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68 -- XENON, GASEOUS, RESEARCH GRADE, 99.995% & 99.999% PURITY SOL F41608-99-R-90559-01 DUE 042099 POC Robert L. Mayfield; SA-ALC/SFK; (210)925-1177; Fax (210)925-9758 robert.mayfield@kelly.af.mil E-MAIL: Send E-Mail to the POC, robert.mayfield@kelly.af.mil. This is amendment 01 to the above referenced solicitation. The reason for this amendment is to change the synopsis that was originally input on 29 March 99 to make it a combined synopsis and solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation, offers are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Copies of the purchase descriptions for each grade of xenon will be faxed to all interested parties that request them by phone, fax, or E-mail. Best Estimated Quantity (BEQ) by line item is as follows: 99.995%: Year 1 68,500 liters; Option 1 7,300 liters; Option 2 7,300 liters; Option 3 7,300 liters; Option 4 7,300 liters. 99.999%: Year 1 41,000 liters; Option 1 40,000 liters; Option 2 40,000 liters; Option 3 60,000 liters; Option 4 60,000 liters. Request for manufacture of product will be set forth by a Propellant Delivery Schedule (AF Form 586) which will be mailed or faxed by the Directorate of Aerospace Fuels Mgmt/ SFSC San Antonio ALC, Kelly AFB, TX 78241-5603. Inspection for quality and quantity will be at origin. Variation in Quantity will be plus or minus 10%. Contractor shall provide complete mailing address, points of contact, fax and phone number for placing orders. A Material Inspection & Receiving Report (DD250) or commercial shipping document shall be prepared and dis- tributed by the contractor. Detailed distribution instructions will be set out in the contract. Contractor shall be responsible for ensuring full compliance with all applicable packaging/packing, blocking and bracing, marking, labeling, placarding and shipper certifications in force and effect on the date of the shipment in accordance with the rules and regula- tions applicable to the mode of transportation and ultimate destination (IAW AFMCFARS 5352.247-9011). Product shall be shipped in contractor-owned specification cylinders as specified in 49 CFR 172.101,Hazardous Material Table. Unpalletized cylinders in either vertical or horizontal position shall be blocked and braced within the transport vehicle using best commer- cial blocking and bracing practices. The contractor shall affix a wire fastened weatherproof tag which shall include NSN, quantity, unit of issue, contract number, CAGE code, product name, type, grade, purity, and PSIG. Shipments made on Govt Bills of Lading (GBL's) shall be IAW appropriate regulations. GBL's should be requested at least 15 days prior to antici- pated shipping date. For inbound shipments of empty/residue cylinders, the contractor shall send all original and/or copies of all commercial freight bills, GBL's or any other related documentation received with the shipment to the CTO. Contractor Furnished Returnable Gas Cylinders: The cylinders will be loaned for a 30 day period beginning the day the cylinders leave the fill plant. After the free period, the government will pay the con- tractor rental of $0.23 per day per cylinder. Total payment will not exceed the replacement cost of a cylinder. Rental billing will stop when contract- or is notified of empty cylinders or declared lost by the government. The government will not be responsible for cylinders which remain in the possession of using facilities 90 days or more beyond the expiration of the contract. Contractor-furnished cylinders shall have a minimum pressure capacity of 450 PSIG and shall meet DOT Specifications. The contractor will be reimbursed for repairs to cylinders that incur damage while in the poss- ession of the government or for lost cylinders while in the possession of the government. The government may return a lost cylinder for full credit or reimbursement if payment to the contractor has been made of the replace- ment cost. The contractor shall have written procedures for the following: (1).Inspection of shipping containers for cleanliness and suitability. (2).Sampling and testing of product from shipping and storage containers. (3).Handling, packing, marking, and shipping of containers. The contractor shall calibrate test equipment in accordance with ANSI/NCSL Z540-1 or ISO 10012-1. Contractor shall furnish Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS). The contractor shall deliver product within but not to exceed 19 calendar days from the date an order is received. This solicitation will result in award of an overflow contract for a current contract for xenon for which one year remains. The BEQ of the current contract is 19,000 liters per year. Please note the required response date of 20 April 99 at 3:00 P.M. Central. The SIC code for this procurement is 2813 and small business size standard is 1,000. Offerors shall provide information required by FAR 52.212-1. FAR 52.212-5 is applicable. FAR 52.212-5. Please contact the buyer/PCO for a copy of paragraph L-505 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS. PROPOSALS MUST CONTAIN THE INFORMATION REQUIRED BY THIS PROVISION TO BE ACCEPTABLE. OFFERORS MUST INCLUDE OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS. Award will be made to the lowest priced, technically acceptable offeror. Posted 04/06/99 (D-SN316903). (0096)

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