United States Air Force, Air Education and Training Command, Tyndall AFB Contracting Squadron, 501 Illinois Ave, Ste 5, Tyndall AFB, FL, 32403-5526

49 -- AUTOMATED PAINT/MIX ELECTROSTATIC SPRAY SYSTEM SOL FO863799T0318 DUE 052899 POC Darryl Barnes, Contract Specialist, Phone 850 283-8624, Fax 850 283-3963, Email darryl.barnes@tyndall.af.mil -- Tommy Leos, Contract Specialist, Phone 850 283-8620, Fax 850 283-3963, Email WEB: Visit this URL for the latest information about this, http://www.eps.gov/cgi-bin/WebObjects/EPS?ACode=P&;ProjID=FO863799T0318 &LocID=511. E-MAIL: Darryl Barnes, darryl.barnes@tyndall.af.mil. The 325th Contracting Squadron at Tyndall AFB FL intends to award a purchase order under Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) for the purchase of a wall-mount air-assisted airless spray system for high solids, high production applications, to include installation, training, and service forms. This is a combined synopsis/ solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subparts 12.6 and 13.5, 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 F08637-99-T0318 and is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). The solicitation document, incorporated provisions, and clauses are those in effect through the Federal Acquisition Circular 97-13 and Defense Acquisition Circular 91-13. This solicitation is 100% SET ASIDE FOR SMALL BUSINESS CONCERNS in accordance with FAR Part 19. The Standard IndustrializationCode is 5084, size standard 100. The contractor shall provide the following: LINE ITEM 0001 Automated P/mix electrostatic spray system with high pressure air-assisted airless spray gun typically handling solventborne, waterborne (SST model), acid-catalyzed (SST model), high solids, plural components; handling coatings like primers, enamels, alkyd and acrylic paints, sealants, urethane, epoxy and polyesther paints, lacquers with electrostatic and pattern control at the gun, removeable hook on the top, in-line fluid filter, and hight performance air cap. Technical Specifications: voltage output _ 0-85 kV DC; Max. fluid pressure _ 3000 psig; Max. air pressure _ 100 psi; Air inlet _ 1/4 npsm (L.H.); Fluid inlet _ 1/4 -- 18 npsm. Complete with the following attachments: (5) pumps 15:1 president (or equal); (1) pump 12:1 glutton (or equal); (6) fluid hoses, 25_ 1/4'ID; (4) grounded air hoses, 75_ 1/4'ID; (4) fluid hoses, 50_ 1/4' ID; (5) pro AA4500 E/S gun; (6) gauges, 3000 psi; (2) agitator/siphon; (2) pails, 5 gallon; (2) pail covers, 5 gallon; (2) agitator, 5 gallon; (1) desiccant dryer kit; (1) siphon bung adaptor; (1) siphon tube/hose; (6) siphon hose; (2) flanges; (1) plumbing accessory kit, ball valves and hardware; (1) painters pendant; (8) spray tips; (1) air manifold supply line. Equipment will include labor, installation, training, and associated manuals. Please acknowledge all requirements on quotations. Offerors must provide brochures/literature of the items being offered along with their quote. The technical literature submitted or any alternative proposal shall clearly communicate the offeror_s understanding and compliance with the minimum requirements as set forth in the specifications. Discussions may or may not be held; therefore, each offeror_s initial proposal should be complete and accurate. FOB destination is required by the Government. FOB point is Bldg 315 on Tyndall AFB. The required delivery date is 6 Aug 1999. Contractor shall provide all materials, labor, and transporation necessary to deliver and install the items. Offerors must provide warranty information specific to all equipment. The following provisions and clauses can be viewed through internet access at the Air Force FAR Site, http://farsite.hill.af.mil. In Accordance with FAR 52.252-1 and FAR 52.252-2, the following provisions and clauses are incorporated by reference: FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors, Commercial Items, with the following: technical description of the items being offered in sufficient detail to evaluate compliance with the requirements of the solicitation (i.e. product literature), the terms of any expressed warranty, price and any discounts, and delivery times; FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation, Commercial Items. Award will be made to the offeror whose proposal represents the best value to the Government. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: A combination of the technical evaluation, past performance, and price will determine the best value to the Government. Technical compliance/acceptability and past performance are more important than price. Alternative proposals are encouraged. The minimum requirements as set forth in the specifications reflect the Government_s desired features. However, alternative proposals demonstrating technically equivalent or technically superior performance characteristics than those outlined in the specifications will be considered. Offerors must provide along with their quote, information regarding past performance. Offerors must submit company names, addresses, telephone numbers, names of contacts, contract numbers, and any other pertinent information to document past performance. This information must include at a minimum three contracts placed over the past three years. Past performance will be used to evaluate the contractor_s ability to perform. Past performance information should be submitted by 24 May 1999. OFFERORS MUST INCLUDE WITH THEIR PROPOSAL A COMPLETED COPY OF THE PROVISION AT 52.212-3, OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS-COMMERCIAL ITEMS AND DFARS 252.212-7000 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATION, COMMERCIAL ITEMS WITH THEIR QUOTE. Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items. It is tailored as follows: subparagraph c is changed to read: _Changes. Changes in the terms and conditions of this contract may be made only by written agreement of the parties with the exception of administrative changes such as changes in paying office, appropriations data, etc. which may be changed unilaterally by the Government._; FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders _ Commercial Items; FAR 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (Alt 1); FAR 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Deviation); FAR 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era; FAR 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities; FAR 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era; FAR 52.225-18, European Sanction for End Products; FAR 52.232-33, Mandatory Information for Electronic Funds Transfer Payment is required; 52.247-34, F.O.B. Destination. In accordance with DFARS 252.204-7004, REQUIRED CENTRAL CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION, prior to receiving any contract award, contractors must be registered in the Central Contract Registration (CCR). If not already registered, you should immediately register with CCR by calling 1-888-227-2423 or via the Internet at http://ccr.dlsc.dla.mil. On-line registration with the CCR is also available at the Small Business Administration Internet address (www.sbaonline.sba.gov). Confirmation of CCR registration must be obtained before award can be made. DFARS 252.225-7001, Buy American Act and Balance of Payment Program; DFARS 252.225-7007, Buy American Act _ Trade Agreements _ Balance of Payment Program; DFARS 252.225-7012, Preference for Certain Domestic Commodities; DFARS 252.225-7036, Buy American Act -- North American Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act _ Balance of Payment Program; DFARS 252.227-7015, Technical Data -- Commercial Items; DFARS 252.227-7037, Validation of Restrictive Markings in Technical Data; DFARS 252.232-7009, Payment by Electronic Fund Transfer; DFARS 252.243-7002, Certification of Requests for Equitable Adjustment. Quotes should reference RFQ No. F08637-99-T0318. Offers must be sent in writing to the administrator TSgt Barnes no later than 28 May 1999 at 2:00 P.M. (CST) to 325 CONS/LGCS ATTN: TSgt Barnes, 501 Illinois Ave., Suite 5, Tyndall AFB FL 32403-5526. For more information contact TSgt Barnes at (850) 283-8624 or SSgt Leos at (850) 283-8618. You may also email TSgt Barnes at darryl.barnes@tyndall.af.mil. Posted 05/14/99 (D-SN331882). (0134)

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