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36 -- FLUORSCENT PENETRANT INSPECTION SYSTEM SOL F61775-99-R0052 DUE 070799 POC Chris Carlson, Contract Specialist, Phone 441638527190, Fax 441638527192, Email chris.carlson@lakenheath.af.mil -- Jim Westmoreland, Team Leader, Phone 226 7182, Email jim.westmoreland@lakenheath.af.mil WEB: Visit this URL for the latest information about this, http://www.eps.gov/cgi-bin/WebObjects/EPS?ACode=3DP&;ProjID=F61775-9= 9-R0052& LocIDx5. E-MAIL: Chris Carlson, chris.carlson@lakenheath.af.mil. 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 = solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number is F61775-99-R0052. The solicitation is issued as a Request for Proposal (RFP). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-11 and DF AR Change Notice 19990507. All responsible sources may submit a written proposal, which will be considered. Facsimile submissions will not be accepted. The Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) code for the solicitation is 3559, the small business size standard is 500 employees. This combined synopsis/solicitation is unrestricted. All items listed are for = Magnaflux Fluorescent Penetrant Inspection System or equal. ITEM 0001 to include = the following:#604785 Penetrant Station, #133375 Drain Station, #604785 Emulsifier Station, #604800 Rinse Station, #603055 Drier Station, = #30230 Rest Station, #604843 Dynamic Cloud, #518547 Dust Collector, #137815 = Split Roof Inspection Station, #604795 Remaster Station (1st Rinse Station). = ITEM 0002: #604788 Power Immersion Grill,4 each. ITEM 0003: #605055 Timer = (cycle start/stop), 2 each. ). ITEM 0004: #134930 Rinse Hood, 1 each. ). ITEM 0005: #134631 Rear Splash Shield, 2 each. ). ITEM 0006: #520062 Transfer pump, 2 each. ADDITIONAL SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: All of the tanks in the unit: penetrant tank, remover tank, and the two rinse tanks will have a 12_ = to 1_ slope on all sides leading to a center drain. The two rinse tanks, (penetrant rinse station and remover rinse station) require pumps incorporated that will take the wash water directly to the Ecco-pure = unit and to the waste-water stream, respectively. The Remover tank will have = at least a 2_ drainage pipe attached to it. The roller system is required = to be able to support at least 250 lbs. The tops of the wash tanks lids, = the dryer hood, and the inspection station hood will not be split. DELIVERY REQUIREMENTS: The Fluorescent Penetrant Inspection System shall be delivered to: AF Consolidated Containerization Point, Defense Depot Susquehanna, Bldg 2001, New Cumberland, PA 17070-5001. Contractor to provide best delivery schedule. The Government_s latest delivery date is 090 days ARO. Contractor will indicate on proposal FOB point. The Government will accept and inspect the units at RAF Mildenhall,England. DESCRIPTIVE LITERATURE: Contractor to provide descriptive literature of proposed make and model to be furnished in accordance with FAR Clause 52.212-1 _Instructions to Offerors _Commercial Items_ section b (4). If additional information besides the descriptive literature for a product is required, the contractor will be requested to furnish the additional information. Failure to provide the requested descriptive literature could result in that product being rejected from consideration. EVALUATION INFORMATION: See 52.212-2 Evaluation _ Commercial Items, below. 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 not later than December 31, 1999. PROPOSAL PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS: The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors _ Commercial items, applies to this acquisition. Offerors shall provide a firm fixed-price for Item 0001 through 0006. Shipping charges, if any, must be added as a separate line item. Successful contractor must meet all the all the responsibility requirements of Subpart 9.1 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). A written notice of award or acceptance of offer, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. All clauses in italics are applicable to US vendors only. Offerors are to includea completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications _ Commercial Items, with their response. The following clauses also apply: 52.212-2 Evaluation _ Commercial Items _ The following areas will be evaluated: Technical acceptability, Past performance and price, with price and technical acceptability being of equal value, 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions _ Commercial Items, 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders _ Commercial Items, 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities, 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration, 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (E.O. 11246), 52.222-35 Affirmative Action for Special Disabled and Vietnam era Veterans (38 U.S.C. 4212), 52.222-36 Affirmative Action = for Handicapped Workers (29 U.S.C. 793), 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era,52.229-6 Taxes _ = Foreign Fixed Price Contracts, 52.214-21 Descriptive Literature,252.222-7002 Compliance With Local Labor Laws (Overseas), 252.225-7032 Waiver of = United Kingdom Levies, 252.225-7042 Authorization to Perform,252.229-7000 = Invoices Exclusive of Taxes or Duties, 252.229-7001 Tax Relief, 252.229-7008 Relief from Import Duty (United Kingdom), 252.229-7006 Value Added Tax Exclusion (United Kingdom), 252.232-7008 Assignment of Claims, 252.233-7001 Choice of Law (Overseas), 5352.225-9102 Submission of Offers in Other Than United States Currency. DFARS 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items applies to this acquisition including = the following DFAR clauses cited under 252.205-7000 Provision of = Information Cooperative Agreement Holders, 252.243-7002 Requests for Equitable Adjustment, 252.247-7024 Notification of Transportation of Supplies by = Sea, 252.204-7004 Required Central Contractor Registration (CCR), prior to receiving any award, U.S. contractors must be registered in CCR. If not already registered, you should immediately register with CCR by calling 1-888-227-2423 or via the Internet at http://ccr.edi.disa.mil/ . The full text of these clauses and provisions may be viewed in full text at the following web site: http://farsite.hill.af.mil . All proposals should = be clearly marked with the bidders name and solicitation number. The due = date for submission of proposals is 4:00 PM local time, 7 July 1999; for = U.S. vendors send to 48th Contracting Squadron, Attn.: SSgt Chris Carlson, = Unit 5070 Box 270, APO AE 09461-0270; for UK vendors send to 48th = Contracting Squadron, Bldg. 55 Marham Road, RAF Feltwell Thetford Norfolk IP26 4HL. Facsimile submissions will not be accepted. Point of contact: SSgt = Chris Carlson 011 44 1638 527190. Offerors are responsible to comply with = this notice and any amendments thereto. Amendments to this RFP will be = published in the same manner as the initial synopsis/solicitation.=20 Posted 06/03/99 (D-SN338604). (0154)

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