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One (1) each Solid Pneumatic Tired Counterbalanced Forklift with side shifting fork positioning. Disclaimer: This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with t... One (1) each Solid Pneumatic Tired Counterbalanced Forklift with side shifting fork positioning. Disclaimer: 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. NOTICE: THIS PROCUREMENT WILL BE CONDUCTED USING A TIERED EVALUATION OF OFFERS. THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURES WILL BE UTILIZED: THIS A SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE THAT WILL CONVERT TO FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION IF NO ACCEPTABLE OFFERS ARE RECEIVED FROM RESPONSIBLE, SMALL BUSINESS CONCERNS. FOR OFFERS TO BE CONSIDERED ACCEPTABLE, THEY MUST MEET ALL TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS CONTAINED IN THE SOLICITATION AND BE competitive in terms of market prices, quality, and delivery. If ONLY ONE ACCEPTABLE OFFER IS RECEIVED FROM A RESPONSIBLE, SMALL BUSINESS CONCERN, THE CONTRACTING oFFICER WILL CONSIDER AWARDING DIRECTLY TO THAT FIRM, PRIOR TO THE DISSOLUTION OF THE SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE. NO AMENDMENT WILL BE ISSUED TO CONVERT THE SOLICITATION TO FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION. IF THE SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE IS DISSOLVED, THE GOVERNMENT WILL AWARD TO THE LARGE BUSINESS WHOSE OFFER IS MOST ADVANTAGEOUS TO THE GOVERNMENT, BASED ON THE REQUIREMENTS AND EVALUATION CRITERIA SET FORTH IN THIS SOLICITATION. ALL INTERESTED PARTIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO RESPOND, REGARDLESS OF BUSINESS SIZE; HOWEVER, THEY MUST DO SO AT THEIR OWN RISK, TAKING INTO ACCOUNT THAT THIS IS A SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE first, AND FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION ONLY AFTER THE ABOVE CRITERIA IS NOT MET. This acquisition is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2020-08 For purposes of this acquisition, the associated NAICS code is 333924. The small business size standard is 500 people Contract Line Item (CLIN) Structure: The following is a list of contract line item number(s) and items, quantities and units of measure, (including option(s), if applicable): CLIN 0001: One (1) each Solid Pneumatic Tired Counterbalanced Forklift with side shifting fork positioning to include all shipping costs. Specifications/Requirement: SEE ATTACHED DOCUMENT TITLED “Salient Characteristics- Diesel Lift Truck” – see FAR 12.202(b). Delivery: Delivery is required by 11/20/2020. Delivery shall be made to the Logistics Warehouse, Building 321, 6375 Johnson Road, Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005. Acceptance shall be performed at Destination. The FOB point is Destination. Clauses: The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors – Commercial DEVIATION 2018-O0018, applies to this acquisition. The following addenda have been attached to this provision: In addition to the requirements set for the in FAR 52.212-1, all offers responding to this solicitation must provide their business size in relation to the NAICS code contained in this solicitation and shall identify any socioeconomic categories to which they belong. Evaluation Criteria - The specific evaluation criteria to be used are as follows: In accordance with FAR 13.106-2(b)(3), comparative evaluation procedures will be utilized. Comparative evaluation is the comparison of all offers received in response to this solicitation against each other. An item-by-item comparison of each offer to one another will be performed to determine which offer provides the most benefit to the Government. Award will be made to the offer that is most advantageous to the Government. The Government may award to the lowest priced offeror that meets the Government’s minimum requirements; however, the Government reserves the right to award to a higher priced offeror exceeding the minimum requirements if it is most advantageous to the Government. In order to be considered for award, an offer must meet the Government’s minimum technical requirement contained in this solicitation. The below evaluation factors will be utilized during evaluation (in no order of relative importance): Price Technical Capabilities/Specification Past Performance Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3 (with its Alternate I), Offeror Representations with its offer. The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The following addenda have been attached to this clause : None The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items and the selected clauses listed in DFARS 212.301 Solicitation provisions and Contract Clauses for the Acquisition of Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The following additional FAR/DFARS clauses cited in this clause are applicable: FARS: 52.204-10 REPORTING EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION AND FIRST-TIER SUBCONTRACT AWARDS (OCT 2018) 52.209-6 PROTECTING THE GOVERNMENT’ INTEREST WHEN SUBCONTRACTING WITH CONTRACTORS DEBARRED, SUSPENDED, OR PROPOSED FOR DEBARMENT (OCT 2015) 52.219-6 DEVIATION 2020-O0008 NOTICE OF TOTAL SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE (NOV 2011) 52.219-28 POST-AWARD SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM REREPRESENTATION (JUL 2013) 52.222-3 CONVICT LABOR (JUN 2003) 52.222-19 DEVIATION 2020-O0019 CHILD LABOR--COOPERATION WITH AUTHORITIES AND REMEDIES (JAN 2020) 52.222-21 PROHIBITION OF SEGREGATED FACILITIES (APR 2015) 52.222-26 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY (SEP 2016) 52.222-36 AFFIRMATIVE ACTION FOR WORKERS WITH DISABILITIES (JUL 2014) 52.222-50 COMBATING TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS (JAN 2019) 52.223-18 ENCOURAGING CONTRACTOR POLICIES TO BAN TEXT MESSAGING WHILE DRIVING (AUG 2011) 52.225-13 RESTRICTIONS ON CERTAIN FOREIGN PURCHASES (JUN 2008) 52.232-33 PAYMENT BY ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER—CENTRAL CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION (OCT 2018) 52.232-36 PAYMENT BY THIRD PARTY (MAY 2014) DFARS: 252.203-7005 REPRESENTATION RELATING TO COMPENSATION OF FORMER DOD OFFICIALS (NOV 2011) 252.204-7015 DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION TO LITIGATION SUPPORT CONTRACTORS (MAY 2016) 252.204-7016 COVERED DEFENSE TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT OR SERVICES—REPRESENTATION (DEC 2019) 252.204-7017 PROHIBITION ON THE ACQUISITON OF COVERED DEFENSE TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT OR SERVICES— REPRESENTATION (DEC 2019) 252.204-7018 PROHIBITION ON THE ACQUISITION OF COVERED DEFENSE TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT OR SERVICES (DEC 2019) 252.213-7000 NOTICE TO PROSPECTIVE SUPPLIERS ON USE OF PAST PEFORMANCE INFORMATION RETRIEVAL SYSTEM—STATISTICAL REPORTING IN PAST PERFORMANCE EVALUATIONS (MAR 2018) 252.223-7008 PROHIBITION OF HEXAVALENT CHROMIUM (JUN 2013) 252.225-7974 DEVIATION 2020-O0005 REPRESENTATION REGARDING BUSINESS OPERATIONS WITH THE MADURO REGIME (FEB 2020) 252.225-7035 Alternate I. BUY AMERICAN—FREE TRADE AGREEMENTS— BALANCE OF PAYMENTS PROGRAM CERTIFICATE—BASIC (NOV 2014) 252.225-7036 Alternate I. BUY AMERICAN—FREE TRADE AGREEMENTS— BALANCE OF PAYMENTS PROGRAM—BASIC (DEC 2017) 252.232-7010 LEVIES ON CONTRACT PAYMENTS (DEC 2006) 252.244-7000 SUBCONTRACTS FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JUN 2013) 252.247-7023 TRANSPORTATION OF SUPPLIES BY SEA (FEB 2019) The following additional contract requirement(s) or terms and conditions apply (full text of all FAR/DFARS clauses that contain fill-in information, as well as all local clauses, can be found in the attached Provisions and Clauses Full-Text document): FARS: 52.204-7 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (OCT 2018) 52.204-13 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT MAINTENANCE (OCT 2018) 52.204-16 COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENT ENTITY CODE REPORTING (JUL 2016) 52.204-18 COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENT ENTITY CODE MAINTENANCE (JUL 2016) 52.204-26 COVERED TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT OR SERVICES-REPRESENTATION (DEC 2019) 52.232-40 PROVIDING ACCELERATED PAYMENTS TO SMALL BUSINESS SUBCONTRACTORS (DEC 2013) DFARS: 252.203-7000 REQUIREMENTS RELATING TO COMPENSATION OF FORMER DOD OFFICIALS (SEP 2011) 252.204-7003 CONTROL OF GOVERNMENT PERSONNEL WORK PRODUCT (APR 1992) 252.225-7048 EXPORT CONTROLLED ITEMS (JUNE 2013) 252.232-7003 ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF PAYMENT REQUESTS AND RECEIVING REPORTS (JUN 2012) Full text of all FAR/DFARS clauses that contain fill-in information, as well as all local clauses, can be found in the attached Provisions and Clauses Full-Text document: 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998) 52.204-24 REPRESENTATION REGARDING CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT (DEC 2019) 52.204-25 PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING FOR CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT (AUG 2019) Note: The contractor shall follow the attached 52.204-25 August 2020 version instead of the August 2019 version that is referenced within 52.212-5. 