Directorate of Contracting, Contract Support Div Atzr QD, PO Box 33189, Bldg 1950, Fort Sill Ok 73502-0189

68 -- BULK DRY POWDERED ALUM, FORT SILL, OK SOL DABT39-99-R-0005 DUE 020899 POC Ramon Rodriguez, Contract Specialist (580) 442-4315/3228 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 the Government will make. Proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation DABT39-99-R-0005 is issued as a Request for Proposal (RFP). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-09. This acquisition is unrestricted. This requirement is for an Estimated 530 Tons of Bulk Dry Powdered Alum. The resulting contract will be an indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity requirements type contract, to be awarded to a single vendor. Contractor to furnish all plant, labor, equipment, and materials in connection with the manufacture and delivery of the bulk dry Aluminum Sulfate. The Bulk Dry Aluminum Sulfate (Filter Alum) shall be purified ground containing water-soluble aluminum of not less than 90 percent as A1 or 17.0 percent A1203; and unpurified ground containing a lesser quantity of A1 or A1203 depending on the quantity of water insoluble matter. For example, if the water insoluble matter is 10 percent, then A1 and A1203 content will be 10% less than purified alum 18.1% and 15.3% respectively. If the water insoluble matter is 5 percent, then A1 or A1203 content will be 5 percent less purified alum 18.55% and 16.2% respectively. Dry alum sulfate must conform to the requirements of American Water Works Association (AWWA) B-403-93. Delivery shall be full truck deliveries, ranging from 40,000 lbs. to 48,000 lbs., to be blown into an above ground storage bin. Once the truck is completely unloaded, the Contractor shall blow air into the unloading line for approximately 20 minutes to completely clear any alum from the unloading line. Certified weight certificates (tickets) shall accompany each shipment to the location. Contractor shall also provide a current Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) and an independent certified laboratory analysis of chemical composition (including weight or lbs. per cubic foot) upon arrival, for each delivery. Not meeting these requirements shall be sufficient cause to reject delivery upon arrival. The dry bulk alum shall be fine (powdered) grade containing no clots, lumps, or debris. HOURS OF DELIVERY: 7:00 AM through 2:00 PM, Monday through Friday, except legal public holidays. Telephone advance delivery notice at least 24 hours prior to planned delivery shall be given to the Wastewater Plant, (580) 442-3917/2213. Contractor shall guarantee delivery within five (5) days after receipt of an oral or written order from the Contracting Officer or an Ordering Officer appointed by the Contracting Officer. The Bulk Powdered Alum shall be delivered to Directorate of Public Works, Waste Water Treatment Plant, Bldg. 5931, Fort Sill, Oklahoma, FOB: Fort Sill, OK. FAR (Federal Acquisition Regulation) Provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors—Commercial Items applies. Offerors agree to hold prices for 60 days after the date specified for receipt of offers. FAR Provision 5.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items applies. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: Technical capability, past performance, and price. Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provisions at FAR 52.212-3,Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items, with their offer. FAR Clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items applies. Addenda to the Clause 52.212-4 are as follows: 1. Paragraph 52.212-4(g): Invoicing the Government is not required under this Contract. The Government IMPAC (VISA) Card, when used by the individuals authorized in writing to do so by the Contracting Officer, will be the sole means of ordering and payment; and 2. Paragraph 52.212-4(i): Modify to delete reference to Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT). The Contractor shall obtain and maintain the capability to accept the Government credit card during the life of this contract. The Contractor shall not invoice the Government for deliveries made under this contract. FAR Clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Commercial Items, applies as noted below. FAR Clause 52.211-16, Variation in Quantity, applies. The permissible percent increase/decrease is 10%. This increase/decrease shall apply to each quantity specified in each delivery order. FAR Clause 52.216-18, Ordering, applies. Orders may be issued after receipt of contract award through February 14, 2000. FAR Clause 52.216-19, Order Limitations, applies (a) Minimum order: 20 tons. (b) Maximum order: (1) 24 tons, (2) 24 tons and (3) 10 days. FAR Clause 52.216-21, Requirements, applies. The following Clauses cited in FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Commercial Items, apply: FAR 52.203-6 I, 52.219-8, 52.219-23 I, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.222-37, 52.225-3. The following DFARS (Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement) clauses, cited in DFARS 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisition of Commercial Items apply: DFARS 252.225-7001, and 252.225-7012. Submit unit cost of Alum per ton (one ton equals 2000 pounds). Offers are due no later than 3:00 p.m. local time, 08 Feb 1999, and shall be submitted by mail or hand delivered to DOC Contract Support Team, PO Box 33189, Bldg. 1950, Fort Sill, OK 73503-0189. Facsimile or electronically submitted proposals are not authorized. Posted 01/20/99 (W-SN289441). (0020)

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