Department of the Air Force, Direct Reporting Units, 10 ABW/LGC, 8110 Industrial Drive, Suite 200, USAF Academy, CO, 80840-2315

R -- PROFESSIONAL SERVICES/VISITORS CENTER SOL F0561100R0522 DUE 091500 POC Ronald Hudgins, Contracting Specialist, Phone (719) 333-4054, Fax (719) 333-4404, Email ronald.hudgins@usafa.af.mil -- Karen Whalen, Contracting Officer, Phone (719) 333-6551, Fax (719) 333-4747, Email WEB: Visit this URL for the latest information about this, http://www2.eps.gov/cgi-bin/WebObjects/EPS?ACode=P&ProjID=F0561100R0522&LocID=479. E-MAIL: Ronald Hudgins, ronald.hudgins@usafa.af.mil. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services 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; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation is issued as a Request For Proposal (RFP), solicitation number F0561100R0522. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-19. The Standard Industrial Classification Number is 7389 and the business size standard is $5M. The proposed contract is set aside for small businesses. Women owned businesses are encouraged to submit quotes. The magnitude of the project is estimated to be between $250,000 and $400,000. The United States Air Force Academy, CO has a contracting requirement to design/build, or procure, and install exhibits and signage in the USAF Academy Visitor Center, Building 2346, Academy Dr., USAF Academy, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80840. The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, transportation, tools, materials, supervision/ project management, and other items or services necessary to remove existing cabinets display cases, design/build, or procure, and install designated exhibits and signage identified under 27 line items. Existing cabinets/displays may be refurbished and/or incorporated in new exhibits. Any existing exhibit contents not utilized in the new exhibits remain the property of the Academy. The contractor shall develop specifications for approval, procurement and installation of all exhibits based on Exhibit Plan concept drawings, floor plans, and the USAFA Interior Design Standards, which will be provided at the scheduled site visit or subsequently upon request. Exhibits include fixed, relocatable, multi-media, and interactive types. Exhibits shall include all graphic design/production, photo reproduction and or shooting, text research/writing, manufacturing engineering, assembly and project management. Include procurement and installation of all software, created databases and purchase/install of hardware for multi-media stations and touch-screen information systems. Design: The contractor is responsible for the design and material/fabrication specifications for the new exhibits. The intent of this design work is to provide new exhibits that are 'high tech' in image, match the Academy aesthetic and tastefully (yet boldly) portray the mission of the United States Air Force Academy. The Academy requires exhibits that reflect the quality of programs and facilities on campus. The following two documents shall be used as the basis for the design work for this requirement, The USAFA Interior Design Standards and the Exhibit Plan. The Interior Design Standards are intended to provide information related to material, color, and detailing. These standards were not intended for the design of the exhibits, but shall be used as a basic design guide. The Exhibit Plan shall be used to define the thematic content and its location within the center. Contractors may submit proposals based on the concepts provided in the Exhibit Plan or propose alternatives for each of the 27 contract line numbers(CLIN). Note that due to the relatively dark space assigned to the exhibits in the center, the Academy expects that new exhibits will be colorful and vibrant, attracting people entering the building to the exhibit area. Color and design must match Academy standards. No part, material or system included in the design shall be a sole source or proprietary item. All components and systems will be designed so that Academy staff can maintain the exhibits or make changes to them with no requirement to return to the contractor. Exhibits must be durable, washable surfaces and user/children friendly. Fabrication: The selected contractor shall fabricate and install all exhibits to industry standards and to the satisfaction of government inspectors based on approved drawings and specifications (andany other materials submitted in the design