Marine Corps Regional Contracting Office (Northwest Region), P. O. Box X24, MCAGCC, Twentynine Palms, CA 92278-0124

54 -- PLAYGROUND SHADE STRUCTURES SOL M67399-99-Q-0052 DUE 092799 POC GySgt J.P. Phillips at 760-830-6850 or Capt T.L. Sutton at 760-830-5110 E-MAIL: phillipsjp@29palms.usmc.mil, phillipsjp@29palms.usmc.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 and FAR part 13. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation: Quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number M67399-99-Q-0052 is issued as a request for Quote (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions, are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 97-13. This is a total small business set aside. The Standard Industry Classification Code (SIC)is 3949; Sporting and Athletic Goods, Not Elsewhere Classified, the small business standard is 500. Delivery is desired by 30 October 1999; FOB point requested is destination, MCAGCC Twentynine Palms, CA. Inspection and acceptance will be at destination. Evaluation will be on the best value to the government considering price and delivery time. This procurement calls for brand name or equal, the manufacturer suggested is Shade Structures LLC or equal will be acceptable. Pursuant to the terms of the clause _Brand Name or Equal_, 252.211-7003. This requirement consists of 30 line items: Fabric to conform to U.B.C., B.O.C.A., SBCCI specifications. Made of polyethylene, UV stablized that blocks 90% of UV rays, steel mounting posts sized to provide strength to meet 80 mph wind loads. Posts shall be double coated, baked-on polyester tgic, each coat shall be a munimum 4 mils and shall be white in color. Tensioning cable shall be 1/3" TO 3/8" to provide shades that will withstand a windload of 15 PSF and an uplift of 20 PSF. Color will be varying shades of blue, green, tan, in solids and white stripes. 0001__30 ft wide by 40 ft long 10 ft high, Qty_2 ea, 0002__30 ft wide by 30 ft long 10 ft, Qty_1 ea, 0003__30 ft wide by 30 ft, Qty_1 ea, 0004__30 ft wide hexagon shaped 10 ft high, Qty_1 ea, 0005__30 ft wide by 40 ft long 9 ft high, Qty_2 ea, 0006__30 ft wide by 40 ft long 12 ft high Qty_4ea, 0007__20 ft wide by 20 ft long 12 ft high, Qty_4 ea, 0008__30 ft triangle shape 12 ft high Qty_1 ea, 0009__25 ft wide by 30 ft long 11 ft high, Qty_1 ea, 0010__30 ft triangle shape 11 ft high, Qty_2 ea, 0011__30 ft wide by 30 ft long 16 ft high, Qty_2 ea, 0012__40 ft wide hexagon shaped 9 ft high, Qty_1ea, 0013__20 ft wide by 40 ft long 9 ft high, Qty_1 ea, 0014__30 ft hexagon shape 9 ft high, Qty_1 ea, 0015__40 ft hexagon shape 11 ft high, Qty_1 ea, 0016__20 ft wide by 20 ft long 8 ft high, Qty_1 ea, 0017__20 ft wide by 40 ft long 8 ft high, Qty_2 ea, 0018__20 ft triangle shape 8 ft high, Qty_1 ea, 0019__20 ft wide by 30 ft long 9 ft high, Qty_2 ea, 0020__30 ft wide by 30 ft long 8 ft high, Qty_2 ea, 0021__20 ft wide by 30 ft long 8 ft high, Qty_2 ea, 0022__30 ft triangle shape 8 ft high, Qty_2 ea, 0023__15 ft wide by 40 ft long 8 ft high, Qty_1 ea, 0024__30 ft wide by 40 ft long 8 ft high, Qty_1 ea, 0025__30 ft hexagon shape 12 ft high, Qty_1ea, 0026__27 ft wide by 30 ft long 10 ft high, Qty_1 ea, 0027__27 ft wide by 30 ft long 15 ft high, Qty_1 ea, 0028__20 ft triangle shape 9 ft high, Qty_1 ea, 0029__40 ft hexagon shape 12 ft high, Qty_1 ea, 0030_30 ft triangle shape 9 ft high, Qty_2 ea, 0031_Freight cost for all items, (if applicable). The following FAR provisions apply: The provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items applies. The provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, applies. The provision at FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions, applies. The provision at FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items applies with addendum clauses FAR 52.222.25 Affirmative Action for Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era; FAR 52.222.26, Equal Opportunity; FAR 52.222.36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities; and FAR 52.222.37, Employment Reports on Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era. DFARS 252.204-7004, Required Central Contractor Registration, applies. DFARS 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items, applies, with the following clauses applicable to paragraph (b): DFARS 252.225-7001, Buy American Act and Balance of Payments Program. Vendors wishing to respond to this solicitation should provide this office with the following: A price quote on company letterhead for the requested items showing unit price, extended price, FOB point, prompt payment terms, correct remittance address, Cage Code, DUNS number, Tax Identification Number, GSA Contract Number if applicable, and name and phone number of vendor's point of contact; a completed copy of FAR 52.212-3. Quotes must be valid for 30 calendar days after close of solicitation. Clauses may be obtained at website http://www.gsa.gov/far. Only written quotes will be accepted and must be received and identified by RFQ Number M67399-99-Q-0052 by 5:00 pm (PT) on 27 Sep 1999. Fax quotes are acceptable at (760) 830-5104/6353, ATTN: GYSGT J.P. Phillips, Contracting Officer. This is a DO rated RFQ with a priority identification symbol of C9E. Address any questions to GySgt J.P. Phillips at 760-830-6850 or e-mail at phillipsjp@29palms.usmc.mil Posted 09/21/99 (W-SN382692). (0264)

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