DLA, Defense National Stockpile Center, Directorate of Stockpile Contracts, 8725 John J. Kingman Road, Suite 4616, Fort Belvoir, VA 22060-6223

R -- CHEMICAL ANALYSIS OF TUNGSTEN SOL SPO833-97-B-0147 DUE 091897 POC David L. Brown, (703) 767-5477 (i) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services 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; offers are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. (ii) Solicitation number SPO833-97-B-0147 is issued as an invitation to bid (IFB) and will be awarded as a fixed-price indefinite quantity contract. (iii) This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 90-46 and Defense Acquisition Circular 91-12. (iv) This is a 100% small business set-aside under SIC Code 8734 with a business size of $5.0 million. (v) The Government intends to award one indefinite quantity contract consisting of a base year and four option years. (vi) SCHEDULE OF ITEMS: Offers must be submitted for the unit price and extended price for the minimum quantity AND the unit price and extended price for the minimum quantity for each option year. CONTRACT LINE ITEM NUMBERS (CLIN), TIME PERIOD, AND MINIMUM & MAXIMUM QUANTITIES FOLLOW: CLIN 0001 Base Year: Chemical Analysis, Notice of award through 9/30/98, Minimum 260 samples; Maximum 560 samples; OPTION YEAR CLIN 0002: Chemical Analysis, 10/1/98 -- 9/30/99, Minimum 260 samples, Maximum 560 samples; OPTION YEAR CLIN 0003: Chemical Analysis, 10/1/99 -- 9/30/00, Minimum 260 samples, Maximum 560 samples; OPTION YEAR CLIN 0004: Chemical Analysis, 10/1/00 -- 9/30/01, Minimum 260 samples, Maximum 560 samples; and OPTION YEAR: CLIN 0005 Chemical Analysis, 10/1/01- 9/30/02, Minimum 260 samples, Maximum 560 samples. (vii) DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES: Contractor shall furnish all labor, supervision, facilities, equipment, supplies, services and incidentals necessary to perform chemical analyses of Government-furnished/delivered samples of tungsten ores and concentrates (scheelite, ferberite, huberite and wolframite) as described herein. Appropriately labeled samples will be supplied by the Government and delivered directly to the testing laboratory with a DLAH Form 35, Record of Samples Transmitted & Request for Analyses. Each sample shall (1) be chemically analyzed for the following elements as specified by percent by dry weight and (2) indicate the analysis method used for each element or compound. Testing methods utilized shall be best commercial practices as approved by DNSC-MQ Analysis procedures shall not be changed without advance written approval from the Contracting Officer. The approximate ranges of the elements are as follows: WO3 65.00%; Sn 1.50%, Cu 0.10%, As 0.10%, Sb 0.05%, Bi 0.10%, Mo 0.02%, P 0.05%, S 0.50%, Pb 0.10%, Zn 0.10%, Ca 0.50%, Mn 3.00-13.00%, Fe 0.10%, Cr 0.10%, Ba 0.10%, Al 0.10%, Ni 0.10%, Co 0.10%, V 0.10%, Ta 0.10%, Th 0.10%, and U 0.10%. Analysis shall be completed and results received by the COR via overnight delivery service within 20 workdays from Contractor's receipt of sample. Contractor shall submit a typed original & one copy Certificate of Analysis, in English, containing test results for each sample with original signature of the analyst including: complete chemical analysis of elements identified herein, % by dry weight, commodity name, type, DLA sample ID #, lot #, analysis date, name of analyst, & contract #. The Government will accept or reject analyses within 5 workdays after receipt at destination. Contractor shall be paid at the contract unit price upon acceptance of the analysis for the number of samples actually analyzed. The analytical samples shall be retained by the contractor for a period of 180 calendar days after contract completion and acceptance. Samples may then be disposed of at contractor's expense. (viii) All Certificate of Analysis information, sample analysis status, procedures, or results shall be confidential and shall not be released or discussed without advance written approval of the Contracting Officer. Contractor may not participate in any subsequent related sales solicitations. (ix) Contractor may be required to attend a postaward conference at the contracting activity. (x) Contractor is cautioned to follow all industry practices for protection of human health and environment by all those who use, handle, transport, and/or store material. MSDS will be furnished upon request. (xi) The following information must be provided with offers: Offerors must provide names, addresses and phone numbers for a minimum of 3 customers, either Government or commercial that have received