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99 -- PURCHASE AND INSTALL SO-LUMINAIRE ACTIVE DAYLIGHTING SYSTEMS IN 20 BUILDINGS AT FORT HOOD, TX. (DAKF48-99-Q-0372) SOL DPWRMD-9231-N201 DUE 091099 POC Purchasing Agent Edna Smith (254) 287-3808 or Contracting Officer Laura Eichhorn (254) 287-2434 (Site Code DAKF48) E-MAIL: smithe2@hood-emh3.army.mil, smithe2@hood-emh3.army.mil. To purchase and install So-Luminaire Active Daylighting Systems to include all labor, supplies, material, and equipment. Install Active Daylighting Systems in 20 motor pool buildings at Fort Hood, Texas in accordance with specifications. The Active Daylighting System consists of 1) a mirror assembly that reflects sunlight into skylight assembly, 2) a skylight assembly that guides sunlight into the interior of the building, 3) an interior control system that controls interior electric lighting, and 4) a patented tracking system that causes the mirror assembly(s) to track the sun across the sky. The infrared suntracker shall track the sun across the sky with a tracing tolerance of + or -- 2 percent. In this project, 740 units each will be installed in 20 motor pool maintenance bay areas throughout the installation. The Active Daylighting System shall be installed in the roof of a building and reflects natural sunlight through a skylight into the interior of the building. When outside light levels exceed a preset level, the active Daylighting System can turn off electric lighting inside building. The Active Daylighting System shall be warranted for 5 years. The roofing work includes preparation, installation of cants, protection of existing roof, and flashings. The roofing work shall be warranted for not less than 5 years from acceptance of the work. The contractor shall be responsible for obtaining a factory representative from the active daylighting system manufacturer, to inspect and approve the installed system upon completion of the work and prior to the final inspection. All electrical installations shall conform to the requirements of NFPA 70 and NFPA 101, (and manufacturers recommendations for active daylighting system). The contractor shall conduct a training course for the operating staff. This system is manufactured by So-Luminaire Active Daylighting System Corporation and must be installed by a licensed manufacturer trained contractor, one who is certified to install the system. Schacht Lighting is the only licensed distributor and installer in the Texas area that is certified to perform the work. The SIC code is 3231 and the small business size standard is 500 employees. In accordance with FAR 13.5, this acquisition will be conducted under the authority of the test program for commercial items. The proposed purchase order is for items which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 6.302-1 and 13.501(a)(ii) as modified to reflect an acquisition under the authority of the test program for commercial items (section 4202 of the Clinger-Cohen Act of 1996). Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit quotes. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotes. However, all quotes received within eleven days after date of publication of this synopsis will be considered by the Government. The tentative issue date is 07 September 1999 with a tentative closing date of 10 September 1999. Requests for this solicitation will be accepted by telefacsimile at (254) 287-5354 or e-mail at smithe2@hood-emh3.army.mil. Posted 08/30/99 (A-SN374332). (0242)

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