USPFO for Michigan, Contracting Office, 3111 W. Saint Joseph St., Lansing, MI 48913

39 -- TUG, AIRCRAAFT SOL DAHA20-99-T-0014 DUE 060199 POC Debbie Clemence, Purchasing Agent, (517)483-5708 (E-mail at clemencedj@mi-arng.ngb.army.mil) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; offers are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation number is DAHA20-99-T-0014, and is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). The RFQ incorporates provisions and clauses as those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular Number 97-11 and Defense Acquisition Circular Number 91-13 Edition. This solicitation is 100% set-aside for small business. The standard industrial classification code is 3523 with small business standard of 500 employees or less. Description of commodity: Tug, Aircraft, Two (2) each, with 8000 pound draw bar pull capacity, multi-fuel diesel engine capable of using JP-8, mid-engine style for weight distribution, automatic transmission w/park, full-time all wheel drive, multi-leaf spring suspension, anti-restart electrical system, hydraulic boosted power steering, hydraulic self-adjusting brakes w/accumulator, standard military pintle hitch, maximum outside turning radius of 166 inches, maximum height not to exceed 48.5 inches, must include a User Instruction and Service/Repair Manual. Commodity delivery required not later than 30 Jun 99 if delivery date cannot be met, indicate proposed delivery date. Offer is to be FOB destination, delivered to Grand Ledge, MI. The following FAR provisions and clauses apply to this solicitation: 52.252-1, Solicitation Provisions Incorporated By Reference; 52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated by Reference; 52.204-6, Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) Number, 52.211-16, Variation in Quantity, with 0% variation allowed, 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items; 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items (Evaluation factors being price, delivery, prior performance and ability to meet Government requirements with each being equally considered in the evaluation process); 52.212-3, Offeror Representation and Certifications-Commercial Items; 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial items; 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside. FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, applies to this solicitation the following additional clauses cited within the clause by reference apply: 52.222-3, Convict Labor; 52.233-35, 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 Workers with Disabilities, 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era, 52.225-18, European Union Sanctions for End Products. 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities. The following Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations Supplement (DFARS) clauses apply to this solicitation: 252.225.7000, Buy American Act-Balance of Payments Program Certificate: 252.225-7001, Buy American Act-Balance of Payments; and 252.204-7004, Central Contracting Registration. Copy of provisions and clauses are available on the Internet at http://farsite.hill.af.mil. Qualifying offers will meet the stated specifications and be accompanied by completed provisions 52.212-3 and 252.225-7000. Offerers must have a valid DUNS Number (1-800-333-0505); must be able to receive payments via Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT/Direct Deposit); be registered with the Central Contracting Registry (CCR) (web address for registration: http://ccr.edi.disa.mil); and provide three (3) customer references with business name, point of contact with telephone number. The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offerer whose offer conforms to the solicitation and will be most advantageous to the Government. Required information and completed offer, to include specifications, warranty information, and descriptive literature, may be faxed to 517-483-5900 or mailed to USPFO FOR MICHIGAN, Purchasing & Contracting, Attn: Debbie Clemence, 3111 W. St. Joseph Street, Lansing, MI 48913-5102. Offer must be received not later than Noon, local time, 01 June 1999. All responsible sources may submit an offer, which shall be considered by the agency. Questions may be addressed to Debbie Clemence at (517)483-5708. Posted 05/19/99 (W-SN333418). (0139)

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