U S BUREAU OF RECLAMATION, CODE 7810, P O BOX 620, GRAND COULEE, WA 99133

68 -- EXPANDED POLYSTYRENE FOAM (EPS) FURNISHED IN BLOCKS CUT TO SIZE SOL 97-1G44000-09000 1425-97-SQ-17-09000 DUE 042597 POC CONTRACTING OFFICER, NORA JENN, VOICE 509-633-9509 FAX 509-633-9175 This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Soliciation No. 1425-97-SQ-17-09000 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) and incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 90-45. This acquisition is a Small Business Set-aside (FAR 52.219-6). The size standard is 500 employees and the standard industrial classification code is 3086. U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, Grand Coulee Washington has a fixed price requirement for the following items: CLIN0001 -- Foam, expanded polystyrene, 11 inch x 11 inch x 10 feet long square log -- 3700 each; CLIN0002 -- Foam, expanded polystyrene, 11 inch x 5-1/2 inch x 10 feet long rectangular log -- 300 each; CLIN0003 Foam, expanded polystyrene, 11 inch x 11 inch x 10 feet long triangular log (right triangle) -- 190 each; CLIN0004 -- Loan to the Government of a hot wire and power stat (Payne Engineering Model 18TBP-1-10, or equal) for use during installation -- item will be returned at the Government's expense -- 1 each; CLIN0005 -- Initial installation training in using CLIN0004 -- 1 job; CLIN0006 -- Foam sample, 3 inch x 3 inch x 3 inch -- 1 each. The specification for the foam follows: Expanded Polystyrene foam (EPS) manufactured by Insulfoam, Division of Premier Industries, Inc., or equal. The EPS shall be closed cell, rigid, fire-retardant, white and manufactured according to the latest ASTM C-578, Type 1 specifications. The fire retardant characteristic prevents a sustained fire when an open flame is drawn away from the foam. It is required that the physical properties of the EPS foam shall be submitted for review at the time of price offer. The physical properties required, according to ASTM C 578, Type 1, are as follows: Density—0.9-1.14 lb/cu-ft; Thermal Resistance (1 inch thickness) -- 4-4.17 at 40 degrees F, 3.6-3.85 at 75 degrees F; Compressive Resistance -- 10-10.14 psi; Flexural Strength -- 25-25.3 psi; Water Vapor Permeability (1 inch thickness) -- 2 -- 5; Water Absorption -- 4 per cent by volume maximum; Dimensional Stability -- 2 per cent; Oxygen Index -- 24 per cent; Maximum Use Temperature -- 167 degrees F continuous, 180 degrees F intermittent; Fungus and Bacterial Resistance -- will not support bacteria fungus; Buoyance-Floatation -- 60 lbs/cu-ft. Delivery is tentatively scheduled from May 1st thru 15th and set up so that at least one truck delivers a load of mixed foams a day (mixture: 80 per cent Item 1, 10 per cent Item 2, and 10 per cent Item 3). The foams shall be palletized or bundled, plastic wrapped, and furnished with pick points for forklift or hoist handling. The final delivery schedule will be stated at time of order. The items must be delivered to U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, Warehouse B -- Door 6, Industrial Area, Grand Coulee WA 99133 according to schedule specified. The following FAR provisions and clauses apply to this acquisition: 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items (OCT 95), 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items (JUN 96), 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items (OCT 95), 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items (AUG 96), and 52.247-34 F.O.B. Destination (NOV 91). Clause 52.212-5, paragraph (b) is tailored to incorporate the following clauses by reference: 52.204-6, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.222-37, 52.225-3, 52.225-21 and 52.232-28. The Government intends to make a single award to the responsible bidder whose bid is most advantageous to the Government, based on items meeting the specification, delivery schedule, and price and price-related factors considered in decending order of importance as listed here. Thissolicitation is not rated under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS). The closing date for offers is April 25, 1997. Offers are to be mailed to the following address: Bureau of Reclamation, Code 7810, P O Box 620, Grand Coulee WA 99133-0620. All sources responding to this Request for Quotation shall do so in writing. All sources responding to this synopsis shall submit the following information relating to business status, including identification as to whether small, small disadvantaged, woman-owned, and/or minority owned. Include Federal Tax Identification number and DUNS number on your bid. All responsible sources may submit a bid, which will be considered (0094)

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