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

54 -- PROVIDE TACTICAL FIELD MAINTENANCE CONTAINMENT BERMS FOR FORT LEWIS, WASHINGTON SOL DAKF57-98-Q-0125 DUE 041598 POC Purchasing Agent Nancy Gary 206-967-2151 ext 207 (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 quote; quotations are being requested and a written quote will not be issued. Quote number DAKF57-98-Q-0125 applies and is issued as a Request for Quotation. The RFQ document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-03. This procurement is issued as 100 percent set-aside for small business (SB) concerns. If adequate response is not received for SB concerns, the quote will be issued as unrestricted without further notice. Therefore, replies to this notice are requested from all business concerns as well as from SB concerns. Concern means any business entity organized for profit with a place of business located in the United States, including, but not limited to an individual, partnership, corporation, joint venture, association, or cooperative. This is an "all or none" quote; no partial responses will be accepted. The size standard for any concern including its affiliates shall not be in excess of 500 employees. SIC COde: 2655. 30 each Tactical Field Maintenance containment berms, constructed of NESU 3284 Desert Tan fabric 8'x10'x4" with 2"x4" rigid foam wall, encapsulated with 10'x15' x 8oz geotextile fabric, has 3/4" bulkhead fitting in one corner, with plug. Submit proposal to include drawing, sample of proposed fabric, past performance information as an evaluation criteria for award is equal to price. All responses to the quote must be in writing or fax response to (253) 967-8137; telephonic responses will not be accepted. The F.O.B. delivery address is Building 9630, Fort Lewis, Washington. Provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. Award will be made on SF1449. 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. FAR Clause 52.212-2, Evaluation- Commercial Items and 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: 52.222-3, Convict Labor; 52.233-3, Protest After Award; 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity; 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Vietnam Era Veterans; 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers; and 52.222-37, Employment Reports-Vietnam Veterans. FAR 52.212-7001, to include 252.225-7001, Buy American Act & Balance of Payments Program. Provision 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside is also applicable. 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. Written quotes are due on April 15, 1998 at 3:00 PM (PDT) and shall include all required representations and certifications. Quotes shall be sent to Directorate of Contracting, ATTN: Nancy Gary, Building 9504, MS 19, Box 339500, Fort Lewis, WA 98433-9500. For more information regarding this procurement, contact Nancy Gary at (253) 967-2151, extension 207. (0093)

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