Department of the Air Force, Air Combat Command, 509 CONS, 850 Arnold Ave Ste 2, Whiteman AFB, MO, 65305

41 -- MANUFACTURE AND INSTALL EXPLOSION PROOF DEHUMIDIFIERS SOL F23606-00-Q0060 DUE 030700 POC David Comer, Contract Specialist, Phone (660)687-5416, Fax (660)687-5412, Email SOLLGCV@whiteman.af.mil -- George Cromer, Contracting Officer, Phone (660)687-5399, Fax (660)687-4822, Email WEB: Visit this URL for the latest information about this, http://www.eps.gov/cgi-bin/WebObjects/EPS?ACode=P&ProjID=F23606-00-Q00 60&LocID=884. E-MAIL: David Comer, SOLLGCV@whiteman.af.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. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation is issued as a Request for Proposal (RFP), solicitation number F2360600Q0060. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-15. The following FAR Clauses and Provisions apply to this acquisition: Provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors- Commercial Items; Provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representation and Certifications- Commercial Items; Clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions- Commercial Items; 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items the following subparagraphs apply: (a), (b)(5), (b)(11-15, 22), (c)(1,2). DFARS Provision 252-204-7004, Required Central Contractor Registration (Mar 1998). Registration is required in the CCR database in order to receive a Government contract. DFARS Clause 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items. Offerors shall include a completed copy of FAR provision 52.212-3 and DFARS Provision 252.212-7000 with their quote. The above Provisions and Clauses may be obtained via Internet http://farsite.hill.af.mil. The Standard Industrial Classification Number is 3585 and business size standard is 750 employees. The proposed purchase order is set-aside for small business. Evaluation/Award: The government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror providing the lowest overall price. Whiteman AFB MO intends to purchase four DCA (Dehumidifier of America) installed explosion proof dehumidifiers with listed requirements: LINE ITEM 0001: Manufacturer and Install 4explosion proof dehumidifiers for Storage Magazines to reduce condensation problems. The purpose of this project is to alleviate condensation problems with dehumidifiers in earth-covered storage facilities 4014 and 4034. The work shall include, but may not be limited to, the following major items: 1. Dehumidifier requirements are as follows: Facility 4034 Storage area: 89600 cf at 58 degrees farenheight Relative Humidity: Must maintain 50%+/-2% Electric-460-60-3 Rated _ Class 1/Division2/ Group D per NEC Article 500 Air Flow- 1,493 CFM Moisture Removal Capacity- 82DB/50%RH, 15.8 lbs./hr Facility 4014 Storage area: 17,580 cf at 58 degrees farenheight Electric- 208/230-60-1 Rated _ Class 1/Division 2/ Group D per NEC Article 500 Air Flow- 447 CFM Moisture Removal Capacity _ 82DB/50%RH, 5.8lbs/hr Common features . Direct drive spark resistant blower with aluminum wheel and totally enclosed blower motor . NEMA 7 electrical enclosure with lights and selector switch . Heremetic freon compressor . Humidistat mounted on the unit utilizing a means of an intrinsically safe switching unit . Testing laboratory certification _ MET Laboratories 2. Installation requirements are as follows Electrical- All work and material to connect the units to the existing electrical panel. To include, but not limited to conduit, disconnect, circuit breaker or fuse. Mechanical- All work and material to run a drain line to the exterior Structural- All work and material to mount the units to the wall General Requirements 1. Coordination with utilities: The Contractor shall be responsible for coordinating his work with the Base Utilities 509 Civil Engineering Squadron, Operations Flight (CEOI). 2. Notification of work: The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer or his/her representative in writing two weeks in advance and attend a pre-construction meeting, and verbally twenty four hours in advance, of the beginning of work. 3. Cleanup and disposal of debris: At the end of each workday, the Contractor shall clean the work area and stackbuilding materials in a neat manner. Upon completion of the work, the Contractor shall ensure that all dirt, trash and debris resulting from construction operations is removed from the work area. Disposal of debris shall be made by the Contractor at his/ her expense. All debris shall be delivered to a state-approved sanitary landfill. Notice: The disposal of demolition waste is regulated by the Department of Natural Resources under chapter 260, RSMo. Such waste, in types and quantities established by the department, shall be taken to an approved demolition landfill or an approved sanitary landfill for disposal. 4. Restricted Entry: Because Facility 4034 and 4014 are located in restricted access areas, working conditions will be subject to the following security restrictions and construction sequencing. All work within the existing area shall be performed under established escort. The work area is an explosive storage environment. The Contractor will be given the maximum amount of safe distance that Air Forceguidance requires. Action Start: Once the Contracting office has been notified, normal construction can begin. Access to the construction sites during this time will be through the Entry Control Point (ECP) and the procedures described below will be followed. Performance Period: Work shall be completed within 85 calendar days after receipt of award. Security Exercises and Convoys: When weapons convoys inter-area movements are formed in these areas, the Contractor will be prohibited from entering or leaving the affected areas. The Contractor, if inside the area already, may be required to relocate personnel from the convoy route which includes leaving the area within 15 minutes of notice. Convoys occur approximately 40 times per month with a 30-minute average duration time. During security exercises, the Contractor will not normally be required to leave the area. Work Delays: Contractor shall anticipate a work delay of up to 15 days during the contract period due to Whiteman AFB operations. This time is included in the overall completion time stated. Due to treaty inspections, the Contractor shall be advised if any inspection occurs in the area any equipment longer than 20 feet will be detained until further notice. 