similar services during the past 2 years. (xii) FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial (OCT 1995) is incorporated by reference and applies to this acquisition. (xiii) FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items (OCT 1995) is incorporated by reference and applies to this acquisition. Addendum 52.212-2: paragraph (b) only applies. (xiv) Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (JAN 1997) with its offer. (xv) FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms & Conditions-Commercial Items (AUG 1996) is incorporated by reference and applies to this acquisition and resulting contract. Addendum to 52.212-4: Contract type: The resulting contract will be a firm, fixed price indefinite quantity contract. The Government intends to make award to the low, responsive, responsible, qualified bidder. (g) Invoices shall be submitted to the address herein to the Attention: DNSC-M). (xvi) FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms & Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items (AUG 1996) is incorporated by reference; however, for paragraph (b) only the following provisions apply to this acquisition: 52.203-6 Alternate I (OCT 1995), 52.203-10(JAN 1997), 52.219-8(OCT 1995), 52.219-14(DEC 1996), 52.222-26(APR 1984), 52.222-35(APR 1984), 52.222-36(APR 1984), and 52.222-37(JAN 1988). (xvii) ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: FAR 52.216-18, Ordering (OCT 1995) is incorporated by reference and applies to this acquisition with addendum: (a) Base quantity orders may be issued under CLIN 0001 from Notice of Award through September 30, 1998; OPTION YEAR CLIN 0002 quantities may be ordered 10/1/98 -- 9/30/99, OPTION YEAR CLIN 0003 quantities may be ordered 10/1/99 -- 9/30/00, OPTION YEAR CLIN 0004 quantities may be ordered 10/1/00 -- 9/30/01, and OPTION YEAR CLIN 0005 quantities may be ordered 10/1/01- 9/30/02. FAR 52.216-22, Indefinite Quantity (OCT 1995) is incorporated by reference and applies to this acquisition with addendum: (d) 9/30/02. FAR 52.217-9, Option to Extend the Term of the Contract (MAR 1989) is incorporated by reference and applies to this acquisition with addendum: (a) within 30 calendar days, (c) 5 years (xviii) AGENCY REQUIREMENTS: Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision at DFARS 252.212-7000, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (Nov 1995) with its offer. DFARS 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items (NOV 1995) is incorporated by reference; however, for paragraph (b) only the following clauses apply to this acquisition: DFARS 252.233-7000, Certification of Claims and Requests for Adjustment or Relief (10USC2410)(MAY 1994) (xix) DPAS RATING: N/A; CBD NUMBERED NOTES: N/A (xx) Offers along with experience & qualification information and a completed 52.212-3 must be submitted by 1:00 pm on September 19, 1997 at the Defense National Stockpile Center, ATTN: Bid Custodian, 8725 John J. Kingman Road, Suite 4616, or Suite 4528 if handcarried, FT Belvoir, VA 22060. Facsimile transmissions will be accepted at (703)767-5541 (xxi) Offerors must acquaint themselves with the new regulations concerning commercial service acquisitions contained at FAR Subpart 12 and must ensure that all Representations & Certifications are executed and returned as required herein. For questions regarding this specific acquisition, contact David Brown, (703) 767-5477. No telephonic requests for the solicitation package will be accepti)This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services 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; offers are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. (ii) Solicitation number SPO833-97-B-0147 is issued as an invitation to bid (IFB) and will be awarded as a fixed-price indefinite quantity contract. (iii) This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 90-46 and Defense Acquisition Circular 91-12. (iv) This is a 100% small business set-aside under SIC Code 8734 with a business size of $5.0 million. (v) The Government intends to award one indefinite quantity contract consisting of a base year and four option years. (vi) SCHEDULE OF ITEMS: Offers must be submitted for the unit price and extended price for the minimum quantity AND the unit price and extended price for the minimum quantity for each option year. CONTRACT LINE ITEM NUMBERS (CLIN), TIME PERIOD, AND MINIMUM & MAXIMUM QUANTITIES FOLLOW: CLIN 0001 Base Year: Chemical Analysis, Notice of award through 9/30/98, Minimum 260 samples; Maximum 560 samples; OPTION YEAR CLIN 0002: Chemical Analysis, 10/1/98 -- 9/30/99, Minimum 260 