Commandant of the Marine Corps, Headquarters, United States Marine Corps (Code LBC), Washington, DC 20380-0001

62 -- INSTALL TRACK LIGHTING, CIRCUITS, SENSORS SOL M00027-00-Q-0007 DUE 021800 POC CONTRACT SPECIALIST- -- MS. KATHLEEN CARNEY, (703) 695-6225, ex 2528; CONTRACTING OFFICER -- - MS. BARBARA LABRIOLA, (703) 695-6225, ex 2527 (i) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation, for Headquarters, U.S. Marine Corps for commercial electrical supplies and labor services for the installation of track lighting at the Marine Corps Historical Center, History and Museum Division, Bldg. 58, Washington Navy Yard, Washington, DC. (ii) These commercial items have been prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only Solicitation. A WRITTEN SOLICITATION WILL NOT BE ISSUED; THERE IS NO OTHER DOCUMENT. (iii) The acquisition is a SET-ASIDE FOR SMALL BUSINESS. The applicable Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) Code is 1731 and the small business size standard is $7,000,000. (iv) This solicitation is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ)# M00027-00-Q-0007. Quotes ARE DUE BY 2:00 PM on February 18, 2000. The period of performance for this effort will be six (6) weeks. It is the Government's intent to make one award for a Firm Fixed-Priced contract. (v) DESCRIPTION: The contractor shall furnish all necessary labor, tools, equipment and materials to replace, provide and install new track lighting in designated areas of the Special Exhibits Gallery; in the Main lobby; and in the Multipurpose Room at the Marine Corps Historical Center and Museum. The work involves the contractor removing existing recessed lights, re-using existing wiring and providing additional wiring as needed, to install track lighting, as well as controlled light beams, which will highlight specific artifacts. Installation of the track lighting also includes new circuits to tracks, sensors and dimmers, track fixtures and lamps and 27 parabolic fixtures (3 tubes electronic ballast). The contractor shall remove existing recessed lighting and install "Lightolier (Brand name) Track lighting. The lighting shall be Black. Installation includes new circuits to tracks, motion sensors and dimmers also provide track, track fixtures and lamps. Track lighting will be in installed in the Special Exhibits Gallery, in the main lobby and in the Multi-purpose room. The ceiling height in the Special Exhibits Gallery ranges from approximately 12 feet to 25 feet in height, so the contractor must provide own ladder or lift. The contractor will relocate circuits (re-wiring) from a panel located in the Museum Gift shop in the main lobby, to a new circuit panel location in the Men's Restroom located in the main lobby. This effort does not require any special lift capability. The contractor shall remove the existing recessed lights and re-use the existing circuits in the Museum's multi-purpose room, located on the second floor, to install (27) parabolic fixtures (3 tubes electronic ballast). It is expected that during the performance of this effort, the contractor will have to cut holes in the ceiling in order to install the track lighting or to run wires, installing circuits, etc. The contractor shall repair/re-plaster any holes/cuts to the ceilings/walls as the result of their work. At the completion of the installation effort, but prior to contract completion, the contractor shall provide a written report to the Project Officer. The report shall summarize all work done, any problems encountered and how resolved. The report shall be submitted prior to the Government's inspection and acceptance. The contractor shall be provided information (blueprints) as required to accomplish the removal of recessed lighting, installation of track lighting and circuits, for the designated areas of the museum. (vi) Inspection and acceptance will be performed on site by the Project Officer, Mr. James Fairfax,. (vii) A ONE TIME Site Visit to the Marine Corps Historical Museum, Bldg. 58, Washington Navy Yard, 901 "M" Street, Southeast, Washington, DC 20374-5040, has been scheduled for February 10, 2000 at 10:00 A.M. Interested parties should contact Mr. Fairfax at (202) 433-4850, of their desire to attend the site visit. (viii) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-14. (ix) The provisions of FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items, plus any subsequent addenda, applies to this advertisement . Access to the FAR may be obtained via Internet: http://www.arnet.gov/far. (x) Award will be made to the responsible offeror(s) whose offer conforms to the solicitation and is found to be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered (Experience -- Museum lighting). Specific evaluation criteria to be included in Paragraph (a) of FAR 52.212-2. (xii) The provisions of FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representation and Certifications-Commercial Items apply to this contract. Offerors must include a completed copy of this provision, with its offer. (xiii) The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. (xiv) The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. Additionally under paragraph (b) thereof, the following sub-paragraphs are hereby checked, (1), (5), (7), (11), (12), (13 -- 16), (19), (22 + 23), and (26) regarding which, if any, additional FAR clauses cited in the clause are applicable to the acquisition. (xv) In accordance with FAR 32.1110, offerors must have a Valid Trading Partner registration in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) system. They must furnish DUNS (Dun and Bradstreet) Number, a Taxpayer ID number (TIN), and Cage Code number with quote (for information about registering in the CCR you may call 1-888-227-2423. (xvi) Telephonic responses will not be considered. Written Quotes are due no later than 2:00 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time on February 18,2000 to the following address: Attn: Ms. Kathleen Carney, Headquarters, U.S. Marine Corps (LBC), 2 Navy Annex, Room 2135, Washington, D.C. 20380-1775. (xvii) Point of contact: Kathleen Carney, (703) 695-6225 ext. 2528. Posted 02/03/00 (W-SN421505). (0034)

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