This synopsis is being posted to both the Federal Business Opportunities (FBO) page located at https://www.fbo.gov and the Navy Electronic Commerce on Line (NECO) site located at https://www.neco.navy.mil. While it is understood that FBO is the single point of entry for posting of synopsis and solicitations to the internet, NECO is the alternative in case FBO is unavailable. Please feel free to use either site to access information posted by the Naval Sea Systems Command. This is a combined synopsis and 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. Request For Quotation (RFQ) number is N66604-11-Q-4944. NUWC Division Newport intends to purchase the following items: A 12 month forklift rental that meets these minimum Government requirements: a. Electric forklift, sit-down, with side shifter b. Lifting capacity (minimum): 11,000 lbs c. Fork tines (minimum): 65� long d. Physical dimensions for body and forks (maximum): 170� length x 92� high (in lowered position) e. Wheel base (from outside tire to outside tire)(maximum): 56� f. Must meet all NAVSUP P-538 requirements and having all appropriate markings g. Battery charger h. 6 month maintenance check i. Rental (not lease) Required delivery is 7 days after award, F.O.B. Destination Naval Station Newport; Newport, RI. This is 100% set-aside for small business. Size standard is 500. Incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-27. FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors--Commercial Items applies. Evaluation will be in accordance with FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation--Commercial Items. Evaluation factors are technical capability, price and past performance. Each is equally important. FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Items and 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders--Commercial Items, and DFARS 52.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items apply. The following addenda or additional terms and conditions apply: none. Offers should include price and delivery terms and the following additional information: none required. Offers must be submitted via the NECO Website. Offers must be received by 2:00 p.m. on 9/19/11. Offers received after this date are late and will not be considered for award. For information on this acquisition contact Andrew Nagelhout at 401-832-3844.

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