ASC, Weapons, Air Base and Range PSO, Contracting Division (ASC/VXK), 314 Choctawhatchee Ave, Ste 103, Eglin AFB FL 32542-5717

83 -- TEXTILES, LEATHER, FURS, APPAREL AND SHOE FINDS, TENTS AND FLAGS SOL F08626-97-R-107 POC Contact Mr. Dennis Fields, Contracts Specialist, (904) 882-4685, ext 336 or Mr. Jeffrey D. Cox, Contracting Officer, (904) 882-4685, ext 316, FAX number 904-882-9381. The Aeronautical Systems Center, Weapons, Air Base and Range, Product Support Office, Contracting Division (ASC/VXK), in support of the Air Base System Division (ASC/VXO), intends to issue a solicitation for the purpose of providing the production of the Small Shelter System of the Bare Base's New Family of Portable Shelters. The Government contemplates the award of three contracts as a result of this commercial item Request For Proposal to the responsible offerors whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price, performance and other factors considered. Two (2) of the contracts awarded will be awarded on the basis of unrestricted competition while the other shall be set-aside for Small Business if technically acceptable within the competitive range. Upon completion of Government testing a production down select decision shall be made to one of the three competing contractor's proposed system which provides the Best Value to the government. The following are specific performance characteristics of interest. a. Basic shelter system shall consist of the shelter and utilities interfaces integrated with a high efficiency, adequately sized, environment friendly HVAC and attendant air distribution, heat load and infiltration loss reduction measures. High overall shelter R-value is desirable to reduce HVAC loads and increase efficiency. b. The shelter system must optimize weight per shipping volume and packed volume, to erected volume ratio. Specifically, the shelter subsystem (cladding, support, connectors, utility interfaces, insulation, etc.) should weight no more than 1,275 lbs. The environmental control unit subsystem should weight no more than 690 lbs. c. The elapsed time from 463L pallet packed configuration to fully erected and functioning shelter system must be optimized. d. Shelter system shall require minimum maintenance at the organizational level and must be available 95% of the time or better. e. A minimum 20 year operational life is required with two erection/strike down cycles per year required. f. Shelter system shall be transportable by C-130, C-141 and larger aircraft using 463L cargo handling system (pallet). g. The shelter must be weather resistant and operational in temperature ranges from -25 degrees to +125 degrees Fahrenheit. Extreme cold weather heating measures will be provided by the government. h. Be able to withstand, and remain operational in sustained winds of 50 mph with gusts to 65 mph. i. Power requirements shall be optimized. j. Not allow more than 10 lbs/sq. ft. snow accumulation and be able to support that load. Responses to this synopsis must be received within (16) working days from date of this publication. No telephone requests. For Contracting information or firms having applicable interest, capability, and background should submit a request for a solicitation to ASC/VXK, Bldg 40, Attn: Mr. Dennis D. Fields, Sr., 314 W Choctawhatchee Ave. Ste 103, Eglin AFB FL 32542-5717. Questions regarding this solicitation should be directed to Mr. Dennis Fields, Contract Specialist, at (904) 882-4685, ext 336. Collect calls will not be accepted. Numbered Note 26. (0341)

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