59 -- CORE MATERIAL

Notice Date

February 1, 2001

Contracting Office

Naval Surface Warfare Center, Code 1163, 300 Highway 361, Crane, IN 47522-5001

ZIP Code

47522-5001

Solicitation Number

N00164-01-Q-0096

Response Due

February 12, 2001

Point of Contact

Ms. Diane L. Pearson, Code 1163W7, telephone 812-854-5201, FAX 812-854-3805; Mr. Donal Davis, Contracting Officer

E-Mail Address

click here to contact via e-mail (pearson_d@crane.navy.mil)

Description

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for noncommercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 13, 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. Solicitation number N00164-01-Q-0096 applies and is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-20 and DCN 20001213. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 332999 and the business size standard is 500 employees. In accordance with FAR 19.502-2(a), the Contracting Officer has dissolved the small business set-aside. This requirement is as follows: CLIN 0001 27 Each Core Material, Hexcel Part Number HRP-3/8-4.5. Hexcel Specification AMS 8073D, Size 36.000"+1.000"/-2.000" long; 96.000"+/-6.000" Wide .485" +/-.006" Thick. CLIN 0002 10 Each Core Material, Hexcel Part Number HRH-327-3/16-8.00. Hexcel Specification DS-3100, Size 30.000"+/-1.000" Wide; 72.000" +/-3.000" Long; 1.500"+/-.006" Thick. This requirement is issued on a sole source basis, in accordance with FAR 6.302-1(a)(2) to Hexcel, Corporation, 5794 W. Las Positas Blvd., Pleasanton, CA. This material will be used for SPG-63 Radar Reflectors and ALQ-99 Pod Radomes. This is the only material approved by NAVAIR. Specifications/data is proprietary to Hexcel. The Government does not own rights to the specifications/data to allow for full and open competition. Delivery is required F.O.B. Destination within 60 days after award. Final inspection will be at NSWC Crane. Selection for award will be based on past performance and price. A Firm-Fixed Price purchase order will be awarded using Simplified Acquisition Procedures. The following provisions and clauses apply: 52.204-6; 52.207-4 [FILL-IN]; 52.209-6; 52.211-5; 52.211-14 (DO-A70); 52.211-15; 52.213-4; 52.219-1 [FILL-IN]; 52.213-4 (incorporating 52.247-34); 52.222-21; 52.222-22; 52.222-25 [FILL-IN]; 52.232-23; 52.242-15; 52.242-17; 52.243-1; 52.246-1; 52.246-16; 52.249-1; 52.249-8; 52.252-2; 52.253-1; 252.204-7001; 252.204-7003; 252.204-7004; 252.225-7000; 252.225-7001; 252.225-7002; 252.225-7017; 252.225-7009; 252.225-7017; 252.225-7035; 252.225-7036; 252.243-7001; 252.246-7001. HAZARDOUS MATERIAL IDENTIFICATION AND MATERIAL SAFETY DATA (JAN 1997) (FAR 52.223-3)(a) "Hazardous material", as used in this clause, includes any material defined as hazardous under the latest version of Federal Standard No. 313 (including revisions adopted during the term of the contract). (b) The offeror must list any hazardous material, as defined in paragraph (a) of this clause, to be delivered under this contract. The hazardous material shall be properly identified and include any applicable identification number, such as National Stock Number or Special Item Number. This information shall also be included on the Material Safety Data Sheet submitted under this contract. Material and Identification number. (If none, insert "None"). (c) This list must be updated during performance of the contract whenever the Contractor determines that any other material to be delivered under this contract is hazardous. (d) The apparently successful offeror agrees to submit, for each item as required prior to award, a Material Safety Data Sheet, meeting the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.1200(g) and the latest version of Federal Standard No. 313, for all hazardous material identified in paragraph (b) of this clause. Data shall be submitted in accordance with Federal Standard No. 313, whether or not the apparently successful offeror is the actual manufacturer of these items. Failure to submit the Material Safety Data Sheet prior to award may result in the apparently successful offeror being considered nonresponsible and ineligible for award. (e) If, after award, there is a change in the composition of the item(s) or a revision to Federal Standard No. 313, which renders incomplete or inaccurate the data submitted under paragraph (d) of this clause, the Contractor shall promptly notify the Contracting Officer and resubmit the data. (f) Neither the requirements of this clause nor any act or failure to act by the Government shall relieve the Contractor of any