DIRECTORATE OF CONTRACTING, BUILDING 1001, 761ST TANK BATTALION AVE, FORT HOOD, TX 76544-5025

68 -- PROVIDE AND DELIVER CHEMICALS TO WATER SLIDE AT BELTON LAKE RECREATION AREA (BLORA), FORT HOOD, TX SOL DPCARM-7342-N029 POC Jack D. Mabe, Contract Specialist, (254) 287-5676, E-mail address is: mabej@hood-emh3.army.mil (Site Code DAKF48) The Directorate of Contracting, Fort Hood, TX has a requirement for providing and delivering pool chemicals to the Belton Lake Recreation Area (BLORA), Water Slide area, Fort Hood, TX. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial supplies prepared in accordance with format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This notice constitutes the only solicitation. Proposals are herein requested and a written solicitation shall not be issued. The solicitation number to refer to in response to this notice is DPCARM 7342-N029. This requirement is being issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) using Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) under the Test Program at FAR Subpart 13.6. This RFQ, incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-2. This requirement is being procured on an unrestricted basis as the majority of chemical manufacturers are large business concerns and there isno reasonable expectation that offers will be received from two or more small businesses. The Standard Industrial Classification Code (SIC) is 2819 (1,000 employees). This RFQ is for the six month base period (April through September 1998) and four-six month option periods (April through September 1999, 2000, 2001 and 2002) for the purpose of issuing a firm-fixed price, indefinite quantity type contract. The six month base period contains three Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINS), in estimated quantities: CLIN 0001 -- Hypochlorite Solution, 1,500 Gallons. Hypochlorite Solution shall be delivered in a maximum amount of 250 gallons. Contractor shall place the Hypochlorite solution in the existing container. A minimum of 50 gallons shall be left in the tank before the next call for a delivery of 250 gallons.; CLIN 0002 -- Hydrochloric Acid (Muriatic Acid), 7-30 Gallon Drums. Hydrochloric Acid (Muriatic Acid) shall be delivered in 30 gallon Contractor-owned drums. Upon each delivery, full drum(s) shall be left and exchanged for empty. Contractor shall deliver no more than two 30 gallon drums at one time. There shall be no more than two 30 gallon drums on hand at BLORA Water Slide Area at any time. Contractor shall place drum(s) of Muriatic Acid in existing secondary containers. Contractor shall never place full drums on the floor of Water Slide Pump House and CLIN 0003 -- Cyanuric Acid Powder, 5-100 Pound Drums. Cyanuric Acid, Powder shall be delivered in 100 pound drum. Upon each delivery, a full drum shall be left and exchanged for empty. Contractor shall deliver no more than one 100 pound drum at a time. Contractor shall place drum of Cyanuric Acid in existing secondary container. Contractor shall never place full drum on floor of Water Slide Pump House. Each six month option period contains three CLINS: first option, CLINS 0004 through 0006; second option, CLINS 0007 through 0009; third option, CLINS 0010 through 0012 and fourth option, CLINS 0013 through 0015. Description and estimated quantities same as the base year, for a total of 15 CLINS. The first delivery shall commence on 14 April 1998. PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS) FOR POOL CHEMICAL REQUIREMENTS is listed at the conclusion of this notice. FAR Provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors, applies to this RFQ with the following addendum: (a) is deleted; (b) delete as written and substitute: Electronic submission of offers is granted. All offers must be received on or before 20 March 1998 to be considered timely. Offers may be submitted by E-mail stated above. As a minimum offers must include: RFQ number, offeror's name, address, telephone number, fax number, E-mail address (if any), point of contact including position title, pricing directly relating to each CLIN herein contained, prompt payment discount terms (NOTE PAYMENT STATEMENT IN SPECIFICATIONS), a completed copy of Representations and Certifications required in FAR 52.212-3; (e) is deleted. FAR 52.212-4 is included, except: (b) is deleted; (h) is deleted and (i) is deleted. FAR 52.212-2 isincluded, except: (a) is deleted and (c) is deleted. Furthermore, offers must contain all commercial terms, conditions and provisions under which the offeror conducts business in the commercial marketplace. Offers failing to provide required representations and