FISC Norfolk Detachment Philadelphia, 700 Robbins Ave., Bldg. 2B, Philadelphia, PA 19111-5083

Y -- CONSTRUCTION/INSTALLATION OF REFURBISHED HUSH HOUSE SOL N00140-97-R-3562 DUE 092097 POC Point of Contact -- Joanne Reinert, Contract Specialist, 215-697-9689, Contracting Officer, J. O'Sullivan, 215-697-9686 E-MAIL: CLICK HERE TO CONTACT THE BID OFFICER, SYNOPSIS@PHIL.FISC.NAVY.MIL. This is a modification to a previously-published synopsis, record number 1895PRY0029, issue date 7/25/97. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number N00140-97-R-3562 applies and is issued as a Request for Proposal. The FISC Norfolk Det Phila is soliciting on an unrestricted basis: all responsible sources may submit a proposal. The requirement is for a firm fixed price contract for the following line items: Line Item 0001 is a refurbished/repaired A/F37T-10 Noise Suppression System ("Hush House"), to be installed on an existing concrete foundation at Naval Air Station (NAS) JRB New Orleans (existing foundation measuring 136' x 98' is designed for a standard A/F37T-10 Noise Suppression System). Line Item 0002 is Technical Data (e.g., publications, inventory records, drawings, etc.) related to the equipment installation and repair. The Hush House shall be delivered and refurbishment and installation completed no later than 31 Mar 1998. Delivery is FOB destination; the price proposed by offerors shall include the cost to deliver all components of the Hush House. The method of transporting Hush House components to the installation site is the responsibility of the contractor. The contractor is required to obtain the required permits and comply with all state and federal regulations governing the transporting of materials. The contractor shall provide, refurbish/repair, install and inspect a AF37T-10 Hush House. Installation shall occur on an existing foundation at NAS JRB New Orleans (136' x 98'). The contractor is responsible for furnishing all labor, equipment and material required to accomplish installation of a complete, operational Hush House. The contractor shall install/reconstruct the Hush House utilizing all existing parts and hardware in the manner originally constructed (or parts and hardware which are identical in form, fit, function and quality, if refurbished or replaced), and which ensures the operability of all functions of the Hush House as originally constructed. The following items, however, are not minimum requirements for this Hush House: 1) Fire Suppression System, 2) Type 13 Holdback Fittings, 3) Electrical Power Supply to Base of Foundation, and 4) Fuel Containment Berm. Specific minimum requirements are as follows: 1) Noise Suppression System components replaced shall conform to original configuration and be of identical quality, 2) suppression components damaged by the contractor shall be repaired or replaced at no additional cost to the Government, and shall conform to original configuration, 3) all structural bolted connections shall be replaced with new bolts, 4) where welding is required, the process and welder qualification shall be in accordance with nationally recognized welding code (ASME/ AWS), 5) the contractor shall furnish and install all additional components that cannot be reused to include at a minimum: (a) main door rails, (b) thrust stand blocks, (c) panel angle mounts, and (d) main column haunch plates. The contractor providing and installing the AF37T-10 Hush House shall meet the following minimum qualifications: 1) satisfactory experience in the capacity of prime contractor or subcontractor in at least three prior AF37T-10 Hush House installations, including provision, installation, refurbishing/repair and inspection of the AF37T-10 Noise Suppression Systems, OR 2) disassembly, repair, relocation, reassembly and inspection of a AF37T-10 Noise Suppression System, OR some combination of 1) or 2). Experience qualifications shall be submitted as a part of the offeror's proposal, and shall include a point of contact and telephone number. The contractor is required to submit a signed document attesting that it or the subcontractor completing the work meets the above experience qualifications.Failure to provide such certification will render the proposal non-responsive. Verification of certification will be conducted prior to contract award via the references provided. The following documents apply to work under this solicitation and resultant contract: Technical Orders 33D4-6-645-1, 33D4-6-645-4, 35-1-12, 35-1-3; And drawings #8045581, #8047002, #8045667, #8045668, #8045669, #8045670, #8045671, #8046991, #8443506, #8520545, #8522154. Installation, repair and inspection services will be performed in accordance with applicable NAVAIR Publications, Air Force Technical Orders, work specifications as delineated herein, MIL-STD, and good shop practices where not otherwise specifically identified. Contractor personnel shall comply with local base fire, safety and foreign object damage (FOD) prevention regulations. All publications, inventory