P. O. Box 9190, 350 Tully Street, Hurlburt Field, FL, 32544. Offers may be submitted on letterhead stationery or an SF1449 and at a minimum must show: (1) The name, address, telephone number, and DUNS number of the offeror; (2) a technical description of the item(s) being offered in sufficient detail to evaluate compliance with the requirements in the solicitation. This may include product literature, drawing, or other documents if necessary; (3) terms of any express warranty; (4) price and discount terms; (5) Representations and Certifications at FAR 52.212-3 and DFARS 252.212-7000; (6) past performance information, to include recent and relevant contracts for the same or similar equipment and other references (including contract numbers, points of contacts with telephone numbers and other relevant information); and (7) if the offer is not submitted on SF 1449, include a statement specifying the extent of agreement with all terms and conditions, and provisions included in the solicitation. The proposal must be signed by an official authorized to bind your organization. Offers that fail to furnish required representations and certifications, or reject the terms and conditions of the solicitation, may be excluded from consideration. DFARS 252.204-7004, Required Central Contractor Registration (MAR 1998), is incorporated by reference into the solicitation and contract." FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items, is amended to read: "The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to theresponsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The Government anticipates award of a firm-fixed price purchase order. The awardee must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: (1) technical capability; (2) delivery time; and (3) price. Price is less important to the other factors when combined." FAR 52.212-4 is amended to add the following clauses by reference: 52.217-5, Evaluation of Options; 52.217-8, Option to Extend Services; and 52.217-9, Option to Extend the Terms of the Contract. The fill-ins are completed as follows: (a) The government may extend the term of this contract by written notice to the contractor within 15 days; provided that the government shall give the contractor a preliminary written notice of its intent to extend at least 60 days before the contract expires. The preliminary notice does not commit the government to an extension. (c) The total duration of this contract, including the exercise of any options under this clause, shall not exceed 14 months. Questions concerning this RFQ must be submitted in writing, no telephonic responses will be processed. Questions should be faxed to Louise Peterson and addressed to 16 CONS/LGCY at 850-884-5372, as soon as possible. Posted 01/15/99 (W-SN288485). (0015)

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