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COMMERCE BUSINESS DAILY ISSUE OF JULY 19,1999 PSA#2390

DLA, Defense National Stockpile Center, Directorate of Stockpile Contracts, 8725 John J. Kingman Road, Suite 4616, Fort Belvoir, VA 22060-6223

S -- BUNDLING, BANDING, WEIGHING AND RELOCATING ZINC SOL SP0833-99-!-0216 DUE 073099 POC Point of Contact: Wilbert C. Payne, Contract Specialist, (703) 767-5346 WEB: DNSC Homepage, http://www.dnsc.dla.mil. E-MAIL: Wilbert C. Payne, Contract Specialist, wilbert_payne@hq.dla.mil. DEFENSE NATIONAL STOCKPILE CENTER is soliciting Bids for bundling, banding, weighing and relocating approximately 24,056 MT of Zinc at the DNSC Marietta, PA Depot. Period of performance is 120 days. This is a 100% small business set-aside under Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) code 8999. The small business size standard is $5 million. This is a Combined synopsis/solicitation for Materials Handling prepared in accordance with the format in subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. SPO833-99-Q-0216 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). The Solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-13. 1. CLIN 0001 Contractor shall remove approximately 24,056 metric tons of Zinc from its current block stack storage, clean slabs of any accumulated dirt and debris, transport zinc to a contractor provided scale, a distance of approximately 200 feet, weigh, and band. Only one type of brand and grade of zinc should be placed in a bundle. 2. The Government estimates that approximately 35% of the zinc is stored in commingled stacks requiring individual handling of each slab to build a bundle. Manually built bundles will weigh approximately 2,204 lbs. (one metric ton). Stacking patterns will vary for manually built bundles for different brands of zinc. All bundles manually built, shall have the slabs interlocked to prevent slippage. The Contracting Officer Representative (COR) shall direct the Contractor on the stacking pattern for manually built bundles. 3. The Government representative will witness the weighing and mark the weight on each bundle. The contractor will then remove the weighed bundle and securely band the bundle with three (3) 1-1/4 galvanized bands and double crimp. Bands are to be placed in such a manner as to prevent any slabs from slipping out of the bundle.A Government representative will check the banding at the banding site and/or weighing sites. Any bundle rejected by a Government representative for loose bands or tilting shall be re-stacked and/or re-banded by the contractor at no additional cost to the government. After banding and crimping, the contractor shall relocate the completed bundle to an open area, 600 feet from the scale. The completed bundles shall be stored by brand, two bundles high. Rate of production shall be 1,000 complete metric ton bundles per week. Sequence of work may be altered after bundles have been weighed and an established slab count per brand, per bundle has been established. 4. Where possible without compromising stability, the Contractor shall meld any broken pieces into existing sub-lifts. Broken pieces shall be kept segregated by grade and brand. Contractor shall not run equipment over existing stack base pieces. Base pieces shall be removed and placed in sub-stacks as they are exposed. 5. The contractor shall place broken slabs not incorporated into sub-lifts into drums furnished by the Government. Broken slabs shall be segregated by grade and brand. The Government shall determine the tare weight of the drum utilizing the contractor scale. After filling the drums, the Contractor shall weigh the drum. The Government Representative will mark the gross, tare, and net weight on the drum, as well as the grade and brand of zinc. Gross weight of any drum shall not exceed 750 pounds. Completed drums are to be stored in front of where the particular brand of material is stacked. Contractor shall keep the scales free of ice, rain, snow, debris, and any other foreign material that may affect scale operation and accuracy. 6. Contractor shall furnish a digital scale capable of displaying weights to the nearest pound. The scales shall be calibrated at the expense of the contractor in the presence of the COR and/or Quality Assurance representative. The scale shall be certified by an authorized State of Pennsylvania scale mechanic in the presence of a Government representative not more than 10 days prior to the start of work. The contractor shall ensure that the scale certification is 80% of the scale capacity. Scale shall be certified in accordance with NIST Handbook 44- Acceptance Tolerance Values-Scale acceptance tolerance shall be listed on the scale certification. The scale shall be within acceptance of tolerance values at each check weigh, if not the scale shall require re-calibration and re-certification at the expense of the contractor in the presence of the Government representative. If the scale is relocated for any reason after an official certification, the scale shall be re-calibrated and re-certified at the expense of the Contractor in the presence of the Government representative. The scale shall be tested with a contractor supplied certified 2,000 pound test weight prior to the beginning of each work day, and after the lunch break in the presence of the Government representative. Scale shall be zero balanced after each weigh. The Government reserves the right to challenge the accuracy of the scale at any time. 7. The Contractor shall provide all supplies, material and equipment not provided by the Government that are necessary for the performance of the work, including but not limited to: banding equipment, crimpers, dumpsters, scale, test weights, all necessary safety materials and supplies such as safety shoes (steel toe), safety glasses with side shields and work gloves for employees. Contractor shall be responsible for furnishing all necessary utilities that would include but not limited to electricity, portable toilets, water and telephone. Office space and closed storage space for equipment and supplies is not available. 8. Government will provide 1 inch galvanized banding, clips for crimping, empty drums, indelible markers. The Contractor shall at all times keep the work area, including storage areas, free from accumulation of waste materials. 9. On a daily basis, the Contractor shall clean up all work areas, and make sure theyare free of any debris. Used and discarded supplies and banding material, including old bands shall be properly disposed of off-site at the contractor expense. The Government assumes no liability for any loss or damage to Contractor's property. 