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59 -- ELECTRONIC DISPLAY SIGN (MARQUEE) FOR FOOTBALL STADIUM SOL F0561199T0821 DUE 041299 POC Marlene Kleckner, Contract Specialist, Phone (719) 333-4531, Fax (719) 333-4404, Email klecknermm.lg@usafa.af.mil -- Jeffrey Bruce, Chief, Cadet Support Element, Phone (719)333-3907, Fax (719)333-4404, Email WEB: Visit this URL for the latest information about this, http://www.eps.gov/cgi-bin/WebObjects/EPS?ACode=P&;ProjID=F0561199T0821 &LocID=479. E-MAIL: Marlene Kleckner, klecknermm.lg@usafa.af.mil. This Amendment 0003 is issued to replace the initially posted combined solicitation/synopsis in its entirety. This procurement is for the acquisition of a commercial item using simplified procedures as allowed in the test program defined in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 13.5. As specified in FAR 13.5(c), when acquiring commercial items using the procedures in this part, the requirements of part 12 apply. Accordingly, 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; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation, F05611-99-T-0821, is issued as a request for quote (RFQ). This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-11. This acquisition is unrestricted. The Standard Industrial Classification Number is 3993 and the Business Size Standard is 500 employees. Small, Women-owned, and disadvantaged businesses are encouraged to submit offers. Line Item 0001 -- Provide and install QTY: one (1), electronic display sign (marquee) for Falcon football Stadium, United States Air Force Academy, CO. This marquee shall be capable of electronic display on front and back. This electronic display area will be installed so that the display areas face north and south. The quoter shall provide all labor, equipment, tools, materials, transportation, and supervision necessary to provide a marquee to include: removal and disposal of existing sign; sight preparation for new marquee; installation; training; and restoration of area to its original condition. The marquee will be used for such things as general announcements on upcoming events, road conditions, parking control information, pre and post game video clips, player profiles and pictures, etc. The marquee shall function back-to-back for dual viewingand simultaneous display of messages on both sides. Each side shall have an LED matrix with an approximate 7-1/2 feet by 15 feet display area, as a minimum, with 9 inch characters on 1 1/3 inch centers and provide 8 lines of 21 characters per line. The electronic display area shall provide for full live video, text and graphics capability. The LED's shall be a minimum of at least three colors: red, green, and blue. A minimum of 256 levels of intensity are required for each LED. Contractor is required to provide intensity levels for each color, and light intensity specifications regarding the ability to automatically change light intensity to match ambient light. The overall outside area of the marquee shall be a minimum of 10 feet by 20 feet and shall contain a side panel on both faces (north and south sides) to allow customized lettering to be changed as desired. The customized lettering color shall be translucent white. Customized lettering at the top of the marquee, on both the north and south sides, willread "FALCON STADIUM", in all capital letters, a minimum of 10 inches high, rear lit . This lettering, along with additional verbiage required, not to exceed 300 characters, 4 inches to 6 inches in height, will be provided to the awardee. The overall color of the marquee shall be "Strata Blue", manufactured by Sherwin Williams, P/N REX B54T104, or equal. Rear illuminated lettering and solid, non-transparent background, located above and below the LED display matrix is required. All computer software needed to program and operate the electronic display configuration shall be provided, to include free upgrades for the life of the marquee. Software shall allow the user to develop and utilize custom text and graphics, as well as being programmable to change/delete messages. Software to operate the displays shall be compatible with a Windows 95/Windows 98/NT operating system run on a Pentium-based computer. Identification of any applicable software site license(s) shall be provided with the quote, and the cost(s)must be included in quotations. All software/hardware manuals shall be provided. Warranty information is required to be provided with the quote, as well as repair and operational assistance information. A minimum one (1) year warranty covering all parts and labor from date of government acceptance is required. Government acceptance of the marquee will occur upon successful delivery, installation and testing of a fully operational marquee. Training for a maximum of four (4) operational and two (2) maintenance personnel (a maximum of 6 personnel) is also required, providing a minimum of eight (8) hours training for each. All required training shall take place on the United States Air Force Academy. Quoters shall identify their training program and outline the details of the program. The awardee shall be notified a minimum of seven (7) calendar days before training is required. Performance, to include installation and return of the site to its original condition, must to be accomplished between the period 7 June 99 and 23 Aug 99. Installation of the new marquee shall include the new foundation and new marquee supports, performing all site preparation and restoration to include any necessary digging, electrical installation, concrete work, and landscaping as required. In support of the requirements of this procurement, the