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13 -- MILITARY WORKING SEARCH DOGS SOL FA255000Q0048 DUE 092299 POC Sandy Huth, Contracting Specialist, Phone (719)567-3802, Fax (719)567-3809, Email huth.sandy@schriver.af.mil -- Kristin Gariner, Contracting Officer, Phone (719) 567-3898, Fax (719) 567-3809, Email WEB: Visit this URL for the latest information about this, http://www.eps.gov/cgi-bin/WebObjects/EPS?ACode=P&;ProjID=FA255000Q0048 &LocID=887. E-MAIL: Sandy Huth, huth.sandy@schriver.af.mil. Search Dogs Synopsis/Solicitation: 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 the written solicitation will not be issued. (FA255000Q0048) is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-13. The Standard Industrial Classification Number is 7381 and the Business Size Standard is $9.0M. The proposed purchase order is reserved for small business. NON PERSONAL SERVICES: The contractor shall provide all necessary transportation lodging, materials, supplies, and incidentals to provide one search dog with handler three times each week, four hours per session, scheduled at the customer_s discretion. The contract will be established to allow flexibility in scheduling random inspections. Inspections will be scheduled randomly 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including holidays. Additional contingency support may be required for up to 44 additional four sessions per year. Period of performance: 01 Oct 99-31Sep 00. The contractor will be required to have animals trained in detecting the following explosives: C-4, Smokeless powder, ammonia and nitroglycerin dynamites, TNT, water gel (tovex), detonation cord (PETN), sodium and potassium chlorates. Additionally, the animal must be able to demonstrate proficiency in detecting these scents in the presence of 21 SOPS/SF. The animals will be expected to locate actual and possible devices in and around the various areas of Onizuka Air Station. This includes but is not limited to all internal building areas, external parking areas, the perimeter of the base, the garage, all exterior buildings located on the base itself, all Onizuka Air Station annexes located at Moffett Federal Air Field, and randomly inspect vehicles. The selected company will provide all necessary transportation, training aids, and all supplies to provide one explosive detector dog with handler for the specified time period. The contractor and dog handler will be required to: (1) be familiar with the USAF Physical Security Program and the security requirements for priority A, B, and C resources, as defined in AFI 31-101. (2) Be familiar with DoD terrorist threat conditions (threatcons) as defined in DoD 0-2000.12-H, in particular those THREATCONS in which the use of explosive detector dogs would be most applicable. (3) Be familiar with USAF Security Forces organizational structure and concept of operations. The contractor must exercise prudent judgement in restraining dogs and ensuring public safety. The period of performance will be 01 Oct 99 through 30 Sep 00. The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to offerors Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition in accordance with the SOW. The provisions at 52.212-2 Evaluation Commercial Items applies to this acquisition with the blanks filled in as follows: Summary of Services Proposed. Has the offeror demonstrated in their own words there is an understanding of the requirements of the SOW? Has the offeror provided enough documentation to demonstrate the capability of supplying the services specified in the SOW? Does the offeror(s) proposal explain in sufficient detail how they will perform the service? Has the offeror addressed the issue of how they will oversee and manage the contract to ensure the statement of work is met? Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representation and Certifications-Commercial Items with its offer. The clause Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. No addenda apply. FAR 52.232-33, Mandatory Information for Electronic Funds Transfer Payment applies to this quote. DFARS 252.204-7004 Required Central Contractor Registration (Mar1998) applies to this quote. Offers will be received on 22Sep99, 3:30 p.m. local time. SrA Huth may be contacted at (719) 567-3802 for information. Posted 09/14/99 (D-SN380056). (0257)

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