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63 -- FIRE ALARM SYSTEM SOL F05604-99-R-9010 DUE 082399 POC Karen Davis, Contract Specialist, Phone (719) 556-4944, Fax (719) 556-4756, Email Karen.Davis@spacecom.af.mil -- Richard Myers, Contract Specialist, Phone (719) 556-4045, Fax (719) 556-4756, Email WEB: Visit this URL for the latest information about this, http://www.eps.gov/cgi-bin/WebObjects/EPS?ACode=P&;ProjID=F05604-99-R-9 010&LocID=532. E-MAIL: Karen Davis, Karen.Davis@spacecom.af.mil. This is a combined synopsis, solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice and is in accordance with FAR part 13.5. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation, F05604-99-R-9010 is issued as a Request for Proposal (RFP). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular. The Standard Industrial Classification Number is 5063 and the Business Size Standard is 100 employees. The proposed contract is 100 % set aside for small business. Pricing for Item Numbers 0001 shall be priced as the item requested. This is the only product that meets the minimum needs of the government and constitutes a brand name only requirement. Description of the requirements: Provide all labor, equipment, transportation, supervision, and materials and perform all operations necessary to upgrade the existing Edwards System Technology (EST) base-wide fire alarm reporting system head-end gear, to include hardware, software and programming to existing panels and programs. System must be Year 2000 compliant. Period of performance is to begin no later then 1 September 1999 and completed (including testing) no later then 30 November 1999. The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors _ Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. Statement of Work (SOW) is attached in Addendum #1. The provision at 52.212-2, Evaluation _ Commercial Items applies to this acquisition with the blanks filled in as follows: Summary of Proposal (Limited to 20 single spaced pages not including the individual price quotes): Has the offeror demonstrated their understanding of the requirements? Has the offeror demonstrated their capability to provide all the equipment required? Does the delivery schedule meet the delivery objective? Does the contractor_s past performance demonstrate satisfactory service? Has the offeror addressed how they will manage and oversee the contract to ensure that the statement of objectives are met? Offerors should provide company past performance information on contracts with the Federal government that are similar in terms of cost and service, performed over the past two years. Past Performance information should include the governmental contract number and the name and phone number of a governmental point of contact to verify past performance. Technical acceptability, delivery schedule, and past performance when combined, are significantly more important than price. Price will be evaluated on all CLINs. Technical acceptability will be evaluated against the product literature for the component requested and proposals that demonstrate increased capability for a comparable cost. Offerors should provide technical information on equal components offered that exceeds the characteristics of the equipment identified. Offerors who fail to meet the technical requirements may be considered nonresponsive to the RFP. Past performance will be evaluated using FAR 15.305(a)(2) on a basis of acceptable, unacceptable or not applicable. Delivery schedule and installation schedule will be evaluated by less than 60 days, good; 60-90 day acceptable; greater 90days unacceptable. Items will be graded as follows: Does not meet the standard (-). Meets or exceeds the standard (+). The offeror who has the most (+) signs on the evaluation factors, and is considered to be the most advantageous to the Government will be considered the apparent awardee. The clause FAR 52.215-1 _Instructions to Offerors _ Competitive Acquisition_, and FAR 52.215-1 Alternate I_ applies to this acquisition. Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3 _Offeror Representations and Certifications _ Commercial Items_, with its offer. The clause FAR 52.212-4, _Contract Terms and Conditions_Commercial Items_ applies to this acquisition. The clause at FAR 52.212-5, _Contract Terms andConditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders _ Commercial Items_ applies to this acquisition. Additional FAR clauses cited within this clause are applicable to this acquisition: Paragraph (b) 1. The following clauses are also applicable to this acquisition: FAR 52.203-11, Certification and Disclosure Regarding Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions_, FAR 52.203-12, Limitation on Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions_, DFAR 252.204-7004 _Required Central Contractor Registration _ (Mar 98), DFAR 252.232-7009 _Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer (CCR)_ (Jun 98), AFSPCFAR 5352.212-9500, _Commercial Warranty_. The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) assigned