United States Department of the Interior, National Park Services, Carlsbad Caverns National Park, 3225 National Parks Highway, Carlsbad, NM 88220

56 -- CRUSHED AGGREGATE BASE MATERIAL DELIVERED AND STOCKPILED AT CARLSBAD CAVERNS NATIONAL PARK SOL 1443-IB-7170-99-001 DUE 093099 POC Carole Bryant, 505-885-8884, ext. 15 This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for a commercial product, 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. Bids are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number for this procurement is 1443-IB-7170-99-001 and is issued as an invitation for bid (IFB). This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 97-13. This solicitation is set-aside for small business. The standard industrial classification code is 5032 and the small business size standard is $5 million. This solicitation proposes to contract for the delivery and stockpiling of approximately 4000 tons of Crushed Aggregate Base (CAB) Material containing a minimum of 12% to 15% cementitious fines. Aggregate: clean, hard, durable fragments or particles of crushed stone, crushed slag, or crushed gravel. Materials that break up due to freeze-thaw or wet-dry cycling shall not be used. All imported materials shall be free from all weed and exotic seeds. Coarse aggregate: AASHTO T96-77, percentage of wear of not more than 50. Fraction passing No. 40 sieve shall have a liquid limit not to exceed 25 and a plasticity index of between 6 and 12, as determined by AASHTO T89-81 and T90-81, respectively. Material, inclusive of filler, shall meet the following screen analysis requirements by weight: Sieve Size: 1-inch, Percent Passing: 75-100; Sieve Size: No. 4, Percent Passing: 30-70; Sieve Size: No. 200, Percent Passing: 12-15. Filler: Finely divided mineral matter such as rock or slag dust, hydrated lime, hydraulic cement, or other suitable mineral matter free from organic impurities and clay. Certification should be submitted certifying that crushed aggregate base material meets these requirements. Unit pricing must include all costs incurred to provide this product, including any applicable taxes. Delivery and stockpiling of the new aggregate materials should start on or about October 12, 1999. Stockpiles will be limited to clearly designated areas at the entrance to the Scenic Loop Road and adjacent to the roadway at the two existing water storage tanks, located within Carlsbad Caverns National Park. Bid Schedule pricing shall be provided on plain bond paper with company identification clearly visible. Fax bids are allowed but must be clear enough for the Government to identify information provided. Provisions at 52.212-1. Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items (excluding paragraph h, Multiple Awards and substituting the following paragraph h, Single Award. The Government contemplates single award of all items) . Representations and certifications as required by 52.212-3 are required as part of the bid submission. The following clauses apply to this acquisition and are incorporated by reference: 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items; 52.216-18, Ordering; 52.216-18, Ordering; 52.216-19, Order Limitations; 52.216-21, Requirements; 52.222-3, Convict Labor; 52.233-3, Protest After Award; 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government, with Alternate I; 52.203-10, Price or Fee Adjustment for Illegal or Improper activity; 52.210-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns and Small Disadvantaged Business Concerns; 52.217-9, Option to Extend the Term of the Contract; 52.219-14, Limitation on Subcontracting; 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside; 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns and Small Disadvantaged Business Concerns; 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity; 52.225-3, Buy American Act; 52.225-21, Buy American Act-North American Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act and Balance of Payment Program; 52.232-34, Optional Information for Electronic Funds Transfer Payment; 252.225-7001, Buy American Act and Balance of Payment Program; 252.225-7007, Trade Agreements; 252.225-7012, Preference for Certain Domestic Commodities; 252.227-7036, North American Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act. Internet address is provided for the following: Federal Acquisition Regulation Clauses: http://www.arnet.gov/far/. As part of the Bid Package, the contractor must provide a point of contact name, address and phone number; the priced bid schedule and that information required by FAR 52.212-3. Bids are due by 4:30 pm (MDST), September 30, 1999. Offers must be submitted to Carole Bryant, Contracting Officer, National Park Service, 3225 National Parks Highway, Carlsbad, NM 88220, FAX No. 505-885-4557. For additional information, you may contact Carole Bryant at 505-885-8884, ext. 15. This project will be funded with FY2000 monies. Posted 09/10/99 (W-SN378888). (0253)

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