99--Wheel Chair Lift Replacement. The project will include removal of the existing wheelchair lift/step assembly from the bus power units.

This is a COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS prepared by the National Park Service 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, a written solicitation WILL NOT be issued. Solicitation N7350050009 is issued as a Request for Proposal (RFP) for Wheel Chair Lift Replacements for Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clasues are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 05-03. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) is 238190 and the small business size is $12.0 Million. The project will include removal of the existing wheelchair lift/step assembly from the bus power unit. Install a new continuously welded stainless steel step assembly and installation of a new BRAUN UVL 855SMXB lift, or APPROVED EQUAL. The new lift shall meet all NHTSA current rules and regulations as stated in 49 CFR 571 of the FMVSS 403 and the attached scope of work. Replace steps and install UVL wheelchair lifts on the park tour buses. Pricing shall be FOB Destination. Quantity 5 each @Unit Price $__________ Total Price $__________ . The following provisions and clauses are applicable to this acquisiton and are avaiable at www.arnet.gov: FAR 52.212-1, Instructions of Offerors-Commercial Items, FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation-Commerical Items, FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Condtions required to Implement Satutes or Executive Orders-Commerical Items, FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions, FAR 52.214-34 Submissions of Offers in the English Language, FAR 52.214-35 Submission of Offers in U.S. Currency, FAR 52.219-6, FAR 52.219-8 Utilization of Small Business Concerns, FAR 52.222-3 Limitations on Subcontracting; FAR 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration, FAR 52.247-34, F.O.B Destination; FAR 52.249-8 Default (Fixed-Price Supply-Service). Evaluation of Commercial Items: The following evaluation criteria will be used to evaluate proposal submission: (1) Technical Capability (2) Price (3) Past Performance. The evaluation criteria are listed in descending order of importance: Criteria 1, 50 points and Criteria 2, 25 points and Criteria 3, 25 points. Award of any contract resulting fromt his solicitation will be made to the responsible offeror whose offer, conforming to the solicitation will be based on best value to the Government, cost or price and other factors considered. Technical quality is significantly more important than cost or price. Price will be a factor in the award decision, although the award may not necessarily be made to that offeror submitting the lowest price. As proposals become more equal in their technical merit, the evaluation cost or price become more important. The Government reserves the right to make award without further discussion. Written Proposals shall be submitted in an original and three copies by no later than 2:00 p.m. on August 11, 2005 to Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park, 100 Ladybird Ln., P.O. Box 329, Johnson City, Texas 78636 attn: Marsha Wagner. For technical questions contact Darryl Weisenbaugh at 830-644-2214 ext. 1. Proposals shall include the completed copy of FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items. The Government anticipates award of a firm-fixed price contract. The point of contact for inquiries and clarifications is Marsha Wagner, Contracting Officer, Telephone Number 830-868-7128 ext. 223 or email address [email protected].