Purchase Services Branch, Attn: Code 535.3, Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, Portsmouth, NH 03801-2590

W -- RENTAL OF FORKLIFT SOL N00102-99-R-1290 DUE 041599 POC Robert Seaward, Code 533.3S, 207-438-3877/Fax 207-438-1251 Anticipated Issue Date:04/16/99. Portsmouth Naval Shipyard will be issuing this solicitation for a basic contract, under which orders will be placed to rent equipment over a twelve month period; duration: 05/01/99 through 04/30/2000. The quanties are estimated totals, which may be rented over the 12-month period. Item 0001: Rental of Seven-1/2 ton Forklift; Quantity: 100 weeks. Specifications for a one (1) Forklift, seven Ton capacity. The Forklift shall be Seven- Ton capacity, Gas or Diesel operated, with eight (8) foot forks. 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, exposed to snow, wind, and rain in a 10 degree to 100 degree F environment and meet all OSH and NEC code requirements for this type of equipment. The vendor shall provide a firm fixed price regardless of hours used. The equipment shall be delivered in First Class operating condition. The unit shall have no visible fluid leaks during operation or sitting idle. The Contractor shall be responsible for equipment failure not arising out of abuse or negligence by the Government. All spare parts, any 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 shall be provided within four (4) hours of notification to the contractor. In the event the equipment cannot be returned to service within twenty-four (24) hours. The contractor shall provide a replacement to the Government at no extra charge. The contractor shall maintain a stringent maintenance program. During routine maintenance, or emergency breakdown, the contractor shall provide liquid spill protection to the ground surface. It shall be the responsibility of the contractor to reimburse the Government for containing the spill and shall clean the area prior to leaving the site. Transportation All delivery and pick-up charge are the responsibility of the contractor. Delivery orders may be issued for Rental at Subbase New London, Groton, Ct., Norfolk Naval Shipyard, Norfolk, VA. each Delivery Order will identify the Delivery Site and Point of Contact for delivery and escort in Section F. C.10 The contractor must deliver the Forklift within three (3) days of either verbal or written notification. Please submit request for proposal by fax to 207-438-1251. Cite company name, address, CAGE Code, Dun & Bradstrett number. All responsible sources may submit a proposal which will be considered. Posted 03/24/99 (W-SN311913). (0083)

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