rating for this procurement is DO C9. Proposals will be submitted in writing (electronic submissions via fax are acceptable) to 21 CONS/LGCXD, Attn: Rick Myers, 135 E. Ent Ave., Peterson AFB, CO, Fax # (719)556-8469 and accepted until 12:00 P.M MST, 23 Aug 99. Addendum #1 STATEMENT OF WORK, UPGRADE EST FIRE ALARM SYSTEM HEAD-END GEAR 1. Scope of Work: The Contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, tools, materials, supervision, and other items and services necessary to upgrade the existing Edwards System Technology (EST) fire alarm system head-end to the new EST _Fireworks_ system. Upgrade will include all hardware and software to incorporate the existing fire alarm system panels currently installed base-wide, as well as all reprogramming necessary to incorporate existing programs. The contractor shall also test the _Fireworks_ system components installed, and train fire department and alarm shop personnel on system operation and maintenance. 2. Description of Work: 2.1. Removal of existing system: The contractor shall remove the existing components of the EST fire alarm system head-end that are not needed for the EST _Fireworks_ system installation. The existing head-end components are located in buildings 1324 and 117. The contractor shall be responsible for disposal of the removed components. 2.1 Replace Components: The contractor shall replace the existing EST fire alarm system head-end components with the new EST _Fireworks_ system. The contractor-furnished components must be year 2000 (Y2K) compliant and interface with the existing fire alarm reporting system. The contractor shall provide all hardware and software necessary to incorporate the existing fire alarm system panels currently installed base-wide. The contractor shall perform all reprogramming necessary to incorporate existing system programs. The components of the _Fireworks_ system shall be installed as follows: 1) the EST network file server will be located in building 1038 (Communications facility), 2) the network workstations will be located in buildings 117 and 2032 (main base and Peterson East fire stations). Government-furnished fiber optic cables will be used to provide communications between network stations. The contractor shall furnish all other necessary materials, to include fiber jumpers in buildings 2023, 117, and 1038. Thecontractor shall be responsible for the disconnection and reconnection of the existing power, alarm, and communications cabling associated with the installed equipment. 2.2 Warranty and Exclusions: The contractor shall provide standard installation and parts warranties for the equipment provided. The contractor shall not warranty or be responsible for the preexisting devices. 2.3 System Analysis and Acceptance: The contractor shall demonstrate that each alarm point associated with the installation of the EST _Fireworks_ system is functioning properly. This will be accomplished with a Contracting Officer_s Representative. The contractor shall also provide documentation that the system is Underwriter_s Laboratory (UL) certified. 2.4 Training: The contractor shall train fire department and alarm shop personnel in the operation and maintenance of the new system upon completion of the installation, testing, and acceptance. 2.5 Drawings: The contractor shall provide typical drawings to the government upon completion of the installation. 2.6 Government-Provided Materials: The government shall provide any As-Built drawings for the facilities prior to commencement of any work. The contractor shall use existing fiber optic cables for communications between buildings 1038, 117, and 2032. 2.7 Security and Access: The contractor shall coordinate with the 21st Security Forces and the building occupants for access to the areas where work is required. Escort or special access will be coordinated between the 21st Security Forces and the building occupant. A tentative schedule shall be provided by the contractor to facilitate pre-coordination. 3. Normal Work Hours: Work under this contract shall be scheduled and accomplished between 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Installation shall not be scheduled on federal holidays, which are: New Year_s Day (1 January),Martin Luther King Day (third Monday in January), President_s Day (third Monday in February), Memorial Day (last Monday in May) Independence Day (4 July), Labor Day (first Monday in September), Columbus Day (second Monday in October), Veterans_ Day (11 November), Thanksgiving Day (fourth Thursday in November), Christmas Day (25 December) 4. Performance Period: The contractor shall complete installation and testing as soon as possible after contract award, but no later than 1 Dec 1999. 5. Contractor Qualifications: Contractor shall be able to fully support and service the EST base-wide fire alarm reporting system head-end gear. The personnel working on the system shall be certified by EST as a current factory-certified technician. Posted 08/12/99 (D-SN366926). (0224)

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