Dir of Contracting, SIOLE-KO, CDRLEAD, 1 Overcash Avenue, Chambersburg, PA 17201-4152

39 -- UPGRADE OF ASRS-PLUS SYSTEM AT BUILDING 370, LEAD SOL DAAH17-99-Q-0102 DUE 050499 POC Point of Contact-Brenda Earnest, Contract Specialist, 717-267-9817 X-260. Contracting Officer, Richard Rector, 717-267-9007 X-202. E-MAIL: Dir of Contracting, tkeller@letterkenn-emh1.army.mil. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.603 of the FAR, 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. The solicitation number is DAAH17-99-Q-0102 and this solicitation is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated clauses and provisions are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-10. The Standard Industrial Classification is 3535 and the small business size standard is 500 employees. Provide all necessary material and labor to upgrade the ASRS-PLUS system located in Building 370, Letterkenny Army Depot, Chambersburg, PA. CLIN 0001 is Variation No. 1 for upgrading the miniload conveyor system by utilizing the existing conveyor structure and components. CLIN 0002 is Variation No. 2 for upgrading the miniload conveyor systemby removing the existing conveyor system and providing end-of-aisle pick and store operations utilizing GFE work stations. CLIN 0003 is Variation No. 3 for upgrading the miniload conveyor system by removing the existing conveyor system and providing a new replacement M/L conveyor system. CLIN 0004 is for upgrading the Unitload Stackers located in the ASRS-PLUS by replacing existing on-board controllers with state-of-the-art off-the-shelf controllers including system maintenance and diagnostics controller software. CLIN 0005 is for upgrading the Unitload Stackers by replacing existing encoder positioning (vertical and horizontal) with state-of-the-art items including horizontal motor controller and horizontal speed control to improve accurate position monitoring and travel distancing with absolute positioning within the aisle resolution to 1 mm. CLIN 0006 is for all work associated with the upgrade of the ASRS-PLUS system that is not separately priced within CLINs 0001- 0005, i.e., testing, training, etc). All items are to be priced as a lump sum per CLIN. The Government reserves the right to award any combination of the CLINs listed. Only one Contractor will be selected for award. There is a $100.00 charge for the specifications and drawings that pertain to this requirement. Certified check, cashier's check, or money order must be submitted made payable to the US Department of Treasury. Checks to be mailed to SIOLE-KOP, ATTN: Brenda Earnest, Letterkenny Army Depot, Chambersburg, PA 17201. Delivery of system components will be F.O.B. Destination to the ASRS-PLUS System, Bldg. 370, Letterkenny Army Depot, Chambersburg, PA 17201. Completion of all project requirements will be within 180 days of contract award, with system installation in Bldg. 370. A pre-proposal conference is scheduled for 9:00 A.M. Eastern Time on Thursday, April 22, 1999, at Building 370, Letterkenny Army Depot. Attendance at this conference is MANDATORY for consideration of offer. Proposals will be evaluated against Best Value criteria consisting of price and other factors, i.e., technical capabilities of offeror, technical compliance with specification requirements, quality, warranty, past performance, etc. Proposals will be evaluated utilizing technical proposals submitted. Addendum to FAR 52.212-1 "Instructions to Offerors" and Addendum to FAR 52.212-2 "Evaluation" will be provided to interested parties with the specs and drawings. FAR 52.212-1 as amended INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS-COMMERCIAL ITEMS applies to this acquisition. Offerors must include a completed copy of FAR 52.212-3 (ALT III) OFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS-COMMERCIAL ITEMS with their quotation. The following clauses also apply to this solicitation: FAR 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS-COMMERCIAL ITEMS and FAR 52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS-COMMERCIAL ITEMS. The following FAR clauses cited in FAR 52.212-5 are also applicable: 52.222-3 Convict Labor, 52.233-3 Protest After Award, 52.203-6 "Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (ALT I), 52.219-8 Utilization of Small Business Concerns, 52.219-23 Notice of Price Evaluation Adjustment for Small Disadvantaged Business Concerns, 52.219-4 Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns, 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities, 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity, 52.222-35 Affirmative Action for Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era, 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities,52.222-37 Employment Reports on Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and 52.225-9 Buy American Act-Trade Agreements Act-Balance of Payments Program. In addition, the following FAR Clauses are applicable: 52.203-3 Gratuities, 52.203-8 Cancellation, Rescission, and Recovery of Funds for Illegal or Improper Activity, 52.203-10 Price or Fee Adjustment for Illegal or Improper Activity, 52.203-11 Certification & Disclosure Regarding Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions, 52.203-12 Limitation on Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions, 52.204-4 Printing/Copying Double Sided on Recycled Paper, 52.209-6 Protecting the Government's Interest when Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment, 52.228-5 Insurance -- Work on a Government Installation, 52.232-33 Mandatory Information for Electronic Funds Transfer Payment, 52.233-2 Service of Protest, 52.242-13 Bankruptcy, 52.242-15 Stop-Work Order, 52.247-34 F.O.B. Destination, and 52.253-1 Computer Generated Forms. DFARS 252.243-7001 Pricing of Contract Modifications also applies. In accordance with the Debt Collection Improvement Act of 1996 and DFARS 204.7303, CENTRAL CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION POLICY, all prospective contractors must be registered in the CCR database prior to award of a contract. Quotations may be submitted on Standard Form 1449. The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) rating is DOC9E. The due date and time for receipt of proposals is 4:00 P.M. Eastern Time on May 4, 1999, at the Directorate of Contracting, ATTN: SIOLE-KOP, Bldg. 421S, Brenda Earnest, Letterkenny Army Depot, Chambersburg, PA 17201-4152. Quotations and technical proposals may be faxed to 717-267-9834. All offers must reference the solicitation number and due date for receipt of quotations. In addition to this, each quotation must contain the name, address, and telephone number of the offeror as well as any discount terms that are offered and remit to address (if different from the mailing address). If not submitted utilizing SF 1449, offer must include a statement specifying the intent of agreement with all terms and conditions of this solicitation. Any quotations that reject the terms and conditions of this solicitation or do not include the certifications and representations contained in FAR 52.212-3 may be excluded from consideration. All offerors must hold their prices firm for 60 calendar days from the due date specified for receipt of quotations. Any amendments issued to this solicitation will be synopsized in the same manneras this solicitation and must be acknowledged by each offeror. Any quotations or modifications to quotations received after the specified due date for receipt of quotations will not be considered. The Government may make an award with or without discussions with offerors. The offeror's initial proposal should contain the offeror's best terms. A written notice of contract award or acceptance of an offer mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the specified expiration date of an offer, the Government may accept that offer unless a written notice of withdrawal is received prior to award. Offerors shall specify business size and classification as required by FAR 52.212-3. All clauses and provisions referenced in this announcement may be accessed at the following website: http:/www.gsa.gov/far/current. All responsible offerors may submit a proposal which will be considered. Posted 04/07/99 (D-SN317368). (0097)

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