12th Contracting Squadron/LGC, 395 B Street West, Randolph AFB, TX 78150-4525

63 -- NON-LETHAL, RADIO-CONTROLLED, PROGRAMMABLE, AUTOMATED BIRD-DETERRENT SYSTEM SOL F41691-98-R0013 DUE 033098 POC Cynthia D. Gates, (210) 652-5171, Contracting Officer, Fred Lagunas, (210) 652-5145, Commodities Contracting Flight Chief E-MAIL: gatesc, gatesc@rndgate1.aetc.af.mil. This 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. Solicitation F41691-98-R0013 is issued as a Request for Proposal (RFP) and incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-03. This acquisition is unrestricted, utilizing the Size Standard in FAR Part 19 under Standard Industrial Code 7342 The Government intends to award a Firm Fixed Price Contract for the delivery and installation of CLIN 0001 -- Non-lethal, radio-controlled, automated; programmable bird-deterrent system. The system(s) will include, but is not limited to the following: System will be capable of remote control from hand-held radios as well as fixed base control pads. Each runway environment (east and west) will have two remote, rechargeable, hand-held controllers as part of the system. Hand-held controllers will be capable of controlling all stand-alone sound units from anywhere on the respective side of the airfield. Three fixed based control pads will be provided, one to be located in Base Operations, one in the west tower, and one in the east tower. The control pad in Base Operations will be capable of controlling all units on both the east and west side of the airfield. The unit in the west tower will be capable of control of all units on the west side and the unit in the east tower will be capable of control of all units on the east side of the airfield. All bird deterrent units will be stand-alone units, and will be provided in sufficient quantity to adequately deter bird populations in the runway environments at Randolph AFB. Stand-alone is defined as: not requiring any outside power source, relocateable, weather-proof and secure from tampering, and not requiring regular monitoring. Regular maintenance should be limited to refueling, if required. Each unit will provide sound effects designed to frighten birds away, as well as, discourage them from returning. Acceptable systems include recordings replayed over speakers and cannon blasts simulating gunshots. The contractor will ensure that all equipment is in proper working order prior to completion of the project. Test each component and assembled item of equipment to demonstrate that it is operating properly and that controls and safety devices are functioning. Ensure that all stand-alone sound devices can be remotely controlled from any point on the airfield. Repair or replace all equipment which is found to be defective or damaged during installation. The contractor will train government personnel in the proper use and maintenance of the installed equipment. As a minimum, one person from each of the following agencies will be trained on care and use of the systems: Airfield management, Wing Safety, and Air Traffic Control. FOB destination is required by the Government. FOB point is 12 OSS/ADO, Bldg 8, Randolph Air Force Base, Texas. The desired delivery and installation is no later than 7 days after receipt of contract. Offerors must provide warranty information specific to all equipment. The following clauses and provisions can be viewed through internet access at the AF FAR Site, http://farsite.hill.af.mil. To view the AFFARS and the AETC FAR Supplement, access the same internet address. The following FAR provisions and clauses apply to this acquisition: 52.212-1, Instructions to Offers -- Commercial; 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items. The specific evaluation factors are: past performance and price, with past performance having higher value than price. Offerors must submit any technical literature on equipment offered. Please specify your ability to meet the required delivery date. Offerors must include with their offer a completed copy of the provisions at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representation and Certifications -- Commercial Items and DFARS 252.212-7000, Offeror Representation and Certifications -- Commercial Items. FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items. Clause 52-212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items, specifically, the following clauses are applicable to this solicitation: 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 and Veterans of the Vietnam Era; 52.247-34, F.O.B. Destination. Clause DFARS 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items, specifically the following clauses are applicable to this solicitation: 252.225-7001, Buy American Act and Balance Payment Program and 252.225-7036, North American Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act. Maps, to scale, will be made available by faxing written request to Cynthia D. Gates at (210) 652-7486 to include company name, address, commercial and fax phone numbers, and a point of contact. Offers must be sent in writing to the Contracting Specialist above no later than 30 Mar 98 at 2:30 P.M.(CST). All responsible sources may submit an offer, which, if timely received will be considered by this agency. (0068)

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