42d Contracting Squadron/LGC, 50 Lemay Plaza South, Bldg 804, Maxwell AFB, AL 36112-6334

71 -- FURINSH AND INSTALL SEMI-MOVABLE WALL SYSTEMS FOR AIR FORCE WARGAMING INSTITUTE-MAFB. SOL FO1600-98-Q1494 DUE 081498 POC 2d Lt. Bob Enck, Contract Specialist (334)-953-5861, Mary Lou Crook Contracting Officer (334)-953-2560 E-MAIL: lcrook@max2.maxwell.af.mil, bob.enck@max2.maxwell.af.mil. 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; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Simplified acquisition procedures shall be utilized. This solicitation and incorporated provisions are those in effect through FAC 97-05 and DAC 91-13. This solicitation is used as a request for quotation (RFQ). Reference solicitation number: F01600-98-Q1494. This acquisition is to furnish and install approximately 213 Linear Feet (LF) of temporary/movable (floor-to-ceiling) walls, five single doors and one double door. The requested walls are "Series 225," manufactured by Wall Innovators, Inc.; 5415 West Crenshaw; P.O. Box 261089; Tampa, FL 33685-1089. The walls will be located in three areas within the Air Force Wargaming Institute, Building 1406A, at Maxwell AFB, AL. The following designcriteria is required: install approximately 213 LF of 8'-7" semi-permanent flat walls in three locations of various lengths; install approximately two 20 LF sections of 8'-7" movable flat walls in two locations; wall panel sections will be at least 36"- 48" wide and 5/8" gypsum construction; wall covering should be at least 12 oz fabric backed vinyl (color chart shall be furnished with offer); doors 5 single and 1 double door, 3' x 7' solid core plain sliced red oak with clear finish, with appropriate latch and hinge hardware; moveable walls sections (2 x 20 LF) have vinyl wall covering, with 4' x 4' dry marker boards integrated into the wall unit; movable wall sections must be mounted/hung on a track-like suspension system that will facilitate easy reconfiguration (opening the walls) to make a larger room out of smaller rooms; movable wall suspension should reconfigure easy enough to only require two individuals to collapse or expand the wall; construction of the walls must provide adequate sound suppression to allow independent operations to occur in adjacent rooms without disrupting each other; coloring of trim and baseboards shall be selected by the Government representative to complement installed walls. A one-time site survey of the building may be required. Inspection and delivery shall be at FOB destination point; (CADRE/WG, 401 Chennault, BLDG 1406A, Maxwell AFB, AL 36112-6428;) Required Delivery: 75 days after receipt of contract award, this includes installation. The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government. The provisions at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items and FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items, apply to this acquisition. The specific evaluation criteria under paragraph (a) of FAR 52.212-2 are (a) price; (b) proposed delivery/installation schedule; (c) design to meet the agency's need; (d) warranty; and (e) past references. All evaluation factors other than price, when combined, is approximately equal to price. FAR 52.212-3, Offerors Representations and Certifications Commercial Items (Offerors should include a completed copy with their quotation) and must accompany the offeror's quote; 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items; 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Commercial Items; 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. The following DFAR provisions are hereby incorporated by reference: 252.204-7004, Required Central Contractor Registration (CCR) and 252.232-7009, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer,. This acquisition is a total small business set aside under SIC code 2542, with a size standard of 500 employees. CLIN: 0001. A single award will be made to the responsible offeror whose offer conforms with all requirements of this solicitation. Offerors are reminded to submit product literature (essential physical characteristics) of the walls and doors being offered in sufficient detail to evaluate compliance with this solicitation. Submit descriptive literature to include color photo of the proposed walls, wall coverings, and doors. Quotation shall be submitted not later than 3:00 p.m. CDT, 7 Aug 1998; Point of contact in this office is 2d Lt. Bob Enck, Contract Specialist; (334) 953-5861 and Mary Lou Crook, Contracting Officer (334) 953-2560. All responsible sources may submit an offer, which will be considered by the agency. Posted 07/24/98 (W-SN228341). (0205)

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