16th Contracting Squadron, 350 Tully Street, PO Box 9190, Hurlburt Field, FL 32544-9190

56 -- ASPHALT SOL F08620-99-Q7003 DUE 010499 POC Jonathan Dittmer, Contract Specialist, (850)884-4941; Jeffrey Lowman, Contracting Officer, (850)884-6613 17. 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 contained in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This is Request for Quotation (RFQ) F08620-99-Q7003. The RFQ incorporates provisions and clauses as those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular Number 97-08. The following Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) provisions and clauses apply to this solicitation and are incorporated by reference: FAR 52.211-16 -- Variation in Quantity; paragraph (b) of this clause is to read: "The permissible variation shall be limited to : 25 percent increase and 25 percent decrease. This increase or decrease shall apply to the total quantity under each individual order."; FAR 52.212-1 -- Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items; and FAR 52.212-2 -- Evaluation -- CommercialItems; FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-4 -- Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items; and FAR 52.212-5 -- Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders. FAR 52.212-5 is completed so that the following clauses under paragraph (b) apply: 6, 7, 8, 9, and 17. The following Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) provisions and clauses apply to this solicitation and are incorporated by reference: DFARS 252.212-7000 -- Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items; and DFARS 252.212-7001 -- Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items. The following clause under paragraph (b) of 252.212-7001 applies: DFARS 252.225-7001. FAR 52.212-1 is amended to read: "Submit signed and dated offers in three copies to 16 CONS/LGCB, P. O. Box 9190, 350 Tully Street (Mail Stop #39), Hurlburt Field, FL, 32544. Offers may be submitted on letterhead stationery or an SF1449, and at a minimum must show: (1) The name, address, and telephone number of the offeror, (2) delivery time; (3) price and discount terms; (4) Representations and Certifications at FAR 52.212-3 and DFARS 252.212-7000; and (5) if the offer is not submitted on SF 1449, include a statement specifying the extent of agreement with all terms and conditions, and provisions included in the solicitation. The proposal must be signed by an official representative authorized to bind your organization. Offers that fail to furnish required representations and certifications, or reject the terms and conditions of the solicitation, may be excluded from consideration." FAR 52.212-2 -- Evaluation -- Commercial Items, is amended to read: "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, price and other factors considered." FAR 52.216-8 -- Ordering (Oct 95). Blocks in paragraph (a) are completed as follows: "from Contract Award through 30 Sep 99." FAR 52.216-19 -- Ordering Limitations (Oct 95). The quantities are inserted as follows to the following paragraphs: (a) 10 tons; (b)(1) 5000 tons; (b)(2) 5000 tons; (b)(3) 7 calendar days; (d) 10 calendar days. FAR 52.216-22 -- Indefinite Quantity (Oct 95). Paragraph (d) is completed as follows: "30 Sep 99 or until the expiration of any option periods." FAR 52.217-8 -- Option to Extend Services (Aug 89). FAR 52-217-9 -- Option to Extend the Term of the Contract (Mar 89). The Government anticipates award of an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity contract with a basic performance period of 1 Feb 99 through 30 Sep 99 and 1 Option period for the period of 1 Oct 99 through 30 Sep 2000. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: (1) Price; (2) delivery time." Questions concerning this RFQ must be submitted in writing, no telephonic responses will be processed. Questionsshould be faxed to Jonathan Dittmer and addressed to 16 CONS/LGCB at 850-884-1272 to arrive not later than 3 Nov 98. Description of Requirement: Item 0001 -- Quantity 10 tons -- 5000 tons -- Type S1/S3 Asphalt. The Contractor shall furnish all equipment, materials transportation, labor and supervision necessary for the delivery of asphalt to Hurlburt Field, FL when requested by the Contracting Officer or his/her designated representative. The contractor shall deliver within the timeframe indicated on each individual order. The contractor shall also allow for a possible delay upon delivery of not more than 2 hours. Any delay exceeding 2 hours shall be the responsibility of the Government. The contractor shall submit a price per hour for any delay above and beyond the 2 hours. Posted 12/15/98 (W-SN280670). (0349)

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