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

56 -- EPOXY TRAIL SURFACING MATERIAL & HARDENER AND BASE COMPONENT SOL 1443IB7170A0001 DUE 011300 POC Carole Bryant, 505-885-8884, ext. 15. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products, 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-A0-001 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 97-14. This solicitation is set-aside for small business. This solicitation proposes to contract for: (1) Epoxy Trail Surfacing Material, (5 gallon resin and 5 gallon hardener, lid tops must be color coded to avoid mix-up during mixing), approximate quantity required -- 200 kits. (2) Hardener and Base Component, General Purpose, Vehicular Grade Non-Slip Floor and Deck Coating, designed for application in slippery areas (five gallon containers), approximate quantity required -- 264 kits. (3) Roller Cover Type Phenolic (24 per case), approximate quantity required is 10 cases. (4) Handle Roller with extension of 4 feet, approximate quantity required -- 12 each. (1) Epoxy Trail Surfacing Material shall meet the following specifications: Shall be a bio-phenol type A epoxy resin cured with a coal tar modified aliphatic polyamine. Mixing ratio of resin to hardener shall be 1 to 1 by volume. Color of the mixed product shall be MEDIUM TAN. Volume of solids shall be 100 percent no solvents. The mixed material shall have a pot life of no less than 15 minutes in 5-gallon units at an ambient temperature of 56 degrees F. Shall have a flash point of no less than 200 degrees F. Mixed viscosity: 850 F to 1000 F (CPS). Shall weigh between 9.3 and 9.6 pounds per gallon. Curing: Shall cure to a semi-hard tack free degree in 65 plus or minus 5% in 7 day period at 72 degrees F. Shall have an unmixed shelf life of no less than one (1) year. Shall be packed in durable, sealed plastic or metal containers in 5-gallon units (both resin and hardener). Shall be completely free of odor when cured, and shall not have an offensive odor during mixing and application. Consistency shall be such that the freshly applied material will not sag or run on a slope of 30 degrees. Sample of product: Submit 2 -- one quart samples of the resin and 2 -- one quart samples of the hardener to the National Park Service to be analyzed by a designated laboratory representative. Upon receipt of the full shipment, the National Park Service will take one or more random samples for analysis to determine that the entire shipment meets the specifications. Material that does not meet the specifications will be returned at the expense of the supplier and the full purchase price of the material, including return freight charges, together with any reasonable handling costs the National Park Service may incur, shall be refunded to the National Park Service by the supplier. (2) Specifications for Hardener Component: Ingredients Polyamide Resin, CAS No. 88410-23-1, Wt. 72-77%, OSHA Pel N.E., ACHIH TLV N.E.; Propylene Glycol Ether, CAS No. 107-98-2, Wt. 20%, OSHA Pel 100ppm, ACHIH TLV 100ppm; Tetraethylenepentamine, CAS No. 112-57-2, WT. 5%, OSHA Pel N.E., ACHIH TLV N.E. Specifications for Base Component: Ingredients Epoxy Resin, CAS No. 25068-38-6, Wt. 7-10%, OSHA Pel N.E., ACGIH TLV N.E.; Xylene, CAS No. 25068-38-6, Wt. 5-10%, OSHA Pel 100ppm, ACGIH TLV 100ppm; Propyiene Glycol Monomethyl Ether, CAS No. 107-98-2, Wt. <5%, OSHA Pel 100ppm, ACGIH TLV 100ppm; Titanium Dioxide, CAS No. 13463-67-7, Wt. <5%, OSHA Pel 10mg/m3, ACGIH TLV 10mg/m3; Carbon Black, CAS No. 1333-66-4, Wt. <5%, OSHA Pel 3.5mg/m3, ACGIH TLV 3.5mg/m3; Alumino-Silicate Mineral, CAS No. 37244-96-5, Wt. 30-35%, OSHA Pel 10mg/m3; Silicon Dioxide (non-respirable size), CAS No. 14808-60-7, Wt. 16-20%, OSHA Pel 0.1mg/m3, ACGIH TLV 0.1mg/m3; Aluminum Oxide, CAS No. 1344-28-1, Wt. 20-35%, OSHA Pel 15mg/m3, ACGIH TLV 10mg/m3; Calcium Metasilicate, CAS No. 13983-17-0, Wt. <5%, OSHA Pel N.E., ACGIH TLV 10mg/m3. Voc: 2.8 lbs. Per gallon (340 grams/liter); Volume Solids (%): 62%; Pot Life: 4 hours @ 70 degrees F (21 degrees C); Dry Time: 8 hours heavy traffic; Weight per gallon: 14.2 lbs. Per gallon (1.70 kg/liter); Flash Point: 81 degrees F (27 degrees C)-CC; Coefficient of Friction ASTM F809: Dry-1.05, Wet-1.05; Packing: 5 gallon kit; Color: MEDIUM TAN; Applied at surface temperatures between 50 degrees F and 130 degrees F. Unit pricing must include all costs incurred to provide these products, including any applicable taxes. Delivery date is February 7, 2000. 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 National Park Service to identify information provided. Provisions at 52.212-1. Instructions to Offerors-Commercial 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; 52.214-31, Facsimile Bids; 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; 52.217-9, Option to Extend the Term of the Contract; 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, Payment by Electronic Fund Transfer Other Than Central Contractor Registration; 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 4:30pm (MST), January 13, 2000. Offers must be submitted to Carole Bryant, Contracting Officer, National Park Service, 3225 National Parks Highway, Carlsbad, NM 88220 or faxed to 505-885-4557. For additional information, contact Carole Bryant at 505-885-8884, ext. 15. Posted 12/29/99 (W-SN412089). (0363)

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