Contracting and Purchasing Division, P.O. Box 5069, Marine Corps Recruit Depot/ERR, Parris Island, S.C. 29905-5000

35 -- INDUSTRIAL SORTING AND DISTRIBUTING CONVEYOR SYSTEM SOL M00263-97-Q-0020 DUE 081597 POC Contact Barbara Coppinger, Contract Specialist, (803) 525-2190, Linda Stroh, Contract Specialist, (803) 525-2151 (i) 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; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. (ii) Solicitation M00263-97-Q-0020 is being issued as a Request For Quotation (RFQ). (iii) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 90-45. (iv) This acquisition is restricted and set aside for small businesses. The associated standard industrial classification code is 3535. (v) The solicitation contract line item number, estimated quantity, unit, and item description follows: Line item 0001. Quantity = 1. Unit-each. (vi) Description -- Industrial sorting and assembly conveyor system for use in commercial laundry facility. System, to include delivery and installation: 1)One, single direction, sorting conveyor accessible to a 792 square foot press section consisting of five press stations. Sorting conveyor shall operate at a constant speed by a manual on/off button, and shall have color coded carriers capable of sorting approximately 200 garments per hour that will be distributed onto the slick rails described in subparagraph 2 of this description. The sorting conveyor may be floor and /or ceiling supported in whole or part, and may be partially raised for ground efficiencies at Bidder's discretion based on bidder's proposed layout. 2)Four slick rails installed adjacent to the press section. Each rail shall be installed with a minimum storage capacity of 400 garments. 3)Two manual, foot operated, bi-directional, assembly conveyors shall be installed independent of the sorting conveyor. Assembly conveyors should be located in a close proximity to the slick rails, or in a location or configuration which compliments Bidder's proposed system. Each assembly conveyor shall store garments with plates that accomodatea minimum of 200 ticket attachments. 4)Two manual, bi-directional, hand operated, garment storage conveyors to be installed in the call office adjacent to the four slick rails with call system for retrieval of garments. The two garment storage conveyors shall have a minimum total hanging capacity length of 150 feet. IMPORTANT: A design drawing will not be provided with this solicitation. A floor plan with ventilation installation may be provided upon request. Bidders are encouraged to visit the installation site. A basic layout of the proposed system will be required with each quote. Bidders are not restricted to a specific layout, and are encouraged to offer quotes which incorporate state of the art commercial concepts that may improve efficiency and economy. Standard 110 and 480 volt electrical wiring is available. The proposed industrial sorting and assembly conveyor system must meet all standard commercial electrical and safety code requirements. Conveyors shall include, at a minimum, manual take-up devices. Bidders shall disclose information pertaining to the mechanics of the conveyors being offered, to include whether their bearings are open or closed. Installation: Bidders shall provide all materials, tools, equipment, and labor necessary to complete installation of the equipment at Depot Laundry, building 158, Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, South Carolina. All costs associated with the installation shall be incorporated into the cost of the total system and included as one price in Bidder's quote. Installation shall occur simultaneous to delivery of the system during normal business hours, and shall include a training demonstration for laundry personnel on the new system's operation. Bidder's personnel shall be available at the time of delivery to ensure that Bidder's equipment is off loaded properly. Bidder's equipment shall be delivered complete and installed in the Depot laundry on or before 60 days from date of contract award, Mon-Fri, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Operating manuals shall be provided for each system component. Bidders shall coordinate installation dates and times with the Contracting Office at 803-525-2190. (vii) Prices quoted shall be FOB destination. Inspection and acceptance shall be performed by Depot Laundry. The following Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) provisions and clauses apply to this acquisition: (viii) 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial. (ix) FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items, to include the specific evaluation criteria in paragraph (a): The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible bidder whose quote will be most valuable to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers in descending order of importance. 1) Quality of the system's design and each of its functioning components to include: Efficiencies of each application, economies of the design, low maintenance, and safety features. IMPORTANT: A design drawing will not be provided with this solicitation. Bidders are encouraged to visit the installation site. A basic layout of the proposed system will be required with each quote. Bidders are not restricted to a specific layout, and are encouraged to offer quotes which incorporate state of the art commercial concepts that may improve efficiency and economy. 2) Ability to meet required delivery dates. 3) Value based on price. 4) Past performance. (x) Bidders shall include a completed copy of provision FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, with a copy of its quote. (xi) The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. (xii) The FAR clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The following additional clauses cited in the clause by reference apply: FAR 52.222-3, Convict Labor; 52.233-3, Protest After Award; 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity; 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Special Disabled and Vietnam Era Veterans; 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers; 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era; and 52.225-18, European Union Sanctions for End Products. The following Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations Supplement (DFARS) clauses and provisions apply to this contract: The clause at 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items; and 252.225-7036, North American Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act. Bidders are to include a completed copy of provision 252.225-7035, Buy American Act-North American Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act-Balance of Payments Program Certificate, with its quote. Each Bidder shall review the preceding clauses and provisions incorporated by reference in paragraphs (viii through xii) above, and return a completed copy of FAR 52.212-3 and DFARS 252.225-7035 with its quote. Copies of provisions will be provided upon request. (xiii) The Government reserves the right to utilize Government (Visa) credit card as a payment method upon delivery and acceptance. Bidders shall acknowledge acceptance of the Government credit card as a payment method on its quote. Bidder's invoice shall be mailed to Contract and Purchasing Division, P. O. Box 5069 MCRD, Parris Island, South Carolina 29905. Invoices must be issued in accordance with Far 52.212-4(g). (xiv) The Defense Priorities and Allocation System (DPAS) assigned rating is DO C9E. (xv) Submit quotes, to include completed provisions, to reach the Contract and Purchasing Division, Attn: Formal Contracts Branch, Bldg 159, Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, SC 29902, on or before 4:30 P.M., Eastern Standard Time, August 15, 1997. (xvi) Contact Barbara Coppinger, Contract Specialist, (803) 525-2190, or Linda Stroh, Contract Specialist, (803) 525-2151. All responsible sources may submit an offer which shall be considered by the agency. See Numbered Note 1 (0195)

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