Supply Directorate, Contracting Department, Supply MCAS, PSC Box 8018, Cherry Point, NC 28533-0018

49 -- INDUSTRIAL METAL SHEAR SOL N00146-9600-R-0043. Contact Point, Willie Humphrey, Contract Specialist (Sul 1D), Tel: 919-466-2895, (FAX 919-466-4056), Paula Robinson, Contracting Officer, 919-466-2846. This procurement is unrestricted; all responsible sources may submit an offer. This is a combined synopsis/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; offers are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number N00146-96-R-0043 applies and is issued as a Request for Proposal. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 90-37 and Defense Acquisition Circular 91-10. The standard industrial code 3421 and the business size standard is 500 employees. This requirement is for a firm fixed price contract for two line items as follows: Line item 0001: Quantity 1 Each; Item Description: Industrial Metal Shear to be utilized by the Facilities Maintenance Department, Bldg. 93, MCAS, Cherry Point, NC. The essential characteristics are as follows: a. Frame & Base: Steel construction with provisions for the base to be mounted to the floor. b. Table: Solid construction for the first 24'' along the same side as controls mounting, remainder of length shall be of on segment construction. c. Material Support Arms: Front with inlaid scale (1 inch increments min.) d. Knife Length: 124'' min. e. Shear Knives: Multi-edged, shock resistant. f. Shearing Accuracy (gauged on 1/8'' stock): 1. Dimensional (width): +/-0.0005'' max. deviation. 2. parallelism: +/-0.002'' max. deviation per linear per linear foot measured from side gauge. g. Controls: 1. Share Knives: a. Pull start/push stop b. Jog with ability to move material 1.0'' c. Stroke 2. Backgauge: a. Directional - forward/reverse b. Speed - high/low c. Measurement readout - LED measured in 0.001'' increments. 3. Footpedal: a. Guarded, two position switch. h. Shearing Gauge: light beam shadow style. i. Blade Gap Adjustment: Power operated. j. Material Handling Capacity: Min. 1/2'' plate with 80,000 psi tensile strength. k. Material Hold Down System: Spring plunger style, hydraulically compensated with automatic engagement on cutting stroke and disengagement on return stroke. 1. Hydraulic Reservoir: Gauged with temperature and level with no greater than a 10 micron, cleanable fitter. m. Electric Drive Motor: Min. 20 hp. with sealed and lubricated bearings. n. Electrical System: 110/120v for controls operation and 230V-80A for motor operation. o. Rake Angle: Powered adjustment with ability to maintain angle through cutting cycle. p. Backgauge: Min 36'' length, power operated (fwd/rev operation) with readout (inch scale). Manual swing up operation. q. Unit must be a standard catalogued item and literature must be submitted with proposal. r. Installation: Contractor shall provide all materials and and labor to install the unit and make fully operational at location as designated by our POC. Electrical power will be provided at the site by the government. Line Item 0002: Quantity: 1 JB; Item Description: Installation of Industrial Metal Shear. Delivery and installation of item is required 90 days after award of contract to be delivered FOB Destination to: Receiving, Bay Door T11/T12, Bldg. 159, MCAS, Cherry Point, NC 28533-5040. The Point of Contact for installation is Mr. Jim Chaney, Facilities Development, telephone: 919-466-5733. Acceptance shall be made at destination. The provisions at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items applies. Addendum to FAR 52.212-1: Paragraph (b) (10), Past performance - substitute: ``ongoing and contracts completed within 18 months of the date of solicitation'' for ``recent and relevant contracts''. paragraph (h) Multiple awards - Delete entire paragraph and substitute ``Award.'' The Government plans to award a single contract resulting from this solicitation. Offerors are required to complete and include a copy of the following provisions with their proposals: FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representation and Certifications-Commercial Items. Also, DFARS 252-225-7000, Buy American Act and Balance of Payments Program Certificate. Clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items, applies. Addendum to FAR 52.212-4: Paragraph (o) Warranty - Add: ``Additionally, the Government will accept the contractor's standard commercial warranty.'' Add the following addendum clauses: FAR 52.211-5, New Material and FAR 52.214-17, Descriptive Literature. The clause at 52-212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items applies with the following applicable clauses for paragraph (b): Far 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government - Alternate I; FAR 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity: FAR 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Special Disabled and Vietnam Era Veterans; FAR 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers; FAR 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era. DFARS 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items, applies with the following clauses applicable for paragraph (b): DFARS 252.225-7012, Preference for Certain Domestic Commodities; and DFARS 252.225-7001, Buy American Act and Balance of Payment program. The government intends to make a single award to the responsible contractor whose quotation is the most advantageous to the government considering price and price-related factors. This solicitation will be evaluated on the following factors: Price, Past Performance, and Technical Capability. Technical and past performance are equal and when taken together are significantly more important than price. Request for Proposals must be received no later than 3:00 PM, local time, 05 Aug 1996. Offers sent via the US Postal Service should be mailed to Supply Directorate, Contracting Dept., Bldg. 159, MCAS, Cherry Point, NC 2833-5040. All RFP's not sent through the US Mail will be considered to be hand carried and direct delivered. Hand carried RFP's must be delivered directly to and placed in the depository located in Building 159, First Floor, MCAS, Cherry Point, NC, Contracting Department. Direct delivery of RFP's is only possible during weekdays, excluding federal holidays, between the hours of 8:00 am and 4:00 pm. (198)

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