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56 -- SUPPLY AND INSTALL OVERHEAD DOOR DUE 091699 POC JACQUELINE LESSIG, 410-965-1284 WEB: Download Solicitation when/if available, http://www.ssa.gov/oag. E-MAIL: Contracting Officer, SSA/OAG, JACQUELINE.LESSIG@ssa.gov. A. INTRODUCTION: The Social Security Administration (SSA) is interested in receiving quotations for the removal of two existing overhead doors and installation of two new overhead doors at the Utility Building, Social Security Administration, National Computer Center, 6201 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, Maryland. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with FAR Subpart 12.6 and FAR Subpart 13, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation Number is SSA-RFQ-99-3975. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-12. Quotations submitted in response to this solicitation shall be submitted by September 16, 1999 at 3:00 p.m. local time, addressed to Social Security Administration, Office of Acquisition & Grants, Attn: Jackie Lessig, Contract Specialist, 1710 Gwynn Oak Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21207. Offerors should be alert for any amendments that may permit subsequent later dates for submission of quotations. A site visit has been scheduled for September 1, 1999 at 10:00 a.m. Contractors shall report to the National Computer Center lobby, Social Security Administration, 6201 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, Maryland. This is a 100% small business set aside. B. SCOPE OF WORK: Remove the two existing overhead doors and install two new overhead doors. The door opening are approximately 18' X 11' 2" and 12' 11" X 12". It is the Contractor's responsibility to verify all measurements. The curtain shall be fabricated from 3"c slates of galvanized, bonderized, 16" gauge steel with gray, baked-on primed finish. The bottom bar will be double angle rolled formed, primed steel with safety reversing edge. The guide will be structural, three angle assembly, 3/16" minimum thickness, with windlock retainer bar. The guides will have weather stripping. The hood will have brush lintel baffle. These doors will have a minimum of 100,000 cycle spring. The contractor will also install a new two-horse power motor with emergency chain for each door. The contractor will connect the existing wire to the new operator. These doors shall be equipped with safety sensors and or present sensors. All doors and replacement parts shall be new. C. WORKING HOURS: All work shall be performed during normal working hours, 6:00 a.m. through 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, except for holidays. D. SAFETY: The contractor shall provide a means to barricade the area below and around the work site so as to warn pedestrians and avert any accidents. The barricade area may be closed off by means of cones, warning tape labeled "DO NOT ENTER", or any other means approved by the Project Officer. The contractor shall observe any applicable safety laws (e.g.: OSHA) while performing the requirements of this contract. Should any entrance or walk way need to be closed off the contractor shall notify the Project Officer in advance, in writing, so as to obtain the necessary approval. E. TIME OF COMPLETION: The contractor shall have fourteen (14) weeks from date of award to complete the entire contract. F. CLEAN UP AND OCCUPANT IMPACT: All work shall be planned to minimize the impact upon building occupant and loading dock functions. Prior to leaving each day the contractor shall clean up all dirt and debris in the area that was the result of their work. The contractor is responsible for disposal of the existing overhead doors. G. PRICE QUOTATION SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS: Contractor shall provide a price for the entire job. This contract shall be awarded on an all or none basis. H. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: (1) Type of contract is FFP. (2) The provision of FAR Part 52.212- 1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items apply to this acquisition, specifically the following paragraphs: (a) SIC Code is 3442, Size Standard 500 employees, (b) (1) through (b)(11), (c), (e), (f), (g), and (j). (3) Offerors shall submit 2 copies of manufacturer's literature. (4) The government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government price and other factors considered. Award will be made on a best valve basis taking into account the following factors: technical acceptability (provide manufacturers literature to determine if product meets specifications), past performance and price. The government may award to other then the lowest priced offeror based on a trade-off among these factors. To determine past performance offerors shall provide references of customers to whom similar products/services have been provided that are equivalent to those under this solicitation. (5) Offerors are advised to include a completed copy of the provision at FAR Part 52.212-3, Offeror Representation and Certifications -- Commercial Items, with their offer. (6) The provisions at FAR Part 52.212-4, Contract Termsand Conditions -- Commercial Items apply to this acquisition, with the additional of the following FAR and SSA Agency specific Clauses: 52.228-5 Insurance -- Work on a Government Installation, SSA Insurance Requirements, 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set Aside, SSA Suitability Requirements Clause and any SSA agency specific administrative clause applicable at time of contract award. (7) Provisions of FAR Part 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items, apply to this acquisition, specifically: (a), (b)(11), (b)(12), (b)(13), (b)(14), (b)(15), (b)(16), (b)(23), and (e). A copy of the FAR provisions/clauses may be obtained via internet at www.arnet.gov/far and a copy of the SSA clauses may be requested via internet by contacting the Contract Specialist at jacqueline.lessig@ssa.gov. Posted 08/20/99 (D-SN370365). (0232)

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