Bureau of Land Management, 222 N. 32nd Street, P.O. Box 36800, Billings, MT 59107-6800

99 -- HYPALON SOL 1422E930-Q97-0032 DUE 091897 POC Lori Mading 406/255-27486 or Mary Clark 406/255-2746 This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items perpared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in the notice. This announcement constitutes the only written solicitation; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number is 1422E930Q97-0032 and is being issued as a request for quotations. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 90-46. This is a 100% set aside for small business; SIC code is 2822 and size standard is 1000 employees. This requirement is for a firm fixed price contract for LINE ITEM #1: .036 mil hypalon sheet 68.79' x 160' (2 each); LINE ITEM #2: .036 mil hypalon sheet 50.05' x 70' (4 each); LINE ITEM #3: D-3 hypalon adhesive (2 gallons); LINE ITEM #4: 2" x 90 degree pipe boots w/stainless steel clamps (2 each); LINE ITEM #5: 6" x 45 degree pipe boots w/stainless steel clamps (6 each). Delivery to Lewistown, Montana. DESCRIPTION -- SPECIFICATIONS: ITEM #1 -- Water Catchment basin lining, 36 mil reinforced Hypalon ground cover, 68.79' x 160' single panel which shall be one-piece fabrication. The reinforced Hypalon used shall be in accordance with the specifications contained in Item 4 below. ITEM #2 -- Sheets for 60,000 gallon storage bags, 50.05' x 70', 36 mil reinforced Hypalon. The reinforced Hypalon used in accordance with the specifications contained in Item 4 belown. ITEM #3 -- Hypalon splice cement. The splice cement shall consist of a minimum of 10% (by weight) Hypalon based compound dissolved in Trichlorethylene or perchlorethylene. The contractor may supply the cement tailored to his own formulation. Contractor must furnish the Materials Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) with this item. ITEM #4 -- The reinforced Hypalon supplied must have the following physical properties: 1) 36.0 Gauge (Mils Nominal); 2) 1.0 Plies, Reinforcing, 10 x 10 1000d Polyester; 3) Thickness, Minimum Mils Overall 34.0 and Over scrim 11.0, ASTM D751 Optical Method; 4) 200.0 Breaking Strength -- Fabric Minimum (lbs), ASTM D751, Method A; 5) Tear Strength (pounds, minimum) Initial 80.0 and After Aging 35.0, ASTM D751, Modified; 6) -40.0 Lot Temperature, degree F, ASTM D2136, 1/8 in mandrel, 4 hrs, Pass; 7) 2.0 Dimensional Stability (each direction percent change maximum), ASTM D1204 212 degrees F, 1 hr.; 8) 0.5 Volatile Loss, Maximum, for 30 mil Unsupported Sheet (percent), ASTM D1203, Method A; 9) Resistance to Soil Burial (percent change maximum in original value) -- a. 30 mil Unsupported Sheet 0.5 Breaking Factor, 20.0 Elongation at Break, 20.0 Modulus at 100% Elongation, ASTM D3084 (per ASTM paragraph 9.5) and b. 25.0 Membrane Fabric Breaking Strength, ASTM D751, Method A; 10) 250.0 Hydrostatic Resistance (pounds/sq.in. minimum), ASTM D751, Method A Procedure 1; 11) 8.0 Ply Adhesion, Each Direction, (pounds/sq.in. minimum), ASTM D413, Machine Method; 12) Water Absorption, Maximum 30 Mil Unsupported Sheet (percent weight gain), ASTM D471, 14 days @ 70 degree F 1.5, 30 days @ 70 degree F 2.0, 120 days @ 70 degree F 2.0, 14 days @ 158 degree F 30.0, 30 days @ 158 degree F 30.0, 120 days @ 158 degree F 30.0; 13) Factory Seam Requirements** 160.0 Bonded Seam Strength (factory seam, breaking factor, ppi width), ASTM D751, Modified. **Factory bonded seam strength is the responsibility of the fabricator. ITEM #5 -- Copies of the referenced specifications/standards referred to herein may be procured by the Contractor, from the following: ASTM American Society for Testing and Materials, 1916 Race Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103. PACKAGING AND MARKING -- Hypalon sheets shall be folded 5' TO 7' wide, so it can be dispensed in rectangular folds. The Hypalon shall be placed on pallets, covered with heavy duty corrugated fiberboard, and banded insuring safe delivery to the destination. All other supplies shall be preserved and packaged to ensure that no items are damaged. Contractor shall be responsible forall damage during transit. DELIVERY -- required by December 1, 1997. The required items shall be delivered FOB destination. Delivery shall be made between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, holidays excluded. Delivery shall be made to: Bureau of Land Management, Airport Road, Lewistown, Montana. PROVISIONS -- FAR Provision 52.212-1, Instructions of Offerors -- Commercial, applies to this acquisition, with the following addenda: Per FAR 12.603(b) the SF1449 is not used. AWARD: Offers will be received on an all or none basis. Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible offeror based upon the unit price quoted. Offerors shall include a completed copy of the FAR provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items, with their offer. FAR clause 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition, with the following addenda; FAR 52.204-6 Contractor Indentification Number -- Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number. FAR Clause 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items. FAR Clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items. FAR Clause 52.212-6, Notice of total Small Business Set Aside and 52.232-34 Optional Information for Electronic Funds Transfer Payment. Request for Quotations must be received on or before Close of Business, September 18, 1997. Solicitation is a Request for Quotations to be awarded on a purchase order. Quotations sent via the US Postal Service should be mailed to Bureau of Land Management, PO Box 36800, Billings, MT 59107-6800. All RFQs not sent through the US Mail will be considered hand carried and direct delivered. Hand carried RFQs must be delivered directly to Bureau of Land Management, 222 North 32nd Street, Billings, Montana 59101. All responsible sources may submit a quote which will be considered. See Note 1. (0247)

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