High-Volume Ceiling Fans

The 96th Contracting Squadron, EglinAFB, Florida intends to solicit and award a firm-fixed price contract for high-volume ceiling fans. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6 and Subpart13.5, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. The announcement number is F1T3AT9085A002. The NorthAmerican Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 333412 with a size standard of 500 employees. Please identify your business size in your response based upon this standard. This is a 100% small business set aside. A requirement exists for high-volume ceiling fans. A site visit is scheduled on 17 September 2009 at 2:00 p.m. CST at building 615 on Eglin AFB, FL to allow contractors to view the area of installation. Each individual attending the site visit is required to complete and submit an affidavit to the Security Forces Squadron, see instructions below for contractor's access to Eglin AFB. The affidavit is an attachment to this solicitation. Installation costs are to include mechanical and electrical installation, lift equipment, supplies and material. Pricing is to include shipping costs. Requirements: The fans will be equipped with a wall mounted motor control panel, remote speed control and a relay switch to shut off fan operation during fire alarm activation. Wiring will be in accordance with NEC (National Electric Code) standards. 1) 12 ft high-volume, multi-speed fan Quantity 1 each 2) 16 ft high-volume, multi-speed fan Quantity 1 each 3) 18 ft high-volume, multi-speed fan Quantity 1 each 4) Installation Quantity 1 lot Instructions for Contractor access to Eglin AFB, FL: (a) The contractor shall obtain base identification and vehicle passes, if required, for all contractor personnel who make frequent visits to or perform work on the Air Force installation(s) cited in the contract. Contractor personnel are required to wear or prominently display installation identification badges or contractor-furnished, contractor identification badges while visiting or performing work on the installation. (b) The contractor shall submit a written request on company letterhead to the contracting officer listing the following: solicitation F1T3AT9085A002, location of work site, start and stop dates, and names of employees and subcontractor employees needing access to the base. The letter is required regardless of the length of visit and will also specify the individual(s) authorized to sign for a request for base identification credentials or vehicle passes. The contracting officer will endorse the request and forward it to the contract specialist for processing into the Security Forces data base. Contractors requiring base access for meetings or site visits must complete the Eglin CAB (Contractor Access Badge) Affidavit. Contractors requiring access to work on base will need to complete the Eglin CAB Affidavit and a Form I-9 (Employment Eligibility Verification). These documents must be delivered to the EglinAFB East Gate Pass and ID Office in a sealed envelope with a point of contact (POC) and phone number on the front of the envelope. You may also mail or FEDX the documents to: 96 Security Forces Squadron, Bldg 272 302 West D Ave Eglin AFB FL 32542 Attn Pass & Registration Anticipate a three-day lead time for Security Forces to process the documents and conduct the required background check. Once the background check is complete, a copy will be returned to the POC listed on the envelope. The prime contractor can provide paperwork for their subcontractor(s) and submit as many documents per envelope as necessary. (c) When reporting to the registration office, the authorized contractor individual(s) should provide a valid driver's license, current vehicle registration, valid vehicle insurance certificate and social security card to obtain a vehicle pass. All deliveries to contractor work sites on Eglin AFB main base must go through the North Gate, located off SR-85 South. Trucks trying to enter the East, West or the ACC gate will be turned around and told to use the North Gate. Contractors' work trucks carrying equipment and tools are also required to use the North Gate. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2005-36. The following clauses are incorporated by reference: FAR 52-212-1, Instructions to Offers-Commercial Item and any addenda to the provisions; (JAN 99), 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items; (JAN 05) Technical capability is more important than price, 52-212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications- Commercial Items (Offerorsmust submit a complete copy with their offers; 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions- Commercial Items; (OCT 03), FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items, incorporating the following: • 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns; • 52.222-3, Convict Labor; • 52.222-19 Child Labor - Cooperation With Authorities and Remedies; • 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities; • 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity; • 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled, Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans; • 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers With Disabilities; • 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans; • 52.225-3, Buy American Act-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act; • 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases; • 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer - Central Contractor Registration; • FAR 52.247-34 FOB Destination 52.233-2, Service of Protest; 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government with Alternate I (Jul 95), 52.223-11 Ozone-Depleting Substances; (MAY 01), 52.247-34, F.O.B Destination, (11/91), 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference; (FEB 98), this contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address (es): http://farsite.hill.af.mil . 252.212-7001Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items; (JUN 05), 252.225-7001 Buy American Act and Balance of Payment Program; (JUN 05), 252-232.7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Report, (JAN 04), 252.247-7023 Transportation of supplies by Sea, with Alt III; (MAY 02), 252.225-7002 Qualifying Country Sources as Subcontractors 252.247-7023 Transportation of Supplies by Sea (May 2002) Vendors must be registered in Central Contractor Registration (www.ccr.gov) before award can be made. The quote is at the discretion of the offeror. Send all packages to 96 CONS/PKB Attn: Lesa White by facsimile to (850) 882-1680 or email at [email protected].