MEDCOM CONTRACTING CENTER, ATTN MCAA BLDG 4197, 2107 17TH STREET, FORT SAM HOUSTON TX 78234-5015

99 -- SEWING AND REPAIR OF ORGANIZATIONAL CLOTHING INDIVIDUAL EQUIPMENT AND HOSPTIAL WHITE UNIFORM FOR THE CENTRAL ISSUE FACILITY AT FORT SAM HOUSTON, TX. SOL DADA10-99-Q-0469 DUE 090999 POC Contract Specialist Anthony J. Kindla (210) 221-3007 (Site Code DADA10) WEB: hcaa.medcom.amedd.army.mil, hcaa.medcom.amedd.army.mil. E-MAIL: anthony.kindla@cen.amedd.army.mil, anthony.kindla@cen.amedd.army.mil. SEWING AND REPAIR OF ORGANIZATIONAL CLOTHING AND INDIVIDUAL Equipment and Hospital White Uniform for the Central Issue Facility at Fort Sam Houston, TX. Sol DADA10-99-Q-0469 due 090999 for Basic plus two option periods. Point of Contact (POC) Contract Specialist Mr. Anthony J. Kindla 210) 221-3007, Contracting Officer (KO) Ms. Laurie Keating (210) 221-3802. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items in accordance with FAR Subpart 12.6 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Offers are requested in response to this announcement. A written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation is issued as a Request for Quotations (RFQ). The solicitation document-incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-12. The solicitation is 100% set-aside for small business. The applicable Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) is 7219, and the size standard is $5 million. Scope of Work: The Contractor shall furnish management, qualified personnel and all necessary resources, to include sewing machine(s), except the Government-furnished property and services listed in order to perform maintenance, sewing and repair of Organization Clothing Individual Equipment (OCIE) and Hospital Duty White Uniform (HDWU) for the Central Issue Facility, Services Division, Readiness and Logistics Business Center (RLBC), USAG Fort Sam Houston, Texas, as defined in the Performance Work Statement (PWS) and additional information to be provided on request as noted herein. The support function includes inspection, sewing of patches, alteration and repair of a broad range of military clothing and load-bearing equipment and canvas equipment in accordance with (IAW) applicable regulations; provide maintenance support to include receiving, inspecting, identifying, ensuring items to be repaired are within maintenance expenditure limits, maintain bench stock, documenting actions, and releasing equipment IAW material maintenance concepts and policies in applicable regulations; perform to industry and quality standards defined in Technical Exhibit (TE) 1, to be provided upon request. TE 2, Estimated Workload, will be provided upon request. Qualifications. The Contractor shall furnish all personnel necessary to accomplish work required by this contract; properly trained to meet specified requirements of this contract; provide a POC who shall act with full authority for the Contractor and shall be responsible for the overall management and coordination of work under this contract. The name(s) of this person(s) shall be submitted in writing to the KO not later than the start of this contract. Government-Furnished Property (GFP) and Services: General Information. The Government will provide the facilities and services as listed herein, to include approximately 425 sq. ft. of warehouse space in Building 2640, located at the corner of Harney and Scott Roads; Utilities, electricity, water and Class C telephone service for official use only; provide grounds maintenance, refuse collection, and insect and rodent control, periodic pest control services, police and fire protection. Contractor Furnished Property and Services: Parts and Materials. The Contractor shall furnish all equipment and material required to perform sewing and repair of items listed in TE 3, OCIE Items. A copy of TE 3 will be provided upon request. Specific Tasks: Unless specifically identified as Government provided, the Contractor shall perform the following services. The Contractor shall repair textile items so that the repaired items meet the serviceability standards specified by the original manufacturer or item's Government publication in accordance with acceptable textile trade practices. No additional charges shall be made whether repairs are accomplished on Government premises or in the Contractor's facilities; also ensure quality standards are maintained in the performance of this contract as identified in TE 1. Management and Operation ofRepair/Sewing Service Point. Manage and operate a Repair/Sewing Service Point at Fort Sam Houston, Texas, Building 2640. Operate the Maintenance Repair/Sewing Service Point between the hours of 0715-1600, Monday-Friday, excluding holidays. Maintain the Repair/Sewing Service Point in a clean, neat and orderly condition at all times, emptying all trash receptacles daily. The Contractor shall provide sufficient personnel to maintain the Maintenance Repair/Sewing Service Point so as to avoid customer waiting to provide maintenance/repair and sewing service for items listed at TE 3, following care label instructions when repairing/sewing any items so as not to alter the appearance, ensuring appearance remains as shown in applicable standards and regulations. The Vendor/Contractor is requested to propose a monthly price on the following line items: Line Item 0001, Basic, 01 Oct 99 thru 30 Sep 00; Line Item 0002, First Option, 01 Oct 00 thru 30 Sep 01; Line Item 0003, Second Option, 01 Oct 01 thru 30 Sep 02. The total estimated number of pieces per year is 36,515. An original quote shall be received at the following address: Medcom Contracting Center, MCAA-C-BAS, Bldg 4197, 2107 17TH Street, Fort Sam Houston, TX 78234-5015, ATTN: Mr. Kindla, Contract Specialist, by 4:00 P.M. local time, September 9, 1999. All quotes shall be clearly marked with offeror's name and RFQ number. Site visit and pre-proposal conference are scheduled for 8:30 a.m., Sep 2, 1999. The provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items applies. FAR Clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, applies as well as the following addendum clauses, FAR 52.219-1, Small Business Program Representation; FAR 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside; FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Executive Orders-Commercial Items, including clauses: (b)(1), (b)(2), (b)(3), (b)(6),(b)(7), (b)(8), (b)(9), (b)(13), (b)(14), (b)(15), (b)(15), (b)(16),(c)(1), (c)(2) and (c)(4); FAR 52.217-8, Option to Extend Services; FAR 52.217-9, Option to Extend the Term of the Contract; FAR 52.216-18, Ordering; FAR 52.232.19, Availability of Funds for the Next Fiscal Year. DFARS 52.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items, including Clause 252.233-7000, Certification of Claims and requests for Adjustment of Relief. OFFERORS ARE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE AND INCLUDE A COPY OF THE FOLLOWING PROVISIONS WITH THEIR PROPOSALS: FAR 52.212-3, Offeror representation and Certifications-Commercial Items. The Government intends to make a single award to the responsible contractor whose offer is the most advantageous to the Government considering price, past performance and meeting the Government specifications. NOTE: The full text of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) can accessed on the Internet as http://farsite.hill.af.mil and the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) can be accessed at www.dtic.mil/dfars. NOTICE TO ALL POTENTIAL OFFERORS: Reference DFARS Clause 252.204-7004, "Required Central Contractor Registration". Offers due by 4:00 p.m., 09 Sep 99. Posted 08/27/99 (A-SN373271). (0239)

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