Directorate of Contracting, Attn: AFRC-FM-DC, 2103 South 8th Avenue, Fort McCoy, WI 54656-5153

54 -- FURNISH AND INSTALL THREE (3) PICNIC SHELTERS TO INCLUDE SITE WORK, SLAB CONSTRUCTION, AND ERECTION OF SHELTERS ON SITE. SOL DAKF61-00-Q-0042 DUE 042600 POC Dawn M. Sharp, Contract Specialist, 608-388-8459 or Brenda Heuer, Contracting Officer, 608-388-3203 WEB: Click here to access DBS,Contracting Web Page, http://www.mccoy.army.mil/garrison/DBS/DOC. E-MAIL: Click here to e-mail Contract Specialist, dawn.sharp@emh2.mccoy.army.mil. This is a COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION for commercial items prepared in accordance with the Simplified Acquisition Procedures in FAR 13 and the format in subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ), DAKF61-00-Q-0042 and is due by COB 26 April 2000. This RFQ is set aside 100% for small business, the SIC code is 3448, and the small business size standard is 500 employees. A fixed price contract is anticipated with one line item. CLIN 0001 Furnish and install three (3) picnic shelters to include site work, slab construction, and erection of the shelters on site. 1 JOB @ $_____________._____. SUMMARY OF WORK (Request drawings via FAX 608-388-7080) 1.1.1 Provide and install three (3) picnic shelters to include site work, slab construction, and erection of shelters on site. Actual performance on site totals 45 calendar days. 1.1.2 Contractor to provide all tools, materials, and labor to install slabs and erect shelters. Drawings showing location of shelter are provided. Drawings showing basic structure, footings, and slab requirements are provided. 1.2 REMOVAL: 1.2.1 Remove 6" of surface material at each site. Haul material to designated location (round trip will not exceed 16 miles). In areas needing fill surface material must be removed first. Fill to be provided by contractor. 1.3 NEW WORK: 1.3.1 Establish elevation of slab so top of slab is at 4" above grade. Excavate and pour frost footers for each support column. Prepare sub-grade for slab utilizing compacted crushed gravel/sand. Concrete slab to be 6" thick utilizing a 6 bag mix with fiber reinforcement to a ratio of one 5# bag per cubic yard. Slab to extend 3 feet beyond finished roofline in all directions and slope to outside edge. Slab to have expansion/control joints at points per manufacturers instructions. 1.3.2 Furnish, assemble and install each shelter per manufacturers instructions. Location/orientation of shelters to be marked by the COR. 1.3.3 Place black dirt around perimeter of shelter, landscape/re-seed area. Slope to edge of slab. 1.3.4 Stub in 1-1/4" PVC conduit for future electrical service next to corner column. 1.4 DETAIL INFORMATION: 1.4.1 Shelters for Pine View Recreation Area beach, campground and picnic area. Requirement is for three (3) shelters, approximately 36' wide x 10' high, in an octagonal shape with a two roof system on a concrete slab. 1.5 MATERIAL: 1.5.1 Picnic shelter, the government is looking for low maintenance, well-constructed, and attractive picnic shelters. Vendors are not required to quote the exact model, however, they should offer a product with similar features. Based upon Pittsburgh Octagonal Duotop Model 8532D, By Litchfield Industries, Inc, Litchfield, MI 49252, telephone 1-800-542-5282. The government is interested in the following features: Steel roof decking and steel structure. Roof decking/structure shall be able to withstand a 40 lb. live load and 20 lb. (95-100 MPH) wind load. Roof panels shall be of 24 gauge steel panels, featuring a galvalume substrate and Kynar 500 coating with matching fascia and trim, color of one (1) shelter roof Red, one(1) shelter roof green, and one (1) shelter roof blue. The frame of the shelter shall be ASTM A-500 grade B tube steel, factory welded per latest AWS standards. Field welding will not be required. The steel frame shall be factory prime painted and one coat of durable finish paint applied (color Black). The shelter shall be designed to the current UBC Building Code. 1.5.2 Concrete, 6 bag mix containing 3/4 aggregate and fiber reinforcement with light broom finish. 1.5.3 Submittals: Required for shelter and slab detail for approval. 2 complete sets of product manuals/drawings for each shelter. 1.6 Additional information: 1.6.1 No electric is available at the building sites. 1.6.2 Site visits are available and encouraged if set up through the POC: 1.6.3 Point of Contract (POC) for additional information is Doug Anderson, Bldg. 2187, Fort McCoy, WI, Phone 608-388-4613. 1.6.4 Contractor is responsible for coordinating with government as to utility location prior to digging. Offerors DUNS #___________________CAGE Code_________. All responsible sources may submit a bid, which shall be considered. This solicitation document incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-13. FAR clauses may be accessed at http://farsite.hill.af.mil. The following Provisions and Clauses are applicable: 52.212-1, Instruction to Offerors-Commercial;. 52.212-2 Evaluation of Commercial Items (i) technical capability of the item to meet stated requirement, (ii) Price, (iii) past performance; para (b) technical capability and past performance when combined are equally as important as price. To evaluate the technical, offeror must submit product literature demonstrating the products features and performance.; 52.212-3 Offeror Representationsand Certifications -- Commercial Items; 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 with 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities, 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity, 52.222-35 Affirmative Action for Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era, 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities, and 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era; 52.237-2 Protection of Government Buildings, Equipment, and Vegetation; 52.211-6 Brand name or equal. DFAR Clauses 252.212-7001 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Order Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial items; 252.225-7000 Buy American Act-Balance of Payments Program Certificate; 252.225-7002 Qualifying country sources as subcontractors; 252.204-7004 Required Central Contractor Registration (NOTE: YOU MUST BE CENTRAL CONTRACTOR REGISTERED (1-888-227-2423 OR www.ccr2000.com IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR AWARD). In accordance with FAR 39.106, the contractor shall ensure that the offered product is Year 2000 compliant. PARTIES INTERESTED IN RESPONDING TO RFQ may submit their quote in accordance with standard commercial practice (i.e. quote form, letterhead, etc.) and MUST INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION: solicitation number, (DAKF61-00-Q-0042), offeror's complete mailing and remittance address, discount terms, unit price, warranty information, product literature, DUNS number, and completed FAR 52.212-3. Quotes and applicable literature must be received at DBS, Contracting, 2103 South 8th Avenue, Fort McCoy, WI 54656-5153 NO LATER THAN 1630 HOURS (CST) 26 APRIL 2000. POC for additional information is Dawn M. Sharp, Contract Specialist, (608)388-8459, fax (608)388-7080, dawn.sharp@emh2.mccoy.army.mil. Numbered Note 1-100% SB Set-aside applies. Posted 04/04/00 (W-SN441199). (0095)

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