NASA/John F. Kennedy Space Center, Procurement, Kennedy Space Center, FL 32899

99 -- ACCESS FLOOR SYSTEM SOL RFO10-98-0008 DUE 112097 POC Susan J. Wall, Contracting Officer, Phone (407) 867-4408, Fax (407) 867-1029, Email Susan.Wall-1@ksc.nasa.gov WEB: Click here for the latest information about this notice, http://procurement.nasa.gov/EPS/KSC/date.html#RFO10-98-0008. E-MAIL: Susan J. Wall, Susan.Wall-1@ksc.nasa.gov. THIS SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION IS BEING RESUBMITTED DUE TO AN ERROR IN TRANSMITTING TO THE CBD. IN ORDER TO TRANSMIT TO THE CBD -- SYMBOLS IN THE PREVIOUS SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION HAVE BEEN CHANGED TO WORDS AND FRACTIONS HAVE BEEN SPELLED OUT. IN ADDITION, IN ITEM NO. 1, WORDING HAS BEEN CHANGED TO REQUEST A LEXAN GRILL "OR AN APPROVED EQUAL". This notice 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; offers are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This notice is being issued as a Request for Offers (RFO) for the following: Access Floor System -- 24 inches x 24 inches bolted stringer, carpet tiles, and non-rocking floor tiles. The floor system shall be laterally stable in all directions with or without floor tiles installed. The electrical resistance between an individual stringer and pedestal shall be less than 1,000 microhms. The range of electrical resistance of the floor covering to the ground shall be 0.5 to 20,000 megohms for humidity from 40 to 60 percent relative humidity. The floor-panel joint-width tolerances shall be 0.008 inch as measured with a feeler gage at any point in the joint. The floor tiles shall be removable with a floor puller and shall not be mechanically fastened to the stringers. The floor is for a room that is approximately 44 feet x 62 feet in dimensions with 2,728 square feet and is 18 inches above the sub-floor. The items identified below shall be provided. ITEM NO. 1 -- Floor Tile -- 24 inches square, 2 inches maximum depth, welded steel panel filled with cementitious core material, steel top sheet, painted finish over steel, class A flame spread rating, monolithic carpet. Minimum load rating 250 PSF uniform/1,000 lb. concentrated, safety factor of 3. Carpet covering shall be United Technical Products, Inc./Computile RTG/Compucarpet RTG factory applied Compucarpet with glue -- Multi-color loop/Carpet Color -- Moon-dance 6808, or an approved equal in color, weight, static resistance and flame spread. The floor panels shall match the drawing provided as Drawing A at the following address: http://aim6msfc.msfc.nasa.gov/EPS/KSC/Synopses/RFO10-98-0008/. Round floor cutouts shall be approximately four and three eighths inches in diameter, sharp edges shall be protected with a non-conductive grommet, and covered with a black flush removable cover capable of 1,000 lb. wheel load. The grills shall be black Lexan or an approved equal, capable of supporting 1,000 lb. Wheel load, non-conductive, one piece molded construction, individual air flow damper adjustable from the top. The above floor tile shall consist of: a) 2 feet x 2 feet solid panel. Quantity: 600 each b) 2 feet x 2 feet panel with a four and three eighths inches round cutout and black grommet cover. Quantity: 54 each c) 2 feet x 2 feet panel with black Lexan or an approved equal, grill and damper. Quantity: 17 each d) 2 feet x 2 feet panel with black Lexan or an approved equal, grill, damper, round cutout and black grommet cover. Quantity: 36 each e) 2 feet x 2 feet panel with rectangular cutout and grommet edges. Quantity: 10 each Cutout Locations are shown in Drawing A. ITEM NO. 2 -- Pedestals -- Shall be capable of supporting 8,000 pounds axially and 1,000 inch-pound overturning moment. Pedestal heads shall be 8 gage; 2 inches total adjustment using a vibration proof nut; tapped pedestal head for one fourth inches -- 20 stringer fasteners; and 16 square inch galvanized steel base. The above Pedestals shall consist of: a) Field Pedestals: Shall have a 16 square inch galvanized steel base. Quantity: 750 each b) Perimeter Pedestals: Shall be designed to abut against a wall. Quantity: 120 each ITEM NO. 3 -- Stringers -- 24 inches x 24 inches bolted stringer; galvanized steel; standard duty 250 pound mid-span uniform load; 1,000 pound concentrated load; 600 pound rolling load; and 150 pound impact load. A conductive vinyl rib or gasket shall be cemented on the top of the stringer to complete an air seal between the stringer and floor tile. The stringer-to-pedestal