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. This solicitation is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through FAC 2005-14. The NAICS code is 333999 and the small business size standard is 500 employees. This solicitation is unrestricted. The item to be quoted is: 12 Ton Fixed Height Aircraft Tripod Jack for use on MH-60 aircraft. Jack specifications: 1) Manual hand pump 2) Heavy duty swivel casters 3) Hard plated cylinder bore 4) All unpainted parts plated to resist corrosion 4) Skydrol resistant paint (safety yellow preferred) 5) Factory proof load @150% of rated capacity 6) minimum 3 year warranty 7) Shipping skid 8) Air operated hydraulic pump 9) Repair kit 10) Rated capacity 12 tons (10.9 m. tons) 11) Side load-15% of vertical load 12) Roll under height approx 15 inches 13) Low height approx 14 inches 14) Hydraulic lift approx 23 inches 15) Extension screws approx 6 inches 16)Total extended height approx 43 inches 17) Oil pressure at rated cap approx 3400 psig 18) Safety pop off valve set at approx 13 tons 19) Proof load of 18 tons 20) Reservoir capacity approx 1.3 gallons 21) Approx jack net weight 175 lbs. Quantity is six (6) each. Offerors shall submit firm fixed-price quotations only. Inspection and acceptance shall be at origin by the Government. Delivery is required within 90 days after award. FOB point is destination. Delivery point is Fort Campbell, KY. DPAS assigned rating is DO-A1. This RFQ incorporates the following provisions and clauses: FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial; FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications ? Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions; FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders; DFARS 252-212-7000 Offeror Representation and Certifications ? Commercial Items; and DFARS 252-212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisition of Commercial Items. FAR 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity; FAR 52.211-14, Notice of Priority Rating for National Defense Use, FAR 52.211-15, Defense Priority and Allocation Requirements, FAR 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era; FAR 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers; FAR 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era; DFARS 252.204-7004, Required Central Contractor Registration; DFARS 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders; DFARS 252.225- 7001, Buy American Act and Balance of Payment Program. All firms must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration database. The above provisions and clauses can be found at http://farsite.hill.af.mil. Any award resulting from this RFQ will be issued on a SF 1449 and will incorporate all clauses required by law, the FAR and the DFARS as appropriate. Proposals must be delivered to U.S. Special Operations Command, Technology Applications Contracting Office, Attn.: AMSAT-D-TK, 401 Lee Blvd., Fort Eustis, VA 23604-5577, no later than 4:00 PM local time on 21 April 2003. Contact Fred Bischoff, (757) 878-3299x361, fax (757) 878-4199, or email to
[email protected]. Emailed or faxed quotations are acceptable.