U.S. Department of Energy, Nevada Operations Office, P.O. Box 98518, Las Vegas, NV 89193-8518

N -- PROVIDE AND INSTALL PUBLIC ADDRESS SYSTEM SOL DE-RQ08-99NV13632 DUE 091399 POC Diane Rodriguez, Purchasing Agent, (702) 295-1080; Beverly Colbert, Contracting Officer, (702) 295-1466 WEB: click here to go to website, http://www.nv.doe.gov/business/procurement/solicit.html. E-MAIL: click here to contact the Purchasing Agent, rodriguez@nv.doe.gov. (i) This is a combined synoposis/solicitation for commercial items 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; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. (ii) The solicitation number is DE-RQ08-99NV13632, REQUEST FOR QUOTATION (RFQ). (iii) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-12. (iv) This solicitation is 100% set-aside for small businesses. The Standard Industrial Classification Code is 1542. Size Standard is $17M (average of total sales over three years can not exceed the size standard specified). (v) The contractor shall provide all materials, labor, and transportation necessary to provide a 125 unit Public Address (PA) System in the Nevada Support Facility (NSF), in accordance with the approved Title II drawings (see website; drawings are in AutoCad v.13). (vi) The following is the specification for the installation of the PA system units: -Install 125, 10 watt, 70 volt ceiling speakers; -Install 125 electrical boxes for the speakers; -Connect the PA system in with the telephone system. The PA system must be able to be activated from the Security Access Control Station in the main lobby of the NSF, and from the Executive Secretary's Station in the Manager's Office [Wing 2D](via the telephone system); -Install 12, 60 watt amplifiers; -Install 12, control modules for amplifier (1/zone); -Core drill at communication closets and outside smoking areas; supply 3/4 in. diameter conduit with supports; -Add pullboxes; seal conduit openings; -For the secured wings each speaker must be grounded. All construction will follow the approved Title II drawings. The PA system is to be installed in the general employee area of the building excluding the enclosed offices and conference rooms. The design and installation must include stubbing to allow for expansion to the enclosed offices and conference rooms at a later date. All work will comply with the NSF Hazard Analysis and the DOE LOCKOUT/TAGOUT procedures, and OSHA General Industry Standard 1910.132. Mobilization will occur based on the contractor schedule. The NSF is a secured facility and requires a DOE/NV sign-in and/or escort for any work to be done. The point of contact (POC) will be the DOE Lead Project Engineer, Engineering & Assest Management Division (EAMD). Coordination with the POC is required prior to the contractor's arrival to perform work in order to avoid delays in gaining access to the NSF. If the contractor does not coordinate with the established POC prior to arrival at the NSF and access is denied, the Government will not be liable for the costs of that trip (see website for NSF Hazard Anaylsis and DOE Lockout/Tagout procedures). Contractor is required to provide as-built drawings as soon as practicable after completion of the installation of the system. Acceptance of the PA system will take place after the contractor has demonstrated to the Government that the PA system is completely operational. (vii) Delivery Point for PA system and installation is the NSF at 232 Energy Way, North Las Vegas, NV, 89030. Acceptance will be at destination. Delivery date will be based upon offeror's proposed completion schedule. (viii) The FAR provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items (JUN 1999), applies to this acquisition and the following addenda to the provision paragraphs: (b)(4) In addressing the technical portion of this RFQ, the offeror must provide make/model of PA system components to be provided and how they plan to accomplish work; schedule; bill of materials; and labor plan. (b)(11) An SF 1449 is not included in the solicitation. Please go to the website identified below for a copy of the SF 1449 which must be signed and returned with quote. (ix) Refer to provision at 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items(JAN 1999): the evaluation factors are technical approach, past performance and price. Technical approach/past performance when combined are equal in value to price. (x) Offeror is to complete and return provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items (JUN 1999)[go to website for copy of the clause] (xi) The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commerical Items (MAY 1999) is applicable to this solicitation. (xii) The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes and Executive Orders -- Commercial Items (MAY 1999) is applicable as amended. (go to website for copy of the clause) (xiii)-(xiv) N/A (xv) Numbered Note 1 is applicable. (xvi) JOB-SITE TOUR is scheduled for September 1, 1999, at 10:00 a.m., at the NSF. No other tours will be offered. Please fax your attendance request to (702) 295-5305, Attn: Diane Rodriguez. The offeror will not be able to tour the job-site if he/she has failed to make reservations. QUOTES are due by September 13, 1999, at 4:30 pm, pacific standard time, at 232 Energy Way, North Las Vegas, NV, 89030, for handcarried or courier delivered packages, or P.O. Box 98518, Las Vegas, NV, 89193-8518, for packages arriving by USPS, to the attention of Diane Rodriguez. (xvii) Any questions can be referred to Diane Rodriguez, Purchasing Agent, at (702) 295-1080. Posted 08/13/99 (W-SN367810). (0225)

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