certifications or reject the terms and conditions of this RFQ shall not be considered for award. The Government intends to award a firm-fixed price, indefinite quantity type contract to the responsible offeror whose offer conforms to the solicitation and will be the most advantageous to the Government, price and price related factors considered. All offerors must include a completed copy of FAR 52.212-3 with its offer. Offerors must also include FAR 52.212-5, specifically 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36 and 52.222-37. PWS FOR POOL CHEMICAL REQUIREMENTS -- SCOPE OF WORK: The Contractor shall furnish all stated pool chemicals required to sustain the Water Slide operation of BLORA. APPLICABLE REGULATIONS: Contractor shall abide by all applicable regulations, FH Reg 420-2, Facilities Engineering Environment and Natural Resources. ORDERING: Orders for supplies shall be placed by the Contracting Officer or authorized representative only. DELIVERY: 1 -- Contractor shall deliver all required chemicals to BLORA, Water Slide Pump House, Bldg. 135, Fort Hood, TX. Contractor shall place the chemicals only into appropriate Government-owned tank(s) or secondary container(s). 2 -- Contractor shall make first delivery on 14 April 1998, between 0730 and 1600 hours, and all consecutive deliveries every other Tuesday or upon notification by Contracting Officer or authorized representative. There shall be a minimum of two deliveries per month or upon necessity of chemicals required. 3 -- Any discrepancies found on the invoice or any unacceptable deliveries made by the Contractor shall be reported immediately, by Contracting Officer's Representative to the Contracting Officer and Contractor. MARKING: Each drum shall be clearly and visibly labeled. Delivery vehicles, equipment and drums shall be clearly marked to denote proper handling, storage and safety requirements. TRANSPORT EQUIPMENT: Delivery vehicles must meet all Federal and state transportation regulatory and safety requirements for hazardous materials. NOTE: The maximum length of a delivery vehicle shall be 28 feet. The delivery location cannot accommodate a longer vehicle. 2 -- When in transport, all supplies shall be packed, secured and delivered by the Contractor in a manner which prevent movement resulting in damage to containers and markings. 3 -- Drivers shall have appropriate license in accordance with Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations. Drivers must furnish license for verification if requested by Contracting Officer or authorized representative. WAIVERS AND SUBSTITUTIONS: There shall be no waivers or substitutions for the supplies ordered under this contract without prior approval of the Contracting Officer. PARTIAL SHIPMENTS: Partial shipments shall not be permitted unless approvedby the Contracting Officer. HAZARDOUS SPILLS: The Contractor shall be liable for any spills and cleanup which are caused by the delivery driver. DELIVERY DOCUMENTATION: Each delivery shall be supported by a sales slip or delivery ticket prepared in original and two copies containing the following information: A. Date of Delivery B. Contract Number and Delivery Order Number C. Item Number and Description, Quantity ORdered and Contract Unit Price D. Name of Government Representative placing order E. Name of Contractor F. Signature of Government Representative receiving supplies. PAYMENT METHODS AND PROCEDURES: 1 -- Government Payment Card (PREFERRED METHOD): 1.1 Payment shall be made using Government Payment Card for all supplies and services received and accepted against this contract. 1.2 All deliveries shall be charged to on Accounting Appropriation Code (APC). 1.4 After delivery is made, Contractor shall provide original and two copies of invoice/delivery ticket. Contractor shall leave one copy with theactivity, one copy with COR and original taken to the Directorate of Contracting (DOC), Bldg. 1001, Room W113, where payment shall be made by Government Payment Card. 2 -- Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT) (ALTERNATIVE METHOD): 2.1 Payment shall be made using EFT for all supplies and services received and accepted against this contract. 2.2 Same as 1.2 above. 2.3 Same as 1.3 above. 2.4 After delivery is made Contractor shall mail original and two copies of invoice/delivery ticket to: DFAS Lawton Ft Sill OPLOC, 4700 Mow Way Road, Dept. 1791, Fort Sill, OK 73503-1791. Ft Sill will, after receipt of invoice/delivery ticket and Receiving Report, make payment to the contractor through EFT. Contractor shall leave one copy with the COR, as shown in 1.4. (0062)

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