This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in 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 No. F02604-99-R0021 is issued as a request for proposals (RFP). This solicitation document, incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-13. This acquisition is set-aside 100% for small business; SIC: 3499; Size Std.: 500 employees. Government requirements: Custom fabricated metal work. Contract Line Item (CLIN) 0001: Practice Bomb Delivery Module QTY: 16 ea Bomb Delivery Modules. Module used to transport 80 Bomb Dummy Units (BDU). Approximate dimensions: 42_ tall X 68_ wide 74_ deep. Materials include sheet aluminum for exterior case and 2_ X 2_ X Ò_ angle iron for framework. 6_ PVC pipe is used to support the bomb and hold it secure. Two bi-fold doors on each side of module with piano hinges full length of door. Unit must be mountable on a base used with a forklift. (CLIN) 0002: BDU push carts QTY: 16 ea. BDU push carts. Carts to be used to support 24 BDUs. Size is 55.48_ X 39.1_. All material to be 1018 CRS. Framing is 1.5_ tubing, unless otherwise specified. Wheels are 6_ diameter with foot-locking swivel. Minimum 900 lb. Capacity. Auto-CAD Drawings are available by e-mail. Required delivery time: 180 calendar days after receipt of order. FOB: Destination. FAR 52.212-2 EVALUATION _ COMMERCIAL ITEMS (a) The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforms to the solicitation and is most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors will be used to evaluate offers: (1) Price: Award will be made to the lowest evaluated offer that meets the requirements of the solicitation. (2) Ability to meet the technical capabilities of the items specified. (3) Past Performance: Will contain information for the past two years demonstrating ability to meet the performance period on same or similar items. As a minimum, references shall include contract numbers, points of contact, addresses and dollar amounts of awards. The Government reserves the right to make award based on initial offers received without discussion of such offers. All prices shall include all Federal, State and Local taxes. Technical and past performance, when combined, are equal to price. Evaluation will be based on low price technically acceptable offeror demonstrating evidence of past performance with timely delivery. Offeror_s proposal shall include pricing for CLINS 0001 and 0002 and past performance information. The following FAR and DFAR provisions and clauses apply to this solicitation: FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors_Commercial, applies to this acquisition with no addenda. Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications_Commercial Items, with your offer. FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Items applies to this acquisition with no addenda. The clause at FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders--Commercial Items applies to this acquisition with addenda incorporating FAR clause(s) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity; 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Special Disabled and Vietnam ERA Veterans; 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers. The clause at DFARS 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial items applies to this solicitation with addenda incorporating DFARS clause(s) 252.225-7001, Buy American Act and Balance of Payment Program. To be considered for award, bidders must also comply withDFARS 252.204-7004, Required Central Contractor Registration and DFARS 252.232-7009, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer. Central Contractor Registration information can be obtained through the Internet at www.ccr2000.com. Offers shall be submitted in writing either by mail, fax (623) 856-3057, e-mail to
[email protected] or hand carried to 14100 W. Eagle Street Luke Air Force Base AZ 85309-1217. Offers are due no later than 4:30 PM, 20 Sep 99. Arizona does not observe daylight savings time. Direct questions to SSgt Madeline Cabanas by e-mail or at (623) 856-7179 ext. 268.