samples, Maximum 560 samples; OPTION YEAR CLIN 0003: Chemical Analysis, 10/1/99 -- 9/30/00, Minimum 260 samples, Maximum 560 samples; OPTION YEAR CLIN 0004: Chemical Analysis, 10/1/00 -- 9/30/01, Minimum 260 samples, Maximum 560 samples; and OPTION YEAR: CLIN 0005 Chemical Analysis, 10/1/01- 9/30/02, Minimum 260 samples, Maximum 560 samples. (vii) DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES: Contractor shall furnish all labor, supervision, facilities, equipment, supplies, services and incidentals necessary to perform chemical analyses of Government-furnished/delivered samples of tungsten ores and concentrates (scheelite, ferberite, huberite and wolframite) as described herein. Appropriately labeled samples will be supplied by the Government and delivered directly to the testing laboratory with a DLAH Form 35, Record of Samples Transmitted & Request for Analyses. Each sample shall (1) be chemically analyzed for the following elements as specified by percent by dry weight and (2) indicate the analysis method used for each element or compound. Testing methods utilized shall be best commercial practices as approved by DNSC-MQ Analysis procedures shall not be changed without advance written approval from the Contracting Officer. The approximate ranges of the elements are as follows: WO3 65.00%; Sn This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services 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; offers are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. (ii) Solicitation number SPO833-97-B-0147 is issued as an invitation to bid (IFB) and will be awarded as a fixed-price indefinite quantity contract. (iii) This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 90-46 and Defense Acquisition Circular 91-12. (iv) This is a 100% small business set-aside under SIC Code 8734 with a business size of $5.0 million. (v) The Government intends to award one indefinite quantity contract consisting of a base year and four option years. (vi) SCHEDULE OF ITEMS: Offers must be submitted for the unit price and extended price for the minimum quantity AND the unit price and extended price for the minimum quantity for each option year. CONTRACT LINE ITEM NUMBERS (CLIN), TIME PERIOD, AND MINIMUM & MAXIMUM QUANTITIES FOLLOW: CLIN 0001 Base Year: Chemical Analysis, Notice of award through 9/30/98, Minimum 260 samples; Maximum 560 samples; OPTION YEAR CLIN 0002: Chemical Analysis, 10/1/98 -- 9/30/99, Minimum 260 samples, Maximum 560 samples; OPTION YEAR CLIN 0003: Chemical Analysis, 10/1/99 -- 9/30/00, Minimum 260 samples, Maximum 560 samples; OPTION YEAR CLIN 0004: Chemical Analysis, 10/1/00 -- 9/30/01, Minimum 260 samples, Maximum 560 samples; and OPTION YEAR: CLIN 0005 Chemical Analysis, 10/1/01- 9/30/02, Minimum 260 samples, Maximum 560 samples. (vii) DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES: Contractor shall furnish all labor, supervision, facilities, equipment, supplies, services and incidentals necessary to perform chemical analyses of Government-furnished/delivered samples of tungsten ores and concentrates (scheelite, ferberite, huberite and wolframite) as described herein. Appropriately labeled samples will be supplied by the Government and delivered directly to the testing laboratory with a DLAH Form 35, Record of Samples Transmitted & Request for Analyses. Each sample shall (1) be chemically analyzed for the following elements as specified by percent by dry weight and (2) indicate the analysis method used for each element or compound. Testing methods utilized shall be best commercial practices as approved by DNSC-MQ Analysis procedures shall not be changed without advance written approval from the Contracting Officer. The approximate ranges of the elements are as follows: WO3 65.00%; Sn 1.50%, Cu 0.10%, As 0.10%, Sb 0.05%, Bi 0.10%, Mo 0.02%, P 0.05%, S 0.50%, Pb 0.10%, Zn 0.10%, Ca 0.50%, Mn 3.00-13.00%, Fe 0.10%, Cr 0.10%, Ba 0.10%, Al 0.10%, Ni 0.10%, Co 0.10%, V 0.10%, Ta 0.10%, Th 0.10%, and U 0.10%. Analysis shall be completed and results received by the COR via overnight delivery service within 20 workdays from Contractor's receipt of sample. Contractor shall submit a typed original & one copy Certificate of Analysis, in English, containing test results for each sample with original signature of the analyst including: complete chemical analysis of elements identified herein, % by dry weight, commodity name, type, DLA sample ID #, lot #, analysis date, name of analyst, & contract #. The Government will accept or reject analyses within 5 workdays after receipt at destination. Contractor shall be paid at the contract