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. This acquisition 100% set aside for small business; the associated NAICS code is 331111 and the small business size standard is 1000 employees. The government will award a firm-fixed-price (FFP) contract resulting from the solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer, conforming to the solicitation, with the lowest price. A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. The government may elect to award without discussions. The contract for the fence posts will be awarded on or about June 15, 2007. REQUIREMENTS: STEEL POSTS: Steel posts shall have a minimum outside diameter of 2.375 inches. Posts shall be 10.5 feet long with nine ¼ -inch diameter holes drilled through both sides of the pipe beginning 6 inches from one end and spaced 12 inches apart along the length of the posts. Posts shall be steel banded together in bundles of ten and delivered F.O.B. Destination to Wind Cave National Park, 13 miles north of Hot Springs South Dakota on US 385. Material used for steel posts shall meet one of the following requirements: a) ASTM A53-94, Grade B, Type E or Type S, schedule 40, minimum wall thickness of 0.154 inches, galvanized in accordance with ASTM A123-89a. OR b) SS-40 pipe manufactured from cold formed steel meeting ASTM A569 with minimum yield strength of 50,000psi minimum wall thickness of 0.130 inches, and finished with a three part coating system consisting of hot dipped galvanizing with 1.0 ounce of zinc per square foot in accordance with ASTM A90, a chromate conversion coating, and an organic clear coating. Quantity: 500 fence posts to be delivered NLT August 1, 2007, and 500 fence posts 10.5 feet long to be delivered NLT August 31, 2007. 500 Steel Posts 10.5" feet long to be delivered NLT August 1, 2007 and 500 Steel Posts to be delivered NLT August 31, 2007. WOVEN WIRE: Woven wire shall be fabricated from high strength steel wire utilizing fixed knots to secure the vertical stay wires and the horizontal line wires together in a rigid manner. Hinged knots are not acceptable. The woven wire shall be composed of 9 horizontal wires spaced 5 to 7 inches apart for a total height of 49-inches. Vertical stay wires shall be spaced 6-inches apart. Minimum size for horizontal and vertical wires is 12-1/2 gauge. The minimum size for the knot wires is 13 gauge. The horizontal wires shall have a minimum tensile strength of 178,000 pounds per square inch (psi). The vertical stay wires shall have a minimum tensile strength of 124,000 psi. The knot wire shall have a minimum tensile strength of 70,000 psi. All wire shall have a class 3 galvanized coating with a minimum of 0.85 ounces of zinc per square foot of surface area. Length of rolls shall be 330 feet. Woven wire shall be delivered F.O.B. Destination to Wind Cave National Park, 13 miles north of Hot Springs South Dakota on US 385. Acceptable products are: STAY-TUFF ST820 manufactured by Stay-Tite Fence Mfg Inc. of New Braunfels, TX, SOLIDLOCK® Fixed-Knot Cattle Fence 949-6-12-1/2 manufactured by Bekaert of Marietta, GA. or approved equal. Quantity: 40 - 330-foot roll Woven wire, 49 inches in height, to be delivered NLT July 27, 2007. GENERAL INFORMATION AND CLAUSES: The purchase is a lump sum Firm-Fixed-Price contract. All quantities are estimates. Actual quantities ordered will depend on individual unit prices and availability of funds. The magnitude for the purchase is between $25,000.00 and $100,000.00. Product Service Code 5660, NAICS Code 331111. Paper copies of combined Synopsis/Solicitation will not be issued. The Synopsis/Solicitation can be downloaded at the DOI website (http://www.fedbizopps.gov) on June 7, 2007 and unless amendments are issued extending the solicitation the offers are due by COB on June 14, 2007. All vendors must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR), (http://www.ccr.gov) and Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA) (https://orca.bpn.gov). Point of Contact for this procurement is Bob Maynard, Procurement Technician, 605-574-3150. Email address:
[email protected] . The Government reserves the right to cancel this synopsis/solicitation. This announcement does not constitute a solicitation. PROVISIONS - The following clauses apply to this solicitation: FAR 52.252-02 Clauses Incorporated By Reference, FAR 52.212-04 Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items, FAR 52.212-05 Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items, FAR 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities, FAR 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity, FAR 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Special disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans, FAR 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities, FAR 52.222-1, By America Act Supplies, FAR 52.204-6 Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) Number, 52.204-7 Central Contractor Registration, 52.247-34 F.O.B Destination, FAR 52.211-18 Variation in Estimated Quantity, 52.243-2 Changes in Fixed Price, FAR 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration, FAR 52.232-8, Discounts for Prompt Payment, FAR 52.204-08, Annual Representations and Certifications, FAR 52.219-01, Small Business Program Representations, FAR 4.1201, Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA), FAR 52.204-7, Central Contractor Registration. For full-text version of these provisions, please use the following Internet link; http://www.arnet.gov. PRICING REQUIREMENTS FOR QUOTES - Price evaluation will be based on the lowest price. The Government reserves the right to make awards to more than one vendor. A price proposal for all items is not required. All interested offeror's who believe they are capable of providing the required amount of propane, shall submit their quote to Bob Maynard at the address below by 2:00 pm Mountain Stand Time June 14, 2007. Fax quotes will be accepted, fax number 605-574-3150. Any questions regarding this combined synopsis/solicitation must be done in writing by email to
[email protected]. Questions of a technical nature need to be directed to Steve Schrempp, Chief of Maintenance, Wind Cave National Park. He can be reached by calling 605-745-1140.