contractor is also required to obtain all necessary permits, licenses, and certifications necessary for successful performance of work. Required digging permit shall be obtained prior to the commencement of any site work. Contact Civil Engineering at 719-333-3460 for information on obtaining a digging permit after contract award. Utility work shall be required to make the marquee operational, to include associated breakers and panels as needed. The existing transformer is a 25kVA unit and the electrical distribution system will accommodate up to a 50kVA transformer at the work site, which will be provided and installed by the government, if required. The 10th Communications Squadron (CS) will provide and install all fiber optic and telephone lines from the work site to communication system manholes. The contractor shall be responsible for telephone line and fiber optic cable paths (to include conduit, trenching, etc) from the communication system manholes to the marquee. The CS will run the actual cable and line through the conduit, from the patch panel in the press box to the patch panel in the marquee. The CS will require the following information five (5) calendar days after contract award: the type of transceiver the marquee will use. In addition, the CS will run the fiber from patch panel in the Press Box to the patch panel in the marquee. They will also do the termination's but will not provide any of the equipment items in support of the marquee such as the patch panels, transceivers, etc. Price includes providing the marquee, site work preparation and installation of marquee to include all associated software, warranty, technical assistance, and required on-site training as specified herein: $_______________. FOB destination delivery, to include a fully operational marquee and restoration of area to its original condition, will be accomplished between _________________ _____ (dates to be filled in by the contractor and include proposed start and completion), USAF Academy, CO. 80840. Quoters must comply with all instructions contained in provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items. Quoters are encouraged to submit quotes on the Standard Form 1449. As allowed in FAR 13.106-2(b)(1), the contracting officer may use one or more, but not necessarily all of the evaluation procedures provided in part 14 or 15. Additionally, 13.003(h)(2) requires authorized individuals to make purchases in the simplified manner that is most suitable, efficient, and economical and use any appropriate combination of the procedures in parts 12, 13, 14 and 15. Based on requirements of FAR 13, as provided for in 15.101-2, award will be made to the quoter offering the best value based on evaluated lowest price, whose quote is technically acceptable (LPTA). Quotes will be evaluated for acceptability but not ranked. To be technically acceptable, the quoter shall address all areas defined in this combined solicitation/synopsis. It is the Governments intent to evaluate quotes and make award without discussions. However, as allowed in 15.306(d)(1) and (2), discussions may be conducted by the contracting officer in order to maximize the Government's ability to obtain best value, based on the requirement and the evaluation factors set forth in this solicitation/synopsis. The government, therefore, may conduct discussions should the contracting officer determine it necessary. Should revised quotes be warranted, to clarify and document understandings reached, at the conclusion of any conducted discussions, an opportunity to submit a final quote revision as allowed in 15.307(b) will be provided. A complete copy of the FAR provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, shall be submitted with the offer. FAR provision 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items and 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, to include clauses 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, 12, and 16 apply to this acquisition. Department of Defense FAR Supplement 252.204-7004, Required Central Contractor Registration; 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items; 252.225-7001, Buy American Act and Balance of Payment Program (41 U.S.C. 10, E.O. 10582); 252.225-7036, North American Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act (Alt I); and 252.232.2009, Payment By Electronics Funds Transfer also apply to this acquisition. Year 2000 Compliance Requirement: All information technology items must be year 2000 compliant, or non-compliant items must be upgraded to be year 2000 compliant by (NOTE: no earlier than 1 Oct 99, but not later than December 31, 1999). Year 2000 compliant means information technology that accurately processes dates/time data (including, but not limited to, calculating, comparing, and sequencing) from, into, and between the twentieth and twenty-first centuries, and the years 1999, 2000, and leap year calculation. Furthermore, year 2000 compliant information technology shall accurately process date/time data if the other information technology properly exchanges date/time data with it. It should be noted that faxed offers will not be accepted for this solicitation. Cut off for receipt of any questions pertaining to this RFQ is Friday, 2 Apr 99, 6:00 PM Mountain Standard Time. Quotes are to be received at the Operational Contracting Office, 8110 Industrial Drive, Suite 200, USAF Academy, CO 80840-2315, no later than 3:00 P.M. (MDT) on 12 Apr 99. You are reminded to refer to FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items, regarding Solicitation Posted 04/01/99 (D-SN315517). (0091)

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