10. Hours of work at Marietta, PA are Monday 1200 1600, Tuesday Thursday 0700-1600, Friday 0700-1200, excluding weekends and Holidays. Contracting Officer Representative (COR) will determine if weather conditions do not permit the contractor to weigh/band material. 11. Safety Requirements. a. The contractor shall take all proper and necessary safety and health precautions to protect the work, the workers, the public and the property of others. The contractor shall comply with all Occupational Safety and Health administration (OSHA) regulations and relevant state, Local and Federal environmental regulations. b. The contractor and all its employees shall observe all safety, hazard, and fire regulations in effect at the depot. c. all electrical equipment shall be UL approved. All power equipment shall meet the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.78 d. No equipment shall be left unattended with the motor running. e. There will be no refueling of gas-powered equipment within any interior space or within 20 feet of any building. f. Material handling equipment shall be clean and in good operation order. Handling equipment and procedures are subject to inspection by the COR. g. Smoking is prohibited, except in specifically designated areas or buildings. Smoking is prohibited within 100 feet of any refueling operation. h. Fuel storage tanks furnished by the contractor shall be acceptable to the COR. Location of fuel storage tanks will be coordinated with and approved by the COR. 12. Security Requirements a. All contractor employees shall sign in and out at the Administrative Office upon entering and leaving the depot each day. The contractor's supervisor's shall indicate their position titles next to their signature. b. The contractor shall comply with all security measures deemed necessary by the government in connection with performance under this contract. 13. This solicitation incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. The quoter is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the quoter and submitted with its quotation. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the quoter may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause or provision may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es): www.arnet.gov/far/97-03/html/toc.html#part_52; or may be requested by email to Wilbert_payne@hq.dla.mil. FAR 52.212-1, Instructions To Offerors-Commercial (AUG 1998), FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items (Jan 1999); The Government will award a firm fixed-price contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible quoter whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government. Price, based on unit price per metric ton and past performance shall be used to evaluate quotes; Quoters shall include a completed copy of FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (JAN 1999) with its offer. FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items (APR 1998), FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms And Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders-Commercial Items (JAN 1999) apply to this RFQ and any resultant contract. The following FAR clauses cited are also applicable: 52.203-6 Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (Jul 1995), 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (Jul 1996), 52.219-14 Limitations on Subcontracting (Dec 1996), 52.222-26 Opportunity ([Feb 1999]), 52.222-35 Affirmative Action for Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam ERA (Apr 1998), 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers With Disabilities (Jun 1998), 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era (Jan 1999), 52.222-41 Service Contract Act of 1965, as Amended (May 1989), 52.222-41 Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (May 1989), 52.222-44 Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Act -- Price Adjustment (May 1989) 52.237-1 Site Visit (Apr 1984), 52.233-9000 (DLAD); FAR 52.228.5 Insurance on a Government Installation (JAN 1997); DFARS provisions 252.212-7000, Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items and 252.204-7004, Required Central Contractor Registration; and 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items; the following clauses cited in DFARS 252.212-7001 are applicable: 252.225-7007 Buy American Act -- Trade Agreements -- Balance of Payments Program (MAR 1998), 252.225-7036 Buy American Act -- North American Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act -- Balance of Payments Program (MAR 1998) and 252.243-7002 Requests for Equitable Adjustment (MAR 1998). 14. The Contractor shall procure and maintain, and require any subcontractor to procure and maintain, during the entire period of performance under this contract, such insurance as stipulated herein. a. Workers' compensation and employer's liability. The Contractor is required to comply with applicable Federal and State workers' compensation and occupational disease statutes. Employer's liability coverage of at least $100,000 is required, except in States with exclusive or monopolistic funds that do not permit workers' compensation to be written by private carriers. b. General liability. Bodily injury liability insurance coverage written on the comprehensive form of policy of at least $500,000 per occurrence. c. Automobile liability insurance written on the comprehensive form of policy is required. The policy shall provide for bodily injury and property damage liability covering the operation of all automobiles used in connection with performing the contract. Policies covering automobiles operated in the United States shall provide coverage of at least $200,000 per person and $500,000 per occurrence for bodily injury and $20,000 per occurrence for property damage. The amount of liability coverage on other policies shall be commensurate with any legal requirements of the locality and sufficient to meet normal and customary claims. 15. Offerors are urged to inspect the site where the work will be performed. A Pre-quote conference will be held July 29, 1999, 10:00 A.M., at the Marietta Depot, Marietta, PA. Quotes may be submitted to 8725 John J. Kingman Road, Fort Belvoir, VA 22060-6223, C/O DNSC-P3, Suite 4616 (Mail). Faxed quotes will be accepted at 703-767-5541. Quotes must be received by 2:00 P.M. July 30, 1999. Questions may be submitted to the Point of Contact named herein. Posted 07/14/99 (W-SN353822). (0195)

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