U.S. Department of State, Office of Acquisitions, A/LM/AQM, Room L-600, PO Box 12248, Rosslyn Station, Arlington, VA 22219-8244

56 -- MISCELLANEOUS CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS SOL S-FBOAD-99-B-0001 DUE 031599 POC Jan Mouzon Fax -- 703+875-6292 WEB: Go to "US State Department Business Opportunities",, http://state.monmouth.army.mil. E-MAIL: mouzonJE@state.go, mouzonJE@state.gov. Sealed Bid: 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. Invitations for Bid (IFB) are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number is S-FBOAD-99-B-0001. The solicitation/contract will include all applicable provisions and clauses in effect through FAC 97-08. This acquisition will be awarded on an unrestricted basis however; small business concerns are encouraged to participate. The U.S. Department of State, Office of Foreign Buildings Operations has a requirement for Miscellaneous Contruction Supplies including but not limited to Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical, Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning parts. This acquisition is an indefinite quantity indefinite deleivery contract upon which delivery order will be placed againist the contract. A contract will beawarded to the vendor that can provide the greatest discount to the Government. The vendor will be required to meet stringent delivery requirements. The sucessful contractor does not need to have a security clearance for this requirement. The Government guarantees orders totaling a minimum of $30,000.00 for the base year only. The contractor shall furnish the supplies and parts as listed in the "TRASER PRO" price book. The material listed may be ordered in any combination and quantity, which does not exceed the maximum order amount of $350,000.00. All material delivered under this contract must be of the same commercial grade and quality as that specified by industry standards for acceptable construction material. The Government is not responsible for furnishing the software catalog under this contract. The Period of Performance for this contract shall be for one base year with the possibility of four one-year options, if the Government decides to exercise Options. The contract shall commence on the date of the Contracting Officer's signature. Item to be acquired: CLIN 001: Miscellaneous construction Supplies -- Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical, Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning parts. The Offeror shall provide a discount percentage figure for the base year and a separate one for each of the four prospective Option years. Discounted figures must include consideration for shipping. For arriving at the discount quote the contractor shall use the most recent unit pricing listed in the "TRASER-PRO" catalogue. The "TRASER PRO" price directory is published by Trade Service Corporation, 10996 Torreyana Road, San Diego, CA 92121, Tel. 1-800-854-1527, Fax 619+587-8783. Past performance will be evaluated on a PASS/FAIL basis and will be considered as part of the Bid. Each prospective contractor shall submit a list of not less than five references on contracts of same or similar work, that have been performed in the last three years. Include the following information for each contract and/or subcontract; Name ofContracting Activity, Contract Number, Type of Contract, Total Contract Value, Brief description of contract work, Contracting/Administrative Officer and telephone number, Program Manager and telephone number. The Government will award to the bidder that can provide the greatest discount for all supplies and parts listed in the TRASER PRO price catalogue provided the offeror has acceptble past performance. Deliveries: Definitions: a) Delivery Order -- A Delivery Order shall serve as an official request to the contractor to procure a sufficient quantity of Miscellaneous Construction materials as specified in the order. The Delivery Order shall be signed by the Contracting Officer issued by the A/LM Acquisitions Division on a U.S. Government Form; b) Routine Orders: Orders requiring a 45-day turn-a-round time; c) Emergency Order: Orders requiring a 20 day turn-a-round time; d) Drawdown Orders: Drawdown orders will be issued by the Contracting Officer's Representative either verbally or in wrting. The contractor shall notify the Government in writing within 72 hours after receipt of a Delivery or Drawdown order, of any item(s) listed on the order, that cannot be procured or delivered by the time frame specified in the Order. The contractor must notify the Government promptly of any proposed substituted item(s), and wait for the Government's written approval to procure the proposed substitution(s). The "Point of Contact" will be cited on each Delivery Order. Shipment: All supplies/parts shall be delivered FOB Destination. Place of Delivery: Supplies and parts shall be delivered to Attn: (WASHMAC), U.S. Department of State, Supply Services Center, BLC, SA-3, 2800 Eastern blvd., Middle River, MD 21220 between the hours of 7:30 A.M. and 3:30 P.M. Monday through Friday. No deliveries will be accepted on established government holidays. Packing: Material is to be domestic packed and banded in accordance with standard commercial packing standards for surface shipment. When required, it shall be skid mounted and not exceed 120 inches in lenght, 60 inches in height and 60 inches in width. Hazardous material must be packed separately and comply with the set packing requriements commensurate with instructions as outlined in the (IATA) Dangerous Goods Regulation for Shipment. Contractor will mark all crates and boxes with the following: Contract Number, Delivery Order Number, Project Number, Line Item Number and Quantity. Administration: All orders will be FAXED to the vendor with the hard copy to follow through the U.S. Postal Service. Clauses: the following FAR clauses apply to this acquisition 52.212-3 -- Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items; 52.212-5 -- Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items including these clauses listed under sub-paragraph (b) 52-203-6, 52.219-8, 52.219-9, 52.222-26, 52.222.35, 52.222-36, 52.222-37 and 52.225-9; 52.212-1 -- Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items; 52.216-19 -- Delivery order Limitations. DOSAR Clauses 652.216-70,652.237-72, 652.242-70,652.203-70,652.206-70 and 652.219-70 as well as the Arab League boycott of Israel and Export Administration Act clauses. DOS subcontracting goals for FY99 are as follows: 40% to Small business, 5% to Small Disadvantage Business, and 5% to Small Women-owned businesses. SIC code is 5063; Size standard is 500 employees. All "Full Text" clauses and any amendments to this solicitation may be obtained on the following web site: URL http://state.monmouth.army.mil, "US State Department Business Opportunities". (Search by "Number" then select Solicitation number S-FBOAD-99-B-0001.) All bids are due including required past performance information and Offerors Certification and Representation package by 3:30 P.M. March 15, 1999. All questions must be submitted in writing through any one of the following methods: E-mail to mouzonJE@state.gov or "fax" to point of contact as 703+875-6292 Attn: J. Mouzon. No telephone inquiries will be accepted. This solicitation is also available at URL http://state.monmouth.army.mil. (Please Note: you must download all files noted at the bottom of the page to get the entire IFB.) Posted 02/16/99 (W-SN298848). (0047)

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