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Y -- INDEFINITE QUANTITY CONTRACT FOR DESIGN/BUILD OF FALL PROTECTION SYSTEMS AT VARIOUS NAVAL ACTIVITIES WORLDWIDE SOL N62470-00-R-0031 DUE 012400 POC Printing Assistant, Priscilla Schaefer, 757-444-5968 -- Contract Specialist, Elizabeth Carmack, 757-322-8290 E-MAIL: Construction Contract N62470-00-R-0031, CarmackEM@efdlant.navfac.navy.mil. The Atlantic Division is seeking a cadre of qualified firms to provide Design/Build/Installation of Fall Protection Systems. The scope of work shall include the design, engineering, installation, modification of existing structures, and provision of fall protection systems and equipment as required, provide training to workers to use fall protection equipment, and provide operations and maintenance manuals and rescue and evacuation equipment as required at various Naval Activity locations worldwide and incidental related work as required to make system complete and ready for use. It is anticipated that this will be a firm-fixed price indefinite delivery multiple award type contract. The method of selection is a Best Value Source Selection. The duration of the basic contract is for one year with two (2) one year option periods. This solicitation is for one contract that may result in multiple awards. Each successful awardee will have the opportunity to bid on future task orders under the contract. All awards are based on a Performance Type Specification. The requirements for the Technical Source Selection Criteria factors are as follows: FACTOR (1) Corporate Experience; FACTOR (2) Past Performance; FACTOR (3) Support of the Small, Small Disadvantaged and Women-Owned Small Business Program; FACTOR (4) Technical Solution; and FACTOR (5) Price. There will be a maximum of three (3) firms selected under this initial solicitation. Each firm may be invited to compete/submit proposals on subsequent requirements. The Government may consider volume of work under this contract when requesting proposals for new projects in order to affect an equitable distribution of work. The Government reserves the right to reject any or all proposals at any time prior to award; to negotiate with any or all proposers; to award without exchanges or any contact concerning the proposals; to award initial projects to other than the proposer submitting the lowest total price; and award to the proposer whose proposal is determined to be most advantageous to the Government. Proposers should not assume that they will have an opportunity to qualify, discuss, or revise their proposals. The Request for Technical Proposals will be issued on or about 24 January 2000. The Solicitation may be obtained by written request to: DEFENSE AUTOMATED PRINTING SERVICE, ATTN: PRICILLA SCHAEFER, 1641 MORRIS STREET, BUILDING KBB, NORFOLK, VIRGINIA 23511-2898. Please state area code, telephone number, street address, nine-digit zip code and whether you are participating as a prime or subcontractor. Any inquiries regarding this solicitation may be directed to Ms. Elizabeth Carmack at 757-322-8290. A copy of the planholders list may be obtained on the internet at www.norfolk.sebt.daps.mil. The estimated maximum dollar value of this contract including the base year and any option years is not to exceed $9,000,000. The Standard Industrial Classification Code for this project is 1799 with a size standard of $7,000,000. This project is not set aside for small businesses.Large businesses shall submit a subcontracting plan prior to award of the contract. Posted 01/03/00 (W-SN412508). (0003)

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