1st Contracting Squadron, 74 Nealy Avenue, Langley Air Force Base, VA 23665-2088

69 -- FIRE TRAINING SIMULATOR SOL F44600-97-T3530 DUE 072397 POC Sandy Mount, Buyer, 757 764-5802, Contracting Officer, Gwen Brown, 757 764-4931 WEB: 1st Contracting Squadron, http://www.langley.af.mil/1lg/contracting. E-MAIL: mounts@cons1.langley.af.mil, e-mail mounts@cons1.langley.af.mil. (i) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with (IAW) the format in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. (ii) Solicitation F44600-97-T3530 is issued as a Request for Quote. Quotes are requested and a written RFQ will not be issued. (iii) The solicitation document incorporates provisions and clauses that are in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 90-46 and Defense Acquisition Circular 91-11. It is the contractors responsibility to be familiar with all applicable clauses and provisions. (iv) This acquisition will be a 100% Small Business Set Aside under the Standard Industrialization Code (SIC) 3448. (v) The 1st Contracting Squadron has a requirement for one (1) assembly for a Fire Training Simulator used to safely train firefighters in methods of interior firefighting and rescue operations. (vi) The following requirements are applicable: (1) General: The complete unit is to consist of an elevated tower of three stories, having a flat roof with interior stairway, and a two floor annex. The second floor annex area shall have a flat roof. The first floor annex and the second floor annex area shall be burn rooms. All burn rooms shall have fire resistant coverings on the interior rated to withstand temperatures of at least 1200 degrees F and be toxic free and asbestos free. Heat monitoring capability must be included in all burn rooms. The tower roof shall have a hatch capable of being opened and closed for the purposes of practicing confined space entry rescue procedures. A detachable steel ladder shall be installed from the tower roof hatch to the floor of the third floor of the tower. A balcony shall be installed on the exterior of the second floor and shall measure at least 4' (ft.) by 7' (ft.) and have a doorway and windows access to the second floor from the balcony. A Fire Department Connection with stand-pipe with angle valves at each floor level of the riser. A sprinkler system shall be installed on the first and second floor attached to the stand-pipe unit. A screw valve shall be installed to allow the user to select either the sprinkler or stand-pipe system. Threads of inlet and riser shall be 2 inch connections of national standard thread. A fire escape shall be installed on the opposite side of the structure from the balcony and shall have doorways at the landings leading onto all floors. The tower section shall have adjustable metal maze partitions/tunnels for confined space training. Each room shall be designed to provide two means of egress either from a door or a window. (2) Materials: All materials shall be new and conform to applicable standards specifications. All structural materials used, 12 gauge or less in thickness, whether or not exposed to the elements shall be galvanized. All exposed materials shall be coated to prevent rust. Fasteners: All fasteners utilized shall be galvanized steel panels on the building exterior and all fasteners not exposedto the elements shall be electro-galvanized. Where required to make the structure weather tight, fasteners shall be furnished with a contained nylon washer for sealing. Anchor bolts shall be on the foundation according to the anchor bolt plan for the structure and installed by the vendor. (3) Weather Sealing: All exterior metal to metal laps shall be sealed with a sealer that shall not run, separate or deteriorate with age. (4) Roof System: The roof structure shall be a structural single panel roof system and shall consist of steel panels not less than 18 gauge galvanized steel painted brown, (Langley Brown); roof deck design shall be constructed with supporting steel able to meet the stated load. (5) Exterior Walls: The exterior wall panels shall be not less than 18 gauge galvanized steel. Panels are to be painted brown, (Langley Brown). Vendor will be required to submit a color sample of paint for approval. (6) Access Openings: All doorways shall be provided with flush-mounted, hollow metal doors and steel frames with appropriate hardware. All doors shall open outward. All framed window openings are to receive 3' -- 2" by 3' -- 0" single leaf closures complete with barrel lock for securing in the closed position. Windows shall have reinforcement along the bottom sill to support repeated use of ground ladders. Roof access to be provided by a minimum 2' -- 6" by 3' -- 0" roof hatch. (7) Stairway Railings and Decks: Stair stringer, threads, hand and guard rails shall be of steel and designed for to be bolted together. Threads shall be constructed of grated galvanized steel. Stair landings shall be identical to the stair threads. Stairs and railings to meet OSHA requirements. Balcony shall be of non-skid bar grate surface and have a railing 42" high with a minimum of two pipes to prevent falls. The balcony deck shall be a minimum of 18 gauge steel and able to withstand desired loads. The tower roof shall have a perimeter rail 42" high with a minimum of two railing pipes to prevent falls. A 30" gate shall be installed in the perimeter rail of the tower with a locking device to prevent falls. (8) Structural Integrity: Soil samples shall be taken by the Vendor to determine the bearing capacity of the existing soil. Footing and/or floor slabs for the building shall be designed in accordance with the data obtained from the soil sample. Building structure