5. Standard Entry Procedures: All Contractor personnel and employees will be under escort at all times while within the restricted area. The Escort Pool (coordinated by the Civil Engineering Squadron) will provide and perform all escort duties. The number of escorts will be determined by the requirements to provide at least one individual per work crew or work area. Each escort shall be able at all times to have visual contact with all members of the work crew. The Contractor shall restrict his personnel to the project construction areas within the restricted areas and shall limit construction operations to the work areas defined or indicated on the drawings. If access is required to other areas, except for Base transit to enter or leave work areas, entry clearance shall be arranged through the Contracting Officer at least 72 hours in advance. Contractor shall provide one-week notice, to Contracting Officer, on all activities requiring escorts. Entry Authorization Letter (EAL): Ten (10) days prior to the initial start of construction in this area, the Contractor shall provide the Contracting Officer with a list of employees requiring entry into a restricted area. This list will include the full name, address, and social security number of each employee; the serial number, model, year, color, and the license number of each vehicle. Subsequent additions to the EAL may be made by a new EAL request letter 72 hours in advance of the employee_s arrival. Employees who have been terminated or dismissed shall be removed from the entry list immediately. Personnel Entry: Do not approach entry point until the escort is available. Only personnel on the EAL will be allowed into this area in 4-hour block time intervals. All personnel will be subject to an I.D. check and a metal detector search each time they enter and exit the area. Once inside, they must be escorted at all times by Government personnel. All vehicles entering and/or leaving a restricted area will be searched by security personnel. Because of these personnel and vehicle searches and possible waiting time for escort arrival, the Contractor can expect personnel entry to take up to 15 minutes per person and vehicle processing in and out of the area up to 30 minutes. Each employee shall be required to carry two forms of identification. One form shall include a picture and both shall bear the employee's signature. Vehicles: Only company-owned vehicles will be allowed inside a restricted area. No privately owned vehicles will be permitted inside. Each vehicle must be identified by company name on both sides of the vehicle. Magnetic signs are acceptable. Vehicles and motorized equipment are not to be left unattended inside or within 100 feet of a restricted area unless immobilized by removing the key or other suitable means. Under no circumstances will vehicles be parked within 30 feet of the perimeter fence (both inside and outside of a restricted area). Pickup trucks and passenger vehicles shall be equipped with one fire extinguisher per vehicle rated 4 B.C. All other vehicles shall have two extinguishers per unit rated 8 B.C. 6. Flame Producing Devices: Flame-producing equipment such as matches and lighters are not permitted inside of a restricted area. Smoking within this area is prohibited except in limited designated areas. Electrically operated lighters will be used at these locations. The use of torches for cutting welding, etc., is also restricted to certain areas and must be coordinated in advance. 7. Equipment and Construction Debris: Equipment stockpiles are not allowed outside of the facilities and are subject to search. All construction debris shall be hauled off at the end of the workday. 8. Miscellaneous: Contractor_s use of video cameras, cameras, and recording devices shall be prohibited in the area. If the Contractor feels any of these items are essential for work, the Contractor shall contact the Base Public Affairs Office and Wing Security Manager for permission of use. 9. Emergency Outages: The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer immediately when an emergency outage of a utility occurs. No outage shall exceed 4 hours in duration. The Contractor shall be responsible for all repairs. A list of contacts will be provided if a outage occurs. 10. Cleanliness of Paved Surfaces: The Contractor shall keep all paved surfaces traveled by his construction equipment clean at all times and, specifically, free from small stones, soil or other materials which might damage jet aircraft. The traveled areas shall be cleaned using a self-propelled vacuum, vacuum truck, or other appropriate equipment and shall be cleaned to the approval of the using agency through the Contracting Officer_s representative. 11. Final Testing: The Contractor shall start up the equipment with at least one (1) Contracting representative present. The equipment shall run nonstop for 24 hours. All quotes are due no later than 08 March, 2000, 2:00 PM local, to 509 CONS/LGCS, 850 Arnold Ave, Site 2, Whiteman AFB MO 65305, or if hand carried, placed in the depository located in building 706, room 76. Late quotes are subject to the late quote provision incorporated here in. Contact SSgt David Comer, 660-687-5416 or George A. Cromer, Contracting Officer, 660-687-5399, if you require more information. Posted 02/23/00 (D-SN427748). (0054)

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