United States Air Force, Air Combat Command, 509 CONS, 850 Arnold Ave Ste 2, Whiteman AFB, MO, 65305

S -- HVAC/DUCT CLEANING SERVICE SOL F23606-99-Q0243 DUE 061499 POC Michelle Connolly, Contract Specialist, Phone (660)687-5395, Fax (660)687-5412, Email SOLLGCV@whiteman.af.mil -- George Cromer, Contracting Officer, Phone (660)687-5399, Fax (660)687-4822, Email WEB: Visit this URL for the latest information about this, http://www.eps.gov/cgi-bin/WebObjects/EPS?ACode=P&;ProjID=F23606-99-Q02 43&LocID=884. E-MAIL: Michelle Connolly, SOLLGCV@whiteman.af.mil. This is a combined synopsis and solicitation for commercial items (non-personal services), 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; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation is being issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). Submit written offers (no oral ones) on RFQ F23606 99Q0243. All Statement of Work and Evaluation Factor requirements must be met as they appear in this notice. This procurement is set-aside for small business. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-11. Standard Industrial Code 7699 applies to this procurement. Period of performance is 45 days from the start of this project. FOB Destination for delivery at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, Buildings 604, 35, 509, 711, and 705. Statement of Work (SOW) for HVAC/DUCT CLEANING SERVICES. 1. GENERAL. 1.1 The Contractor shall provide transportation, labor, materials, equipment, fuel, and any other needed material for the purpose of this project. 1.2 Contractor personnel and vehicles must possess appropriate passes. These shall be obtained from Security Forces Pass and ID at the Visitor_s Center located at the base Spirit Gate. 1.3 The Contractor is subject to all Base fire, safety, security, and traffic regulations. 1.4 The Government contracts on the understanding that the Contractor is complying with applicable laws concerning workplace safety. 1.5 The Contractor is subject to all citations and penalties for violation of applicable workplace safety laws. The burden of compliance rests with the Contractor. Enforcement of workplace safety laws is the responsibility of the agency specified in the applicable law. 1.6 The Contracting Officer may notify the Contractor of hazards in Contractor operations that endanger Government personnel or property and require appropriate abatement action. This provision does not constitute assumption of liability for Occupational Safety and Health compliance on the part of the Government or negate other agency responsibility for enforcement of applicable laws. 1.7 Accident prevention principles must be thoroughly integrated into all operations. Unsafe conditions and practices, as identified by the Contracting Officer or designated representative, must be corrected immediately. 1.8 Any and all debris generated by the Contractor_s operations shall be removed from Whiteman Air Force Base. Disposal of all debris shall be in accordance with existing local, state, and federal regulations. The Contractor shall be responsible for any permit or fees associated with the use of off-base disposal locations. 1.9 The Contractor shall be liable for any loss, destruction, or damage beyond normal wear and tear, and deterioration to Government property, including vegetation and landscaping, resulting from Contractor operations. Any damage to government or personal property will be repaired or replaced to the Contracting Officer_s satisfaction at the Contractor_s expense. 2. CLEANING. 2.1 All cleaning shall be in accordance with National Air Duct Cleaners Association Standard 1992-01 (NADCA). 2.2 Clean all surfaces of supply louvers, and return grills at each supply and return point. Clean with an appropriate method conducive to the surface that is cleaned. Surfaces should be clean and free of debris and dust when completed. 2.3 Clean heating and cooling units in each facility. Cleaning the interior of these units include: blower assembly-hand brushed and vacuumed. Cooling coils and drip pans should be cleaned with approved mild acid and rinsed clean. Solution must be compatible with the surface cleaned. Treat areas with a broad spectrum disinfectant that will kill bacteria viruses, mold, and mildew. Replace filters in units upon completion of cleaning using high efficiency cotton pleated filters. 2.4 Vacuum inside all attached duct work system to include supply, return, and fresh air supply and returns. Access overhead duct work of system by non-flame producing method where necessary to gain entry to duct. Contractor shall be responsible to patch and seal all entrances to duct with a metal plate of like material secured by duct sealer, metal screws, and foil duct tape. If duct is insulated, the panel shall be insulated be it interior or exterior insulation. 2.5 Loosened dirt will be vacuumed from the system into a specialized filtration unit capable of collecting the dust and filtering the air to hospital clean standards. Hepa filtration on the unit shall remove 99.9% of the dirt particles in the air exhausted. 2.6 Treat all areas of the duct work with a wide spectrum disinfectant, which will kill bacteria, viruses, mold, and mildew. 2.7 Encapsulate all portions of the interior duct work with a polymer based EPA registered encapsulator. Product shall have the capability to adhere any soot particles not removed by vacuuming, and shall aid in sealing any loose duct insulation. 2.8 Clean all glass insulated duct (flex duct) by forced air or by using the recommendations of the NAIMA (North American Insulation Manufactures Association). Submit procedure for approval. 2.9 Notify the CE inspector of any unusual damage to duct, insulation, or mechanical problems prior to submission of bid if found during pre-bid site visit. 3. LOCATIONS. 3.1 The locations of the facilities to be serviced under this contract as follows: Building 35 Base Operations, Building 711 Security Forces HQ, East end of Facility 705, Building 604 Bio-Environmental, and Building 509 Wing Headquarters. Base maps will be provided for locations to the contractor receiving the award. Available floor plans will be provided upon request. The provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items, applies to this solicitation and the offeror must include a completed copy of this provision with their proposal. The clause at FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items, applies to this solicitation. Specifically, the following clauses cited are applicable to this solicitation: (b)(6) FAR 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity; (b)(7) FAR 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era; (b)(8) FAR 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities; (b)(9) FAR 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era; (c)(1) FAR 52.222-41, Service Contract Act of 1965, as amended. U.S. Department of Labor Wage Determination 94-2307 revision 13 is applicable to this requirement; (c)(2) FAR 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires. Equivalent positions would be as follows: Heating, Refrigeration, and Air Conditioning Mechanic ($18.42), Laborer ($8.32), plus $1.39 fringe benefits. The clause at DFARS 252.212-7001, Contract Terms andConditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders applicable to Defense Acquisition of Commercial Items, applies to this solicitation. Specifically the following clauses cited are applicable to this solicitation: DFARS 252.225-7001, Buy American Act and Balance of Payment Program. FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items, applies to this solicitation. Addenda to FAR 52.212-4: The following additional clauses apply to this solicitation: 52.237-2, Protection of Government Buildings; and 252.223-7006, Prohibition on Storage and Disposal of Toxic and Hazardous Materials. The following provisions apply to this solicitation: 52.252-1, Solicitation Provision Incorporated by Reference; 52.237-1, Site Visit; 252.225-7000, Buy American Act-Balance of Payments Program Certificate; 252.204-7004, Required Central Contractor Registration; and 252.232-7009, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer (CCR). The above Provisions and Clauses may be obtained via Internet at http://farsite.hill.af.mil. All proposals must be mailed to POC Michelle Connolly at 509 CONS/LGCV, 850 Arnold Ave, Site 2, Whiteman AFB MO 65305-5054. Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible offeror. Proposals are required not later than 4:00 PM CST, 14 June 1999. Posted 05/21/99 (D-SN334351). (0141)

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