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39 -- SELF-PROPELLED ARTICULATED JIB TELESCOPING LIFT SOL F04700-98-Q-1261 DUE 031398 POC Lesley L. Ervan, Contract Specialist, 805-277-3900, ext. 2248; John A. Adair, Contracting Officer, 805-277-3900, ext. 2230 WEB: On-line Acquisition Solicitation Information System, http://afftc-pk.elan.af.mil/scripts/xindex.asp. E-MAIL: click e-mail link to contact the POC, ervanl%pk@mhs.elan.af.mil. 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 included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number is F04700-98-Q-1261. This is a Request for Quotation. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through FAC 90-32 and DAC 91-1. This acquisition is 100% set aside for small businesses. Standard industrial classification code: 3537. Small Business Size Standard: 750. The acquisition includes Contract Line Item Number(s): 0001, 1 each, Self-propelled Articulated Jib Telescoping Boom Lift, for delivery to 412 Test Wing/EWWA, Bldg 1030, 30 Hoglan Ave., Edwards AFB CA 93524, no later than August 1998. Prior to purchase, the contractor must be able to, at no cost to the government, perform and demonstrate the vehicle performance at Edwards AFB, CA. (1) Minimum Salient Characteristics: (a) versatility to work in narrow width areas; (b) have tight turning radius, and superior horizontal boom reach; (c) able to go up and over hard to access areas quickly and safely; have ground operator controls as well as operator control from the jib work platform; (d) platform must have capacity and work area for two personnel with tools and equipment to cover 360 degree CW/CCW continuos turntable rotation; (e) 120 degree to 180 degree hydraulic platform rotation; (f) and fully proportional drive with ramp-on action for precise movement in tight areas. (2) Additional performance requirements: (a) vehicle must have a rechargeable 24V DC to 48 DC battery system from an external plug in 110V wall receptacle for overnight charging; (b) installed batteries must have a built-in overcharge system; (c) two wheel drive vehicle with two-speed drive capability of 0.5 to 3 mph; (d) battery and electrics must be non-sparking proof; (e) battery system must holdcharge for a minimum of 3 to 4 hours of operation; (f) minimum of two safety lanyard attach points on the work platform and automatic platform self-leveling with zero tail swing; (g) horizontal minimum reach of 24 feet to 30 feet and the work platform must have working height of 52 feet to 60 feet; (h) must meet all ANSI/SIA A92.5 and CSA CAN3-B354.4-M82 requirements; (i) provide manuals and documentation for procurement of spare parts and on safety, maintenance and operation of vehicle; (j) and provide standard commercial warranty. (3) Training: (a) contractor will be required to provide a one day, in two hour segments, training course on safety, operation and maintenance; (b) three hour segments would consist of 4 to 8 personnel; (c) and written instructions and video tapes (if available) shall be used for training. FAR provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial applies. Offerors must include a completed copies of FAR provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items. FAR clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items, applies. FAR clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items, applies. Applicable FAR clauses cited in 52.212-5 are:52.222-26, Equal Opportunity; 52.225-35, Affirmative Action for Special Disabled and Vietnam Era Veterans; 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers; 52.222-37, Employment Reports on special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era. Addendum: 52.232-28, Electronic Funds Transfer Payment Methods. DFAR clause 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items applies. Applicable DFAR clauses cited in 252.212-7001 are: 252.225-7001, Buy American Act and Balance of Payments Program. The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) rating is: Unrated. Submit Offers to the Air Force Flight Test Center, Directorate of Contracting, 5 S. Wolfe Ave., Edwards AFB CA 93524-1185, by 13 MAR 98. Fax responses to (805)258-7809. Telephone requests to be put on mailing list will not be honored. (0051)

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