92d Contracting Squadron W. 110 Ent St. (Suite 200), Fairchild AFB, WA 99011-9403

N -- INSTALL LEASED VEEDER-ROOT TANK MONITORING EQUIPMENT SOL F4561398Q0695 DUE 082198 POC POC: Sandra Barnes (509)247-4597, Contracting Officer: Laurie D. Whelan (509)247-3859 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 solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation F4561398Q0695 is issued as a request for quote. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-5. Standard Industrial Code is 1731.Small business size standard is $7M. This is a small business set-aside in, which only authorized Veeder-Root Simplicity distributors will be considered. Install leased Veeder-Root tank monitoring equipment. Remove existing tank monitors and all associated wiring/equipment/appurtenances at facilities 0001, 1204, 1212, 1258, 1408, 2014, 2050, 2071, 2166, 2262, and 2325 on Fairchild AFB, WA, also Clear Lake, Cusick and JSSA. All existing monitors are manufactured by Ronan Engineering, except the JSSA monitor which is Leak Alert Model #LA-04. Monitoring panels shall be returned to the government. Upgrade existing Veeder-Root TLS350 monitors to be "Simplicity" compatible at facilities 1409, 1710, 2175, 2319 and 9000. Replace all 2" riser pipes on interstitial tank monitor ports with 4" steel pipe. Install Veeder-Root TLS350 Monitors and all associated equipment/appurentences to make each tank system (tank and piping) "Simplicity" compatible at facilities 0001, 1204, 1212, 1258, 1408, 2014, 2050, 2166, 2262, Clear Lake, Cusick and JSSA. Installation shall include 2-wire shielded cable at all locations and piping sump probes, which differentiate between water and fuel. Verify that required data at facilities 2050, 2166 and 2325 is being submitted to Fairchild Fuel Management System. Program all systems to communicate with Simplicity Data Services. Connect to existing phone jacks and verify proper operation of the system. Provide training to base personnel on the operation of the system. Quotes may be faxed to Sandy Barnes at (509)247-2073 or mailed to the above address. Anticipated award date is 25 Aug 98. Intended source is Northwest Pump and Equipment in Spokane, WA because they are the local Veeder-Root Simplicity distributor in the Northwest marketing area. Numbered Note 22 applies. The provision at FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications (Jan 1997) applies to this acquisition. A completed-signed copy of this provision shall be submitted with any quotation. The clause at FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions (Apr 1998) applies to this acquisition. The clause at FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items (Jun 1998) applies to this acquisition; under para (b), the following clauses are incorporated: FAR 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (E.O. 11246), FAR 52.222-35 Affirmative Action for Specialized Disabled and Vietnam Era (38 USC 4212), FAR 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers (29 USC 793), FAR 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans and Vietnam Era (38 USC 4212); under para (c), the following clauses are incorporated: FAR 52.222-41 Service Contract Act of 1965 as amended (41 USC 251), FAR 52.222-42 Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal hires (29 USC 206 and 41 USC 351); Equivalent Rate applicable to this acquisition is WG-4255-09 Fuel Distribution Systems Mechanic, $15.43 per hour plus or minus 30% fringe benefits. Offers are due by 21 Aug 98 NLT 2:00PM. Simplified Acquisition Procedures will be utilized.***** Posted 08/07/98 (W-SN234244). (0219)

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