Deputy Chief of Staff for Contracting, US Army Space Command, Attn: MOSC-SC, 1670 N. Newport Road, Colorado Springs, CO 80916-2749

99 -- PROVIDE AND INSTALL FRAGMENTATION RETENTION FILM SOL DASG62-98-R-0014 DUE 091598 POC Mark D. Pitra, Contract Specialist (719) 554-8827 E-MAIL: Contact the Contract Specialist by e-mail, pitram@arspace-emh2.army.mil. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format set forth in Federal Acquisitions Regulation, 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 Request for Proposal (RFP) Number DASG62-98-R-0014 on a full and open competition basis. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-06. The Standard Industrial Classification Number is 9999, and the Business Size Standard is $5.0 million. DESCRIPTION: The contractor shall provide and install Fragment Retention Film on all windows, exterior glass doors, and glass door panels on the first three floors of the USARSPACE HQ Building, located at 1670 N. Newport Rd., Colorado Springs, CO. The film shall be clear (no tint), minimum 4mm thick and shall meet or exceed the requirements of the ANSI Z97.1 1984 (unlimited) specifications for Safety Glazing Material used in buildings and CFR, Title 16, CPSC 1201 (Category II), Safety Standard for Architectural Glazing Material. Pricing shall be provided for the work effort using non-rip-stop film material (CLIN 0001) as well as a separate price using rip-stop material (CLIN 0002, Option Item). This service shall be provided with a manufacturer's standard commercial warranty. Much of the installation site is located inside a secure environment, therefore, the installation personnel will be required to be escorted at all times, unless they hold a current collateral level security clearance. A site visit will be held to allow offeror's to quantify the exact number and size of windows, doors, and door panels to be covered (roughly estimated to be approximately 8,500 sq. ft.). It is strongly encouraged that serious offerors attend the scheduled site visit at the address shown above. Only one site visit will be held. It will be on Tuesday, September 8, at 2:00 P.M., Mountain Time. Anyone planning to attend the site visit must e-mail company's point of contact with telephone number and address NLT 10:00 AM Mountain Time on September 8, 1998 to the following point of contact: Mark Pitra at (719) 554-8827 (e-mail: pitram@arspace-emh2.army.mil). Products offered under the terms of a Federal Supply Schedule contract shall be so stated to include GSA contract number and terms. A copy of the pertinent pages of the schedule shall be provided with the offeror's proposal. Products not provided under a Federal Supply Schedule shall fully articulate and demonstrate technical capabilities set forth herein. Catalog cuts and other information required to substantiate the offeror's claims shall be provided with the offeror's proposal. The desired delivery, inclusive of installation, FOB Destination, is no later than November 30, 1998, however, required delivery is no later than December 31, 1998, which presumes contract award nolater than September 30, 1998. Delivery/Acceptance point is HQ US Army Space Command, 1670 N. Newport Road, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80916. Government workdays are between the hours of 0730 and 1630 MT. FAR provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition, with the following addenda: Per FAR 12.603(b) the SF 1449 is not used. Period of acceptance of offers -- Offeror agrees to hold the prices in its offer firm for 60 days after Government receipt of proposals. All such responses will be evaluated IAW FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items. The following evaluation criteria shall be used to evaluate offers: (1) Technical Capability -- ability to provide the products and installation services stated herein of the same or better functional and physical characteristics; (2) Warranty terms -- most advantageous to the Government; (3) Schedule -- ability to meet or exceed required delivery dates; (4) Past Performance -- ability to consistently deliver quality products/services in a timely manner; and, (5) Total Proposed Price -- most advantageous price considering all other factors. Evaluation Criteria are listed in descending order of importance. Basis for Award: The Government will select for award the proposal that is deemed most advantageous to the Government considering Technical Compliance, Warranty Terms, Past Performance, Schedule, and Total Proposed Price. The Government may select for award the offeror whose total price is not the lowest, but whose proposal is deemed sufficiently more advantageous to the Government so as to justify the payment of a higher price. Conversely, the Government may select for award the offeror whose price is lowest when other proposals are not sufficiently more advantageous to as to justify the higher price. The decision on the type of material to install (rip-stop vs. non-rip-stop) will be made considering the availability of funds, the perceived safety/security benefits, and the projected length of occupancy in the building. PROPOSAL PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS: The Offeror shall clearly demonstrate how the products proposed meet the requirements set forth herein regardless of how offered (e.g., open market, Federal Supply Schedule). The Offeror shall provide proposal information (e.g., catalog cut sheets, etc.) that substantiates the equivalency of the product offered to the product stated and required herein and that describe the installation procedures that will be employed, as well as the recommended normal maintenance, care and cleaning. Offers shall include a detailed description of the warranty offered. Offeror's that offer products against Federal Supply Schedules shall provide copies of the pertinent pages of the schedule to verify the offeror is an authorized agent/supplier under the FSS and relevant pages to validate prices offered. Prices shall be structured in accordance with the CLIN structure stated above. The Offeror shall provide a minimum of 3 references to which the same or similar products and services have been delivered within the last 2 years. References shall include the product/services delivered, contract number, date of contract award, date of acceptance by the receiving organization, contracting office point of contact, technical office point of contact, current telephone and fax numbers for both, and statement regarding problems with the product, contract and/or delivery. The Government will only consider the information provided in the offeror's proposal. Award is anticipated without discussion; therefore each offeror is encouraged to submit their best terms with their proposal, however, the government reserves the right to hold discussions if the Contracting Officer deems them necessary. Special attention is directed to FAR 52.212-1 (b). Failure to submit the information set forth therein for evaluation may render the offer nonresponsive. Offerors shall include a fully executed copy of the FAR provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, with their offer. FAR clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. FAR clause 52.212.-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition, along with the following additional FAR clauses: 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 Vietnam Era, 52.225-3, Buy American Act -- Supplies, 52.225-9, Buy American Act- Trade Agreements Act-Balance of Payments Program, 52.225-21, Buy American Act-North American Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act-Balance of Payments Program. DFARs provisions 252.211-7003, Buy American Act and Balance of Payment Program; 252.225-7012, Preference for Certain Domestic Commodities; and 252-247-7024, Notification of Transportation of Supplies by Sea. Offers sent via the US Postal Service should be mailed to US Army Space Command, ATTN: SMDC-AR-CM, 1670 N. Newport Rd, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80916. All proposals not sent through the US Mail will be considered hand carried and subject to FAR 15.412. Proposals may be submitted by facsimile, however, it is the responsibility of the Offeror to ensure receipt -- see also in this respect FAR 52.215-17, Telegraphic Bids. Offerors are responsible for ensuring proposals are received no later than 12:00 PM MT, September 15, 1998. The point of contact for all information regarding this acquisition is Mark D. Pitra at (719) 554-8827, fax (719) 554-8838 or at e-mail at pitram@arspace-emh2.army.mil. Posted 09/02/98 (W-SN244730). (0245)

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