Contracting Officer (Code 520), Naval Construction Battalion Center, 5200 CBC 2nd Street, Gulfport, MS 39501-5001

54 -- HAZARDOUS STORAGE BUILDING SOL N62604-98-Q-U504 DUE 120197 POC Point of Contact -- Carmen D. Urbati, 228-871-2281 E-MAIL: Naval Construction Battalion Center, cdurbati@cbcgulf.navfac.navy.mil. This is a brand name or equal combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6 as supplemented with additional information provided in this notice. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 90-45 and Defense Acquisition Circular 91-11. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Quotations are being requested and written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number is N62604-98-Q-U504 and is isssued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). This acquisition is 100% Small Business Set Aside. The standard classification code is 3448, small business size standard is 500 employees. The small business size standard for a concern which submits an offer in its own name, but which proposes to furnish an item which it did not itself manufacture, is 500 employees. Such non-manufacturer must furnish the product of a small business manufacturer or producer, which end products must be manufactured or produced in the United States. A firm-fixed price purchase order will be issued under the Simplified Acquisition Procedures. Contract Line Item 0001 is for two (2) each Type A Hazardous Materials Storage Buildings, Environmental Products Model 1228 or equal. Storage capacity: 28 drums (55-gallon); Sump capacity: Minimum 478 gallons; Approximate exterior dimensions: Length 16 ft, Width 8 ft 6 in., Height 8 ft 6 in. Specifications for Type A: (1) Building to be Factory Mutual (FM) approved and utilize only UL listed components where applicable. Building shall be designed in accordance with the Uniform Building Code (UFC), National Building Code (NBC), Uniform Fire Code (UFC), National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Codes and Regulations. (2) Building shall be of all welded construction using heavy gauge corrosion protected steel of UL classified two- hour fire-rated non- combustible construction. (3) Building shall be constructed in accordance with UL-263 and ASTM E 119. (4) All electrics shall be pre-wired and terminate in a single point externally mounted, weather proof electrical panel with circuit breakers and main breaker. Building shall be provided with an external electrical grounding system. (5) Building shall have chemical resistant coated surfaces in work areas. (6) Building shall have a water sprinkler piping assembly. (7) Building shall have a secondary containment sump, with fiberglass floor grating. (8) Building shall have UL classified three-hour fire- rated double doors (two pair) with self door closer, security lock, and interior safety release. (9) Building shall have an electromechanical exhaust ventilation system adequately sized for the building. One system required per compartment. (10) Building shall have a dry chemical fire suppression system. (11) Building shall have a double coated sump liner. (12) Building shall have 100 linear feet of interior shelving (installed). (13) Building shall have a 2-hour fire rated interior separation wall which extends from subfloor to ceiling and prevents exchange of vapors between compartments. (14) All interior electrical devices and conduit, including the ventilation system, must be rated for class 1, division 1 locations (explosion proof electrical). (15) The building structure shall be warranted free from manufacturing defects for ten (10) years. All other components shall be warranted for one (1) year after delivery date. (16) Building shall be furnished fully assembled and ready for installation. (17) Contractual Data: Commercial Publications, six (6) copies required thirty (30) days after award of contract and before delivery of material. Each copy shall be in a single indexed binder & shall include, but not limited to Operator's Manual w/lube chart (if required), Parts Manual, Shop Maintenance, Service & Repair Manual. Furnished items shall be clearly identified. Partial submittals are not acceptable. Certificate of Compliance, six (6) copies required with the item. Delivery date is the same as the item. This certificate shall contain sufficient information to assure the Government that the Contractor has met or exceeded all the requirements of the contract and applicable industry association/society standars. This data shall include performance characteristics. Furnished items shall be clearly identified. If other than brand name identified is offered, the offeror shall indicate the manufacturer, brand, model/part number and a description in sufficient detail to show that the product offered meets the brand name specified. Note: The offeror shall furnish as part of its offer all descriptive literature and technical data sheets necessary for the purchasing activity to determine whether the products offered meet the salient characteristics of the solicitation. Failure to provide this information will cause your quotation to be rejected. Delivery FOB Destination, Gulfport, MS, 30 calendar days after award. This solicitation is issued as a request for quotes (RFQ). The following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) provisions and clauses apply to this acquisition: 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial, 52.212-2 Evaluation -- Commercial Items. NCBC will use the following factors to evaluate quotes, in descending order of importance: A. Technical capability of the item offered to meet the Government requirement and B. Price. The Government reserves the right to make award of the initial offer received without discussions. The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose quote conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and technical capability considered. Companies wishing to respond to this solicitation should provide this office with the following: A price quote, submitted on your company letterhead or your standard company quotation forms, for the requested items showing solicitation number, unit price, extended price, FOB, prompt payment terms, delivery time, and correct address. OFFERS MUST BE SIGNED. Each offer shall include a completed copy of the provisions at FAR 52.212-3 and DFARS 252.212-7000, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items, their Dun & Bradstreet Code, and their Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code. Those companies not in possession of the provisions in full text may contact this office and a copy will be faxed to you. The contract clause at FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items is incorporated by reference and applies to this acquisition. The clause at FAR 52.212-5 and DFARS 252.212 -7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The following additional FAR clauses cited in this clause are applicable: FAR 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity, 52.222-35 Affirmative Action for Special Disabled and Vietnam Era Veterans, 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers, 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era, 252.227-7015 Technical Data -- Commercial Items; 52.227-7037 Validation of Restrictive Markings on Technical Data. The contractor shall extend to the Government full coverage of any standard commercial warranty normally offered in a similar commercial sale. Acceptance of the warranty does not waive the Government's rights with regard to the other terms and conditions of the contract. In the event of a conflict, the terms and conditions of the contract shall take precedence over the warranty. The warranty period shall begin upon final acceptance of the items listed in the schedule. All questions concerning this RFQ must be submitted in writing, no telephonic responses will be processed. Questions should be faxed to Carmen Urbati, FAX 601-871-3212/2691 by Nov 21, 1997. Quotations are due on Dec 1, 1997, 2:00 p.m. to Contracting Officer (Code 520), 5200 CBC 2nd Street, Gulfport, MS 39501-5001. Facsimilequotations acceptable, FAX 601-871-3212/2691. No oral quotations will be accepted. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which shall be considered. See Note 1. (0316)

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