252.211-7003 ITEM IDENTIFICATION AND VALUATION (MAR 2016) 252.232-7006 WIDE AREA WORKFLOW PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS (DEC 2018) Adelphi Special Instructions: ACC - APG POINT OF CONTACT TECHNICAL POINT OF CONTACT TYPE OF CONTRACT GOV INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE TAX EXEMPTION CERT. (ARL) RECEIVING ROOM – APG EXCEPTIONS IN PROPOSAL AWARD OF CONTRACT ADELPHI CONTR. DIVISION URL FOREIGN NATIONALS PERFORMING PAYMENT TERMS This acquisition is rated under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) as N/A The following notes apply to this announcement: None Offers are due on 08/20/2020, by 3:00 pm Eastern Standard time (EST), via email to Vanessa Terrazas, vanessa.g.terrazas.civ@mail.mil .Please reference solicitation W911QX20Q0135 on any correspondence For information regarding this solicitation, please contact Vanessa Terrazas, vanessa.g.terrazas.civ@mail.mil Please reference solicitation W911QX20Q0135 on any correspondence. Place of Performance: Contractor Facility

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(1) Action Code : SOURCES SOUGHT This is a Sources Sought Notice only. This is not a request for proposal, but a survey to locate potential sources. This Sources Sought does not constitute an Invitati... (1) Action Code : SOURCES SOUGHT This is a Sources Sought Notice only. This is not a request for proposal, but a survey to locate potential sources. This Sources Sought does not constitute an Invitation for Bids, Request for Proposals, or a Request for Quotations, and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue an order or otherwise pay for the information solicited, nor is it a guarantee of a forthcoming solicitation or contract. It is for market research purposes only. Respondents will not be notified of the results of the evaluation. The purpose of this Sources Sought Notice is to gain knowledge of interest, capabilities, and qualifications of various members of industry, to include the Small Business Community: Small Business, Section 8(a), Historically Underutilized Business Zones (HUB-Zone), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB), and Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB). The Government must ensure there is adequate competition among the potential pool of responsible contractors. Small business, Section 8(a), HUB Zone, SDVOSB, WOSB, & EDWOSB businesses are highly encouraged to participate. (2) Date : 07/08/2020 (3) Classification Code : 23 (4) NAICS Code: 333924 (5) NAICS Size Standard: 500 people (6) Contracting Office Address: 2800 Powder Mill Road Bldg. 601 Adelphi, Maryland 20783 (7) Subject: Sources Sought for one (1) each Diesel Lift Truck (8) Proposed Solicitation Number: W911QX-20-Q-0135 (9) Sources Sought Closing Response Date: 07/14/2020 (10) Contact Point: Brianna Murphy @ brianna.murphy.ctr@mail.mil (11) A. Objective: To find sources that are qualified to meet the supplies/services as listed in section 11B. Note that the specific requirements in section C are subject to change prior to the release of any solicitation. B. The Government requires one (1) each Solid Pneumatic Tired Counterbalanced Forklift with side shifting fork positioning that meets the following minimum specifications: Forklift The engine shall be at a minimum 100 horse power, water cooled, four (4) cylinder diesel fueled, Turbocharged, and low emission (meeting the EPA Tier four final and stage four (4) emission regulation). The transmission shall be a power-shift type with two (2) forward stages and two (2) reverse stages and a clutch protection system providing a minimum travel speed of 15 miles per hour. The drive axle shall utilize a wet break system with a boosting type brake valve and shall be separable from the transmission for easy maintenance. The power steering shall be hydrostatic allowing smooth steering and preventing kickback. The