DIRECTORATE OF CONTRACTING, DRAWER 70120, FORT BRAGG NC 28307-0120

J -- MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OF HONEYWELL FIRE ALARM SYSTEM SOL DAKF40-97-R-0026 DUE 090897 POC Contract Specialist REBECCA McGLOTHLIN (910) 396-4362 X224 (Site Code DAKF40) The US Army, Fort Bragg, North Carolina has a requirement for Maintenance and Repair of Honeywell DeltaNet Graphic Fire Alarm System. 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. A WRITTEN SOLICITATION WILL NOT BE ISSUED. Request for Proposal number DAKF40-97-R-0026. Solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 90-46. It is the Contractor's responsibility to be familiar with all applicable clauses and provisions. The Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) is 7382. Size standard is $9.0 million dollars. A non-competitive negotiation is proposed with Honeywell, Incorporated, Charlotte, NC, because this procurement is confined to maintenance and repair service of Honeywell fire alarm systems. Other than full and open competition is based on only one responsible source and no other services will satisfy agency requirements. The Period of Performance is 1 Oct 97 through 30 Sep 98, with three one-year option periods. Proposals for the firm-fixed price contract shall include pricing for the base year and three one-year option periods. BID SCHEDULE: CLIN 0001: Base Year: 1 Oct 97 -30 Sep 98 (12 months) Full Maintenance and Repair Service (offeror shall include a unit price per month and extension amount); CLIN 2001: First Option Period: 1 Oct 98 -- 30 Sep 99 (12 months) Full Maintenance and Repair Service; CLIN 3001: Second Option Period: 1 Oct 99 -- 30 Sep 00 (12 months) Full Maintenance and Repair Service; CLIN 4001: 3rd Option Period: 1 Oct 00 -- 30 Sep 01 (12 months) Full Maintenance and Repair Service. SCOPE OF WORK: Contractor shall provide all labor, equipment, tools, materials, transportation, supervision, and any other items necessary for maintenance and repair of Honeywell DeltaNet Graphic Fire Alarm System at Fort Bragg, NC.Contractor shall perform all work in accordance with manufacturer recommendations for the type components being used. Contractor shall cause the least possible disturbance to the using service during maintenance, inspections, testing, and repairs. A list of buildings where equipment is located will be provided at time of award. The Contractor shall perform maintenance and repairs as follows: Not less than once each month, trained technicians shall test a defined percentage of the system/devices such that at the end of one year, the entire system shall have been tested at least once. Furthermore, the additional device tests required by NFPA 72 shall be accomplished. Contractor shall perform two diagnostics inspections per year. The existing duct smoke detectors are not intelligent. As part of this scope, these devices shall be tested. Any duct smoke detectors found inoperative shall be replaced at the Government's expense. Smoke detectors shall be tested once a year. Pull stations shall be tested twice year. Indicating appliances shall be tested once a year. Panel and communications devices shall be tested once a year. Sprinkler devices shall be tested twice a year. Contractor shall perform maintenance and repairs on the following Honeywell equipment at Fort Bragg: 2 ea. W7053 Multi Channel Gateways; 1 ea. 20" VGA Color Monitor; 1 14" VGA Color Monitor; 1 132 Column Printer; 2 ea. Dell 325 Graphic Central (80386) Processor; 2 ea. S985 Graphic Central Software with Microsoft Windows, Excel, and Graphics Designer; 2 ea. Interface Coprocessor; 2 ea. S986 Delta Upgrade Software; 2 ea. W1000A Delta 1000 Power Supply; 10 ea. Tone Transmission and Power Boards; 1 ea. FS90 Plus Fire Alarm Panel with Fire Command Center; 117 ea. Addressable Manual Pull Stations; 368 ea. Intelligent Smoke Detectors; 25 ea. Intelligent Heat Detectors; 127 ea. Addressable Monitor Modules; 80 ea. Addressable Control Modules; 28 ea. Magnetic Smoke Door Holders; 160 ea. Chimes/Alarm Notification Appliances. The following Honeywell FS90 Plus equipment is to be included: 446 ea. Manual; 442 ea. Heat; 1017 ea. Smoke; 149 ea. Duct; 689 ea. Monitor; 190 ea. Control; 253 ea. Horn; 133 ea. Hom/Stro; 3 ea. FS90 Plus; 3 ea. Modems; 4 ea. Commands; 78 ea. Lightning; 5 ea. Annunciat; 22 ea. Fault Isola; 9 ea. Aux Power. PERSONNEL: Contractor shall provide a supervisor, who is a fully qualified Honeywell Technician with a minimum of 4 years experience in the performance of Honeywell repair and maintenance. The supervisor shall maintain direct control and close surveillance over all Contractor personnel who are performing maintenance and repair work. The supervisor shall be available during normal duty hours with 30 