Department of the Army, Joint Traffic Management Office, Attn: MTAQ-J, 5611 Columbia Pike, Room 107, Falls Church, VA 22041-5050

81 -- 145 ISO DRY CONTAINERS; 117, TYPE I (DOORS ON ONE END); 20, TYPE II (DOORS ON BOTH ENDS); AND 8, TYPE III (DOORS ON BOTH ENDS AND ON ONE SIDE) ISO CSC 1C DRY CARGO INTERMODAL CONTAINERS!! SOL 99-R-9014 DUE 101499 POC Allen F. Reed, Contract specialist, 703/681-1420, 703/681-9112 (Facsimile), 703/681-5621 (Alternate) WEB: reeda@MTMC.army.mil, reeda@MTMC.army.mil. E-MAIL: reeda@MTMC.army.mil, reeda@MTMC.army.mil. 17. (i) THIS IS A COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION for the purchase of commercial items prepared in accordance with (IAW) the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. (ii) SOLICITATION NUMBER DAMTO1-99-R-9014 is issued as a request for proposals (RFP). (iii) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through FEDERAL ACQUISITION CIRCULAR (FAC) #97-11, and DFARS Change Note DCN19990819. (iv) This solicitation is unrestricted. The SIC code is 3799. (v) CLIN 0001 -- NEW AND UNUSED STEEL ISO CSC 1C 20'X8'X8' DRY CARGO INTERMODAL CONTAINERS (145 CONTAINERS). CLIN 0001AA -- PRODUCTION COST, TYPE I (DOORS ON ONE END), QTY: 117. CLIN 0001AB -- PRODUCTION COST, TYPE II (DOORS ON BOTH ENDS), QTY: 20. CLIN 0001AC -- PRODUCTION COST, TYPE III (DOORS ON BOTH ENDS AND ONE SIDE), QTY:8. CLIN 0002 -- DELIVERY OF CLINS 0001AA, 0001AB AND 0001AC. CLIN 0002AA -- DELIVERY, TYPE I, QTY: 2 TO NATICK, MA. CLIN 0002AB -- DELIVERY, TYPE I, QTY: 27 TO FREDERICK, MD. CLIN 0002AC -- DELIVERY, TYPE II, QTY: 20 TO FREDERICK, MD. CLIN 0002AD -- DELIVERY, TYPE III, QTY: 3 TO FREDERICK, MD. CLIN 0002AE -- DELIVERY, TYPE 1, QTY: 88 TO ALBANY, GA. CLIN 0002AF -- DELIVERY, TYPE III, QTY: 5 TO TOBYHANNA, PA. CLIN 0003 -- OPTION FOR ADDITIONAL TYPES I AND II CONTAINERS (APPROXIMATELY 103 CONTAINERS). CLIN 0003AA -- TYPE I (DOORS ON ONE END) CONTAINERS, APPROXIMATE QTY: 97. CLIN 0003AB -- TYPE III (DOORS ON BOTH ENDS AND ONE SIDE) CONTAINERS, APPROXIMATE QTY: 6. CLIN 0004 -- DELIVERY OF CLINS 0003AA, AND 0003AB. CLIN 0004AA -- DELIVERY, TYPE I, QTY: 44 AND TYPE III, QTY: 6 TO FREDERICK, MD. CLIN 0004AB -- DELIVERY, TYPE I, QTY: 53 TO ALBANY, GA. (vi) Description of Requirement: 1. The Government will purchase 145 new and unused steel ISO CSC 1C 20'x8'x8' dry cargo intermodal containers consisting of 117 Type I, 20 Type II, and 8 Type III containers as defined in the Commercial Item Description (CID) A-A-52034A, Dated 14 Jul 99. 2. The Government reserves the right to exercise an option to increase the quantities purchased by an approximate amount of ninety-seven (97) additional Type I containers and an approximate amount of six (6) additional Type III containers. 3. The quantities identified CLIN 0003 in paragraph (v) above, are approximations based on the Government's unit price estimates. The Government reserves the right to unilaterally increase or decrease the approximate quantity awarded. Additional containers may be ordered based on available funding. 4. All construction shall be IAW with CID A-A-52034A, dated 14 Jul 99 and as specified within this Synopsis/Solicitation. 5. Special Requirements: a. Plant Survey. Offerors are notified that the Government reserves the right to perform a plant survey at any time prior to the award of contract. The purpose of this plant survey is to examine the offerors technical production capability as it relates to the requirements of this Synopsis/Solicitation. b. Prototype. The contractor shall present one certified Type III, ISO CSC 1C 20'x8'x8' dry cargo intermodal container for Government review within 30 days after contract award, unless specifically waived by the Government. If multiple manufacturing firms are used, each firm is required to produce a prototype for Government review. The Government reserves the right to waive the prototype requirement if the successful offeror has produced Type III containers in accordance with required specifications. Government acceptance will take place within 14 days after approval of compliant prototype. c. Duty-Free Customs Information. All shipping documents submitted to Customs, covering foreign end products for which duty-free entry certificates are to be issued IAW DFAR Clause 252.225-7009 -- Duty-Free Entry-Qualifying Country Supplies (End Products and Components) (MAR 1998) shallbe annotated with the contract number and marked as follows: "UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT, DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Duty-Free Entry to be claimed pursuant to section XXII, Chapter 98, Subchapter VIII, Item 9808.00.30 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States. Upon arrival of shipment at the appropriate port of entry, District Director of Customs, please release shipment under 19 CFR part 142 and notify Commander, Defense Contract Management Area Operations (DCMAO)-New York, ATTN: Customs Team (DCMDN-GNIC) 207 New York Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10305-5013, Phone (718) 390-1065, Facsimile (718) 390-1093." (vii) Delivery. 1. Delivery of the one hundred forty-five (145) containers shall be completed not later than 21 January 2000. Containers may be delivered earlier, provided storage space is available at destination. 