shall be designed using the criteria for dead and live loads as defined in the most recent edition of the uniform building code. Specific delivery address on Langley AFB will be provided at time of award. (9) Installation: The contractor will be responsible for total installation, including the foundation and all site work, upon receipt of the order. Contractor to furnish all labor, parts, equipment and supplies necessary to install the structure. Site will be approved and marked by the buyer for installation, site available for view prior to offer, and site drawings will be available. (vii) Delivery: Date of delivery is August 25, 1997; Place of Delivery and Acceptance is for one (1) assembly Fire Training Simulator to be delivered FOB Destination to Langley AFB, VA. Directions to the site will be given by Sandy Mount, buyer 757 764-5802 or Frank Koninski 757 764-2811. Warranty: The contractor or manufacturer standard commercial warranty shall apply. Responsibility and Inspection: Unless otherwise specified in the contract or purchase order, the supplier is responsible for the performance of all inspection requirements and Quality Control. A Pre-performance conference will be required. (viii) The following FAR provisions and clauses are applicable to this procurement: 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items (OCT 1995) is hereby incorporated by reference. Offerors are reminded to submit a technical description of the items being offered in sufficient detail to evaluate compliance with this solicitation. This may include, but is not limited to, product literature, pictures and schematics of the enclosures, and terms of expressed warranties. Offerors areafforded the opportunity of a site visit prior to the closing response date. Each proposal should include a complete description of the Fire Training Simulator and equipment configuration, and enclosures. Offerors must submit three references for previous projects showing successful work and related experience. (ix) Solicitation provision at FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation Commercial Items (OCT 1995) is hereby incorporated by reference. The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation based on the lowest bid received on a technically acceptable proposal. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: technical capability, past performance, delivery schedule and price. (x) Offerors are reminded to include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items (JAN 1997) and 252.212-7000, Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items (NOV 1995) with its offer. Contact our point of contact for full text if necessary. (xi) Clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items (MAY 1997), is hereby incorporated by reference. (xii) Clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Commercial Items (AUG 1996), is hereby incorporated by reference. The following paragraphs apply to this solicitation and any resultant contract 52.203-6, 52.203-10, 52.219-8, 52.222-26, 52.222.35, 52.222-36, 52.222-37, and 52.247-64. (xiii) Additional Contract Terms and Conditions applicable to this procurement are: Clause 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Order Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items (FEB 1997), is hereby incorporated by reference. The following paragraphs apply to this solicitation and any resultant contract 252.247-7023, 252.225-7001, 252.227-7015, 252.225-7035, 252.227-7037, 252.247-7024, and 252.243-7001. Additional Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses 52.228-5, Insurance -- Work on a Government Installation (JAN 1997), 5352.242-9000, Contractor Access to Air Force Installations, IAW AFFARS 5342.490-1 (MAY 1996), and DFARS 252.242-7000, Postaward Conference. (xiv) The Defense Priorities and Allocations Systems (DPAS) assigned rating for this procurement is: unrated. (xv) There are no applicable Commerce Business Daily numbered notes. (xvi) Signed and dated offers must be submitted to and received by 1st Contracting Squadron, 74 Nealy Avenue, Langley AFB, VA 23665, ATTN: Sandy Mount not later than 3:00 PM (EST) 23 Jul 1997. (xvii) Contact Sandy Mount at 757 764-5802, fax 757 764-4965, or e-mail mounts@cons1.langley.af.mil for site information. A complete copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offerors Representations and Certifications Commercial Items, must be submitted with the offer. Offerors submissions shall comply with the instructions set forth in this solicitation and FAR provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items and shall include, in accordance with (IAW) FAR 52.212-1, the following: Technical description of the items being offered in sufficient detail to evaluate compliance with the requirements of the solicitation (i.e. product literature); the terms of any express warranty, price and any discounts; delivery terms; completed copy of the representations and certifications at FAR 52.212-3, past performance information IAW this clause, and shall include all other applicable information required by this clause. Award will be made to the lowest priced, technically acceptable, responsible, responsive offeror who demonstrates compliance with the requirements of this solicitation and all referenced clauses. Offerors shall include both unit price and total price with their quote. Delivery shall be made within 30 days following award All proposals shall be submitted to 1st Contracting Squadron/LGCS, Attn: Sandy Mount, 74 Nealy Ave., Suite 100, Langley AFB, VA 23665-2088. Point of contact for this acquisition is Sandy Mount, 757-764-5802. (0183)

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