Supply Directorate, Contracting Department, PSC Box 8018, MCAS, Cherry Point, NC 28533-0018

16 -- SOUNDPROOFING PANELS SOL M00146-00-R-0026 DUE 080800 POC Contact Point, Cherie Daniels, Contract Specialist, Code SUL 1J, (252) 466-7504, Fax (252) 466-3571 The Marine Helicopter Squadron One, MCAS, Quantico, VA has a requirement for the manufacture and installation of soundproofing panels for the CH-46E Helicopter.(i) 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. (ii) This solicitation number is M00146-00-R-0026. (iii) This solicitation is issued as a Request for Proposal (RFP). (iv) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-18 and Defense Acquisition Circular 98-19. (v) The SIC Code is 3728 with a corresponding size standard of 1000. (vi) A firm-fixed price type contract is anticipated. (vii) The following describes the services needed, Clin 0001 Soundproofing Blankets and Panels to be manufactured and installed in accordance with the following statement of work, paragraph 1.0 and Drawing number A1-H46AE-400-000 for CH46-E Helicopter, Qty 1 each, Clin 0002 Soundproofing Blankets and Panels to be manufactured and installed in accordance with the following statement of work, paragraph 2.0 and Drawing number A1-H46AE-400-000 for CH-46E, Qty 3 each. (viii) Statement of work: I. Introduction: The Marine Helicopter Squadron One at the Marine Corps Air Station, Quantico, Virginia has a requirement for the manufacturing and installation of fifty-six (56) individual interior soundproofing blankets and panels per Helicopter to be custom manufactured and installed aboard four each CH-46E Helicopters. II. Scope: The contractor shall be responsible to provide all manpower and other resources necessary to carry out the services described in this Statement of Work. All labor, supervision, equipment, and materials necessary to accomplish the tasks shall be the responsibility of the contractor. III. Scope of Work: Paragraph 1.0 CLIN 0001. This one (1) each Helicopter, BUNO # 157692 is utilized for operational testing and evaluation. It currently has no soundproofing panels installed in the cargo or cockpit area. The contractor will be responsible for the proper measuring and manufacturing of all fifty-six individual interior panels located on the aircraft's sidewalls, and intermediate side wall/overhead areas located in the cargo area and the cockpit area of the helicopter. Metal Panels will need to be measured and manufactured for all of the aircraft's overhead areas. Quilted blankets will then need to be manufactured to cover the panels prior to installation. All Sidewalls and intermediate side walls will only have quilted blankets manufactured and secured to each sidewall by Velcro. Each panel and soundproofing blanket is to be custom manufactured and installed as identified in Manual / Drawing Number A1-H46AE-400-000, which is available at the following Web Site: http://www.natec.navy.mil. Paragraph 2.0 CLIN 0002. These three(3) each helicopters, BUNO # 153362, 157681, and 157679 currently have existing soundproofing panels installed. New soundproofing blankets will need to be manufactured and re-installed onto each overhead panel. Each helicopter will have the existing panels removed by the Government and furnished to the manufacturer for the new soundproofing blankets. The contractor will be responsible for inspection and repair of any corrosion or stripped-out holes from previous screws on all metal overhead panels prior to the installation of the new quilted blankets. All Sidewalls, intermediate side walls will only have quilted blankets manufactured and secured to each sidewall by Velcro. The Government will remove old glue from each helicopter prior to the installation of the new soundproofing panels. New Quilt blankets will need to be custom manufactured and installed for each overhead panel, sidewalls and intermediate sidewall/overhead area, as identified in Manual / Drawing Number A1-H46AE-400-000, which is available at the following Web Site: http://www.natec.navy.mil. Paragraph 3.0 Soundproofing blankets will be manufactured utilizing green for the cargo area and black for the cockpit area as identified in Manual / Drawing Number A1-H46AE-400-00. Ceiling thickness for each quilted blanket is " and sidewall thickness is ". Each quilted blanket is made up of three (3) layers, closed cell vinyl/nitrile (foam) insulating material which will not absorb water or oil. All soundproofing material must be FAA certified. Paragraph 4.0 All soundproofing blankets will attach to each Helicopter with Velcro or LTD fasteners as identified in Manual / Drawing Number A1-H46AE-400-000. Paragraph 5.0 Soundproofing blankets and panels will conform to DOD and FAA Guidelines for proper materials and manufacturing procedures. Paragraph 6.0 Blankets and panels will be