records and/or drawings pertaining to equipment installation and repair shall be forwarded to the Navy upon completion of the installation. This solicitation and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 90-37. The following FAR provisions and clauses apply to this solicitation and are incorporated by reference: FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items; 52.212-2 Evaluation -- Commercial Items; 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items; 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items and FAR 52.212-6 Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items. As an addendum to 52.212-5 paragraph (b), the following FAR clauses are incorporated by reference : 52.203-6 Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government, with Alternate I (41 U.S.C. 2535 and 10 U.S.C. 2402); 52.203-10 Price or Fee Adjustment for Illegal or Improper Activity (41 U.S.C. 423); 52.219-8 Utilization of Small Business Concerns and Small Disadvantaged Business Concerns (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)); 52.219-9 Small, Small Disadvantaged and Women-Owned Small Business Subcontracting Plan (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4); 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (E.O. 11246); 52.222-35 Affirmative Action for Special Disabled and Vietnam Era Veterans (38 U.S.C. 4212); 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers (29 U.S.C. 793); 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era (38 U.S.C. 4212); 52.247-64 Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (46 U.S.C. 1241). The following DFARS provisions and clauses apply to this solicitation and are incorporated by reference: DFAR 252.212-7000 Offeror Representation and Certification -- Commercial Items and DFAR 252.212-7001 Contracting Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders Applicable To Defense Acquisitions Of Commercial Items. As an addendum to 252.212-7001 paragraph (b), the following DFARS clauses are incorporated by reference: 252.205-7000 Provision of Information to Cooperative Agreement Holders; 252.212-7003 Small Business and Small Disadvantaged Business Subcontracting Plan; 252.219-7006 Notice of Evaluation Preference for Small Disadvantaged Business Concerns; 252.225-7007 Trade Agreements; 252.227-7015 Technical Data -- Commercial Items; 252.227-7037 Validation of Restrictive Markings on Technical Data; 252.233-7000 Certification of Claims and Requests for Adjustment or Relief; 252.247-7024 Notification of Transportation of Supplies by Sea, if applicable. Contractors are notified that unless exempt under FAR 19.702, they are required to submit a subcontracting plan for small business and small disadvantaged business concerns to the PCO with an informational copy provided to the ACO. This subcontracting plan shall be submitted no later than the date on which the contractor submits its proposal. The Navy's subcontracting goal for indicated businesses is 5%. Award will be made to the low price, responsible offeror whose offer, conforming to the solicitation, is determined most advantageous to the government. Proposalsin response to the solicitation must be submitted in accordance with the instructions set forth in FAR 52.212-1 paragraph (b). At a minimum, proposals shall include a price proposal on company letterhead or the SF 1449 for the requested line items showing unit price and extended price. If the SF 1449 is not used, proposals must include a statement specifying the extent of agreement with all terms, conditions and provisions of the solicitation. Offerors that fail to furnish required representations or information, or reject the terms and conditions of the solicitation may be excluded from consideration. Proposals must also include technical information, remittance address, subcontracting plan if required, experience qualifications and a qualification certification as specified above, completed copies of FAR 52.212-3 and DFARS 252.212-7000 and any warranty, price or discount terms. Copies of clauses 52.212-3 and 252.212-7000 will be provided upon offeror request. Responses to this solicitation are due no laterthan 3:00 p.m., local (Philadelphia) time, 22 Aug 1997. All offers shall be sent to FISC Norfolk Det Philadelphia, 700 Robbins Ave., Bldg. 2B, Philadelphia, PA 19111-5083, Attn: Bid Room, Code 02P52G and should reference N00140-97-R-3562. Submission of proposals via facsimile is authorized. Proposals submitted via facsimile should reference N00140-97-R-3562 and be forwarded to (215)697-9739. In accordance with FAR 52.215-18, If the offeror chooses to transmit a facsimile proposal, the government will not be responsible for any failure attributable to the transmission or receipt of the facsimile proposal. Offerors should take into account that numerous proposals may be transmitted at the time of offer closing. Solicitation Point of Contact is Ms. Joanne Reinert, Code 02P32E, (215) 697-9689. (0218)

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