connection shall be solid and not produce a metal-to-metal noise when a person walks on the floor tile. The above Stringers are to consist of: a) Main stringers shall be a minimum of 4 feet long. Quantity: 400 each b) Secondary stringers shall be 2 feet long. Quantity: 800 each ITEM NO. 4 -- Bolts. Two and one fourth inches -- 20 fasteners per stringer to attach to pedestal head. Quantity: 1600 each ITEM NO. 5 -- Adhesive. Adhesive to anchor 18 inches tall pedestal bases shall have the bonding strength capable of resisting an overturning moment of 1,000 inch-pounds to a 16 square inch steel pedestal base mounted on a concrete base. Quantity: 2 gallons ITEM NO. 6 -- Floor Lifter. Provide the manufacture s standard lifting device for a carpeted floor tile as described in Item No. 1 above. Quantity: 4 each ITEM NO. 7 -- Receptacle. Double 120 VAC duplex service outlet, mounted inside a recess box with a black hinge lid. The hinge lid shall be flush with the carpeted floor tile as identified in Item No. 1 above. The lid shall be capable of supporting a 1,000 pound wheel load. For receptacle location see Drawing A. Quantity: 3 each DELIVERY -- The above items are required to be delivered FOB Destination to NASA, Kennedy Space Center, Florida. Delivery of all items are required 6 weeks or sooner after contract award. This procurement is being conducted under the NASA MidRange Pilot Test Program approved by the Office of Federal Procurement Policy. The provisions and clauses in the RFO are those in effect through the July 1997 FAR Reissue. The DPAS rating for this procurement is DO-C-9. If the end product(s) offered is other than domestic end product(s) as defined in the clause entitled "Buy American Act Supplies," the Offeror shall so state and shall list the country of origin. The SIC code and the small business size standard forthis procurement are 3499 and 500 respectively. The Offeror shall state in their offer their size status for this procurement. All responsible business sources may submit an offer which shall be considered by the agency. Selection and award will be made on an aggregate basis to the lowest priced, technically acceptable Offeror. Technical acceptability will be determined by information submitted by the Offeror providing a description in sufficient detail to show that the product offered meets the Government s requirement. Questions regarding this acquisition must be submitted in writing to Susan J. Wall by fax to 407/867-1029 or Internet e-mail to susan.wall-1@ksc.nasa.gov. Offers (including FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items) are due by close of business on 11/18/97. The Offeror shall complete FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items (which may be obtained via the Internet at URL: ftp://msfcinfo.msfc.nasa.gov/pub/reps_certs/midrange/) and submit it as part of their offer. Offerors shall provide the information as required by FAR 52.212-1, FAR 52.212-4, and FAR 52.212-5 with the exception of the following in paragraph (b): 52.203-6, 52.203-10, 52.219-8, 52.219-9, 52.219-14, 52.225-9, 52.225-19, 52.225-21, 52.239-1, and 52.247-64, and all of paragraph (c). All FAR Clauses may be obtained via Internet at http://procurement.nasa.gov/FAR/. Offers for the items(s) described above may be mailed or faxed to the identified point of contact and include, solicitation number, FOB Destination to this Center, proposed delivery schedule, discount/payment terms, warranty duration (if applicable), taxpayer identification number (TIN), identification of any special commercial terms, and be signed by an authorized company representative. It is the Offeror s responsibility to monitor this site for the release of amendments (if any). Potential Offerors will be responsible for downloading their own copy of this combination synopsis/solicitation and amendments (if any). Hard copies may be obtained from the identified point of contact; however, the closing date is as stated in this combination synopsis/solicitation, inclusive of any amendments. Facsimile Offers are authorized; however, the Government shall not assume responsibility for proper transmission. FACSIMILE OFFERS SHALL BE FOLLOWED BY THE ORIGINALS IN THE MAIL. See Numbered Note B and CBD Note 1. Any referenced Numbered Notes can be viewed via Internet at http://genesis.gsfc.nasa.gov/nnotes.htm. Any referenced CBD Notes can be viewed via Internet at http://cbdnet.access.gpo.gov/num-note.htm (0322)

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