USPFO for Iowa, Iowa National Guard, Camp Dodge 7700 NW Beaver Dr, Johnston IA 50131-1902

23 -- 10 TON DUMP TRUCKS SOL DAHA13-00-Q-0003 DUE 042800 POC Dave Brumley (515)252-4114 E-MAIL: click here to contact the Purchasing Agent via e-mail, David.Brumley@ia.ngb.army.mil. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for the purchase of a commercial item prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, the test program in FAR Subpart 13.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation, quotations are being requested and written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation is issued under Request For Quotations (RFQ) number DAHA13-00-Q-0003. All quotes shall reference the RFQ number and shall be submitted by 4:30 P.M. local time on 28 April 2000. The anticipated award date is 1 May 2000, with a performance period of 60 days. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 97-14. This solicitation is issued under small business small purchase set-aside procedures, Standard Industrial Code (SIC) 5082, size standard $100. The Iowa National Guard wishes to procure three (3) each Dump Trucks that the desired items listed herein are components, assemblies, and accessories are standard, optional, or modified commercial products, and shall be construed as "commercial automotive products". A summary of the vehicle desired requirements include: Dump truck 10 ton; Gross Vehicle Weight: 51,000 pounds; 3 + axles (front wheel drive and tandem rear axles); Commodity Hauled: Rock/Dirt/Debris/Concrete; Road Conditions: Highway 90% & Off-Highway 10%; Wheel base (in): 234; Front axle to BOC (in): 74; Cab to axle (in): 160; Cab to EOF (in): 220. A summary of the vehicle desired engine requirements include: 350 HP at 1800 RPM and 1350 ft/lb torque at 1701 RPM; Cruise control with auto resume; Engine protection shut-down; Max vehicle speed in top gear: 65 MPH; Max cruise control speed: 65 MPH; Max PTO speed: 1400 RPM; Idle shutdown time: 0; Idle shutdown override; Bug screen mounted between hood and grille; Radiator sight glass 950, 1200 and 1520; Lower radiator drain valve; Single cab side mounted exhaust; Muffler shield: Full length; Immersion engine block heater: 110-120 V/1500 W; Jump start terminals mounted under hood; Jake break; Air compressor: 18.7 CFM; Engine mounted cowl inlet; Air cleaner with pre-cleaner; 10 psi Pressure relief cap; Constant torque radiator hose clamps; Rock screen mounted to radiator behind bumper air vent; Radiator: 1200 Sq In Air to Air; Oil cooler; Full fan shroud; Permanent type antifreeze to 30 F; Alternator: 135 amp; Battery: 3 required with 1950 cca; Circuit protection; 12 volt light system; Circuits numbered and color coded. A summary of the vehicle desired transmission & clutch requirements include: 10 speed transmission with low reduction gears; Extended grease fitting for clutch bearing and cross; Back up alarm; Clutch: 15 inch 7 spring ceramic; Clutch cover: manual adjustment; Clutch brake: Torque limiting. A summary of the vehicle desired front axle requirements include: Front drive axle: Marmon mt 22*16.5 X 7 Brk * 24" Chambers *13 3/16" auto slax ; Dust shields; Front springs: 20k with shocks; Power steering; Front axle ratio: 4.25; Brake 16.5 X 7. A summary of the vehicle desired rear axle requirements include: Dana Spicer 46K Dual; Rear axle ratio: 4.33; Rear brake: 16.5 X 7 dual; Rear brake drum: cast; Slack adjustment: auto; Spring break; Rear dust shields; ABS; Track rods. A summary of the vehicle desired tires & wheels requirements include: Front: 425/65R22.5 20pr; Rear: 11R22.5 14 pr. A summary of the vehicle desired frame & equipment requirements include: Frame needs to be heavy duty with reinforced steel insert; Bumper: Steel channel; Battery box: under cab on left hand side; Front tow hook; Skid plate: front engine protection; Front and rear mud flaps; Rubber wheel well fender extensions 2"; Square end of frame with cross member. A summary of the vehicle desired fuel tanks & equipment requirements include: 100 US gallon fuel tank (located opposite of battery box). A summary of the vehicle desired cab & equipment requirements include: Cab: Conventional; Cab door bearing blocks; Heater/air conditioner with integral defrosters; Steering wheel: 18" with 2 spokes; Off-highway switch for ABS system; Gauges: Air cleaner restriction; Air appl pressure; Engine oil pressure; Engine oil temperature; voltmeter; oil temp for dual drive axle; oil temp for main transmission; water temperature; fuel; air pressure; High water temp and low oil pressure light; Speedometer and tachometer; Floor mats; LH and RH sun visors; Air cushion driver and passenger seats; Air horn with snow shields; Mirror: heated dual 7 x 16" (or larger); Rear cab window fixed; Windshield tinted; Electric windshield washer; Cab dome light. A summary of the vehicle desired air equipment