NASA/Ames Research Center, JA:M/S 241-1, Moffett Field, CA 94035-1000

J -- BOILER EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT (DRAWINGS REQUIRED)N245 SOL RFQ2-37080MJM DUE 033199 POC Michael J. McIntyre, Purchasing Agent, Phone (650) 604-1364, Fax (650) 604-3772, Email mmcintyre@mail.arc.nasa.gov -- Barbara A. Drake, Contracting Officer, Phone (650) 604-3002, Fax (650) 604-4646, Email bdrake@mail.arc.nasa.gov WEB: Click here for the latest information about this notice, http://nais.nasa.gov/EPS/ARC/date.html#RFQ2-37080MJM. E-MAIL: Michael J. McIntyre, mmcintyre@mail.arc.nasa.gov. This notice is a combined synopsis/solicitation/RFQ 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; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This procurement is being conducted under the Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP). The purpose of this procurement is to replace the 80 horse power hot water boiler located at NASA Ames Research Center, building N245 penthouse. The development of drawings is required to accomplish this replacement which will be done in accordance with a PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS). Work to be performed will be under the Service Contract Act, Wage Determination No. 94-2061, Revision No. 10, dated 6/22/98, in response dated August 25,1998 by the Department of Labor to Notice of Intention to make a Service Contract and Response to Notice No. A2106327. A copy of the PWS is available to interested parties by requesting in writing to Michael J. McIntyre via mail, FAX, or e-mail at: NASA Ames Research Center, Plant Engineering Branch, M/S:19-11, Moffett Field, CA. 94035-1000. or FAX:(650)604-1364, or e-mail: mmcintyre@mail.arc.nasa.gov . The provisions and clauses in the RFQ are those in effect through FAC 97-10. This procurement is a total small business set-aside. See Note 1. The SIC code and the small business size standard for this procurement are 7623 and $5.0M, respectively. The quoter shall state in their quotation their size status for this procurement. All qualified responsible business sources may submit a quotation which shall be considered by the agency. Delivery to Ames Research Center is required within 90 days ARO. Delivery shall be FOB Destination. The DPAS rating for this procurement is DO-C3. Quotations for the items(s) described above may be mailed or faxed to Michael J. McIntyre, NASA Ames Research Center, Plant Engineering Branch, M/S:19-11, Building 19, Room 1021, Moffett Field, CA. 94035-1000, FAX:(650)604-7354, by the date/time specified and include, solicitation number, FOB destination to this Center, proposed delivery schedule, discount/payment terms, warranty duration (if applicable), taxpayer identification number (TIN), identification of any special commercial terms, and be signed by an authorized company representative. Quoters shall use the Standard Form 1449, Solicitation/Contract/Order for Commercial Items form found at URL: http://procure.arc.nasa.gov/Acq/Forms/Index.html to submit a quotation. Quoters shall provide the information required by FAR 52.212-1. Addendum to FAR 52.212.1 is as follows: Compliance with Veteran's Employment Reporting Requirements (February 1999) By submission of its offer, the offeror represents that, if it is subject to the reporting requirements of 37 U.S.C. 4212(d)(i.e., the VETS-100 report required by Federal Acquisition Regulation clause 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era), it has submitted the most recent report required by 37 U.S.C. 4212(d). If the end product(s) quoted is other than domestic end product(s) as defined in the clause entitled "Buy American Act -- Supplies," the quoter shall so state and shall list the country of origin. The Representations and Certifications required by FAR 52.2l2-3 may be obtained by phone or fax to primary point of contact, Michael J. McIntyre at the address/e-mail stated below. FAR 52.212-4 is applicable. FAR 52.212-5 is applicable and the following identified clauses are incorporated by reference. Applicable clauses are: 52.222-3, 52.233-3, 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.222-37, 52.222-41, 52.222-42 and 52.225-3. Addenda to FAR 52.212-5 are as follows: ARC 52.232-93 Submission of Invoices-Fixed Price(Feb 1998) and clause "Year 2000 Compliance (May 1998)" in accordance with PIC 98-8. The quoter shall provide standard product literature indicating that the product or products offered are Year 2000 Compliant. A "walk-through" of the job site will be conducted at 09:00AM on March 22, 1999. Interested parties will meet at bldg.19, room 1021, and sign in. Visitors requiring badges shall FAX Michael J. McIntyre at (650)604-7354 no later than COB 3/18/99 with names of employees (US citizens) who will attend the walk-through. Questions regarding this acquisition must be submitted in writing no later than March 24, 1999. Quotations are due by 3:00PM, PST, April 1, 1999, to the address specified above. Award will be based upon overall best value to the Government, with consideration given to the factors of proposed technical merits, price and past performance; other critical requirements (i.e., delivery) if so stated in the RFQ will also be considered. Unless otherwise stated in the solicitation, for selection purposes, technical, price and past performance are essentially equal in importance. It is critical that offerors provide adequate detail to allow evaluation of their offer (see FAR 52.212-1(b). Quoters shall provide copies of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representation and Certifications -- Commercial Items with their quote. See above for where to obtain copies of the form via the Internet. An ombudsman has been appointed -- See Internet Note "B". Prospective quoters shall notify this office of their intent to submit a quotation. It is the quoter's responsibility to monitor this site for the release of amendments (if any). Potential quoters will be responsible for downloading their own copy of this combination synopsis/solicitation and amendments (if any). Any referenced notes can be viewed at the following URL: http://genesis.gsfc.nasa.gov/nasanote.html. Posted 03/12/99 (D-SN308291). (0071)

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