2. The Government intends to exercise the Option for Additional Containers no later than 30 November 1999. In the event the Government exercises the Option for Additional Containers, the approximately one hundred three (103) additional containers shall be delivered no later than one hundred twenty (120) calendar days from the date of the exercise of the option. 3. Delivery shall be coordinated at least 24 hours in advance by contacting the Primary/Alternate POCs for each delivery location. 4. See the paragraph numbered "(xviii)" of this Synopsis/Solicitation for information regarding how to obtain specific delivery requirements. (viii) FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors, Commercial Items (JUN 1999) apply and are incorporated by reference. Please review and comply with all instructions. (ix) FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items (JAN 1999) is incorporated by reference and applies to this acquisition. In accordance with ADDENDUM 52.212-2 Para (a), the Government will award the contract to the responsible offeror whose offer represents the best overall value. The Government will determine each offeror's overall value on the basis of an integrated assessment of three evaluation factors: Technical Capability, Past Performance and Price. Subfactors under Technical Capability are: (1) Ability to Meet Specifications IAW CID A-A-52034A, Dated 14 Jul 99 and Synopsis/Solicitation, and (2) Delivery Schedule. For the "Ability to Meet Specifications IAW CID A-A-52034A, Dated 14 Jul 99 and Synopsis/Solicitation" subfactor category, the offeror shall submit approved drawings and demonstrate its ability to: (a) comply with all ISO standards and requirements IAW the CID and Synopsis/Solicitation; (b) provide a production plan which identifies start date, completion date, estimated unit production by week, and timelines for prototype; (c) comply with all approval and certificate requirements to include: Classification Society, Transport Internationale des Routiers (TIR), Timber Component Treatment (TCT), Union Internationale des Chemins de Fer (UIC), and International Convention for Safe Containers (CSC); and (d) provide warranties for paint, structure, and decals. Factors (a) through (d) are listed in descending order of importance. For the "Delivery Schedule" subfactor category, proposals will be evaluated based on the delivery schedule submitted by the offeror and the demonstrated ability of the offeror to meet the required delivery date (RDD). The delivery schedule shall include the following information, as applicable: For the "Ocean Transportation Segment," the offeror shall provide a statement that a U.S Flag vessel shall be used, indicate estimated dates of sailing and arrival, and identify port(s) of debarkation, and port(s) of embarkation. For the "Non-Ocean Transportation Segment," the offeror shall provide the mode of shipment (i.e., truck or rail), estimated number of units delivered to specified delivery location by day/week in order to meet RDD, and a statement that delivery will be made to the designated locations by specified times, unless prior approval for different delivery times has been given by the receiving government activity. Information for the "Non-Ocean Transportation" segment is also required when ocean transportation is required (i.e., from factory to POE and from POD to delivery location). For the "Past Performance" evaluation factor the offeror shall submit as part of their proposal the last three (3) contracts for the purchase of the same or similar items completed during the past two years using the Past Performance Reference Sheet and completed in accordance with specified instructions. Contracts listed may include those entered into by the Federal Government, agencies of state or local governments and commercial customers. Offerors that are newly formed entities without prior contracts must list contracts as required above for all key personnel. The Government reserves the right to consult other sources of information concerning your past performance, including, but not limited to, past and present customers and subcontractors or other financial sources. All offerors shall indicate their DUNS number in their response and submit a recent Dun & Bradstreet Report. Thisperformance information will be used to determine the offeror's: (1) ISO production experience for the same or similar items, (2) ability to produce units which meet technical and ISO specifications, (3) ability to meet delivery schedules, (4) capability to identify and resolve technical issues, and (5) determine offeror's commitment to customer service. The Dun & Bradstreet or other financial resources may be used to determine the financial soundness of the offeror. Within the "Technical Capability" evaluation factor, subfactor (1), "Ability to Meet Specifications IAW CID A-A-52034A, Dated 14 Jul 99 and Synopsis/Solicitation" is of greater weight than subfactor (2), "Delivery". The two subfactors when combined equal the "Technical Capability" evaluation factor, and are significantly more important than "Past Performance." "Technical Capability" and "Past Performance," when combined are more important than price. Award will be based upon the best value to the Government, price and non-price factors considered. (x) Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items (JUN1999) and DFAR 252.212-7000 Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items (NOV 1995), 252.225-7006 Buy American Act -- Trade Agreements -- Balance of Payments Program Certificate (MAR 1998), 252-225-7007 Buy American Act -- Trade Agreements -- Balance of Payments Program (MAR 1998), and 252.225-7008 Supplies to be Accorded Duty-Free Entry (MAR 1998) with its offer. (xi) FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items (MAY 1999) is incorporated by reference and applies to this acquisition. Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP). Additional Requirements: Warranty. The Contractor shall extend to the Government full coverage of any standard commercial warranty normally offered to a similar commercial customer, provided such warranty is available at no additional cost to the Government. Acceptance of the standard commercial warranty does not waive the Government's rights under the "Inspection Clause" nor does it limit the Government's rights with regard to the other terms and conditions of this acquisition. In the event of a conflict, the terms and conditions of this contract shall take precedence over the standard commercial warranty. The standard commercial warranty period shall begin upon final acceptance of the applicable material listed in the schedule. (xii) FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items (MAY 1999), is incorporated by reference; however, for paragraph (b) only the following provisions apply to this acquisition: 52.212-5(b), 52.203-6 Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government with ALT 1 (JULY 1995). 52.203-10 Price or Fee Adjustment for Illegal or Improper Activity (JAN 1997), (41 USC 423). 52.219-8 Utilization of Small Business Concerns (JUN 1999), (15 USC 4212). 52.219-9 Small Business Subcontracting Plan (JAN 1999). 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (FEB 1999), 52.222-35 Affirmative Action for Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era (APR 1998), (38 USC 4212). 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers With Disabilities (JUN 1998), (29 USC 793). 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era (JAN 1999), (38 USC 4212). 52.225-9 Buy American Act -- Trade Agreements -- Balance of Payments Program (JAN 1996) (41 USC 10, 19 USC 2501-2582). 52.247-64 Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (JUN 1997) (46 USC 1241). DFARS clauses 252.225-7001 Buy American Act and Balance of Payments Program (MAR 1998), 252.212-7001 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executives Orders Applicable to the Defense Acquisition of Commercial Items (JAN 1999). (xiii) DFARS clauses 252.225-7009 Duty-Free Entry-Qualifying Country Supplies (End Products and Components) (MAR 1998), and 252.225-7010 Duty-Free Entry -- Additional Provisions (MAR 1998), and 252.204-7004 Required Central Contractor Registration (MAR 1998) are incorporated by reference and apply to this acquisition. (xiv) DPAS Rating: N/A (xv) CBD number notes: N/A (xvi) Two (2) copies of your proposal are due not later than 1500 hours EST, 14 October 1999 at Headquarters, Military Traffic Management Command, JTMO, ATTN: MTAQ-J, Nassif Building, Room 108, 5611 Columbia Pike, Falls Church, VA 22041-5050. Offerors have the option of submitting the past performance reference information sheets prior to proposal due date. Early submission will afford the Government the opportunity to begin the past performance evaluation immediately. To ensure your offer is considered, please telephone Allen F. Reed (703) 681-1420 to confirm that your offer has been received. The evaluation will begin immediately upon receipt of the offers. Offerors must acquaint themselves with the new regulations concerning commercial items acquisition contained at FAR subpart 12 and must ensure that all Certifications and Representations are executed and returned as called for in this solicitation. (xvii) The offeror's proposal shall be submitted IAW the following format: (1) Transmittal letter addressing the requirements of FAR 52.212-1, (2) CLIN pricing information, (3) Representations and Certifications, (4) Technical submission which addresses all areas as specified in this Synopsis/Solicitation to include Production Plan and Delivery Schedule, (5) Approved Drawings, (6) Past Performance Reference Information Sheets, (7) your most recent Dun and Bradstreet Report, and (8) DUNS number. (xviii) If you intend to participate in this procurement and require copies of the Specific Delivery Requirements, the CID, A-A-52034A, dated 14 Jul 99, FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items (JUN 1999), DFAR 252.212-7000 Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items (NOV 1995) and the Past Performance Reference Information Sheet, please contact Allen F. Reed at (703) 681-1420 or by e-mail at reeda@mtmc.army.mil. Posted 09/22/99 (W-SN383259). (0265)

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