process). Fabrication materials shall be of high quality and workmanship. The contractor is responsible for verifying all space requirements including all dimensions to assure accurate fit of all components. The contractor is also responsible for all interfaces with existing infrastructure and ensuring that the exhibits are fully operational after fabrication and installation. Special Consideration: It should be noted that the Academy has initiated a separate project to provide new finishes, lighting and electrical service in support of the new exhibits. The Academy project shall began in the fall of 2000 and completed over several months. Finishes and color schemes will be available for review and coordination on the exhibit designs. Actual installation of new exhibits will coincide with completion of building construction work now scheduled for 01 FEB 20001. CLIN 0001: Exterior Orientation Sign. Quantity. 1 Each Unit Price: $__________. CLIN 0002: Interior Facility Identification Signs, to include "THEATER', "RESTROOMS", "WELCOME", "PHONE", and "SNACK BAR". Quantity. 1 Job Unit Price: $__________; CLIN 0003: Audio Presentation Tour, to include six individual headsets w/players describing exhibits for vision impaired visitors. Quantity. 1 Job Unit Price: $__________; CLIN 0004: Orientation Map. Quantity. 1 Each Unit Price: $__________; CLIN 0005: Photo Mural Wall. Quantity. 1 Job Unit Price: $__________; CLIN 0006: Core Values Scrolling Display System. Quantity. 1 Each Unit Price: $__________; CLIN 0007: Falcon Gift Shop Entry Sign. Quantity. 1 Each Unit Price: $__________; CLIN 0008: Thunderbird Grill Sign. Quantity. 1 Each Unit Price: $__________; CLIN 0009: Superintendent's Welcome. Quantity. 1 Each Unit Price: $__________; CLIN 0010: Character Development Exhibit. Quantity. 1 Each Unit Price: $__________; CLIN 0011: Academics Exhibit. Quantity. 1 Each Unit Price: $__________; CLIN 0012: Athletics Exhibit. Quantity. 1 Job Unit Price: $__________; CLIN 0013: Military Training Exhibit. Quantity. 1 Job Unit Price: $__________; CLIN 0014: Glider Mural. Quantity. 1 Each Unit Price: $__________; CLIN 0015: T38 Cockpit informative/descriptive test sign, 18"x24" and T38 cockpit nose barrier(keep children from climbing up on nose extension). Quantity. 1 Job Unit Price: $__________; CLIN 0016: Academy History Exhibit. Quantity. 1 Job Unit Price: $__________; CLIN 0017: Academy Architecture Exhibit. Quantity. 1 Job Unit Price: $__________; CLIN 0018: Airmanship Exhibit. Quantity. 1 Job Unit Price: $__________; CLIN 0019: Cadet Clubs Exhibit. Quantity. 1 Job Unit Price: $__________; CLIN 0020: Touchscreen, 4 stations with 21" flat touchscreen monitors, to include program development .e.g. Character Development, Academics, Athletics, Military Training, The Academy History, Admissions, Your Visit Today. Quantity. 1 Job Unit Price: $__________; CLIN 0021: Careers Exhibit. Quantity. 1 Job Unit Price: $__________; CLIN 0022: Admissions Exhibit. Quantity. 1 Job Unit Price: $__________; CLIN 0023: USAFA-More Than A School Exhibit. Quantity. 1 Job Unit Price: $__________; CLIN 0024: Cadet Scrapbook Exhibit. Quantity. 1 Job Unit Price: $__________; CLIN 0025: Falcon Program Exhibit. Quantity. 1 Job Unit Price: $__________; CLIN 0026: Football Game Exhibit. Quantity. 1 Job Unit Price: $__________; CLIN 0027: Challenge Course Exhibit. Quantity. 1 Job Unit Price: $__________; Total Price $__________. Additional requirements follow: Services are FOB Destination, USAF Academy, CO. A site visit is scheduled for 08:00 A.M. MST, Friday, 09 AUG 2000 at the Visitor Center, USAF Academy, CO. Contact Ron Hudgins, Phone 719-333-4054, fax 719-333-4404, if you plan to attend. Contractors are encouraged to use the Standard Form 1449 as the first page of their offer/bid/quote and completely provide the requested data for all blocks. If you choose NOT to use the Standard Form 1449, you are cautioned to complete and provide with your written offer/quote/bid all the data requested by FAR 52.212-1. Failure to do so may render your offer/quote/bid as non-responsive and may eliminate you from consideration for award. The clause at FAR 52.212-1 with addenda applies to this solicitation; Atch 1 Exhibit Plan, Atch 2 USAF Interior Guidelines, Atch 3 Floor Plan, Atch 4 Wage Determination NO. 94-2079, REV 14, dated 06/28/2000. The provision at FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation -- Commercial Items(January 1999) applies to this acquisition with all offers being evaluated against