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COMMERCE BUSINESS DAILY ISSUE OF JULY 5,2000 PSA#2635

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, 600 M.L. King, Jr. Pl., Rm 821, Louisville, KY 40202-2230

20 -- WIRE ROPE TO BE DELIVERED TO LOUISVILLE REPAIR STATION, LOUISVILLE, KY SOL DACW27-00-B-0037 DUE 072000 POC Dana Craig (502) 625-7633 or Elaine McKim (502) 582-6295 WEB: not applicable, not applicable. E-MAIL: Wire Rope, dana.l.craig@lrl02.usace.army.mil. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, as suplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement consititues the only solicitation; invitation for bids or written solicitations will not be issued. The solicitation number is DACW27-00-B-0037 and this solicitation is issued as an Invitation for Bids. The established bid opening date is July 20, 2000 at 1:00 PM (Local Time). The SIC is 5051. This solicitation is set aside for small business. All responsible sources may reply. Bidders shall submit a signed and dated bid to U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, ATTN: CELRL-CT/Hitner, 600 M. L. King Jr. Place, Room 821, Louisville, Kentucky 40202-2230. Bids may be submitted on letterhead stationary and must indicate solicitation number, bid opening date and time, name, address and telephone number of bidder. THIS IS AN ALL OR NONE REQUIREMENT TO BE AWARDED TO ONE (1) VENDOR. Contract line items and quantities are as follows: ALL PRODUCTS ARE TO BE DOMESTIC MADE. 0001. 1 3/4" Right Lang Lay, 6x36, 304 Stainless Steel, IWRC on Steel Drums, 1,535 LF @ $ ______ per LF for a total amount of $ _______. 0002. 1 3/4" Right Lang Lay, 6x36, 304 Stainless Steel, IWRC on a Steel Drum, 1,335 LF @ $ ______ per LF for a total amount of $ ________. 0003. 1 3/4" Right Lang Lay, 6x36, Stainless Steel, IWRC on a Steel Drum, 1,050 lf @ $ ______ per LF for a total amount of $ _______. 0004. 1 3/4" Right Land Lay, 6x36, 304 Stainless Steel, IWRC on a Steel Drum, 900 LF @ $ _______ per LF for a total amount of $ ________. 0005. 1 1/2" Right Lang Lay, 6x36, 304 Stainless Steel, IWRC on a Steel Drum, 1,800 LF @ $ _______ per LF for a total amount of $ ________. 0006. 1 1/2" Right Lang Lay, 6x36, 304 Stainless Steel, IWRC on a Steel Drum, 1,600 LF @ $ _______ per LF for a total amount of $ _______. 0007. 1 1/2" Right Lang Lay, 6x36, 304 Stainless Steel, IWRC on a Steel Drum, 1,355 LF @ $ _______ per LF for a total amount of $ __________. 0008. 1 1/2" Right Lang Lay, 6x36, 304 Stainless Steel, IWRC on a Steel Drum, 1,200 LF @ $ _______ per LF for a total amount of $ _________. 0009. 1 1/2" Right Lang Lay, 6x36, 304 Stainless Steel, IWRC on a Steel Drum, 920 LF @ $ _______ per LF for a total amount of $ ______. 1. GENERAL. The Contractor shall furnish all labor, equipment and materials and perform all operations necessary to furnish and deliver stainless stell wire rope as specified. 2. APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS. The following publications of issues, referred to there-after basic ddesignation only, form a part of the specification to the extent indicated by the references thereto as required: 2.1-American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM). A 492-82-Standard Specifications for Stainless Steel and Heat-Resisting Steel Wire Rope; 2.2-Federal Specification (Fed. Spec.), RR-W-4100 & AM-1-Wire Rope and Strand. 3. QUALITY ASSURANCE. 3.1-Test of Materials-The Contractor shall test and analyze materials and they shall be certified by an approved laboratory to demonstrate the material for the wire rope conforms with the specifications. These tests and analyses shall be performed and certified at the Contractor's expense. 3.2-Test Procedures of Finished Wire Ropes and Strands-The Contractor shall have samples of the finished wire rope and strands tested by an approved laboratory in accordance with the test procedures as described in Fed. Spec. RR-W-4100 and Am-1. 3.2.1 Tensile strength test of furnished wire ropes and strands (4.4.1.1). 3.2.2 Wrapping test of main wires (4.4.3). 3.3 Special Test Requirements-When doubt exists as to soundness of any material part such part may be subjected to any form of on-destructive testing determined by the Contracting Officer. This may include ultrasonci, magnaflux, dye penetrant, x-ray, gamma ray or any other test that will thoroughly investigate the part in question. The cost of such investigation will be borne by the Government. Any Defects will be the cause for rejection and rejected parts shall be replaced and retested at the Contractor's expense. 3.4 Workmanship-Workmanship shall be of the highest grade and in accordance with the best modern practices to conform with the specifications for the item of work being furnished. 