Department of the Air Force, Air Force Space Command, 30CONS, Bldg 7015, STE 2D, 806 13th Street, Vandenberg AFB, CA, 93437-5226

S -- LIGHTING, LAUNCH SUPPORT SOL F04684-00T0679 DUE 062600 POC Yolanda Butler, Contract Specialist, Phone 805.606.5865, Fax 805.606.5867, Email yolanda.butler@vandenberg.af.mil -- Claudia McMorris, Contract Specialist, Phone (805) 606-7610, Fax (805) 922-1703, Email WEB: Visit this URL for the latest information about this, http://www.eps.gov/cgi-bin/WebObjects/EPS?ACode=M&ProjID=F04684-00T067 9&LocID=528. E-MAIL: Yolanda Butler, yolanda.butler@vandenberg.af.mil. The 30th Space Wing, Vandenberg AFB, CA, is soliciting offers for high powered lighting, in support of upcoming launches. 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. The solicitation number is F04684-00T0679 and will be issued as a request for quotation. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-17. This is being issued as full and open competition. There will be two contract line items. The first line item will be for launch support lighting on July 31, 2000 and the second line item will be for launch support lighting on August 18, 2000. Lighting shall be supplied to launch pad deck lighting 360 degrees, 400 foot candles minimum, on launch vehicle skin line. Contractor will need to setup five days prior to each scheduled launch and conduct a test of lighting system. The test will be used to verify remote operability and to focus lights. Tests need to be run on a noninterference basis to pad activities. The lights shall be turned on and off remotely from 4 miles away at a fallback area, a safe location for turn on/off. The frequency that will be used for remoting equipment will need to be approved by the Air Force and Lockheed Martin. Generators that operate equipment shall be able to run for over four hours. The launches may or may not go on the scheduled day. Contractor shall be available to operate equipment until a successful launch, this could be from 24 hours to several weeks. Work is to be completed on Vandenberg AFB. Equipment shall be setup five days prior to launches scheduled on July 31, 2000 and August 18, 2000. The provisions at FAR 52.212-1, _Instructions to Offerers-Commercial_ apply to this acquisition. The provisions at FAR 52.212-2, _Evaluation-Commercial Items_ apply to this acquisition. This service is being procured and will be awarded using simplified acquisition procedures in accordance with FAR 13. Offerors must submit a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, _Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items_. The clause at FAR 52.212-4, _Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items_ applies to this acquisition. The DFAR clause 252.212-7000, _Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items_ applies to this acquisition. The clause at FAR 52.212-5, _Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items_ and DFAR 252.212-7001, _Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisition of Commercial Items_ applies to this acquisition along with the following additional clauses: 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_ 52.222-37, _Employment Reports on Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era_ 52.232.33, _Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration_ 52.222-41, _Service Contract Act of 1965, as Amended_ 52.222-42, _Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires_ DFARS 252.204-7004, _Required Central Contractors Registration_ 52.247-34, _F.O.B. Destination-No shipment involved, work to be accomplished at destination_ A site visit is scheduled for 20 June 2000. Initial meeting place will be the Vandenberg AFB main gate at 1330, and will proceed to work site from there. Those wanting to attend must contact either TSgt Marisol Krist (805-606-8297) or Claudia McMorris (805-606-7610) at least one day prior to scheduled site visit. Quotations must be submitted only by written responses by June 26, 2000. Faxed responses can be faxed to 805-606-5867 or 805-922-1703, letter responses can be mailed to 30 CONS/LGCB, Bldg. 7015, Section 2C, 806 13th Street, Suite 2D, Vandenberg AFB, CA 93437. All responses, letter or fax, shall state _RFQ 00T0679_ and be addressed _Attn: Claudia McMorris_. Oral responses are not acceptable, however, interested parties may contact TSgt Marisol Krist by telephone at 805-606-8297 or by fax at 805-606-5867 for questions. Each offeror shall sign their quote. An original signature is required on the quotation. Quote validity is for 60 days from the date of the quote. Posted 06/09/00 (D-SN463506). (0161)

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