National Interagency Fire Center, Bureau of Land Management, 3833 S. Development Avenue, Boise, ID 83705-5354

16 -- HELICOPTER CARGO NETS SOL RAQ000011 DUE 042800 POC Contracting Officer, Kathy Colson, 208-387-5545 This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items 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; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation RAQ000011 is issued as a Request for Quotes (RFQ). This document incorporates provisions and clauses which are in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-15. This solicitation is set-aside 100% for small business, the standard industrial code is 3089 Plastics Products, Not Elsewhere Classified, and the business size standard is 500 employees. (1) Requirements: The Bureau of Land Management at the National Interagency Fire Center has a requirement for 40 each helicopter cargo net to be used in wildland fire suppression work and for other remote field projects. The net is used to transport freight suspended beneath helicopters. (2) Specifications: (a) The helicopter cargo net shall transport 2,722 kg (6,000 lbs) of cargo and be constructed to meet a safety factor requirement of 3.75 to 1. The net shall be a 4572 mm x 4572 mm(15 ft x 15 ft ) square, consisting of net mesh and a perimeter rope of a size that shall meet the working load weight and safety factor requirements, with tethering rings connecting the two (2) segments of the perimeter rope. Thimbles shall be used so the perimeter ropes perform as drawstrings as the load is lifted, enclosing the top of the net during transport. The perimeter rope shall be divided into two (2) segments of equal length with rings at the segment junctions. (b) All component materials shall be new and not reprocessed or reworked. The cord and rope shall be of any color other than fluorescent orange. (c) The net mesh intersections shall be fastened. The spacing between the intersecting strands shall be maintained during all usage of the net so that the distance between the centers of adjacent intersections shall not exceed 152 mm (6 in), 25 mm(1 in). (d) The perimeter rope of the cargo net shall be nylon or other man-made fiber and treated for abrasion-resistance by a minimum of two (2) coats of fluid borne and deposited polyurethane solids so as to allow maximum slippage of thimbles. All materials used shall not be affected by exposure to desert sunlight or outdoor storage for periods of at least one (1) year. All materials used shall be unaffected in their physical properties by exposure to dust, moisture, herbicides, pesticides, and other chemicals found in general firefighting and forestry work conditions, or to JP-4 jet fuel, and oils and additives used for and around helicopters. (e) The extremities of the cargo net shall be fitted with metal thimbles, spliced or swaged to the ends of the net strands. Splices shall incorporate a minimum of four (4) tucks. All thimbles shall be rated "extra heavy". Thimbles shall not crack or break when the net is stressed to maximum working load. (f) Each net shall be marked showing the rated capacity, the manufacturer, the date of manufacture, and the service life or strike date where applicable. Markings shall be permanently stamped or embossed with a metal or sewn-on tag securely attached to the net. (3) Packaging and Marking: (a) All packaging shall protect the cargo nets from damage. The contractor may use their standard commercial practices, provided these requirements are met. The Contractor shall be responsible for any damage or loss that may occur during shipping. (b) Each cargo net shall be packaged into a triple-wall RSC style fiberboard box with a 2441 ksm (500 psi) bursting strength, sized properly for the finished net so there is a minimum of dead air space in each box. The two (2) opposite ends of each box shall be marked "NFES 0458 -- NET" with lettering of a minimum 25 mm (1 in) height. (4) Inspection and Acceptance: Upon delivery, the cargo nets shall be visually inspected by the Government for compliance with the contract specifications. No cargo net shall be accepted that does not comply with the specifications. Final acceptance shall be the responsibility of the Contracting Officer (CO). (5) Delivery: the cargo nets shall be delivered within 45 days after an order is issued. All cargo nets shall be delivered FOB Destination to the National Interagency Fire Center, Bureau of Land Management, 3833 South Development Avenue, Boise, ID 83705. "FOB Destination" means that all costs for transportation or freight from the shipping point shall be paid by the Contractor and included in the unit price quoted for each item. The following provisions and clauses apply to this procurement: FAR 52.212-01 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS -- COMMERCIAL ITEMS; FAR 52.212-03 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATION; FAR 52.212-04 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS -- COMMERCIAL ITEMS; FAR 52.212-05 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OF EXECUTIVE ORDERS -- COMMERCIAL ITEMS (para (b) following clauses apply; FAR 52.222-26; FAR 52.222-35; FAR 52.222-36; FAR 52.222-37; FAR 52.225-03); 52.219-06 NOTICE OF TOTAL SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE; FAR 52.225-11 RESTRICTION ON CERTAIN FOREIGN PURCHASES; BLM 1510.037 ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER PAYMENTS. The full text of these provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at http://www.arnet.gov/far/ or upon request from the Contracting Officer. Quotes must be submitted in writing on a SF 1449 or on company letterhead and must include the RFQ number, the company name, point of contract, address, phone number, fax number, the delivery period in terms of the number of weeks or days, the unit price, the extended price, and any prompt payment discount terms along with a completed copy of the FAR 52.212-03 clause. Quotes shall be received by April 28, 2000, 4:00pm local time to the Bureau of Land Management, National Interagency Fire Center, 3833 South Development Avenue, Boise, ID 83705-5354 or by FAX at 208-387-5574. All responsible offerors may submit a quotation that, if timely received, shall be considered for award. Posted 04/11/00 (W-SN443916). (0102)

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