unit price upon acceptance of the analysis for the number of samples actually analyzed. The analytical samples shall be retained by the contractor for a period of 180 calendar days after contract completion and acceptance. Samples may then be disposed of at contractor's expense. (viii) All Certificate of Analysis information, sample analysis status, procedures, or results shall be confidential and shall not be released or discussed without advance written approval of the Contracting Officer. Contractor may not participate in any subsequent related sales solicitations. (ix) Contractor may be required to attend a postaward conference at the contracting activity. (x) Contractor is cautioned to follow all industry practices for protection of human health and environment by all those who use, handle, transport, and/or store material. MSDS will be furnished upon request. (xi) The following information must be provided with offers: Offerors must provide names, addresses and phone numbers for a minimum of 3 customers, either Government or commercial that have received similar services during the past 2 years. (xii) FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial (OCT 1995) is incorporated by reference and applies to this acquisition. (xiii) FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items (OCT 1995) is incorporated by reference and applies to this acquisition. Addendum 52.212-2: paragraph (b) only applies. (xiv) Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (JAN 1997) with its offer. (xv) FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms & Conditions-Commercial Items (AUG 1996) is incorporated by reference and applies to this acquisition and resulting contract. Addendum to 52.212-4: Contract type: The resulting contract will be a firm, fixed price indefinite quantity contract. The Government intends to make award to the low, responsive, responsible, qualified bidder. (g) Invoices shall be submitted to the address herein to the Attention: DNSC-M). (xvi) FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms & Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items (AUG 1996) is incorporated by reference; however, for paragraph (b) only the following provisions apply to this acquisition: 52.203-6 Alternate I (OCT 1995), 52.203-10(JAN 1997), 52.219-8(OCT 1995), 52.219-14(DEC 1996), 52.222-26(APR 1984), 52.222-35(APR 1984), 52.222-36(APR 1984), and 52.222-37(JAN 1988). (xvii) ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: FAR 52.216-18, Ordering (OCT 1995) is incorporated by reference and applies to this acquisition with addendum: (a) Base quantity orders may be issued under CLIN 0001 from Notice of Award through September 30, 1998; OPTION YEAR CLIN 0002 quantities may be ordered 10/1/98 -- 9/30/99, OPTION YEAR CLIN 0003 quantities may be ordered 10/1/99 -- 9/30/00, OPTION YEAR CLIN 0004 quantities may be ordered 10/1/00 -- 9/30/01, and OPTION YEAR CLIN 0005 quantities may be ordered 10/1/01- 9/30/02. FAR 52.216-22, Indefinite Quantity (OCT 1995) is incorporated by reference and applies to this acquisition with addendum: (d) 9/30/02. FAR 52.217-9, Option to Extend the Term of the Contract (MAR 1989) is incorporated by reference and applies to this acquisition with addendum: (a) within 30 calendar days, (c) 5 years (xviii) AGENCY REQUIREMENTS: Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision at DFARS 252.212-7000, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (Nov 1995) with its offer. DFARS 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items (NOV 1995) is incorporated by reference; however, for paragraph (b) only the following clauses apply to this acquisition: DFARS 252.233-7000, Certification of Claims and Requests for Adjustment or Relief (10USC2410)(MAY 1994) (xix) DPAS RATING: N/A; CBD NUMBERED NOTES: N/A (xx) Offers along with experience & qualification information and a completed 52.212-3 must be submitted by 1:00 pm on September 19, 1997 at the Defense National Stockpile Center, ATTN: Bid Custodian, 8725 John J. Kingman Road, Suite 4616, or Suite 4528 if handcarried, FT Belvoir, VA 22060. Facsimile transmissions will be accepted at (703)767-5541 (xxi) Offerors must acquaint themselves with the new regulations concerning commercial service acquisitions contained at FAR Subpart 12 and must ensure that all Representations & Certifications are executed and returned as required herein. For questions regarding this specific acquisition, contact David Brown, (703) 767-5477. No telephonic requests for the solicitation package will be accepted. (0246)

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