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99 -- PROVIDE AND INSTALL FREE STANDING CANOPIES (2) SOL N31980-00-R-6255 DUE 062300 POC Patrick Dimla (619) 553-7690 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 Number N31980-00-R-6255 is being issued as a Request for Proposal (RFP). This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-16. This procurement is 100% set-aside for Small Business. The Standard Industrial Classification Code (SIC) is 2394 and the small business size standard is 500 employees. Statement of Work: Manufacture and install (2) ea. Free Standing Canopy with sidewalls around perimeter. The Frame shall be manufactured from 1 7/8-inch Corrosion resistant Galvanized Steel Tubing, fully welded construction with 3" legs to be set into concrete. The dimensions of the canopy shall be L.100' x 50' W with a 10' clearance at the lowest end to accommodate forklift maneuverability throughout. Sidewalls shall be Drop-roll type and all canopy fabric materials shall be manufactured from 16oz to 17oz vinyl laminates. (Color to be selected after contractor award) A secondary installation check shall be accomplished at 90 days after initial installation, for readjustments as necessary. All canopy material shall be warranted with a minimum of 5 years. Including fasteners and ropes. Installation to be completed by 28 July, 2000. Location of installation and acceptance is at Military Sealift Command West, Balboa Area Training Site, 9284 Balboa Avenue, San Diego, CA 92193. A site visit is scheduled for 0900 hrs, 21 June 2000 at 9284 Balboa Avenue, San Diego, CA and is mandatory. The provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offeror-Commercial, applies to this acquisition including any addenda. FAR 52.212-2 applies, Evaluation-Commercial Items. The Government will award a single contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. This is a Best Value procurement. Technical evaluation factors, when combined, are approximately equal to price. The Evaluation factors are (in descending order of importance): A) Past Performance provide letters from previous customers on similar projects. B) Description of Product Offered provide literature or describe product offered, manufacturer, special features and provide sample of product. C) Warranty describe warranty for installation and materials. The price to the Government will be evaluated to determine cost realism and reasonableness of proposed price. Offerors shall include with its offer a completed copy of the Provision at FAR 52.213-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications- Commercial Items, DFARS 252.212-7000, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items; DFARS 252.225-7000, Buy American Act and Balance of Payments Program Certificate; Also, DFARS 252.204-7004, Required Central Contractor Registration. Copies of the Provision can be obtained from the POC stated herein or by downloading a copy from the FAR website at http://farsite.hill.af.mil . The clause at FAR 52.212.4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items applies including 52.214-35, Submission of offers in U.S. Currency, FAR 52.211-5, Material Requirements; and provision, FAR 52.215-5, Facsimili Proposals. The clause at FAR 52.215.5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders-Commercial Items applies. The additional terms and conditions apply, Governement Credit Purchase Card (GCPC) will be used as a payment method for this contract, invoice submissions shall be specified in the contract award document. All offerors shall be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) website at www.ccr2000.com. The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) applies. Offers are due at 1000 hrs PST 23 June 2000. Proposals shall be submitted to : Military Sealift Command, West, 140 Sylvester Road, Bldg 139 3rd Floor, Point Loma Naval Base, San Diego, CA 92106-3521, Attn: Mr. Patrick Dimla (Tel) 619-553-7690 (Fax) 619-553-7695. Submit offers on 3 floppy disk using WORD 6.0/96, WORD 7.0/97, EXCEL 5.0/97, or Adobe Acrobat WIN (.pdf) or by electronic transmission (e-mail) to Patrick.Dimla@mscwest.msc.navy.mil. See Note (1). Posted 06/15/00 (W-SN465315). (0167)

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