2012 Kawasaki Mule 4010 4x4 Diesel Name Brand or Equal

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 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; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The combined synopsis/solicitation number is FA8201-11-Q-SM0041. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-53. This requirement is a Total Small Business Set Aside. The associated North America Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 441221 and the Business Size Standard is $30M. The Government contemplates award of a Firm-Fixed Price purchase order.

The items identified below shall be Brand Name or Equal IAW FAR 11.104

Description of Items:

CLIN 0001 2012 Kawasaki Mule 4010 4x4 Diesel
Color: Green
Quantity: 4 EA

CLIN 0002 Steel Cab with Steel Doors
Quantity: 4 EA

CLIN 0003 Heavy Duty Springs (Front) - required for cab structure
Quantity: 4 Sets of 2

CLIN 0004 Heater
Quantity: 4

CLIN 0005 Windshield Wipper Kit
Quantity: 4 Sets of 2

CLIN 0006 Turf Tires
Quantity: 4 Sets of 4

CLIN 0007 Cooling Fan
Quantity: 4 EA

***The following requirements shall met to be considered equal:

1. Displacement - minimum of 953cc

2. Cargo bed weight capacity - minimum of 1100 lbs

3. Fuel tank - minimum of 6.4 gallons

4. Vehicle curb weight - no more than 1600 lbs

5. Turning radius - no more than 12 ft.

Requested Delivery Date: 30-45 calendar days after receipt of award.
Acceptance shall be at destination.
Shipping shall be FOB Destination to Hill Air Force Base, UT 84056

The following provisions and clauses will be incorporated into the purchase order by reference or full text:

52.204-7 Central Contractor Registration
52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal
52.212-1 Instruction to Offerors Commercial Items
52.212-2 Evaluation Commercial Items
The contract will be awarded to the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA). The technical evaluation will be a determination based on information furnished by the vendor. The Government is not responsible for locating or securing any information which is not identified in the offer. The Government reserves the right to make an award without discussions.
52.212-3 Offerors Representations and Certifications Commercial Items
An offeror shall state in the Request for Quotation (RFQ) they have completed the annual representations and certifications electronically at https://orca.bpn.gov. If an offeror has not completed the annual representations and certifications electronically at the ORCA website, the offeror shall complete only paragraphs (c) through (o) of this provision.
52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items
52.247-34 FOB Destination
52.252-2 Clauses incorporated by Reference
252.204-7003 Control of Government Personnel Work Product
252.204-7004 Alternate A, Central Contractor Registration
252.225-7035 Buy American Act--Free Trade Agreements--Balance of Payments Program Certificate
252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments

52.212-5, Contract terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. The following additional FAR clauses cited in this clause are applicable:
52.203-6 Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government with Alt I
52.209-6 Protecting the Governments Interest when Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended or Proposed for Debarment
52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside
52.222-3 Convict Labor
52.222-19 Child Labor Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies
52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities
52.222-26 Equal Opportunity
52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons
52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchase
52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer Central Contractor Registration
252.212-7001 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense