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78 -- PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT AND ACCESSORIES SOL F29605-99-T0126 DUE 092299 POC David O'Leary, Contract Specialist, Phone 5057844518, Fax 5057841148, Email david.oleary@cannon.af.mil -- Maria Barela, Contract Specialist, Phone 505-784-4506, Fax 505-784-1148, Email WEB: Visit this URL for the latest information about this, http://www.eps.gov/cgi-bin/WebObjects/EPS?ACode=P&;ProjID=F29605-99-T01 26&LocID=881. E-MAIL: David O'Leary, david.oleary@cannon.af.mil. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR 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. Solicitation number F29605-99-T0126 is being issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). This procurement calls for brand name or equal; all responsible sources may submit an offer. This solicitation document, incorporated provisions and clauses, are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 97-12 and Defense Acquisition Change Notice 19990722. This acquisition is reserved exclusively for small business concerns and is 100% set aside. This acquisition falls under Standard Industry Classification (SIC) 3949; Sporting and Athletic Goods, Not Elsewhere Classified, and the small business size standard is 500 employees. The manufacturer suggested is Landscape Structures Inc or equal will be acceptable. Pursuant to the terms of the clause _Brand Name or Equal_, 252.211-7003, the following requirement indicates the quality and characteristics of products that will be satisfactory. This requirement consist of 15 line items: 0001__Splash Circuit w/skid (all seven legs together), Qty_2 ea., MFR: Landscape Structures Inc. 0002__Shelter 25_ x 37_ w/powder coating, Qty_1ea., MFR: Sun Ports Int. 0003__Shelter 20_ x 30_ w/powder coating, Qty_1ea., MFR: Sun Ports Int. 0004__Shelter 23_ x 27_ w/powder coating, Qty_1ea., MFR: Sun Ports Int. 0005____Shelter 32_ x 24_ w/powder coating, Qty_1ea., MFR: Sun Ports Int. 0006__Mesh sandbox covers and ties 8_x8_ for 6_ x 6_ sandbox, Qty_4ea, MFR: Landscape Structures Inc. 0007__Custom Structure _PlayShaper_ Phase I & II, Qty_1ea., MFR: Landscape Structures Inc. 0008__Tuff Timbers, P/N: 119214A, Qty_42ea., MFR: Landscape Structures. 0009__Stakes for Tuff Timbers, 30_, P/N: 100626A, Qty_50ea., MFR: Landscape Structures Inc. 0010__Clubhouse, P/N: 100121CPoly Roof, DB, Qty_1ea., MFR: Landscape Structures Inc. 0011__Rubber mulch 50lb bag, Qty_64ea, MFR: Landscape Structures Inc. 0012____Shelter 21_ x 17_ w/powder coating, Qty_1ea., MFR: Sun Ports Int. 0013__Tuff Turf 3_ x 3_ x 1 12_, Qty_60ea., MFR: Landscape Structures Inc. 0014__Installation for all Items. 0015__Freight cost for all items, (if applicable). The following FAR provisions apply: FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items, with the following addendums: FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items, with the following addendum: 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. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: Basis for Award: The basis for award will be an integrated assessment based on tradeoff between technical evaluation and price. The government will award the contract to the offeror who represents the best value to the Government. Price Proposal: 1.) The offeror shall submit completed pricing for all years on the provided price schedule. 2.) Prices are reasonable in comparison to estimated, prior prices paid, and can be supported by suitable estimating techniques. Offers shall include a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certification -- Commercial Items, with its offer. FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items, with the following addendum: Para (c) is tailored as follows: (c) Changes. Changes in the terms and conditions of this contract may be made only by written agreement of the parties with the exception of administrative changes such as changes in paying office, appropriations data, etc., which may be changed unilaterally by the Government. FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items, with the following sub-paragraphs selected:(a) (1) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (E.O. 11755) and (2) 52.233-3, Protest After Award (31 U.S.C. 3553). (b) (12) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (E.O. 11246); (13) 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era (38 U.S.C. 4212); (14) 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (29 U.S.C. 793); and (15) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era (38 U.S.C. 4212). (e) (1) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (E.O. 11246); (2) 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era (38 U.S.C. 4212); (3) 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (29 U.S.C. 793); and (4) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately-Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (46 U.S.C. 1241)(flow down not required for subcontracts awarded beginning May 1, 1996). The following DFARS clauses are also applicable: DFARS 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items, with the following sub-paragraphs selected: (b) 252.225-7001, Buy American Act and Balance of Payments Program (41 U.S.C. 10a-10d, E.O. 10582); and 252.225-7007, Buy American Act-Trade Agreements -- Balance of Payments Program (41 U.S.C. 10a-10d, 19 U.S.C. 2501-2518, and 19 U.S.C. 3301 note); (c) 252.225-7014, Preference for Domestic Specialty Metals, Alternate I (10 U.S.C. 2241 note). The following clauses are applicable: FAR 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside and DFAR 252.204-7004, Required Central Contractor Registration. The following provisions are applicable: FAR 52.204-3, Taxpayer Identification and 25.204-6, Contractor Identification Number -- Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) Number. This is a DO rated RFQ with a priority identification symbol of C9E. Offers are due by 3:00 p.m., Mountain Standard Time, 22 September 1999. Submit Offers in writing, via fax or by e-mail. Quotes must be valid for 30 calendar days after close of solicitation. Address any questions to David J. O_Leary at 505-784-4518 or via fax at 505-784-1148, or e-mail at Posted 09/09/99 (D-SN378485). (0252)

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