minutes of notification to meet with Government personnel, and within 2 hours of notification after normal duty hours for emergency service. The Contractor shall ensure that all work is accomplished skillfully, professionally, and in accordance with the highest industry standards by Honeywell-certified technicians. Contractor personnel shall presenta neat appearance and be easily recognized. This shall be accomplished by wearing a clearly readable identification badge, furnished by the Contractor, made of durable material or plastic, which consists of the Contractor's name, employees name, description, and current/recent picture. SAFETY: Contractor's employees shall comply with all current OSHA safety requirements, AR 385-10 and EM 385-1-1. HOURS OF OPERATION: The Contractor shall maintain the following normal duty hours: 7:30 A.M. to 4:00 P.M., Monday through Friday, excluding Federal holidays. RECORDS/REPORTS: Complete records of all repairs and inspections performed by the Contractor shall be maintained and made available to the Government during contract performance, and for 3 years after completion of contract. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS AND REGULATIONS: ASTM E-84, 1991 Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials; EM-385-1-1, Oct 1992, Safety and Health Requirements Manual; 29 CFR 1910 General Industry's OSHA Code of Requirements; NFPA -- National Fire Protection Association. CLEANUP: The Contractor shall remove all trash, debris, or surplus materials from the job site at the end of each work day, and shall leave the job site clean of all debris when work is completed. INVOICES AND PAYMENT: Invoices shall reference the Government contract number, and be submitted monthly in original and 3 copies to Defense Finance and Accounting, ATTN: Accounts Payable, Bldg. 1-1120, Fort Bragg, NC 28307-5000. PROVISIONS AND CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE: The following FAR Provisions are applicable to this acquisition: 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items, with para. (c) changed to 60 calendar days; 52.212-7000, Offerors Representations and Certifications- Commercial Items; 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items; 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items. The following FAR Clauses are applicable to this acquisition: 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items; 52.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, with the following clauses applicable to this acquisition: 52.225-7012, 52.233-7000, and 52.247-7024; 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders- Commercial Items, with the following clauses cited in subparagraph (b) of this clause being applicable to this acquisition: 52.203-6 I, 52.203-10, 52.219-8, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.222-37, and the following clauses from subparagraph (c): 52.222-41, 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires(Fire Alarm Mechanic-$13.23, Electronics Technician, Maintenance III-$13.23, and Computer Operator III- $10.93); 52.222-43, and 52.222-47; 52.217-8, Option to Extend Services; (Options may be exercised at any time prior to the expiration of the period of performance.) 52.217-9, Option to Extend the Term of the Contract (Government may extend term of contract within 30 days prior to expiration, with 60 day preliminary notice, and total duration of contract including options shall not exceed 48 mos.); 252.201-7000, Contracting Officer's Representative; 52.232-18, Availability of Funds (This is a bonafide need for FY 98, and subject to the availability of FY 98 funds). Wage Determination Number 24-2393, Rev. 8, dated 1 Jul 97, is applicable to this acquisition. A copy of this wage determination may be obtained by contacting the Points of Contact. OFFERS ARE DUE: No Later Than 8 Sep 97 at 3:00 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, and may be mailed to Directorate of Contracting, ATTN: Rebecca McGlothlin, Drawer 70120, Fort Bragg, NC 28307-0120, (910) 396-4362, extension 224. Offerors are required to submit proposals that include (1) original letter signed by an individual authorized to bind the organization, with a schedule of offered services with unit and total prices for each CLIN, and a grand total for all CLINS, (2) published price list, (3) completed representations and certifications, and (4) acknowledgement of any amendments that may be issued. Anyamendments that may be issued will be published in the CBD the same as this combined synopsis/ solicitation. Points of contact for this requirement are Mrs. Rebecca McGlothlin or Mrs. Catherine Wilt, (910) 396-4362, extensions 224 and 236 respectively. (0227)

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