the following factors. The Government plans to award a firm fixed price contract without discussions (but reserves right to hold discussions) 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. The Government will use a technically acceptable, performance price tradeoff source selection technique. In addition to a completed SF Form 1449(or equal), three past performance references, and a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items, the contractor shall submit a technical proposal, which shall be limited to 50 pages and shall include conceptual drawings, catalogue cut sheets, product descriptions, any express warranties, and any other information needed so that the government can determine quality, detailing and overall image. The awardee will subsequently be required to submit full written specifications and color boards containing material samples and color finishes for approval prior to construction/ procurement of exhibit components. The proposal shall provide an estimated timeline for the exhibit fabrication and installation and include the price for each of the 27 exhibit/signage requirements and total contract line number (CLIN) price. The contractors technical proposal will be evaluated on a pass/fail basis to determine if it meets the desired quality of materials and design; reflects the design qualities of other Academy Facilities, and portrays the required information in a manner that conforms to the solicitation. Only the proposals determined to be technically acceptable will then be evaluated based upon Past Performance and Price. Past Performance is approximately equal to Price. This will be determined by comparing differences in each offeror's past performance and experience in similar exhibit applications with differences in price to the government. In making this comparison, the government is just as concerned with excellent past performance and experience as it is with making an award at the lowest overall price to the government. The contractor shall provide three references indicative of the prime or sub contractor's performance of projects similar in scope and magnitude during the three year period August 1997 through August 2000. References shall include point of contact's name, current phone number and address. The Government reserves the right to obtain and evaluate other relevant past performance information deemed appropriate. The Government will contact the references to obtain information pertaining to the following attributes: quality of service, schedule, business relations, and management of key personnel. Past performance will subsequently be reviewed and assigned an adjective rating of excellent, good, neutral, marginal or poor based on the perceived degree of risk associated with the contractor's ability to perform the required effort. The Government will then assess each offeror's total contract line number (CLIN) price, to determine reasonableness. Price will be considered in performing an integrated assessment leading to selection of a successful offeror. Since past performance and experience are approximately equal to price, the government reserves the right to select a contractor at other than the lowest price. Proposals that are unrealistic in terms of price may be rejected. The clause FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. The clause at FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. Additional FAR clauses cited in the clause applicable to this acquisition are (b) 1,3,5,8,12,13,14,15, and (c) (1);Wage Determination NO. :94-2079, REV 14, dated 06/28/2000. FAR 53.232-23 Mandatory Information For Electronic Funds Transfer Payment also applies. DFARS 252.212-7000 Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items and DFARS 252.212-7001, Contract terms and conditions required to implement status of Executive Orders applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items, NOV 1995 applies to this acquisition with the inclusion of the following: DFARS 252.204-7004 (MAR 1998)-Required Central Contractor Registration. Quotes must be received NLT 3:00 P.M. MST, 15 SEP 00 at Operational Contracting Office, 8110 Industrial Drive, Suite 200, USAF Academy, CO 80840-2315. The full text of cited FAR references can be reviewed at http://farsite.hill.af.mil. Contact Ronald Hudgins (719) 333-2965 and Ms. Karen E. Whalen, (719) 333-6551 for information regarding this solicitation. Posted 08/08/00 (D-SN483640). (0221)

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