37th Contracting Squadron, 1655 Selfridge Avenue, Lackland AFB, TX 78236-5253

54 -- OBSERVATION TOWERS SOL F41636-99-T-0160 DUE 120298 POC Austin Foiles, (210) 671-1730, FAX (210) 671-5063 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; offers are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation is issued as a request for quotations (RFQ). Submit written offers only (oral offers will not be considered), on requisitions F41636-99-T-0160. This procurement is restricted to Small Business only. This solicitation document, incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-08, Standard Industrial Code 3449. Furnish the following as identified by manufacture, or like item: Two (2) each, tower typee observation style steel frame, other/size 12 feet tall, size/other 10 feet X 10 feet observation platform 10 feet X 10 feet X 7 feet clear with a 12 foot tall base to include square tube frame for columns, rafters, railing, and floor frame with one lifting eye at peak of hip roof, 1 inch X 1 inch metal floor grating, 26 GA.R or a panel for 42 inch high walls, 26 GA, lock seam metal roof panels, 26 GA. Cap trim for wall panels at railing, square tube framing for legs with square tube cross bracing and upper frame and perimeter angle iron to allow tower top to fit tower base, tower base is to be 12 foot tall complete with one set of ladder type steps, all colled rolled sreel is to be primed red oxide primer, mfg by: ASC Metal Building co, (210) 659-7888. Delivery: 60 days after award. FOB: Destination for delivery is;37 SUPS/LGSD, Building 5160, Lackland AFB, TX. 78236. The following FAR provisions apply to this acquisition. FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The provisions at FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items, applies to this solicitation. The clause at FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items, applies to this solicitation. Specifically the following clauses, are applicable to this solicitation : FAR 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity; FAR 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for special disable and Vietnam ERA Veterans; FAR 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers. The clause at DFARS 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions required to implement Statues or Executive Orders applicable to Defense Acquisition of Commercial Items, applies to this solicitation. Specifically the following clauses, cited are applicable to this solicitation: DFARS 252.225-7001, Buy American Act and Balance of Payment Program. Offerors must include with their offer a completed copy of the provisions at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items, and DFARS 252-212-7000, Offerors and Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items, applies to this solicitation. FAR 52.245-4, also applicable is DFARS 252.204-7004, Required Central Contractor Registration (CCR). CCR can be obtained by calling 1-800-334-3414. The CCR number must be obtained before award can be made. Award will be based on evaluation of: (a) meeting requirements, (b) lowest price, (c) responsible offer. Quotes must be sent in writing (oral offers will not be considered), to the POC indicated above. Quotes must be submitted not later than 2:00PM (CST), 02 Dec 98, and acceptance must be good for 30 days. Award will be made on or about 16 Dec 98. All responsible small business sources may submit an offer, which, if timely received will be considered by this agency.**** Posted 11/10/98 (W-SN270029). (0314)

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