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74 -- FIXED AUDIENCE SEATING SOL N00014-99-R-0007 DUE 080699 POC Joseph Rofrano, Contract Negotiator, ONR Code 253, (703)696-2599 E-MAIL: click here, rofranj@onr.navy.mil. This is a Total Small Business Set Aside. Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) 2531, the Manufacturer Small Business Size Standard is no more then 500 employees. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6, 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. Solicitation number N00014-99-R-0007 is issued as a request for proposal. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-12. The Office of Naval Research intends to purchase a maximum of 201 fixed seats installed. There will be 27 rows of 7 seats each and 2 rows of 6 seats each. The seat type is fixed theater seating with folding seats. (1)Floor mounted units on standard with upholstered back, cushion and armrest,Seat height 32", seat widths: 22"and 22" center to center. (2) Panel Materials-Oak veneered plywood backs complying with ANSI/HPVA HP-1 as standard with manufacture. (3)Use 2 sealer coats of polyurethane. (4) Upholstery-shall be leather type to meet C117 Fire Code and as follows: Hide Size: 52 sq.ft, Weight: 2.5-3.0 oz. Per sq. ft or 1.0-1.2mm, Quality: Corrected Top Grain, Finish: Conventional, Light Fast: Fadometer-72 hours without change, Crocking: The leather shall not crock, Abrasion: Taber Abraser-1000 cycles CS-10, Cracking: Newark Flex Machine-60,000 cycles, Flame Retardant: BIFMA Flammability Standard F-1-1978, California Technical Bulletin 117/3, U.F.A.C. Classification (1&11), Boston Code; Port Authority of NY/NJ (Method 5903), FAA Specification # FAR 23.853. (5)Arm Rests: one piece, leather upholstery on 1" padded foam on " plywood without cup holder on manufacturers standard metal support(to secure armrest to standard) (6) Transfer Arm Rests: Provide 29 right and 11 left transfer arm rests at aisle side marked with A.D.A logo on end. (7) Submittals: Submit Shop Drawing and sample of upholstery within 10 working days after the contract is awarded. (6) Storage and Handling: Seating to be delivered after wet work, including painting, carpeting and all ceiling work in area has been completed and is dry, if area is not ready for installation ONR will provide a storage area within the Ballston Complex Tower, all seating must be protected against damage during handling, transit and installation/storage. Delivery and Installation shall be made on or before 1 Nov 1999. The following provisions apply: FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial (JUNE 1999); FAR 52-212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items (MAY 1999); FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items, (MAY 1999); FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items (MAY 1999); FAR 52.203-06, Restriction on Subcontractor Sales to the Government, Alternate 1, (JULY 1995); FAR 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (FEB 1999); FAR 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Special Disabled and Vietnam Era Veterans (APR 1998); FAR 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers (JUNE 1998); FAR 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era (JAN 1999); FAR 52.225-03, Buy American Act -- Supplies (JAN 1994); FAR 52.211-15, Defense Priority and Allocation Requirements (SEP 1990); FAR 52.222-03, Convict Labor (AUG 1996); FAR 52.232-33, Mandatory Information for Electronic Funds Transfer Payment (MAY 1999); DFARS 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items (NOV 1995); DFARS 252.225-7001, Buy American Act and Balance of Payment Program (MAR 1998 1994); DFARS 252.225-7012, Preference for Certain Domestic Commodities (MAY 1999); DFARS 252.225-7000, Buy American Act -- Balance of Payments Program Certificate (DEC 1991). Offers are due on Aug 6,, 1999, by 12:00 Noon, at the Office of Naval Research, 800 North Quincy Street, Room 720, Arlington, Virginia 22217. Faxed/E-Mail offers will not be accepted. Requests for information should be directed to Joe Rofrano, (703) 696-2599. Posted 07/21/99 (W-SN357175). (0202)

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