Naval Surface Warfare Center, Code 1163, 300 Highway 361, Crane, IN 47522-5001

93 -- QUARTZ CLOTH SOL N00164-00-Q-0260 DUE 071100 POC Ms. Diane L. Pearson, Code 1163W7, telephone 812-854-5201, FAX 812-854-3805; Ms. Luann Shelton, Contracting Officer WEB: click here to download copy of RFQ, http://www.crane.navy.mil/supply/announce.htm. E-MAIL: click here to contact via e-mail, pearson_d@crane.navy.mil. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR 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 N00164-00-Q-0260 is hereby issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). Incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-17 and DCN 20000606. The Standard Industrial Classification Code for this procurement is 2299 and the size standard is 500 employees. In accordance with FAR 19.502(a), the Contracting Officer has dissolved the small business set-aside and this requirement is unrestricted This requirement is for the following: CLIN 0001 3 RO (165 LY) of Quartz Cloth, Cytec Fiberite, Inc. P/N CYCOM3102-Q581-50"RC SPEC D525-10529-1 REV D RC 35 37%, CLASS 1, TYPE 1, STYLE 581 (BRAND NAME ONLY). This is the only material authorized for use by the ALQ-99 Pod Drawings. Delivery is required F.o.B. destination within 8 weeks after award. Final inspection will be at NSWC Crane, IN. Selection for award will be based on past performance and price. Quotes that are non-compliant with any material requirement of this solicitation may be rejected without further consideration for award. This will be a firm fixed price contract and will be awarded utilizing Simplified Acquisition Procedures. The contractor shall extend to the Government the full coverage of commercial sale warranty provided such warranty is available at no additional cost to the Government. Clauses/provisions: 52.202-1; 52.204-6; 52.209-6; 52.211-14; 52.211-15; 52.212-1[FILL-IN]; 52.212-3 Alt l [FILL-IN]; 52.212-4; 52-212-5; (incorporating 52.222-21; 52.222-26; 52.222-35; 52.222-36; 52.222-37; 52.232-33) 252.204-7003; 252.204-7004; 252.212-7001 (incorporating 252.225-7001; 252.227-7015). The offeror shall provide its Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code, Contractor Establishment Code and Tax Identification Number. HAZARDOUS MATERIAL IDENTIFICATION AND MATERIAL SAFETY DATA (JAN 1997) (FAR 52.223-3) (a) "Hazardous material", as used in this clause, includes any material defined as hazardous under the latest version of Federal Standard No. 313 (including revisions adopted during the term of the contract). (b) The offeror must list any hazardous material, as defined in paragraph (a) of this clause, to be delivered under this contract. The hazardous material shall be properly identified and include any applicable identification number, such as National Stock Number or Special Item Number. This information shall also be included on the Material Safety Data Sheet submitted under this contract. Material Identification No. (If none, insert "None") (c) This list must be updated during performance of the contract whenever the Contractor determines that any other material to be delivered under this contract is hazardous. (d) The apparently successful offeror agrees to submit, for each item as required prior to award, a Material Safety Data Sheet, meeting the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.1200(g) and the latest version of Federal Standard No. 313, for all hazardous material identified in paragraph (b) of this clause. Data shall be submitted in accordance with Federal Standard No. 313, whether or not the apparently successful offeror is the actual manufacturer of these items. Failure to submit the Material Safety Data Sheet prior to award may result in the apparently successful offeror being considered non-responsible and ineligible for award. (e) If, after award, there is a change in the composition of the item(s) or a revision to Federal Standard No. 313, which renders incomplete or inaccurate the data submitted under paragraph (d) of this clause, the Contractor shall promptly notify the Contracting Officer and resubmit the data.(f) Neither the requirements of this clause nor any act or failure to act by the Government shall relieve the Contractor of any responsibility or liability for the safety of Government, Contractor, or subcontractor personnel or property. (3) The Government is not precluded from using similar or identical data acquired from other sources. HAZARD WARNING LABELS (DEC 1991) (DFAR 252.223-7001) (a) "Hazardous material," as used in this clause, is defined in the Hazardous Material Identification and Material Safety Data clause of this contract. (b) The Contractor shall label the item package (unit container) of any hazardous material to be delivered under this contract in accordance with the Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200 et seq). The Standard requires that the hazard warning label conform to the requirements of the standard unless the material is otherwise subject to the labeling requirements of one of the following statutes: (1) Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act; (2) Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetics Act; (3) Consumer Product Safety Act; (4) Federal Hazardous Substances Act; or (5) Federal Alcohol Administration Act. (c) The Offeror shall list which hazardous material listed in the Hazardous Material Identification and Material Safety Data clause of this contract will be labeled in accordance with one of the Acts in paragraphs (b)(1) through (5) of this clause instead of the Hazard Communication Standard. Any hazardous material not listed will be interpreted to mean that a label is required in accordance with the Hazard Communication Standard MATERIAL ACT (If None, Insert "None") (d) The apparently successful Offeror agrees to submit, before award, a copy of the hazard warning label for all hazardous materials not listed in paragraph (c) of this clause. The Offeror shall submit the label with the Material Safety Data Sheet being furnished under the Hazardous Material Identification and Material Safety Data clause of this contract. (e) The Contractor shall also comply with MIL-STD-129, Marking for Shipment and Storage (including revisions adopted during the term of this contract). To be eligible for award you must be properly registered in the Government's Central Contractor Registration (CCR). Offerors may obtain information on CCR registration and annual confirmation requirements by calling 1-888-227-2423, or via the internet @ http://ccr.dlsc.dla.mil or www.ccr2000.com. If a change occurs in this requirement, only those offerors that respond to this announcement within the required time frame will be provided any changes/amendments and considered for future discussions and/or award. All responsible sources may submit an offer, which will be considered by the agency. Quotations may be faxed or e-mailed to Diane L. Pearson, FAX 812-854-3805, e-mail address pearson_d@crane.navy.mil All required information must be received on or before 11 July 00 at 12:00 Eastern Standard Time. Posted 06/27/00 (W-SN468949). (0179)

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