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12 -- FIRE CONTROL EQUIPMENT SOL 9-BJ33-T13-0-13Q DUE 061500 POC Frances B. Davidson, Contract Specialist, Phone (281) 483-4176, Fax (281) 483-9741, Email frances.b.davidson1@jsc.nasa.gov -- Rodney J. Etchberger, Contracting Officer, Phone (281) 483-8530, Fax (281) 483-9741, Email rodney.j.etchberger1@jsc.nasa.gov WEB: Click here for the latest information about this notice, http://nais.msfc.nasa.gov/cgi-bin/EPS/bizops.cgi?gr=D&pin=73#9-BJ33-T1 3-0-13Q. E-MAIL: Frances B. Davidson, frances.b.davidson1@jsc.nasa.gov. This notice 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; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This procurement is being conducted under the Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP). The purpose of this project is to hydrostatically recertify 850 portable Halon extinguishers (814-5lb, 16-9lb, 7-10lb, 4-13lb, 3-14lb, 1-16lb, 5-20lb, and 1-27lb) and dispose of 465 surplus 5 lb Halon extinguishers. Buckeye, Badger, Ansul, Kidde, JL Industries, Pem All and Amerex manufactured the majority of these extinguishers. The contractor will pick up and deliver extinguishers as directed, with the extinguishers being picked up and delivered to NASA's Johnson Space Center, Building 25. The 850 extinguishers will be hydrostatically recertified according to the current version of the National Fire Protection Association's National Fire Code 10 Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers, the manufacturers recommendations, and accepted industrial practices. It is expected that the extinguishers will be at least: 7 Depressurized with its Halon contents captured in a listed Halon closed recovery system. 7 Visually externally and internally examined. 7 Hydrostatically tested, as specified in the SOW. 7 Cleaned. 7 Reassembled with all new soft good components (i.e. o-rings, gaskets, etc.) and new valve stem. 7 Replace gauge (and levers as necessary). 7 Pressurized per NFPA 10 and the manufacturer's recommendations. 7 Refilled with the captured Halon. 7 Leak checked for 3 days (visual inspection to ensure that the Halon does not leak). 7 Returned to the JSC as specified in the SOW. The contractor shall provide a schedule for pick up and delivery of extinguishers and shall notify the on-site Safety and Fire Protection Contractor (MEI/SAIC) Coordinator's Office (281-483-6364) of forecasted arrival dates and times at least 3 days prior to arrival at JSC. The contractor shall be responsible for disposal of any extra-expired Halon extinguishers as well as recycling of surplus Halon. Halon reclaimed from the 850 extinguishers, and the 465 excessed extinguishers, shall be used to refill and replace any Halon lost during the depressurization and repressurization of the 850 extinguishers. The remaining Halon shall be credited to the government. A detailed account ledger of the Halon product shall be provided to the government. Licensing of the contractor and its fire extinguisher technicians shall be in accordance with the fire alarm rules and regulations for the State of Texas, as defined by the Texas Insurance Code and the Texas Commission on Fire Protection. The contractor is responsible to ensure that it complies with all Environmental Protection Agency requirements. The provisions and clauses in the RFQ are those in effect through FAC 97-17. This procurement is a total small business set-aside. See Note 1. The SIC code and the small business size standard for this procurement are 7389 and $5 Million average annual receipts over three years, respectively. The quoter shall state in its quotation its size status for this procurement. All qualified responsible business sources may submit a quotation which shall be considered by the agency. Delivery to Johnson Space Center, Building 25 is required as shown above. Delivery shall be FOB Destination. The DPAS rating for this procurement is DO-C9. Quotations for the items(s) described above are due by June 15, 2000 and may be mailed or faxed to NASA/Johnson Space Center, Attn: Frances Davidson/T13, Mail Code BJ33, 2101 NASA Road 1, Houston, TX 77058-3696, FAX 281-483-9741, and include, solicitation number, FOB destination to this Center, proposed delivery schedule, discount/payment terms, warranty duration (if applicable), taxpayer identification number (TIN), identification of any special commercial terms, and be signed by an authorized company representative. Quoters are encouraged to use the Standard Form 1449, Solicitation/Contract/Order for Commercial Items form found at URL: http://procure.arc.nasa.gov/Acq/Forms/Index.html to submit a quotation. Quoters shall provide the information required by FAR 52.212-1. If the end product(s) quoted is other than domestic end product(s) as defined in the clause entitled "Buy American Act -- Supplies," the quoter shall so state and shall list the country of origin. The Representations and Certifications required by FAR 52.2l2-3 may be obtained via the internet at URL: http://ec.msfc.nasa.gov/msfc/pub/reps_certs/sats/ FAR 52.212-4 is applicable. Addenda to FAR 52.212-4 are as follows: 1852.215-84, 52.219-6, 52,247-35. FAR 52.211-5 is applicable and the following identified clauses are incorporated by reference. 52.222-3, 52.225-13, 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.222-37, 52.225-3, 52.232-34, and 52.233-3. The FAR may be obtained via the Internet at URL: http://www.hq.nasa.gov/office/procurement/regs/nfstoc.htm Questions regarding this acquisition must be submitted in writing no later than June 15, 2000. Award will be based upon overall best value to the Government, with consideration given to the factors of proposed technical merits, price and past performance; other critical requirements (i.e., delivery) if so stated in the RFQ will also be considered. Unless otherwise stated in the solicitation, for selection purposes, technical, price and past performance are essentially equal in importance. It is critical that offerors provide adequate detail to allow evaluation of their offer (see FAR 52.212-1(b). Quoters must provide copies of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representation and Certifications -- Commercial Items with its quote. See above for where to obtain copies of the form via the Internet. An ombudsman has been appointed -- See Internet Note "B". It is the quoter's responsibility to monitor the following Internet site for the release of amendments (if any): http://nais.msfc.nasa.gov/cgi-bin/EPS/bizops.cgi?gr=C&pin=73 Potential quoters will be responsible for downloading their own copy of this combination synopsis/solicitation and amendments (if any). Any referenced notes can be viewed at the following URL: http://genesis.gsfc.nasa.gov/nasanote.html Posted 05/31/00 (D-SN460170). (0152)

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