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; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This acquisition is 100% set-aside for small business. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 423440 size standard is 100. The item intended to be purchased for the Government is two (2) all new HYSTER CHALLENGER PNEUMATIC TIRE FORKLIFTS MODEL H360HD configured with: Power Train Protection; 24 Volt Electrical System; 3 Speed Autoshift Transmission; Side View Mirrors; Operator Compartment w/ Overhead Guard In cludes: Seatside Hydraulic Control, Independently Adjustable Armrest, Multifunction Display Panel, Wide Angle Mirrors, Side Tilting for Service Access (Manual), Isolated Mounting, Handrails for Operator Entry & Exit, Floormat; Telescopic, Tilt Steering Whe el; Overhead Exhaust; Load Sensing Steering; 70 Amp Alternator; 15 degree Forward, 12 degree Back Tilt -Planetary Drive Axle -Air Brakes with Air System Drier; 12-24V DC; Converter; Horn; Operator Restraint System; Integral Precleaner; 2 Brake w/ Backup Li ghts; Parts Manual; Operating Manual; UL Classification D; ENGINE: Diesel Cummins 6BT 5.9L Turbocharged 152 HP EPA Emissions Compliant; TRANSMISSION: Autoshift, 3 speed; DIRECTIONAL CONTROL: Forward/reverse directional control lever; BRAKES: Air w/ Air System Drier ENGINE FAN: Puller type; CAB: ComforCab II, Includes: Tinted, Curved Glass; Circulation fan; Heater & Defroster; Electric Wiper and Windshield Washer Front, Rear, Top; Intermittent Front Wiper; Steel Framed Glass Doors; Door Retainer; 3 Spee d Fan; 12 Volt Auxiliary Power Source; Dome Light; Installed.; AIR CONDITIONING: Includes Sunshade (Cab Only) SEAT: Air full suspension cloth (Cab Only); TIRES: 12.00 x 20 - 20PR Premium SuperLug - Off Road; AIR CLEANER: Integral precleaner; SERVICE A CCESS: Powered operator compartment tilt; LIGHTS: 2 Brake & Backup, 2 Mast Mounted Work & 2 Rear Drive MAST: 147.5inch 2 Stage VISTA No Free Lift, Lowered 143.5inch; SIDESHIFT FORK POSITIONER: 98.5inch Apron Style, Integral Carriage, Individual Fork Contr ol, 2 Stage. HOSE GROUP: 5 Function, External, Selector Valve, No Hose Reel; HYDRAULIC CONTROL LEVER: 5 Function (3 levers, 2 rocker switches) not for use with Clamp. FOR SIDESHIFTING FORK POSITIONER OR DFSSFP; TILT: 15 Degree Forward, 12 Degree Back (2 s tage) FORKS: 96inch Pin Type, Pallet, 3.5inch x 8inch Section; Named brand or equal items are solicited. If /or equal/ items are proposed, vendor must provide conclusive evidence that it meets of exceeds salient characteristics of above referenced item. One (1) Forklift to be delivered to CSMS #2, 3152 Camp McCain Road, Building S213, Elliott, MS 38926. One (1) Forklift to be shipped to DOL-MATES, Bldg 6800 Warehouse Ave, Camp Shelby, MS 39407-5500. The following Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) a nd (DFAR) provisions apply to this solicitation: FAR 52.211-6 Name Brand or Equal; FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial; FAR 52-212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Re quired to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Commercial Items; FAR 52.222.21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities; FAR 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity; FAR 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era; Far 52.222-36, Employment Reports on Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era; FAR 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era; FAR 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer Central Contractor Registration; FAR 52.23 2-36, Payment by Third Party; Far 52.239-1, Privacy or Security Safeguards; FAR 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S. Flag Commercial vessels, DAFARS 2 52.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisition of Commercial Items, DFARS 252.204-7004, Required Central Contractor Registration, DFARS 252.225-7001, Buy American Act and Bala nce of Payment Program. Award can only be made to those offerors that are registered through the Central Contractor Registration System. For those not registered, you may log onto the Internet at http://www.ccr.gov or telephone (888) 227-2423. All offer ors must include a completed copy of FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items. Quotes are due no later than 4:00 PM CST, 27 September 2004. Address quotes to USPFO-MS, Attn: NGMS-PFO-PC, Attn: LT Donna Phillips, 144 Mili tary Drive, Jackson, Mississippi 39232-8861. Quotes and/or questions may be emailed to
[email protected] or faxed to (601) 313-1569 to the attention of LT Donna Phillips.