Arnold Engineering Development Center, Attn: AEDC PKP, 100 Kindel Drive, Suite A332, Arnold AFB TN 37389-1332

47 -- HIGH PRESSURE AIR LINE PIPE, VKF TO ETF SOL F40650-98-B-0001 DUE 120997 POC Emily Walker, Contract Specialist, Phone: 931-454-7842; 931-454-7330 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; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. F40650-98-B-0001 is issued as an invitation for bid (IFB). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-2 and Defense Acquisition Circular 91-2. The standard industrial classification (SIC) code is 3317. The small business standard is 1000 employees. Contract Line Item Numbers (CLIN) 0001 quantity 20 FT Pipe, 2-1/2" SCH 160 Seamless, ASTM A312-TF304. To be furnished with report certifying chemical analysis. To be supplied as one piece 20 FT long. CLIN 0002 quantity 20 FT Pipe, 6" NPS SCH XXS seamless, ASTM A312-TP304. To be furnished with report certifying chemical analysis. To be supplied as one pipe 20 FT long. CLIN 0003 quantity 1,200 FT Pipe, 8" NPS, .872 Min. Wall seamless lengths with plain ends. Provide test reports per paragraph 22 of ASTM A530/A530M specification. Delivery shall be FOB Destination to Arnold Engineering Development Center (AEDC) and is required no later than 120 days after written notice of contract award. The following clauses/provisions are included in subject solicitation any award made thereof: FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items (JUN 1997). Evaluation criteria: Award will be made to that responsible bidder whose bid, conforming to the invitation is most advantageous to the Government, considering only price and price related factors. Each offeror shall include a completed copy of FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items (JAN 1997) with their bid. This clause/provision and all others mentioned in this announcement is located at the following internet address: http://farsite.hill.af.mil FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items (MAY 1997) is incorporated by reference; FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items (AUG 1996) is incorporated by reference, paragraph (b), the following clauses are appropriate and incorporated into this contract: 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (JUL 1995) with Alternate I (41 U.S.C.253g and 10 U.S.C. 2402); 52.203-8, Cancellation, Rescission, and Recovery of Funds for Illegal or Improper Activity (JAN 1997) (41 U.S.C. 423); 52.219-8, Utilization of Small, Small Disadvantaged and Women-Owned Small Business Concerns (JUN 1997); 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (APR 1984) (EO 11246); 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Special Disabled and Vietnam Era Veterans (APR 1984) (38 U.S.C. 4212); 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers (APR 1984) (29 U.S.C. 793); 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era (JAN 1988) (38 U.S.C. 4212). Additionally each offeror shall include a completed copy of DFARS 252.212-7000 Offeror Representation and Certifications-Commercial Items (NOV 1995). DFARS 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items (NOV 1995) is incorporated by reference, paragraph (b), the following clauses are appropriate and incorporated into this contract: 252.219-7006, Notice Evaluation Preference for Small Disadvantaged Business Concerns (Alternate I) (JUN 1997) (15 U.S.C. 644); 252.225-7001 Buy American Act and Balance of Payments Program (JAN 1994); 252.225-7002 Qualifying Country Sources as Subcontractors (DEC 1991); 252.247-7024, Notification of Transportation of Supplies by Sea (NOV 1995) (10 U.S.C. 2631). This is a DO rated contract. All responsible sources may submit a bid which shall be considered by the agency. Please include Remit to address if different to Ms. Emily Walker, USAF Procurement Division, 100 Kindel Drive Suite A332, Arnold AFB TN 37389-1332 by 2:00 P.M. (local time) on 9 Dec 97. Facsimile bids are not acceptable. For information regarding this synopsis/solicitation contact Ms. Emily Walker at (931)454-7841. (0311)

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