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16 -- AIRLINE PASSENGER SEATS, VARIOUS TYPES AND QUANTITIES, REFURBISHED OR NEW SOL DAHA3600T0018 DUE 090600 POC MSgt Sherrie Plonski, Contract Specialist, (412) 474-7387 WEB: FAR Website, http://www.arnet.gov/far/facframe.html. E-MAIL: Contract Specialist e-mail address, sherrie.plonski@papitt.ang.af.mil. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for the purchase of commercial-type airline passenger seats for installation in military KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft, prepared in accordance with the format in subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. In addition, this solicitation will be posted via standard military EDI procedures for those companies that are registered. Responses will be accepted via EDI to the posted solicitation; or through conventional means as a response to this synopsis/solicitation. The solicitation number for this requirement is DAHA3600T0018 and is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). Responses must be received no later than 2:00 pm, 6 September 00, at the address listed in this solicitation. If not using EDI to transmit responses, you may fax your quote to the fax number provided herein. Hard copy must follow. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 97-18. This solicitation is unrestricted. All vendors who are otherwise eligible may participate. SIC code is 2531 and small business size standard is 500 employees. This combined synopsis/ solicitation is for the purchase of commercial refurbished-as-new airline passenger seats as specified in the description contained herein for each line item. This synopsis/solicitation also contains Alternate Quote Items, which will be new seating in lieu of refurbished as new seating. See AQI's for further details. Brand Name or Equal provisions apply. The commodity offered must be equal to or better than the brand name and model listed in each line item. If offering "equal" item(s), the offeror shall provide sufficient descriptive literature and other pertinent documentation to support a position that the offered product is equal to or better than the Brand Name specified in this solicitation. Offers who intend to supply the Brand Name and model listed in each line item will not be required to provide descriptive literature, but will be required to provide color swatches for approval. See General Requirements listed herein for further details. Evaluations Award will be based on price alone and will be made to the vendor who clearly meets the requirements of this solicitation. The lowest apparent low quoter will be required to furnish at no cost to the government (to include round-trip transportation charges) a seat frame of each seat being offered for evaluation purposes for conformance to the physical fit characteristics of the drawings (e.g. to see if the seat will fit its intended installation). If the seat frame furnished by the apparent successful quoter does not conform to the spacing requirements as indicated on the furnished drawings, it shall be rejected and the next lowest quoter that meets all other RFQ requirements shall be contacted for a sample seat frame. Warning: In the event that the make/model of seat(s) specified herein are discovered by the offerors to be non-conforming to the spacing requirements (without modification to the seat or track) the Contracting Officer shall be notified in writing immediately and the solicitation will be amended to specify another manufacturer/style of seat. Silence as to this issue by any or all quoters in addressing any spacing problems will cause the Government to interpret that silence as the specified seat(s) conform to the spacing requirements of this solicitation without any modifications to the seat or repositioning of the track. Definition of "refurbished-as-new" means that all refurbished seating will be of like-new condition, to include seat foam, seat covering will be new if required to provide "like-new" performance with regard to life of fabric and wear, seat belts and other safety devices shall be certified as mechanically-fit for its intended use and certified as meeting all required safety regulations; any and all mechanical parts, assemblies, safety devices that are broken or otherwise malfunctioning shall be replaced with new parts and/or assemblies; all seating shall meet the same quality standards in the commercial industry as new manufacture with respect to refurbishing units to like new" condition. Definition of "like-new condition" means that the seating shall fully function the same as new equipment, to include the condition of all upholstery and cushioning foam. No rips, holes, frayed areas, obvious worn areas, burns, dirt or stains, grime, crumbling cushioning foam or other flaws will be acceptable. If replacement of these components (foam or upholstery) is required to achieve like-new condition, it shall be accomplished as part of the refurbishing. If re-upholstery is required, all seats shall be reupholstered alike. General requirements applicable to all seating: 1. For each line item, all seats must be of the same manufacturer/model/fabric type & color; 2. Each quoter will provide along with its quotation fabric swatches or a color chart of available choices. Color family for all seating shall be either medium blue (desired) or medium gray (second choice); conservative tweed or multi-colored patterns and/or accent details such as striping is permissible provided that the predominant color visible is the color family specified. All seats will be covered in the same fabric of choice. The customer will select color choice for seat covers; 3. If Business Class seating is not available in fabric upholstery, the contractor will indicate such on its quotation and furnish pricing on seats upholstered in leather, or as per the industry standard, in the same color family as the fabric covers for the Tourist Class seating; all leather shall be of like-new condition without flaws, thin spots, holes, burns, etc.; 4. Fabric grouping and cushioning foam for seats shall be fire-retardant, long-wearing upholstery fabric meeting all current safety regulations and requirements; 5. Foam shall be compliant with current industry-wide safety and density standards and regulations; 6. All seats shall be rated at least a static "G" factor load rating of 9. Vendors shall indicate the "G" factor rating of all seats offered; seat belts shall be certified to meet the "G" rating of the seat and shall be certified in accordance with current safety standards and regulations (NTSB, DOT, etc., as applicable); 7. Seats must bolt on standard Boeing seating track systems already installed in the aircraft. No modification to the seat frame or the existing installed track will be expected. Current installed seating tracks will not be moved to accommodate a seat. All seats must fit tracks as installed. Current installed spacing is as per