3.5. Quality Control-The Contractor shall establish and maintain a quality control system to assure compliance with the contract requirements and shall maintain records of quality control operations covered by these specifications. 3.6-Shop Inspections-Unless waived in writing by the Contracting Officer, a Government Representative will check the wire rope in the shop to determine the correctness of the fabrication. 4. SUBMITTALS-Contractor submittals shall be in accordance with the requirements of particular sections of these specifications for the respective items and as specified herein. 4.1-List of Materials-The Contractor shall furnish a copy of all purchase and mill orders, shop orders and work orders. The contractor shall furnish a list designating the material to be used for wire rope. Where mills test required, purchase orders shall contain the test site address and the name of the testing agency. The Contractor shall also furnish a shipping bill or memorandum of each shipment of furnished pieces to the project site giving the designation mark and weight of each piece, and the number of pieces. 4.2 Certified Test Results-Certified test reports for the material test and analyses and testing of the finished wire rope shall be submitted for approval. 5. MATERIALS-Materials and standard articles shall conform to the respective specifications and other designated requirements. Sizes shall be specified. Where material requirements are not specified, materials furnished shall be suitable for the intended use and shall be subject to approval by the Contracting Officer. 5.1 Stainless Steel. ASTM A167, UNSS30400, TYPE 304. 6. FABRICTION OF THE WIRE ROPE. 6.1. Wire Rope. 6.1.1. 1-3/8 inch. Fed Spec. RR-W-4100, TypeIV, Class 3. 85 ton break strength, Construction 2, 6 by 30 IWRC, except that wire shall be Type 304 Stainless Steel, Lang Lay. Wire rope shall be lightly lubricated during fabrication. 6.1.2 Uniformity of Manufacturer-Each wire rope length shall be taken from a master run to ensure maximum uniformity of manufacturer. 7. PACKING AND MARKING-The new wire rope lengths shall be furnished on commercial-type steel reels and packed in a manner acceptable to common or other carriers to ensure safe delivery at its destination. The reels shall be marked to identify the type, size, and length of the wire rope. Delivery shall be FOB Destination, Louisville Repair Station, 2601 Shippingport Drive, Louisville, Kentucky 40212-1010. Delivery of all items is required NO LATER THAN 30 SEPTEMBER 2000. A firm-fixed price is anticipated to result from this solicitation. The following clauses apply to this acquisition and some fill-ins are required and must be included with the bid. FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items. 52.212-3 Alternate I (fill-in) Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items. 52.212-4. Contract Terms and Conditions. 52.212.5 (DEV), Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes of Executive Orders-Commercial Items. EVALUATION OF PRICE: Prices shall be evaluated by multiplying them by the quantities shown for the respective items listed, with the appropriate Buy American differential, if applicable. Discounts for early payment, if offered, will not be considered in the evaluation for award. DETERMINATION OF AWARD:The Contracting Officer will make contract award in accordance with FAR provisions 52.214-10 Contract Award-Sealed Bidding. Award will be made without discussions to the responsive/responsible bidder whose bid, conforming to this solicitation which will be most advantageous to the Government, considering price and price related factors. Any solicitation amendments issued by the Contracting Officer must be acknowledged by bidders. Bidders must hold bid price 60 calendar days from the Bid Opening date. A statement specifying the extent of agreement with all terms, conditions and provisions included in the solicitation shall be provided by the bidder. Any bid that fails to furnish required representations and certifications, or which rejects or changes any terms and conditions of this solicitation, may be rejected and excluded from consideration. A written notice of award shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Bids shall specify business size and classification. FACSIMILE BIDS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. Documents cited in this combined synopsis/solicitation may be obtained by written fax request to Elaine McKim or Dana Craig at (502) 582-5266. Posted 06/30/00 (W-SN470850). (0182)

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