requirements include: Air dryer: heated; Pull cable drain. A summary of the vehicle desired dump box includes: 17' steel dump box; Air shift PTO; Commercial direct mount air shift dump pump; Commercial 156" stroke cylinder; Air trip cylinder on tailgate; In cab controls with feathering control; Outside walk rails with inside step; Air actuated body stop control; Body prop arm; Heavy duty lubricated hinges and latches; Interior crash panels; Fold down ladder on drivers side; Heavy duty tail gate sheet; Cab protector 24"; " steel spreader lid; 3/8" plastic liner on floor (installed). The Place of Delivery, inspection, and acceptance is Iowa Army National Guard, Camp Dodge, Building W-12, 7700 NW Beaver Drive, Johnston, Iowa 50131-1902. FOB Destination. Solicitation provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items (OCT 95) is hereby incorporated by reference. The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous representing the best value to the Government price and other factors considered. The following technical factors shall be used to evaluate offers: Ability to meet the desired specifications set forth on this announcement and Past performance. The vendor shall submit a written proposal addressing all the technical factors outlined above. The proposal shall be of sufficient detail as to allow a board to review and rate the proposal. The proposal shall identify that the dump truck can meet the Governments desired requirements. References (Including POC and phone number) and samples of past work must be included in the proposal. The written proposal will be no more than 35 pages in length. All information exceeding 35 pages will be disregarded. The technical factors will be rated higher than the cost factors. Past performance will be evaluated as follows: Evaluation of past performance shall be based on information provided by the offerors and any other information the Government may obtain by following up on the information provided by the offerors and/or through other sources (i.e. offerors performance on previously awarded contracts and/or contracts with other Government entities). The offeror must identify three Federal, State, or local Government and private contracts for which the offeror has supplied similar products identified in this solicitation. References should include the most recent contracts completed within the last five years. The offeror shall provide a point of contact, current telephone numbers and fax numbers for each contract. Offerors shall address each evaluation factor stated above, failure to address any item may cause the offerors proposal to be rejected. Offerors are reminded to include a completed copy of provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items, with its offer. FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Commercial Items (AUG 96), is hereby incorporated by reference. The following clauses within 52.212-5 apply to this solicitation and any resultant contract: (b)(1) 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government, with Alternate I; (2) 52-203-10, Price or Fee Adjustment for Illegal or Improper Activity (41 USC 423), (3) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns and Small Disadvantaged Business Concerns (15 USC 637 (d)(2) and (3)); (5) 52.219-14, Limitation on Subcontracting (15 USC 637 (a)(14)); (6) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (E.O. 11246); (7) 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Special Disabled and Vietnam Era Veterans (38 USC 4212); (8) 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers (29 USC 793); (9) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era (38 USC 4212); (13) 52.225-18, European Union Sanction for End Products (E.O. 12849). Additional contract terms and conditions applicable to this procurement are: (i) DFARS 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items (NOV 95) is hereby incorporated by reference. The following clauses within 252.225-7001apply to this solicitation and any resultant contract, Buy American Act and Balance of Payment Program (41 USC 10.EO.10582); 252-225-7007, Trade Agreements (10 USC 2501-2582); 252-225-7012, Preference for Certain Domestic Commodities; 252-233-700, Certification of Claims incorporated by reference can be accessed in full text at the Army Acquisition Web Site http://acqnet.sarda.army.mil Offerors are encouraged to submit multiple offers, each offer shall completely stand on its own. Sign and date each offer, one original, must be submitted to Iowa Army National Guard, USPFO-PC, Camp Dodge, 7700 NW Beaver Drive, Johnston, Iowa 50131-1902, ATTN: CW2 Mark Thompson, Contracting Officer at or before 4:30 p.m., 28 April 2000. For information regarding this solicitation contact CW2 Mark Thompson at (515)252-4248. Posted 04/13/00 (W-SN444888). (0104)

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