21 CONS/LGCC 700 Suffolk St Peterson AFB CO 80914-1200

42 -- PERSONNEL RESCUE POSITIONING HOIST SOL F0560498B0001 DUE 032398 POC SrA Misty R. Shockey, Contract Specialist, 719-556-4712; Larry Ozburn, Contracting Officer, 719-556-4285 E-MAIL: SrA Misty Shockey, Contract Specialist, mshockey@spacecom.af.mil. 17. 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; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number is F0560498B0001, and this is issued as an Invitation For Bid (IFB). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-3. This is 100% set aside for small business concerns. This is a brand name or equal acquisition. Hoist, personnel rescue positioning device kit is manufactured by DBI/SALA. Total of 59 kits include the following: quantity 2-P/N L2090-4-Rescue Positioning Device Dpecifications: 4 to 1 block and tackle, backup overspeed brake to stop freefall if operator releases rope, 310 foot of 3/8 inch kernmantle rope, indicator flag which indicates mode of operations (raising/lowering), swivel anchorage loop, built-in override ferrule wedged onto rope to avoid jamming, and cast aluminum housing; quantity 1-P/N L3911-G-Retractable Lifeline Specifications: 11 foot web retractable lifeline, high impact thermal plastic composite housing-resists denting and corrosion while being extremely lightweight, built-in swivel hook, built-in anti-racheting brake design with spring loading locking pawl which slides in the slot, has lifeline reserve system which maintains 2 feet of reserve on drum, in chase of a fall when line is fully extended, swiveling anchorage loop, disk brake design to assure consistent arresting forces, impact indicating lifeline design located above hook on lifeline; and quantity 2-P/N SH-523-Carrabeaner. This kit also includes a carry bag. These hoists must meet the safety standards in AFOSH Standard 127-46 and NFPA 1983. New hoist must replace existing rescue hoist with little or no hardware modifications. Delivery is as follows: 20 kits to: FE Warren AFB, WY, 82005; 15 kits to: Minot AFB, ND, 58705; 4 kits to: Grand Forks AFB, ND, 58205; and 20 kits to: Malstrom AFB, MT, 59402-7538. Provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial applies to this acquisition. FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. Evaluation factor for this solicitation will be based on price and delivery. Offerors must include a copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items with offer. FAR 52.214-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The following clauses in FAR 52.214-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items apply to this acquisition: 52.222-3, Convict Labor (E.O. 11755); 52.233-3, Protest After Award (31 U.S.C. 3553); 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government, with Alternate I; 52.203-10, Price or Fee Adjustment for Illegal or Improper Activity; 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns and Small Disadvantaged Business Concerns; 52.219-14, Limitation on Subcontracting; 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; and 52.225-3, Buy American Act-Supplies. Offers are due back by 12:00 pm MST, 23 March 98 to 700 Suffolk St, Peterson AFB, Co 80914-1200. For questions or information, please contact SrA Misty R. Shockey at 719-556-4712. (0050)

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