cabin shall be an enclosed steel cabin equipped with the following: Adjustable steering wheel Defroster Heat Air conditioning Pre-cleaner Windshield wipers Rearview mirrors Circulation fan Compartment lighting Rear combination lights including brake lights, tail lights, back-up lights, and turn signals Rear work lights Two (2) front headlights with headlight guards Two (2) front turn signals Back-up alarm Ultra-Comfort four (4) way adjustable, full suspension seat with a non-cinching seatbelt LCD monitor displaying an hour meter, fuel level gauge, machine pitch indicator, machine roll indicator, gear position indicator, warning indicators, engine temperature gauge, mast tilt indicator, load weight indicator and speedometer The mast shall be a three (3) stage system capable of lifting a minimum of 10,000 pounds at a load center of 24 inches, tilting forward a minimum of six (6) degrees, tilting backwards a minimum of six (6) degrees, a minimum fork lifting height of 197 inches and an overall lowered height of 98 inches The Carriage shall be an International Truck Association Hook Type, minimum of 52 inches wide with a heavy duty side-shifting fork positioner and a minimum backrest of 48 inches The forks shall be a minimum of Class III, 60 inches long, five (5) inches wide and two (2) inches thick The forklift shall be equipped with an operational four (4) way hydraulic valve, hosing and heavy duty side-shifting fork positioner controllable from the operator seating position. The drive tires shall be a minimum of 12-ply size 7.50-16 The steering tires shall be a minimum of 12-ply size 7-12 The forklift shall be equipped with an operator presence sensing system The forklift shall be equipped with fork safety features preventing the forks from dropping down in case of sudden damage of hydraulic system The forklift shall be equipped with a weight indication system and load weight sensor with a minimum accuracy of two percent (2%) and an in-cab weight indicator The forklift shall have a minimum manufacture basic and powertrain 36 month warranty Delivery, Assembly, and Operation and Maintenance Manuals The Contractor shall deliver, assemble, and complete diagnostic testing on the Diesel Lift Truck to Building 1143A Aberdeen Proving Ground, Aberdeen MD, 21005 The attachment controls shall be installed in compliance with all OSHA, local, state, and federal codes and regulations. The Contractor shall provide three (3) possible dates for delivery, installation, diagnostic testing and instruction within ten (10) days of contract award to the Government Technical Point of Contact (TPOC). The contractor shall ensure that delivery, assembly, and diagnostic testing occur at the same time. The TPOC will approve a recommended dates within five (5) days of contractor notification. The Contractor shall assemble and test the attachments listed above to ensure functionality in accordance with the manufacturer’s specifications. The Contractor shall provide Operation and Maintenance Manuals for all items listed in in the salient characteristics. The manuals shall include equipment descriptions, operating instructions, drawings, troubleshooting techniques, a recommended maintenance schedule, and the recommended lubricants. C. Responses: All interested parties should notify this office via e-mail within the posted date. Responses shall include: To what extent each of the specifications can be met. Include your type of business (i.e. commercial, academia), whether your organization is classified as a large or small business based on the 500 people standard that accompanies NAICS code 333924. If a small business, you must also list any small disadvantaged status you hold [HUB Zone, 8(a), Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Women Owned Small Business (WOSB), Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB), etc.]. Past experience/ performance through the description of completed projects. (12) Responses to this sources sought are due no later than 3:00 pm eastern standard time 07/14/2020. Submissions should be emailed to Brianna Murphy; Brianna.murphy.ctr@mail.mil Questions concerning this sources sought may be directed to Brianna Murphy; brianna.murphy.ctr@mail.mil Please be advised that .zip and .exe files cannot be accepted. (13) Place of Contract Performance: (APG) (14) Estimated Delivery Timeframe or Period of Performance: 90 days after award date