drawing and is 20.75 inches, center to center between legs. Refer to drawings for other measurements; 8. Four (4) drawings are available to potential quoters depicting the desired layout and existing track spacing, interior space available and cross section of fuselage for use in determining whether offered seats will conform to physical space available. Contact the Contracting Officer by phone, fax or e-mail to obtain copies of drawings. End of General information common to all seats. Specific Line items are to follow, including Alternate Quote Items. Line item 0001, Business Class Seating, 2 passenger units, refurbished-as-new, fabric seat covering desired, reclining capability, flip up armrest. Enhancements such as outlets and jacks for headphones and other electronic equipment not required; telephone not required; footrests not required. If industry standard for this type of seat includes the enhancements listed as "not required," the seat shall not be modified to remove them; instead the vendor will furnish as is. If footrest is built into seat, then footrest upholstery shall be treated like the seating upholstery requirement in the General section previous. Quantity: 7 units (14 passenger positions), Weber model 7502 series or equal; 4 right side units; 3 left side units; Line Item 0002, Tourist or Coach Class seating, 2 passenger units,refurbished-as-new, recline capability, flip up arm rest. Other enhancements not required (see item 0001 for instructions); Quantity: 12 units (24 passenger positions), Weber model 4004 series or equal; 11 right side units; 1 left side unit; Line Item 0003, Tourist or Coach Class seating, 3 passenger units, refurbished-as-new, recline capability, flip up arm rest. Other enhancements not required (see item 0001 for instructions); Quantity: 19 units (57 passenger positions), Weber model 4001 series or equal, all 19 left side units. This solicitation contains three Alternate Quote Items, same quantities, and descriptions as line items 0001 through 0003 already described, to include General requirements, except they shall be new, residual inventory, current Weber series meeting the characteristics of each seat line item above. New seat manufacturers are encouraged to offer new, residual inventory for evaluation if that inventory is available at competitive prices. All quoters shall include the AQI's on their response and shall number them AQI001, AQI002, etc. If not quoting on AQI's, the quoters shall include them on their response with a unit price of "no quote." The Government reserves the right to make award on a combination of any of the line items, including AQI's that will result in the best value to the Government. Multiple awards will not be made. FOB point shall be "Destination" all shipping costs must be included in the unit price. Inspection and Acceptance shall be at Origin supplier's plant. The Government reserves the right to inspect the shipment at Origin, at Government expense, for acceptance and reject any non-conforming supplies prior to shipment to Destination. This inspection may be by the Contracting Officer or his designated representative, which may include the customer and/or government inspectors from the Defense Contract Management Command. Delivery to destination is desired within sixty days after award of the purchase order. Quoters may propose alternate delivery times consistent with commercial practice. The following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses and provisions will apply to this solicitation and any resulting purchase order: FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation Commercial Items. Evaluation criteria is as follows: Quotations will be evaluated on the (1) lowest priced technically acceptable item meeting the requirements of Brand Name or Equal provisions and the requirements of this solicitation; (2) fit test of frame to existing aircraft; and (3) Past Performance; FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items, all quoters must enclose a completed copy of the representations and certifications, as applicable, with their quotation, TIN number and Commercial and Government Entity Code (CAGE) must be furnished with quotation, as a minimum; FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items, and FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Commercial Items, together with its Alternate I. Within FAR 52.212-4, subparagraph (n) "Title," is hereby tailored to specify that title to items shall pass to the Government upon receipt at destination, regardless of where actual inspection and acceptance occurred. Subparagraph (o) "Warranty," is hereby tailored to add the requirement that manufacturer's standard warranty applies and shall be specified on the Quoters proposal. Within Clause 52.212-5, the following clauses in subparagraph (b) apply: (b11) Prohibition of Segregated Facilities [52.222-21]; (b12) Equal Opportunity [52.222-26]; (b13) Affirmative Action for Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era [52.222-35]; (b14) Affirmative Action For Workers with Disabilities [52.222-36]; (b15) Employment Reports on Disabled Veterans of the Vietnam Era [52.222-37]; (b22) Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer Central Contractor Registration [52.232-33]; Additional FAR clauses applicable to this solicitation are: FAR 52.204-6 Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) Number, offerors are required to furnish a valid DUNS number with their quotation; FAR 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal; FAR 52.222.20 Walsh-Healey Public Contracts Act; FAR 52.232.8 Discounts for Prompt Payment; FAR 52.246-2 Inspection of Supplies Fixed Price; FAR 52.247-34 F.O.B. Destination; FAR 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference; FAR 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference, all Federal and DOD Clauses may be accessed in full text through the world wide web at http://www.arnet.gov/far/facframe.html. The following Department of Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplements (DFARS) clauses are applicable to this solicitation and any resulting purchase order: DFARS 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders When Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items. Within clause 252.212-7001, subparagraph (a) applies and the following clauses are applicable: 252.225-7001, Buy American Act and Balance of Payments Program; 252.212-7004, Required Central Contractor Registration, all contractors seeking to do business with the Department of Defense must be registered in the Central Contractor Database at the time of award. Following evaluation and test-fit of seating frame(s), the Government anticipates making an award against this solicitation by 20 September 2000. All responsible sources may submit a quotation, which shall be considered by this agency. Posted 08/18/00 (W-SN487868). (0231)

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