Social Security Administration, Deputy Commissioner for Finance, Assessment and Management, Office of Acquisition and Grants, 1710 Gwynn Oak Avenue, Baltimore, MD, 21207-5279

J -- UPDATE POWER DISTRIBUTION PANEL DIRECTORIES SOL SSA-RFQ-00 -- 0276 DUE 070700 POC Sharon Hall, Contract Specialist, Phone 4109659534, Fax 4109669310, Email sharon.hall@ssa.gov WEB: Visit this URL for the latest information about this, http://www.eps.gov/cgi-bin/WebObjects/EPS?ACode=P&ProjID=SSA-RFQ-00 -- 0276&LocID=2422. E-MAIL: Sharon Hall, sharon.hall@ssa.gov. The Social Security Administration has the need for a contractor to provide all labor, materials, equipment and supervision necessary to update the power distribution panel directories and label equipment located at the Social Security Administration, MetroWest Building, 300 North Greene Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21201. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items (as defined by FAR 2.101) 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 being requested; however, a written request for quotes will not be issued. This acquisition is subject to Subpart 13.5 regarding the application of simplified acquisition procedures. This is a 100% small business set-aside, issued as Request for Quotation Number SSA-RFQ-00-0276. Quotes submitted from other than small business sources will be rejected. All responsible small business sources may submit a quotes which shall be considered. The SIC code 1731. The small business size standard is $7.0 million. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-18. Quotation in response to this RFQ shall be submitted by 3:00 p.m. local prevailing time, July 7, 2000. SCOPE: The contractor shall trace and confirm 1100 branch circuits in the power distribution panels located in the electric closets and mechanical equipment rooms throughout the Metro West facility. The Project Officer shall identify panels. Identify these circuits on a numbered index card corresponding with the breaker number and to specific loads. The cards shall be typed and placed in a plastic pocket for protection and shall be secured to the interior side of the panel door. Hand written cards will not be accepted. Identify and label equipment on each circuit using a label maker that shall be furnished by the Government. At the completition of the project, a typed master log showing panel designation, panel and loadlocation shall be delivered to the Project Officer. Also at the completition of the project, a list of defective breakers, panel parts or shorted circuts found during the performance of the project shall also be delivered to the Project Officer. RESPONSBILITY: The contractor shall be responsible for all necessary work permits and safety barriers. TIME OF PERFORMANCE: All work shall be completed within 120 days of award. All work shall be performed between the hours of 6:00 p.m. and 2:00 a.m. on weekdays or between 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. The contractor shall not hamper the normal building operations times which are 6:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. weekdays. SYSTEM WARRANTY: The contractor shall provide a one year labor warranty for all work performed. INSPECTION: Prior to start of work the contractor shall inspect all locations where work is to be performed and notify the Project Officer in writing of conditions detrimental to the proper and timely completion of the work. The contractor shall not proceed with the work until all satisfactory conditions have been corrected. COMPLETION: Upon completion of work as outlined above, the contractor shall ensure that panels, equipment and controllers opened during this project are closed and secured. Remove materials, equipment and debris used to accomplish this project. The use of Government trash receptacles is not allowed. SECURITY CLEARANCES: Contractors personnel who require access to SSA facilities shall be required to undergo a pre-screening investigation. This will be conducted by the Government. Such investigation shall include a statement of personal history. Non-US citizens shall be required to provide a photocopy of their work authorization permit and Social Security card. Accordingly, the contractor should select only those persons who are likely to meet the suitability requirements in order to reduce the likelihood that employee (s) will be found unsuitable and not be allowed to work under the contract. The Government shall have and exercise full and complete control over granting, denying, withholding or terminating clearances for contractor employees. The contractor shall allow five (5) working days after SPO (Security Project Officer) receipt of the required forms for the pre-screening process. TERMS AND CONDITIONS: The provision of FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items (March 2000) and below applies to this acquisition, (a) Sic Code 1731, Size Standard $7.0 million; (b) (1) -- (b) (11); (c), (d), (f) and (g). Offerors are required to include a completed and signed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3_Offeror Representation and Certifications-Commercial Items (Feb 2000), with their quotation. FAR provision 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions_Commercial Items (May 1999); FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues Or Executive Orders_Commercial Items (June 2000), (a) (1-3), (b) (12), (b) (13), (b) (14), (b) (15), (b) (16), (c) (1-2) (d) (1-3) and (e) (1-4); FAR 52.245-4 Government-Furnished Property (short form) are incorporated by reference. Wage determination no: 94-2247 (Rev 15) shall apply to the services to be performed. EVALUATION CRITERIA: The award will be made on a best value basis taking into account experience, past performance and price. The Government may award to other than the lowest priced offeror based on a trade-off among these factors. The offeror shall submit three (3) references of similar projects completed within the past three (3) years. SITE VISIT: A site visit is schedule for June 26, 2000 at 10:00 a.m. at the Social Security Administration, 300 North Greene Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21201. A copy of the above provision/clauses may be obtained from the contracting point. Posted 06/15/00 (D-SN465311). (0167)

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