Contracting and Purchasing Division, P.O. Box 5069, Marine Corps Recruit Depot/ERR, Parris Island, S.C. 29905-5000

68 -- PROVIDE CHEMICALS AND OTHER ALLIED PRODUCTS SOL M00263-99-Q-0002 DUE 121598 POC Contact Cherie Buchanan, Purchasing Agent, (843) 525-3622, Linda Stroh, Contracting Officer, (843) 525-2151 (i)This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR 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. (ii) Solicitation M00263-99-Q-0002 is being issued as a Request For Quotation (RFQ). (iii) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-06 (iv) This acquisition is restricted as a 100% small business set aside. The associated standard industrial classification code (SIC) is 2819. (v) The following is a list of contract line item numbers, estimated quantities, units, and item descriptions, to include one base year and one option year. BASE YEAR ( 01 Jan 1999 through 31 Dec 1999). 0001-Provide one-ton cylinders of Chlorine Gas . Estimated annual quantity = 5. Unit/Cyl. Unit price________. 0002-Provide one-ton cylinders of Sulfur Dioxide gas. Estimated annual quantity = 3. Unit/Cyl. Unit price _________. NOTE: Line items 0001 and 0002 will be required during calendar year 1999 only. 0003-Provide 150-pound cylinders of Chlorine gas. Estimated annual quantity = 180. Unit/Cylinder. Unit price_____. 0004-Provide 150-pound cylinders of Sulfur Dioxide gas. Estimated annual quantity = 100. Unit/Cylinder. Unit price _________. 0005-Provide Sodium Hypochlorite. Estimated annual quantity = 21,000 gallons. Unit/GL. Unit price_______. OPTION YEAR I (01 Jan 2000 -- 31 Dec 2000). 0006-Provide 150-pound cylinders of Chlorine gas. Estimated annual quantity = 240. Unit/Cylinder. Unit price________. 0007-Provide 150-pound cylinders of Sulfur Dioxide gas. Estimated annual quantity = 134. Unit/Cylinder. Unit price ______. 0008-Provide Sodium Hypochlorite. Estimated annual quantity = 21,000 gallons. Unit/GL. Unit price_______. NOTE: The size of the Chlorine and Sulfur Dioxide cylinders identified in line items 0001 and 0002 will change fromone-ton cylinders to 150 pound cylinders within the first part of calendar year 1999. Therefore, the requirement for one-ton cylinders will no longer exist. (vi) A firm-fixed price indefinite-delivery contract will be issued for one base year with one option period. This contract will provide Chlorine gas, Sulfur Dioxide gas, and Sodium Hypochlorite to the Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, South Carolina. The estimated quantities provided in paragraph (v) above, are estimates only, and in no way obligates the Government to meet the quantities, or inhibits the Government's ability to order additional quantities during the life of the contract within the terms and conditions of clauses and provisions specified herein. The Contractor shall provide all materials, cylinders/containers, tools, equipment and labor necessary to complete delivery of the required products. (vii) Delivery Schedule. Year-round deliveries: Cylinders of Chlorine gas and Sulfur Dioxide gas will be delivered to the Waste Water Treatment Plant, Building 180. Sodium Hypochlorite 12.5% by volume will be delivered to the Indoor pool, Building 6005, and to the Power Plant, Building 160. April through September: Sodium Hypochlorite will be delivered to Enlisted and Family Pools, Buildings 166C, Officers' Pool, Building 260A, and the Staff NCO Club, Building 258. Inspection and acceptance shall be performed at each location. Delivery will begin from date of award. The Contractor shall deliver every two weeks or in the event of an unusual requirement, twenty-four hours after receipt of call; Mon-Fri during normal business hours, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., except the following Federal Holidays: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King JR's Birthday, President's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas. The contractor shall maintain a staff capable of ensuring compliance with the required schedules. (viii) The following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) provision applies to this acquisition: Provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial. Addendum 1 to Provision 52.212-1: Offerors shall submit their quotations on an "all or none" basis. The Government reserves the right to reject any quote that does not offer delivery of all required products. (ix) The provision at FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items is included as part of this contract to include the specific evaluation criteria in paragraph (a): 1) Ability to provide all the required products based on the delivery schedules set forth in paragraph (vii). 2) Past performance. 3) Value based on price. (x) Offerors shall include a completed copy of Provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, with a copy of its quote. (xi) The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The following additional FAR clauses and provisions are hereby added to FAR clause 52.212-4 as Addendum 1: FAR 52.216-18, Ordering (a) Such orders may be issued from date of award through contract expiration; FAR 52.216-19, Delivery Order Limitations (a) One 1-ton cylinder or Five 150 lb. cylinders or 400 gallons of Sodium Hypochlorite (b)(1) $20,000 (b)(2) $80,000 (b)(3) one (d) seven. Orders shall be placed against the contract by authorized personnel at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island utilizing the procedures outlined in FAR 16.505; FAR 52-217-8 Option To Extend Services; FAR 52-217-9, Option To Extend the Term of the Contract (a) One day prior to expiration; and FAR 52.232-18, Availability of Funds. The Government reserves the right to utilize the Government credit card as a payment method upon delivery and acceptance of supplies and service under this contract. When payment is made by the Government credit card, FAR clause 52.232-33, Mandatory Information for Electronic Funds Transfer Payment is hereby deleted from FAR clause 52.212-4. Provision 52.214-31, Facsimile Bids are also included in this acquisition. The products required under this contract are considered to be hazardous in nature, therefore, FAR 52.223-3, Hazardous Material Identification and Material Safety Data is hereby incorporated by reference. A copy may be provided upon request. (xii) The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The following additional clauses cited in the clause by reference apply: 52.222-3, Convict Labor; 52.233-3, Protest After Award; 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 Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era. The following Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations Supplement (DFARS) clauses and provisions apply to this contract: The clause at 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The clauseat 252.225-7001 Buy America Act and Balance of Payments Program applies to this acquisition. Each Offeror shall review the clauses and provisions incorporated by reference in paragraphs (viii) through (xii) above, and return a completed copy of the required provision with its quote. Copies of clauses and provisions may be provided upon request. (xiii) The Defense Priorities and Allocation System (DPAS) assigned rating is DO C9E. (xiv) The Commerce Business Daily numbered note that appears at the end of this solicitation notifies prospective bidders that this request for quotation is limited to small business organizations. (xv) Submit quotes to Contract and Purchasing Division, Attn Formal Contracts Branch, Building 159, Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, SC 29905. Offerors must submit their quotes to reach destination by 3:00 p.m., Eastern Standard Time, 10 December 1998. Offerors may also fax their quotes, to include the completed provision, on or before the closing date and time, to 843-525-2163. (xvi) Point of contact is Cherie Buchanan at 843-525-3622. All responsible sources may submit an offer, which shall be considered by the agency. See Numbered Note 1 Posted 11/23/98 (I-SN274114). (0327)

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