DIRECTORATE OF CONTRACTING; 30 N. WOLFE AVENUE; EDWARDS AFB, CA 93524-6351

S -- WET/DRY CHEMICAL SUPPRESSION SYSTEM SOL F0470099T1188 DUE 092799 POC Nick Condos WEB: DIRECTORATE OF CONTRACTING, http://bsx.org/edwards/bus_ops. E-MAIL: DIRECTORATE OF CONTRACTING, nick.condos@edex.edwards.af.mil. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items 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; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number is F04700-99-T1188. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-12 and Defense Acquisition Circular 91-13. This acquisition is 100% setaside for small business; the standard industrial classification code is 7389. Small Business Size Standard: 500. Wet/Dry Chemical Fire Suppression Systems requires the following list of items and be in compliance with National Fire Code Standards. Services is for delivery to various buildings located on Edwards AFB CA. The price schedu le is as follows: Basic Year: CLIN: 0001, 76 each, Wet/Dry Chemical Fire Suppression Systems, preventive maintenance during the months of January and July 00 in accordance with statement of work. CLIN: 0002, 76 each, Replacement Fusible link during the month of July 00. CLIN: 0003, 9 each, Estimated Emergency Service Calls during the performance period of this requirements. CLIN: 0004, 1 Lot, Over-and-Above replacement parts. Dollar amount to be determined at award. In addition to this there will be four-one year options (Option Year one CLIN 0005 through 0008, Option Year two CLIN 0009 through CLIN 0012, Option year three CLIN 0013 through CLIN 0016, and Option year four CLIN 0017 through CLIN 0020). CLIN descriptions including quantities are identical to the basic year. Offerors are reminded to ensure that they submit separate unit prices broken down by basic year and the four option years. This is important in as much as the option years are subject to be exercised pursuant to the option provisions. The following is the Statement of Work. A. Scope: This provides for and requires inspection, maintenance, testing and repair of the Wet/Dry Chemical Systems at Edwards AFB C A. The contractor shall furnish all supervision, equipment, tools, labor, materials, replacement parts and supplies. The work shall be performed in accordance with this PWS and shall be subject to terms and conditions of this contract. The system shall be maintained in a condition, which assures the systems ability to perform the required functions at all times, and to prevent the systems from deteriorating in value and ability. Replacement parts provided shall be equal to the original in workmanship and materials. The contractor shall conduct two (2) inspections per year per system. These inspections shall be conducted during the month of January and July for each year. B. Locations Various: 52 building with a total of 76 systems on Edwards AFB CA. C. Performance of Work: The work shall be conducted to conform with applicable base regulations and in a manner that shall provide maximum satisfaction to the occupant and the Contracting Officer's authorized representative. Work shall be accomplished without a divergence from established schedules unless prior approval has been received from the contracting Officer. During performance of work, the contractor shall be responsib le for maximum protection of Government Property. 1. This contract shall be performed in Government buildings and structures. These buildings shall be occupied by Government officials, employees and dependents and are visited daily by numerous persons conducting business with the Government. Hasty and careless work performance or interference with other Government work shall not be tolerated. The work shall be scheduled by the contractor so as not to interfere with the normal workload of the facility. 2. The contractor shall confine his operation to regular working days and hours, Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m., unless otherwise approved by the contracting office or his authorized representative. If unusual or emergency conditions require deviations, the contractor shall perform the required service upon request. 3. The contractor shall furnish advice and recommendations on extensions, repairs, replacement parts and the conduct of work under this contract. D. Qualifications: All work shall be accomplished by an experienced firm licensed in the installation, inspection, maintenance, and testing of Wet/dry Chemical Systems in compliance with National Fire Code S tandards. 1. Craftsman performing these services shall be thoroughly trained and experienced in the maintenance and repair of Wet/Dry Chemical Extinguishing Systems. 2. Supervisory Personnel: The contractor shall personally supervise the work or have a competent work leader or superintendent perform these duties. This person must be thoroughly trained and experienced in the installation, maintenance, and repair of Wet/Dry Chemical Extinguishing Systems. 3. The Government reserves the right to restrict the employment, under the contract, of any contractor employee or prospective contractor employee the Government deems as a potentialthreat to the health, safety, security, general well being, or operational mission of Edwards AFB CA and its population. E. Salvageable Materials (Fixtures and Equipment): In general, all flammable materials are considered disposable and non-flammable materials are salvageable. 1. All salvageable items shall be delivered to the Contracting Officer's authorized representative. The contractor shall be responsible for the adequate storage and protection of all salvageable materials, fixtures and equipment until delivered to the Contracting Officer 's authorized representative. Any damaged materials, fixture or equipment shall be replaced at no cost to the Government if such damage has been found to result from the negligence of the contractor. 2. Disposable materials shall become the property of the Contractor. Contractor generated rubbish shall be disposed of by the contractor at the sanitary landfill site located on Edwards AFB, CA (7:30a.m.- 4:00p.m. Monday through Friday). When the sanitary landfill is not in operation for any reason, the contractor shall dispose of all excess materials off base at his own expense and in a legal manner. 3. Any material identified by the Government as hazardous material shall be disposed of by the contractor at his own expense. Handling and disposal of the hazardous materials shall be in strict accordance with Federal, State and local regulations. 