DIRECTORATE OF CONTRACTING, BLDG 9504 MS 19, BOX 339500, FORT LEWIS, WA 98433-9500

81 -- PROVIDE HAZARDOUS WASTE DRUMS TO FORT LEWIS, WASHINGTON SOL DAKF57-98-B-0005 DUE 031598 POC Contract Specialist Shauna Hull 253-967-2151 ext 210 (Site Code DAKF57) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items 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; bids are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Number DAKF57-98-B-0005 applies and is issued as an Invitation for Bid. The IFB document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-03. This procurement is issued as unrestricted with a SIC code of 3412 and a size standard of 500 employees. Provide the following hazardous waste drums to Fort Lewis and Yakima Training Center (quantities are estimated): CLIN 0001, 480 EA, 30 gallon drum, closed top (1A1); CLIN 0001a, 480 EA, 30 gallon drum, closed top (1A1); CLIN 0002, 1080 EA, 55 gallon drum, closed top (1A1); CLIN 0002a, 200 EA, 55 gallon drum, closed top (1A1); CLIN 0003,1776 EA, 55 gallon drum, open top (1A2); CLIN 0003a, 300 EA, 55 gallon drum, open top (1A2); CLINs 1001 through 2003a, same as CLINs 0001 through 0003a, respectively, CLINs 1001 through 1003a as the first option year and CLINs 2001 through 2003a as the second option year. Specifications to meet the following minimum technical requirements: 1. Specifications for standard steel drum (1A1) non-removable head steel drum and (1A2) removable head steel drum. All drums shall meet Department of Transportation specifications found in 49 Code of Federal Regulations, Section 178.504. 2. Steel used for body, heads, closures, and fittings shall meet the minimum thickness requirements outline in 173.28(b)(4), and provide the maximum net mass outlined in 49 CFR 178.504(b)(9). 3. Drums shall also have the exterior painted in a yellow-black-yellow configuration horizontally with the colors being equal in width. The interior shall be primed to prevent premature corrosion. 4. The drums shall be painted with a low Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) baked enamel paint or equal that will be guaranteedfor one year. No air dried paint will be used to paint the drums. 5. The UN specifications for the drums are: UN1A1/Y1.4/330/ 30 gallon closed head drums; UN1A1/X1.2/250/ -- 55 gallon closed head drums; UN1A2/X250/S/ -- 55 gallon open head drums. 6. Reconditioned steel drums will not be accepted. 7. Drums made of polyethylene (any type) will not be accepted. 8. The contractor shall have liability insurance in effect for claims arising out of death or bodily injury, including vehicle liability and legal defense costs in the amount of $1 million, as evidenced by a certificate of insurance for General, Automobile and Environmental Liability coverage. The F.O.B. delivery address for CLINs 0001, 0002, 0003, 1001, 1002, 1003, 2001, 2002 and 2003 is Directorate of Public Works, Hazardous Waste Management Section, Bldg. T1210, Fort Lewis, WA. The F.O.B. delivery address for CLINs 0001a, 0002a, 0003a, 1001a, 1002a, 1003a, 2001a, 2002a and 2003a is Directorate of Engineering, Bldg. 810, Yakima Training Center, Yakima, WA. Delivery shall be in full conformance with this contract inclusive of the specifications herein, all applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations and orders. All deliveries are to be made within 20 calendar days after receipt of an oral or written delivery order or more than 20 calendar days if specified on delivery order. This is a total requirements type contract. Delivery Orders will be issued against this contract. Contract period consists of Base Period (1 May 1998 -- 30 April 1999) and two one-year option periods. Provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. Award will be made on SF 1449. Completed copies of the provisions at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications- Commercial Items; DFARS 252.212-7000, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items and FAR Clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. Invoices shall be submitted in four copies and furnishedto Rome Operating Location, ATTN: Vendor Pay, 124 Chappie James Blvd, Rome, NY 13441-4511, 1-800-553-0527. Information copies of the invoice shall be furnished to: Headquarters, I Corps and Fort Lewis, DPW,Bldg. 1210, ATTN: AFZH-PWQ, MS71e (Richard Gillespie), Fort Lewis, WA 98434-5000 and DENR, Yakima Training Center, ATTN: AFZH-Y-ENV, Leighann Ogen, Yakima, WA 98908-5000. FAR Clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The following clauses within 52.212-5(b) are applicable to this acquisition: 52.203-6; 52.203-10; 52.219-8; 52.222-26; 52.222-35; 52.222-36 and 52.222-37. DFARS Clause 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. The following clauses within 252.212-7001(b) apply to this acquisition: 252.225-7001; 252.225-7012; and 252.247-7024. The complete text of any or all of the clauses and provisions effective on the date of the latest Federal/Defense Acquisition Circular is also available electronically from the following World Wide Web (WWW) Home Pages: General Services -- http://www-far.npr.gov; DOD Electronic Commerce Office -- http://www.acq.osd.mil and Defense Technical Information Center (DTIC) -- http://www.dtic.dla.mil. Bids are due on March 3, 1998 at 4:00 PM (PT) and shall include all required representations and certifications. Bids shall be sent to Directorate of Contracting, ATTN: Shauna Hull, Building 9504, MS 19, Box 339500, Fort Lewis, WA 98433-9500. For more information regarding this procurement, contact Shauna Hull at (253) 967-2151, extension 210. (0042)

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