Operational Contracting Office, 8110 Industrial Dr., Suite 200, USAF Academy, CO 80840-2315

Z -- INSTALLATION OF ACRYLIC PANELS IN THE EAVES OF BUILDING 2169 SOL F0561198T1595 DUE 051898 POC Mr. Don Jewett (719) 333-2734/Contracting Officer, Mr. John Peters (719) 333-2735 This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR 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. This solicitation is issued as a Request For Quotation (RFQ), solicitation number F0561198T1595. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-4. The Standard Industrial Classification Number is 1542 and the business size standard is $17 million. The proposed purchase order here is unrestricted in accordance with the Small Business Competitiveness Demonstration Program. Women owned businesses are encouraged to submit proposals. The Air Force requires the installation of approximately 400 feet of .118 inch thick, smooth, slick, and clear acrylic panels bent at 4 inches with a 90 degree angle with the remaining 20 inches left on the other side. These acrylic panels will be securely installed in the uppermost eaves (90 degree angle at the junction of the pre-cast wall, steel soffit and columns) and 2 end-corners of the south-side of building 2169, Cadet Field House, using stainless steel anchors in the pre-cast concrete walls and stainless steel tapping screws in the soffit. There are 10 bays separated by steel columns. All edges and joints of the acrylic panels will be sealed with a clear Dow Corning Silicone Sealer. The area of installation is approximately 50 to 60 feet off the ground and it is suggested the offeror plan on using a cherry-picker type piece of equipment for access, but secure scaffolding will be allowed. The performance period required is for work to begin as soon as possible after award, but no later than 24 May 1998. Awardee will stop all installation procedures the entire day of 27 May 1998 to accommodate cadet graduation ceremonies. Performance will recommence on 28 May 1998 and be finished by 1 Jun 1998. The intent of the completion of this performance is to have the installation of acrylic panels in place before the migration and nesting of swallows. A site visit is highly encouraged and does not require any pre-coordination as this military installation is open to the general public and the work required by this synopsis is outside the building. This work is covered under the Davis-Bacon Act. The following classifications/ hourly rates/and hourly fringe benefits are provided as those that may be used on this project: Carpenters/$16.65/$4.20; Power Equipment Operators/$16.22/$4.41; and Laborers-unskilled/ $10.75/$3.05. Offeror should review entire "Building" type general wage determination number CO980002, modification 2 dated 04/09/1998 for applicable classifications and rates. ALERT: Vendors are STRONGLY encouraged to use the Standard Form 1449 as the first page of their offer/quote/bid and completely provide the requested data for all blocks. If you choose NOT to use the Standard Form 1449, you are cautioned to complete and provide with your written offer/quote/bid all the data requested by FAR 52.212-1. Failure to do so may render your offer/quote/bid as non-responsive and may eliminate you from consideration for award. Contact by telephone either point of contact listed to have a SF 1449 sent by fax to your company. The clause at 52.212-1 applies to this solicitation with no addenda. The provision at 52.212-2 Evaluation -- Commercial items applies to this acquisition along with the following addenda: with all offers being evaluated against the following factor in the descending order of importance: 1) price and 2) past performance. Past performance will be evaluated to determine if offeror is responsible and has history of accomplishing similar projects. Offeror must submit with their proposal references for at least one similar project completed within the last two years. Price will be evaluated to determine its fairness, reasonableness, and completeness as it relates to the project. Awardwill be based upon best value to the Government and made to the offeror with the lowest price and proven performance. Offers shall include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items, with its offer. The clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition with the following addendas: delete "(c) Changes" and add "IAW FAR 52.243-5"; "(j) add IAW FAR 52.232-27 and 52.232-5"; add FAR 52.222-4. 52.222-6, 52.222-7, 52.222-8, 52.222-9, 52.222-10, 52.222-11, 52.222-12, 52.222-13, 52.222-14, 52.222-15, 52.225-5, 52.228-5, 52.228-14, and 52.228-13 with these fill-ins: (a) Payment bond or irrevocable letter of credit, (b) 50% of awarded amount, (c) prior to beginning on site performance. The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. Additional FAR clauses cited in the clause applicable to this acquisition are: 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9. DFARS 252.212-7001, Contract terms and conditions required to implement status of Executive Orders applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial items, NOV 1995 applies to this acquisition with the inclusion of the following DFARS 252.205-7000; 252.225-7012. Explanatory Note: Offers must be received at Operational Contracting Office, 8110 Industrial Drive, Suite 200, USAF Academy, CO 80840-2315, no later than 2:00 P.M. Mountain Daylight Time 18 May 1998. Mr. Don Jewett (719)333-2734 or Mr. John Peters (719) 333-2735 may be contacted for information regarding this solicitation. (0131)

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