RECOVERY--23--Project Number 8840, Harry S Truman Dam And Reservoir, MO. Purchase of one Class 8 Three Axle Day Cab Truck

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 solicitation document incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-31 and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement 20090115.

The government intends to compete a firm-fixed price procurement that is set-aside for small business under NAICS code 441229, with a size standard of $7 million annual sales. Quotes in response to this solicitation must be signed and dated and submitted no later than 10:00 a.m. CST, 10 September, 2009. Quotes may be submitted via hardcopy, to the address below, by email to James.D.Kindle@usace.army.mil or by facsimile to 660-438-7815. Vendors are responsible for verifying the receipt of any quotes submitted by fax or email. In order to assure that your quote is received, you can contact J.D. Kindle at 816-389-2291.

Any resulting contract will be a firm fixed price (FFP) supply contract. Delivery shall be no later than 30 January 2010. Please note that vendors must be currently registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) Database and Online Registration and Certification Application (ORCA).

Additionally there are some unique reporting requirements relevant to the use of ARRA funds (see FAR 52.204-11) Offerors are responsible for understanding the provisions and clauses incorporated in this solicitation. These clauses may be accessed in full text at these addresses: www.acqnet.gov/far and http://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dfars/index.htm.

Contractual Point of Contact J.D. Kindle 816-389-2291.
Technical Point of Contact Roger Weter 816-389-3280

Utilizing funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA), this solicitation is for the procurement to furnish and deliver the following:

2010 Class 8 Three Axle Conventional Day Cab Truck

" Wheelbase: 170 180
" Front Bumper: Steal or Aluminum
" Front Axle: 12,000lbs Set-back
" Rear Axle Tandem: 40,000lbs. With cab controlled locking differential, forward and rear
" Horse Power: 475
" Three stage Jake Brake engine retarder
" Engine Block Heater, with driver side plug
" Maximum governed speed 70 mph
" Transmission: 10 speed manual
" Axle Ratio: 3:90
" Fifth wheel: Fixed
" Front Axle: Tapered Leaf with shocks
" Rear Axle: Air ride with shocks
" Rear Air Bag Suspension dash mounted dump valve
" Rear Fenders: Full fenders
" Flanged Tapered End of Frame
" Front mounted frame rail tow hook(s)
" Automatic Slack Adjusters
" Anti-Lock Brake System
" Wheels: Front: Steel White painted, center hub pilot
Rear: Steel White painted, center hub pilot
" OSHA approved reverse gear activated backup alarm
" Rear frame mounted mud flap hangers, with mud flaps
" Air ride cab
" Cowl Mounted Mirrors Heated, with right and left hand convex mirrors
" Fuel Tank: Single 100 gal Right hand fuel tank aluminum or steel, with non-locking cap, with anti-siphon in filler neck, with entry steps.
" Air Horn(s)
" Front of cab Exterior Sunvisor
" Left hand back of cab access-frame mounted step(s)
" Rear of Cab mounted working light dash mounted switch
" Deck plate flush mounted between rails
" Instrument Package: Class 8 Standard
" Adjustable Telescoping Steering Wheel
" Drivers Seat: High back air ride with arm rest (cloth)
" Basic low back non-suspension passenger seat (vinyl)
" Driver comfort: Air Conditioner/Heater , Power door windows, AM/FM radio
" Non-self canceling turn signal
" Long grab handles RH & LH side of cab
" Peeper window in right hand door
" Coiled air and light lines, 12ft. working length
" Hosetenna Bracket: 1ft back of cab
" Exhaust: Right hand vertical muffler with 36 curved vertical tailpipe
" Color: White Cab Black frame
" Operators Manual
" Parts Manual

v Note: Truck application will be to transport equipment throughout the Harry S. Truman Lake project in central Missouri. Truck will be used to pull a fixed neck 42ft. lowboy, with an 18 king pin setting, 48 king pin height with a swing radius of 84.
v Maximum payload 50,000lbs.

Federal Excise Tax (FET)
" Separately Priced Line Item

Freight
" Freight will be FOB Destination Separately Priced Line Item.
" Ship To/Delivery: The Harry S. Truman Maintenance Yard 29960 W. Dam Access Road, Warsaw, MO 65355

The following FAR provisions and clauses apply to this solicitation, are incorporated by reference, and will be incorporated into any contract resulting from this notice:

52.204-7, Central Contractor Registration (Apr 2008)
52.204-8, Annual Representations and Certifications (Feb 2009)
52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items
52.212-2, Evaluation Commercial Items.
52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certification Commercial Items
52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items
52.214-3, Amendment to Invitation to Bid
52.214-13, Electronic Bid Submission
52.225-1, Buy American Act - Supplies
52.225-2, Buy American Act Certificate
52.232-18, Availability of Funds
52.244-6, Subcontracts for Commercial Items (MAR 2009)
52.245-1 Government Property (June 2007)
52.245-9 Use and Charges (June 2007)
52.212-5, Alt II Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items
The following clauses are checked as being applicable in 52.212-5:
52.203-6 Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government, Alt 1
52.203-15 Whistleblower Protections under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.
52.204-11, American Recovery and Reinvestment Act-Reporting Requirements
IMPORTANT - The contractor must file quarterly reports during the term of any contract resulting from this notice. It is suggested this clause be read in its entirety.
52.219-6, Notice to Total Small Business Set Aside
52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (MAY 2004)
52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Representation
52.222-3, Convict Labor (JUNE 2003)
52.222-19, Child Labor - Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (FEB 2008) (E.O. 13126)
52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (FEB 1999)
52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contract Registration

The following Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) provisions and clauses apply to this solicitation and are incorporated by reference:
252.204-7004 Central Contractor Registration (52.204-7) Alt A (SEP 2007)
252.212-7000, Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items:
252.212-7001 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items (Jan 2009)
252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports (MAR 2008)

Quote Submission: Shall at a minimum, include the following:
v A signed quote sheet for ALL ITEMS
v Complete Company Address and Telephone Number, with Point of Contact.
v Duns #