DIRECTORATE OF CONTRACTING, ATTN: ATZL-GCC, 600 THOMAS AVENUE, BLDG 198, FT LEAVENWORTH KS 66027-1399

71 -- SUPPLY OPERABLE WALL PARTITIONS AND INSTALL IN BELL HALL CLASSROOMS, CGSC SOL DABT19-97-B-0024 DUE 091897 POC Purchasing Agent Betty Freeman (913) 684-1632 (Site Code DABT19) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commerical items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6. No futher notices or written solicitation will be issued. This SOL incorporates the provisions and clauses in effect as of FAC 90-45. This SOL is for Operable Moveable Partitions and Installation. Scope of work is as follows: The Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, and equipment necessary to provide and install the items specified herein. The government shall provide the access to the classrooms where the work is to be performed. The contractor shall keep the equipment in good operating condition, conforming to all safety regulations. The contractor shall purchase and install new operable wall partitions. The government shall provide the access to the classrooms where the work is to be performed. The work under this contract shall be coordinated with work under three other separate contracts to (1) demolish stages and rear projection booths, paint walls, extend the existing mechanical distribution systems in the two center structural bays and reconfigure/install layin ceiling in association with mechanical work;(2) install new marker boards on north and west walls and (3) remove and replace existing carpet with new. Quality Assurance: The operable walls herein specified shall be furnished and installed by an authorized distributer licensed by the operable wall manufacturer. Acoustical Performance: Laboratory acoustical performance of the operable wall shall have been tested in an independent acoustical laboratory in accordance with ASTM E 90 test procedure. A full scale 14' x 9' specimen shall have attained an STC rating of no less than 44. A written test report by the test facility shall be available upon request. Shop Drawings: Submit shop drawings fulling describing partition fabrication, layout, and installation. Include details of track, trolleys, hardware etc. Indicate loading to be imposed in the supporting structure. Show all anchorage, accessory items, caulking, and finishes. Operation: Operable wall shall be a series of individual flat panels hinged in pairs, manually operated, top supported with operable floor seals. Panel hinges shall be full leaf butt hinges, attached directly to panel frame. Hinges mounted into panel edge or vertical astragal are not acceptable. Materials: 1 Panel Construction: Panels shall be nominal 3" thick in manufacturer's standard 25' width. All panel horizontal and vertical framing elements shall be formed steel. Panel skin shall be 0.50" particle board,pressure laminated to panel frame. Panel Finish: Reinforced vinyl with woven backing weighing not less than 15 ounces per lineal yard. Color shall be tan. Sound Seals: Vertical interlocking sound seals between panels (astragals) shall be required in each panel edge. Astragals shall be steel for maximum durability and fire resistance. Rigid plastic astragals or astragals in only one panel edge are not acceptable. Horizontal top seals shall be low-friction continuous contact multi-finger extruded vinyl sweeps with no mechanically operated parts (standard). Horizontal bottom floor seals shall be manually activated operable bottom seals providing nominal 1.50" operating clearance. Suspension System: Track shall be all steel, with a minimum 11 gauge roll-formed steel. Extruded aluminum track is not acceptable. Track shall be capable of either direct mounting to a wood header or shall be supported by adjustable steel hanger brackets connected to structural support by pairs of 10 mm (.38) diameter threaded rods. Brackets must support the load bearing surface of the track Exposed track soffit shall be all steel, integral to the track and prime painted. Wood or aluminum soffits are not permitted. Each panel(except hinged panels) shall have one all-steel, integral to the track and prime painted. Wood or alumimun soffits are not permitted. Pass-Thru Door: Pass door shall be of same thickness and appearance as the panels. It shall be equipped with a friction latch and hand pulls for panic operation. No threshed will be permitted. LINE 0001 is for: Overhead track mounted operable wall partitions (36). Size 25'L x 12'H. 18 of the partitions to have doors with friction latch. Door Size 3' W x 7' H 1 LT Total Cost. LINE 0002 is for: Removal of existing operable wall partitions and install 36 new partitions in Bell Hall classrooms 8, 10,12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, & 24 including all hangers, headers and hardware associated with partitions, as well as doors in 18 of the partitions (2 partitions with doors per classroom). Installation shall be installed according to manufacturer's instructions and descriptive data. This will be a firm fixed price contract. The acquistion is set-aside for total small business. The size standard for a small business concern is 500. The standard industrial code (SIC) for this acquistion is 2542. Work will commence upon award and will be completed by 1 Aug 98. All responsible parties are invited to: (1) Site visit conducted on 9 Sep 97, 0900 hours at main east entrance of Bell Hall, CGSC, Bldg 111, Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. No other site visits will be conducted. (2) Submit Invitation for Bid (IFB) and identify their capabilities for providing above items. Bids must include: (1) Brand, model with pertinent descriptive literature and illustrations. (2) Price, delivery schedule, FOB destination. (3) Installation services. Bids will be considered for award only from entities who provide clear and convincing information as outlined above: (1)Received not later than 1500 hours 18 Sep 97, (2) who propose equipment that meets the minimum requirements of the government and (3) determined to be the most advantageous to the government considering price and quality. Fax request to Betty Freeman 913-684-1641 for Wage Determination No. 94-2308 Rev #10 dated 30 Jun 97 (Service Contract Act Applies), Drawings/Plans, and Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commerical Items. Include your company name, phone and fax number. Clearly identify as a sealed bid on the outside of the envelope with IFB#, Date ofOpening, and Time. No faxed bids, telegrams or telephonic submission of bids will be accepted. Bidders should include their plus 4 with their zip code. Commercial Items Provisions and clauses applicable are: FAR CLAUSES 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors- Commerical Items, 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes, or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items, DFAR CLAUSES 52.212-7001 Contract Terms and Conditions. Required to Implement Status on Executive Orders Applicable to Denfense Aquisition. 252.212-7000 Offeror representations and Certification -- Commerical Items. 252.211-7003 Brand Name or Equal. FAR CLAUSE 52.232-28 Electronic Funds Transfer Payment Methods, 52.217-4006 Required Insurnace Coverage, 52.217-4009 Kansas Sales & Use Tax, 52.217-4013 Basis for Award, 52.217-4018 Responsibility of Prospective Contrators, 52.232-0018 Availability of Funds, and 52.222-41 ServiceContract Act. (0241)

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