responsibility or liability for the safety of Government, Contractor, or subcontractor personnel or property. (g) Nothing contained in this clause shall relieve the Contractor from complying with applicable Federal, State, and local laws, codes, ordinances, and regulations (including the obtaining of licenses and permits) in connection with hazardous material. (h) The Governments's rights in data furnished under this contract with respect to hazardous material are as follows: (1) To use, duplicate and disclose any data to which this clause is applicable. The purposes of this right are to -- (i) Apprise personnel of the hazards to which they may be exposed in using, handling, packaging, transporting, or disposing of hazardous materials; (ii) Obtain medical treatment for those affected by the material; and (iii) Have others use, duplicate, and disclose the data for the Government for these purposes. (2) To use, duplicate, and disclose data furnished under this clause, in accordance with subparagraph (h)(1) of this clause, in precedence over any other clause of this contract providing for rights in data. The Government is not precluded from using similar or identical data acquired from other sources. HAZARD WARNING LABELS (DEC 1991) (DFAR 252.223-7001) (a) "Hazardous material," as used in this clause, is defined in the Hazardous Material Identification and Material Safety Data clause of this contract. (b) The Contractor shall label the item package (unit container) of any hazardous material to be delivered under this contract in accordance with the Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200 et seq). The Standard requires that the hazard warning label conform to the requirements of the standard unless the material is otherwise subject to the labeling requirements of one of the following statutes: (1) Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act; (2) Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetics Act; (3) Consumer Product Safety Act; (4) Federal Hazardous Substances Act; or (5) Federal Alcohol Administration Act. (c) The Offeror shall list which hazardous material listed in the Hazardous Material Identification and Material Safety Data clause of this contract will be labeled in accordance with one of the Acts in paragraphs (b)(1) through (5) of this clause instead of the Hazard Communication Standard. Any hazardous material not listed will be interpreted to mean that a label is required in accordance with the Hazard Communication Standard. MATERIAL & ACT (If None, Insert "None") (d) The apparently successful Offeror agrees to submit, before award, a copy of the hazard warning label for all hazardous materials not listed in paragraph (c) of this clause. The Offeror shall submit the label with the Material Safety Data Sheet being furnished under the Hazardous Material Identification and Material Safety Data clause of this contract. (e) The Contractor shall also comply with MIL-STD-129, Marking for Shipment and Storage (including revisions adopted during the term of this contract). Please provide your Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code and Contractor Establishment Code (DUNS number). To be eligible for award you must be properly registered in the Government's Central Contractor Registration (CCR). Offerors may obtain information on CCR registration and annual confirmation requirements by calling 1-888-227-2423, or via the Internet @ http://ccr.dlsc.dla.mil or http://www.ccr2000.com. If a change occurs in this requirement, only those offerors that respond to this announcement within the required time frame will be provided any changes/amendments and considered for future discussions and/or award. Quotations may be faxed or e-mailed to Diane L. Pearson, FAX 812-854-3805, e-mail address pearson_d@crane.navy.mil. All required information must be received on or before 12 February 01 at 1200 Eastern Standard Time. See Note 26. The mission at NAVSEA Crane is to provide quality and responsive acquisition services for this Command. In an effort to continue to improve our services, NAVSEA Crane is conducting a survey of our vendors. This survey may be found on the World Wide Web at the following address: http://www.crane.navy.mil/supply/VendorSurvey.htm. Your comments will help us determine if we are accomplishing this and show us ways to improve our processes. Please consider taking the time to complete the survey.

Web Link

click here to download copy of RFQ (http://www.crane.navy.mil/supply/announce.htm)

Record

Loren Data Corp. 20010205/59SOL003.HTM (W-032 SN50C4Y4)