National Park Service, Golden Gate National Recreation Area, Contracting Office, Building 201, Fort Mason, San Francisco, CA 94123

54 -- REPLACEMENT HISTORICAL WINDOWS, CLIFF HOUSE-COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION SOL N8148000013 DUE 091900 POC Sarah Langston (415)561-4797; Leo R. Guillory (415)561-4791; FAX (415)561-4795 WEB: This link give procurement opportunity notices only...no, http://www.nps.gov/goga. E-MAIL: Contract Specialist's email:, sarah_langston@nps.gov. This is a COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION for commercial items 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. The items to be delivered are metal-clad wood windows without installation. The Solicitation number is N8148000013. The Standard Industrial Classification Code (SIC) is 2431 millwork-window units, wood and covered wood and the Small Business size is 500 employees. This requirement is unrestricted, however Small Business and women owned businesses are welcome to submit proposals. This COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-18 as of June 06, 2000. Drawings for this requirement may be obtained by emailing a request to sarah_langston@nps.gov. The item descriptions are as follows: LINE ITEM 0001 is Metal-Clad Wood Windows: Quantity 60 each [Specifications 08554 -- Part 1.1 -- A.1. Metal Clad Wood Windows. Part 1.2 Windows fabrication shall conform to Window and Door Manufacturers Association (WDMA) Industry Standard IS 2, Grade 60. Part 1.3: Submittals: 1.3.A. Shop Drawings -- 1.3.A.1. Dimensioned plans and elevations, drawn to scale. 1.3.A.2. Details showing anchorage, trim, and interface with adjoining construction. 1.3.B. Product Data: Manufacturer's specifications and installation recommendations for hardware. 1.3.C. Samples: Custom color on metal cladding. 1.3.D. Closeout: 1.3.D.1.Extended warranties, 1.3.D.2. Recommended maintenance instructions for exterior finish. Part 2. Products -- Part 2.1 A. Metal-Clad Wood Windows: Factory-fabricated, direct-set window units; Pella "Designer Series" Clad Fixed Frames, or accepted equal. 2.1.A.1. Style: Exterior glazing stop. 2.1.A.2. Muntins (As Required to Match Existing): Custom exterior extruded aluminum Bars finished to match window frame. Part 2.2 Fabrication And Components -- A. Construction: 1-3/4-inch-thick Western Pine, treated with water-repellant Preservative. 2.2.A.1. Corners shall be mortised and tenoned, glued, and stapled; 2.2.A.2. All exterior surfaces shall be clad with aluminum, lap jointed, and sealed. Part 2.2.B. Configuration: Fixed, to design indicated on the Drawings and to match existing. Part 2.2 C. Factory Finish: 1. Exterior surfaces shall be cleaned, etched, and coated with 70 percent fluoropolymer ("Kynar 500"/"Hylar 5000") baked enamel meeting or exceed AAMA 2605. 2.2.C.1.a. Color: Custom, to be selected by Architect. 2.2.C.1.b. Edges of sash shall be factory finished. 2.2.C.2. Interior and Exposed Wood Surfaces: Delivered factory primed. (Field finish painted by other after delivery). Part 2.2 D. Glass: 1-inch thick insulating glass certified under SIGMA-approved program and meeting CBA Grade requirement when tested in accordance with ASTM E773 and ASTM E774. 2.2.D.1.General: 2.2.D.1.a. Units shall be fabricated from annealed float glass complying with ASTM C1036, Type I, Class 1, Quality q3 or better; 2.2.D.1.b. Provide tempered glass for both lights of glass where indicated or required by code and conforming to ASTM C1048. 2.2.D.1.b.1) Tempered glass shall meet ANSI Z97.1 test requirements. 2.2.D.1.b.2) Glass shall be tempered using the roller hearth method -- 2.2.D.1.c. Heat strengthened glass shall have surface compression levels between 3500 and 7000 psi. 2.2.D.2 Exterior Light: inch thick, heat strengthened; 2.2.D.3.Air Space: inch with a suspended "Heat Mirror" film; 2.2.D.4.Interior Light: inch thick, heat strengthened; 2.2.D.5. Spacer Frame: Aluminum filled with desiccant, with soldered corners, mill finish.] This solicitation will result in a FIRM FIXED PRICE type contract. Delivery will be delayed until Summer/Fall 2001 and shall be FOB Destination prices. The Government intends on awarding a contract from this solicitation to a responsible contractor whose proposal conforms to the requirement and represents the best value to the Government. All evaluation factors other than price, when combined, are twice as important as price. We will evaluate proposals using the following Best Value criteria in descending order of importance: EXPERIENCE: demonstrated experience in fabricating windows for historic buildings of a similar nature; delivering on time and within price; delivery of quality product with few or no defects; MATERIALS (Brand Name or Equal -- submit Technical Info), PAST PERFORMANCE: Offeror is capable, efficient, and effective; conforms to contract T&C; performs in a reasonable and cooperative manner; and is committed to excellent customer satisfaction, and PRICE (reasonableness) Price shall be evaluated by comparing unit and total prices. Interested contractors may submit proposals to National Park Service, GGNRA, ATTENTION: N8147000013-Langston, Building 201, Fort Mason, San Francisco, CA 94123 -- All responsible/responsive contractors will be considered for award. Place of Delivery is NPS/GGNRA Cliff House San Francisco, CA 94123. The Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) is Ms. Carrie Strahan. The contractor shall ensure wrapping and packaging of the material according to FAR clause 52.216-21. After award, the contractor shall consult with NPS COR and the architect prior to fabricating the windows. The following terms, conditions, provisions, and clauses are applicable to this acquisition: FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Acquisition, and FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation Commercial Items; FAR clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions, -- Commercial Items; FAR clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Order-Commercial Items; FAR clause 52.204-6, Contractor Identification Number Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) Number; FAR 52.232-34, Information For Electronic Funds Transfer Payment other than CCR. The Government reserves the right to make award on the initial proposal received without discussions. PROPOSAL: Offerors shall submit signed and dated proposal on SF 1449 or Company Letterhead stationary to National Park Service (Address above). Proposals shall be received no later than Tuesday, September 19, 2000 at 1:00 PM. An executed SF 1449 or SF 26 shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Your proposal shall include the company name, address, telephone number, DUNS number, Tax Identification Number. [Technical description of the items being offered in detail to evaluate compliance with requirements in the solicitation.] price per each, total price, state business size in a completed copy of Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items, and an acknowledgement of all amendments. The offeror agrees to hold the prices submitted in the proposal firm for 60 days from the date and time specified for receipt of proposals. The offeror shall submit a statement of agreement with the terms and conditions included in this solicitation. As part of the proposal, each offeror shall provide past performance information for the same or similar items for three of the most recent contracts and include the following information: Contact person and company, telephone number, Contract number, Dollar value of the contract, and the product provided. Offers that fail to furnish required documentation or reject the acquisition terms and conditions may be excluded from consideration. Posted 08/25/00 (W-SN490552). (0238)

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