U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Philadelphia Wanamaker Building, Room 643, 100 Penn Square East, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19107

47 -- FABRICATE METAL PIPING SOL DACW61-99-B-0014 DUE 041399 POC Contact Gwendolyn V. McBride, 215-656-6917 The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Philadelphia District, intends to award a firm, fixed price contract from Solicitation Number DACW61-99-B-0014 to purchase 200 of 3/8" Thick, 30" ID Nominal, 16'8" Long DPS Shore Discharge Pipe, Steel Plates to be delivered to Fort Mifflin, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The primary work will be fabrication of pipe. 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; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation is being issued as an invitation for Bid (IFB). The incorporated provisions and clauses for this solicitation are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) Number 90-45. This is NOT set-aside and is open to all interested parties. SIC code for this project is 3498 with a small business size standard if 500 people. There is only one (1) line item in which the government intends to purchase 200 (each) DPS, Shore Discharge Pipe, Plate Steel, 3/8" Thick, 30" I.D. (nominal) 16'8" Long. Pipe fabrication shall be in accordance with the below listed specifications and Drawing No. PM21023-A. Requests for drawings should be faxed in to the attention of Gwendolyn V. McBride at (215) 656-6780. All requests must include a physical address, telephone number, fax number, DUNS number, point of contact and size of business. The intent of the government is to procure a 30-inch I.D. (nominal) pipe for shore discharge pipe line in accordance with Drawing No. PM221023-A and the following specifications. The technical requirements for this acquisition are: Materials -- 1. Steel used in the construction of pipe section shall comply with ASTN-A-242. 2. Electrodes shall be compatible with the parent metal, conforming to AWS Designation E-7018. Welding: 1. Machine or manual electric arc are both acceptable welding processes. 2. Prior to welding, all pipe seams shall be prepared to result in 100% weld penetration. 3. Pipe sections shall be girth welded and longitudinal seam type (spiral welded not acceptable). Pipe shall have no more than one longitudinal seam for each section and shall be of the butt joint type. Longitudinal seam shall line up for the entire length of the pipe. 4. Male end of pipe shall have all weld beads ground smooth to the finished O.D. diameter. 5. Female end of pipe shall have all weld beads ground smooth to the finished I.D. diameter. 6. Contractor shall test fit first run of pipe to assure proper union between male and female ends when assembled in field. 7. All welding shall be accomplished by experienced welders who have successfully passed an approved qualification test. An approved test is one that is recognized by the U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Navy, American Bureau of Shipping, or a technical society such as ASTM, SAE, etc. Details of pipe sections: 1. One identification tag shall be welded to each section of pipe.The tag shall have the Letters U.S.C.E. and the month and year of manufacture embossed (between 1/6 inch and 1/8 inch deep) on a 6 inch x 3 1/4 inch plate as detailed on Drawing PM21023-A. Weld the four plate corners to the outside of each pipe approximately 6 inches from the female end of the pipe. Preservation: 1. After inspection and tests, and prior to shipment, pipe exterior shall be cleaned of all rust, oil, dirt, etc, and given two coats of quick-drying paint approved by the Contracting Officer. Items should be delivered no later than 1 June 1999 to Fort Mifflin Distribution Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. All Contractors are advised that the following clauses/provisions applies to this acquisition: 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial 52.212-3, Offeror Representations, and Certifications -- Commercial Items; 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items and 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items. Contractors are also advised that you must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration Database as outlined in 252.204-7004, in order to be eligible to receive an award. Offerors and contractors may obtain information of registration and annual confirmation requirements by calling 1-888-227-2423, or via the Internet at http://ccr.edi.disa.mil. The government intends to award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the lowest responsible, responsive offeror who conforms with the specifications and delivery and is in the best interest of the government. Other clauses to be included are 52.212-3, Offeror Representations, and Certifications -- Commercial Items; 52-212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items and 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders -- Commercial items. Bid opening for this acquisition will take place on April 16, 1999 a 2:15 p.m. Bids should be received by Gwendolyn V. McBride at the Corps of Engineers, Wanamaker Building-Room No. 643, 100 Penn Square East, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19107. All questions are to be directed to the attention of Mrs. McBride at (215)656-6917. Award of the contract will be made as a whole to one bidder. Affirmative action to ensure equal employment opportunity is applicable to the resulting contract. This is an unrestricted acquisition! Posted 03/26/99 (W-SN313431). (0085)

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