Fleet and Industrial Supply Center Norfolk, Detachment Washington, 901 M St., S.E., Bldg. 200, 4th Fl., Washington, DC 20374-5014

77 -- PROCUREMENT OF CHIMES AND OTHER MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS SOL N00600-96-R-2444 DUE 052996 POC For a copy of the solicitation, fax request to FISC NORF DET WASH Customer Service Center by fax at (202) 433-9569 by voice at 433-2951 or by electronic mail at CBD_RESPONSE_at_ NRCC_DC@MCHFMCCM.NAVY.MIL or contact Linda Goldsmith, Code 201.2N at 433-4345 or Lisa Murtha at\ 433-2895. (I) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordandce with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, 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. (II) This solicitation number N00600-96-R-2444 is issued as a request for proposal (RFP). (III) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 38. (IV) FAR 52.219-6, NOtice of Total Small Business Set-Aside is hereby incorporated by reference. The standard industrial classification code is 3931 and the small business size standard is 500. (V) A list of contract line item number(s) and items, quantities and units of measure are: CLIN 0001 Chimes - 1-1/2'' octave, seamless chrome plated brass tubes, suspended by its own stainless steel cable. Full 1-1/2'' outside diameter, extra wall thickness and hardened cap. Self-equalizing pressure damper with locking sustain. Silver full metal frame and rawhides chime mallet. Quantity: 3. CLIN 0002 Cover to fit Item 0001, Color: Black. Quantity: 3. CLIN 0003 Timpani, Hand-crafted hammered seamless copper parabolic kettle. Double-ring suspension system. Profile collar that extends the need beyond the kettles edge. Balanced action pedal. Fully adjustable pedal activated tuning gauge, ensemble heads, mallets, and head protectors. Set of 4 (23'', 26'', 29'', 32''). Quantity: 5. CLIN 0004 Cover, to fit Item 0003 - 23'' Timpani, Quantity: 5. CLIN 0005 Cover, to fit Item 0003 - 26'' Timpani, Quantity: 5. CLIN 0006 Cover, to fit Item 0003 - 29'' Timpani, Quantity: 5. CLIN 0007 Cover, to fit Item 0003 - 32'' Timpani, Quantity: 5. CLIN 0008 Vibraphone, Wide, hand tuned bars. 37 notes, 3 octaves, 2-1/4'' to 1-1/2'' wide, 1/2'' thick. Seamless arched and mitered resonators. Adjustable, swiveling sustain pedal. Insulated variable-speed motor 1/140 hp. Adjustable damper bar and distortion-free bar suspension system. Wood frame, removable crossbar and folding metal legs. Mellets and shallow drop cover. Quantity: 5. CLIN 0009 Motto Cart, solid metal cart to fit Item 0008 the above vibraphone. Quantity: 5. CLIN 0010 Case, to fit Item 0008, Must be made of metal-reinforced, heavy-gauge fiber. Quantity: 5. CLIN 0011 Cover, to fit Item 0008, Quantity: 5. CLIN 0012 Xylophone, 3-1/2 Octave, 1-1/2'' wide, 7/8'' thick select rosewood bars, triple-tuned, light stained, sealed, and lacquered. Drawn seamless aluminum detachable resonators finished in satin sliver lacquer. Sturdy hand wood frame. Folding metal legs with 4'' locking casters, nickel-trimmed to match the resonators. Mallets and shallow drop cover. Quantity: 5. CLIN 0013 Cover, to fit Item 0012 - Xylophone. Quantity: 5. CLIN 0014 Case, to fit Item 0012 - must be made of metal-reinforced, heavy-gauge fiber - Quantity: 5. (VI) Description of requirements for the items to be acquired: The Fleet and Industrial Supply Center Detachment Washington intends to procure the purchase of the items listed above. (VII) Delivery is to be made FOB destination to: the Navy Band Fleet Support Unit (UIC:N35392), Bldg. 3137, Naval Amphibious Base Little Creek, Norfolk, Virginia 23521. Delivery required to destination by 01 July 1996. Complete inspection for confirmation with contract requirements and final acceptance will be made at ultimate destination. (VIII) FAR 52.212-1, Instuctions to Offers-Commercial Items, is incorporated by reference and applies to this acquisition. (IX) FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items, is incorporated by reference and applies to this acquisition. (X) Offerors shall include a completed copy ofthe provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, with its proposals. (XI) FAR 52.212-4, ''Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Item'' is incorporated by reference and applies to this acquisition and resulting contract. The following terms and conditions are added as an addendum to this clause: Type of contract: The resulting contract will be firm fix price. FAR 52.232-18 Electronic Funds Transfer Payment (APR 1984). (XII) FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items in incorporated by reference, however for paragraphs (b) and (c) only the following provisions apply to this acquisition: FAR 52.230-6 Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government, with Alternate I. FAR 52.203-10 Price aor Fee Adjustment for Illegal or Improper Activity. FAR 52.219-8 Utilization of Small, Small Disadvantaged and Women-Owned Small Business Concerns. FAR 52.219-14 Limitation on Subcontracting. FAR 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity. FAR 52.222-35 Affirmative Action for Special Disabled and Vietnam Era Veterans. FAR 52.222-36 Affirmation Action or Handicapped Workers. FAR 52.222037 Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era. FAR 52.225-3 Buy American Act-Supplies. FAR 52.225-18 European Community Sanctions for End Products. FAR 225-19 European Community Sanctions for Services. (XIII) Additional Contract Requirements: (XIV) Two (2) copies of the cost proposals are due Monday, May 27, 1996 at 2:00PM Eastern Time at the FISCNORVADETWASH Customer Service Center, 901 M Street, SE, Washington Navy Yard, Bldg. 200, 4th Floor, Washington, DC 23074-5014. (XV) Offerors must acquaint themselves with the new regulations concerning Commercial Item acquisitions contained at FAR subpart 12 and must ensure that all Representations and Certifications are executed and returned as called for in this synopsis/solicitation. For questions regarding this specific acquisition contact Ms. Linda Goldsmith (202) 433-4345 (e-mail: ''linda_goldsmith@fmso.navy.mil''). (0129)

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