99--DEPLOYABLE ANTENNA TOWER/SHELTER/TRAILER

The USDA, Animal and Plant Health Inspections Service (APHIS), Plant and Protection Quarantine(PPQ), WRO in Lakewood, CO, intends to procure the following: Two (2) Emergency Deployable Communications Kit consisting of a Trailer/Shelter/Radio Tower Combination. See specifications below for required features. Delivery shall be FOB Destination to Lakewood, CO. NAICS code 334220. Submit faxed quotations to Purchasing Section at 612-370-2136, Attn: Larry Nelson. QUOTATIONS ARE DUE FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 26, 2003 BY 11:00 AM CENTRAL TIME. Simplified procurement procedures will be used as well as commercial item acquisition regulations per FAR 12. THIS IS A COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested and a WRITTEN SOLICITATION WILL NOT BE ISSUED. This solicitation document incorporates provisions and clauses which are in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 01-13. Applicable FAR clauses are incorporated by reference: Prompt Payment 52.249-1 (4/84); Changes--Fixed price 52.243-1 (8/87); Instruction to Offerers - Commercial Items 52.212-1 (10/00); Evaluation-Commercial items 52.212-2 (10/97); Offerer Representations and Certifications 52.212-3 (10/98); Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items 52.212-4 (4/98); Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items 52.212-5(10/98); Brand Name or Equal 52.211-6 (8/99). ALL RESPONSIBLE SOURCES MAY SUBMIT A QUOTATION FOR CONSIDERATION. All offers must be signed. Offers should include: company name:_____________________________________tax payer identification number:_____________________________DUNS number:___________________ and business size:___________________Award will be made based on the best value to the government based on the following criteria: price, service, warranty, and any additional features beyond those required. Referenced FAR clauses can be accessed for review on the Internet at the following web site: http://www.arnet.gov/far. REQUIREMENTS: The unit must be light weight enough to be pulled by a 1500 or 2500-series pickup truck. The shelter houses a solar repeater and is required to be environmentally controlled, by use of a 7.0 kW generator, that is carried on board the trailer. The tower must be raised by a power winch motor to a minimum height of 100 feet. SPECIFICATIONS: Trailer must be galvanized dual axle heavy duty trailer with 4 wheel electric brakes; 84"L x 78"W x 84"H shelter; 100' minimum crankup tower with storage box. Trailer must have at least a 7.0 KW generator with a minimum 80 gallon fuel tank. Tower must have a minimum 12V DC Electric winch with control cable and cover and 12V battery pack. Shelter must have minimum 13,500 BTU A/C and Heat.