installed at the contractor's facility. Contractor is to ensure that each helicopter is to be kept in a hangar during the modification/installation of the soundproofing panels and blankets. It is not acceptable for the helicopter's to be outside during the installation/modification of the panels. Each Helicopter will be brought to and picked up from the contractor's facility upon completion of the installation of the soundproofing panels and blankets by a Government representative. The Marine Helicopter Squadron One at the Marine Corps Air Station, Quantico, VA will send one (1) Marine to accompany the aircraft to the installation/modification site for technical assistance in fitting and installing the panels, removal and replacement of troop-seats as required, and putting the Helicopter in the hangar and securing the Helicopters. Paragraph 7.0 Installation of the soundproofing panels and blankets should be completed within fifteen (15) days after receipt of each Helicopter. (ix) Interested contractor's can obtain manual/drawing at the following web site http://www.natec.navy.mil or should contact the Contracting Department, MCAS, Cherry Point, NC for a copy of Drawing Number A1-H46AE-400-00. Final inspection and acceptance to be performed by the government within 15 working days after complete installation of the soundproofing blankets and panels. (x) The following clauses and provisions apply to this solicitation: FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items applies. Offerors are to include a completed copy of the provisions at FAR 52.212-3,and DFARS 252.212-7000 with their proposal. FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions applies FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items applies with the following FAR clauses in paragraph (b) and (c) which will apply to the resultant contract: FAR 52.203-6, Alt I; FAR 52.219-4; FAR 52.219-8; FAR 52.219-14; FAR 52.222-21; FAR 52.222-26; FAR 52.222-35; FAR 52.222-36; FAR 52-222-37; 52.225-18; 52.232-33; and FAR 52.247-64. DFAR 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items applies with the following clauses in paragraph (b) which will apply to the resulting contract: DFARS 252.225-7001; DFARS 252.225-7012; DFARS 252.225-7036; DFARS 252.243-7002 and DFARS 252.247-7024. (xi) This requirement has been assigned a Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) rating of DO-A1C. (xii) Contract Award -- The Government intends to award a contract to the low, technically acceptable offer, submitted by an offeror whose past performance demonstrates a record of satisfactory performance IAW FAR Part 15.304. Past Performance will be evaluated. The Government reserves the right to award to other than the low, technically acceptable offeror when the offeror's past performance demonstrates a pattern of unsatisfactory contract performance. Offerors shall contact the contract specialist for past performance questionnaires. The Government may (1) reject any or all offers if such action is in the public interest, (2) accept other than the lowest offer, and (3) waive informalities and minor irregularities in offers received. The Government may award a contract on the basis of initial offers received, without discussions. Therefore, each initial offer should contain the offeror's best terms from a cost or price and technical standpoint. Effective 01 March 1998, all contractors must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database as a condition of contract award. Contractors may register at http://www.acq.osd.mil or call the Dod Electronic Commerce Information Center at 800-334-3414. (xiii) Offerors must acquaint themselves with the regulations concerning Commercial Item acquisition contained at FAR Subpart 12 and must ensure that all Representations and Certifications are completed and returned as called for in this solicitation. Offerors not in possession of the above referenced clauses in full text may obtain them at http://farsite.hill.af.mil/. (xiv) Responses to this solicitation are due by COB 08 Aug 2000 and should be mailed to: Supply Directorate, Contracting Dept., Bldg. 159, Door T1, PSC BOX 8018, MCAS, Cherry Point, N.C. 28533-0018. Offer must be in writing. Facsimiles will be accepted at (252)-466-3571, however, the Government will not be responsible for late proposals due to mechanical failures of the fax machine or busy phone lines. A fax proposal will be counted timely if the fax machine began receiving it prior to the deadline. No oral offers will be accepted. Please reference solicitation number on proposal. (xv) For questions regarding this solicitation contact Cherie M. Daniels, telephone (252)-466-7504, Fax 252-466-3571 or e-mail: DanielsCM@cherrypoint.usmc.mil. Posted 07/21/00 (W-SN477547). (0203)

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