4. Should questionable materials be encountered, the contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer or his authorized representative for positive identification and disposal instructions. F. Contractor Furnished Equipment: The contractor shall provide all necessary equipment, materials and supplies required to perform the contract. Rep lacement parts necessary to repair, service, or calibrate the system shall be furnished by the contractor as required. Replacement parts shall be as recommended by the manufacturer of the system being serviced. Parts shall be installed only after approval has been received from the Contracting Officer or his authorized representative. All work shall comply with the following specifications as applicable: NFPA standard, No. 17 Dry Chemical Extinguishing Systems, No.17A Wet Chemical Extinguishing Systems, No. 70 National Electric Code, No. 71 Installation Maintenance and Use of Signaling Systems for Central Station Service, No. 72 Installation, Maintenance and Use of Protective signaling Systems, Factory Mutual Systems (FMS) Publications, Underwriters Laboratory Inc. (UL) Regulations, American Institute of Steel Construction, Manufacturer's Recommendation. G. Services to be Performed: The inspections shall be performed only after the Contracting Officer, or his authorized representative has been notified at least 15 working days prior to arrival of the contractor. 1. Inspections: The systems shall be maintained according to the manufacturers recommended procedures. The contr actor is to perform the semi-annual inspections. A copy of the manufacturer's procedures, schedule, or inspection procedures shall be submitted to the QAE no more than 30 calendar days after award of this contract. 2. Reports: a complete report of all maintenance provided and component parts shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer or his authorized representative following each inspection or service visit. These reports shall include a record of the condition found, and adjustments or repairs made and any replacement parts provided. Any pertinent recommendations shall also be included in this report. The contractor shall provide the Contracting Officer his maintenance procedures in checklist form. These forms and reports shall be provided to the Contracting Officer or his authorized representative in quadruplicate. 3. System/Recharge/Reconditioning: The contractor shall conduct semi-annual inspections on each agent storage cylinder. The contractor shall demonstrate capability to, and shall be equipped to provide complete recharge and/or reconditioning following system discharge. 4. Maintenance Procedures: Regularly scheduled maintenanceshall be done in the month of January and July. Maintenance procedures shall include, but not be limited to weight checks, pressure checks, power checks, proper operation of all shutoff devices, fusible link check, agent condition, and transmission of fire codes to the Fire Communications center. Replacement of fusible links on all systems shall be done in the month of July. Documents certifying satisfactory system conditions shall be completion of each inspection. 5. Emergency Service: The services to be performed and work to be accomplished under this phase of the contract are to be considered emergency services. It is understood and agreed that the Government may require the contractor to perform emergency services under this contract. Such additional work or service shall be paid per call by the Government as bid and set forth in the contract schedule. On any emergency basis, the contractor shall provide within 24 hours the necessary services and material to completely recharge and reactivate ant of the units. The Contractor Officer or his representative shall contact the contractor when the services are required. The Government is not bound to provide such extra work to the contractor. The contrac tor shall render his/her invoice for any extra work including replacement parts within five (5) working days, along with authorization for such work. FAR provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial applies. Offerors must include a copy of FAR provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items and DFARS 252.212-7000, Offeror Representation and Certifications-Commercial Items, applies. FAR clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, applies. Addenda: The Over-and-Above CLIN permits the Government and the contractor to negotiate parts which are within the general scope of the purchase order but are not specifically identified and priced, necessary to make repairs or prevent malfunctions. The following procedures will be followed: If, during maintenance/repairs, the contractor recommends replacement of parts the contractor will submit a work order request to the QAE recommending parts required to complete repairs. The QAE will evaluate the request and will approve/disapprove up to $2500.00. If the request exceeds $2500.00 it will be routed to the Contracting Officer for approval. The contractor shall not proceed wi th the over and above work until the work order has been approved. Parts will be priced based on established market prices, less most favored customer discounts, excluding handling charges, and shall be supported by supplier invoices. Contractor invoices shall contain copies of supplies invoices for parts approved by the QAE or the Contracting Officer for payment. If the government and the contractor fail to negotiate a fair and reasonable price for the required parts, the government may use other means, to obtain the parts. Dollar amount to be determined at award. 52.217-5, Evaluation of Options 52.217-8, Option to Extend Services; 52.217-9, Option to Extend the Term of the Contract; 52.232-18, Availability of Funds, 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires, Fire Alarm System Mechanic, monetary wage $16.73, fringe benefits $2.15, 252.204-7004, Required Central Contracting Registration. U.S. Dept. of Labor Wage Determination No. 94-2043, Rev. 12 applies. FAR clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, applies. Applicable FAR clauses cited in 52.212-5 are 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subc ontractor Sales to the Government with Alternate I; 52.219-4, Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns; 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns and Small Disadvantaged Business Concerns; 52.219-14, Limitation on Subcontracting; 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities; 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity, 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era, 52.222-36 affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities, 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era, 52.225-19, European Community Sanctions for Services, 52.232-33, Payment by Electric Funds Transfer-Central Contracting Registration; 52.222-41, Service Contract Act of 1965, as amended; 52-222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rate for Federal Hires; 52.222-43, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Act-Price Adjustment. DFAR clause 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items applies. Applicable DFAR clauses cited in 252.212-7001 are: 252-225-7001, Buy American Act and Balance of Payment Program; 252.247-7024, N otification of Transportation of Supplies by Sea. The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) rating is: Unrated. Contact Nick Condos, fax 661-275-7883, for information regarding this solicitation. Offers are due at the Air Force Flight Test Center, Directorate of Contracting, 30 North Wolfe Avenue, Edwards AFB CA 93524, on 27 Sept 99 Posted 09/15/99 (D-SN380804). (0258)

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