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Questions:1 - From the dimensions which I obtained while at the site visit, I am assuming the present deck height to be satisfactory for the lowest required level and the 18? required jacking to be above this point. Is this correct? A. Yes 2 - Segments should be approximately 30 feet long by 20 feet wide providing approximately 600 square feet of usable deck work area. Is the required, approximately 600 square feet of usable deck work area for the upper deck area? A. Yes it is the upper deck we are talking about Is forward extended part of the deck (the extension to access the forward hatch in the side of the fuselage) to be included in the 600 square feet of usable deck work area.? Also are the stair landing platforms to be included in the 600 square feet of usable deck work area.? A. Yes the extended part of the deck would be part of the 600 A. No the stairs will not be part of the 600 3 - Is the required minimum of six 200 pound individuals (1,200 lbs) to be considered as a concentrated area that six individuals could be placed within? Does this 1,200 lbs. include the weight of tools and other related equipment that may be placed upon the deck? A. Yes This should be be a area of about 5' by 5' My concern is with the weight limits which could be placed beyond the outside area of the caster wheels. What is the total of all weight including personal, tools, equipment and possible airplane parts? A. Yes that will inculed all tools and parts " some part can weigh over 250 lbs" 4 - There will be toe-boards a minimum of 4 inches high surrounding the work decks to prevent small items from rolling or being kicked over the edge. No toe-boards at extension fingers. Would you prefer the 4 inch toe-boards attached to the hand rails so they can be removed when the hand rails are removed? For shipping dimension restrictions, the hand rails will be removable. Is this acceptable? A. yes they can be part of the hand rails 5 - For the walk way between work decks, is one walkway at the upper deck acceptable or will a walkway at both levels of the work decks be required? A. walk around should be on the lower level only In addition to this, the 18 inch height requirement is hereby rescinded. Also, there can be more than two stands in this project. You may configure the requirement for more than two stands. 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; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation (F17EMS22590500) is issued as a request for quotations. This solicitation as well as all provisions and clauses are current through Federal Acquisition Circular 2001-08. Date of delivery is 180 days after receipt of order and FOB point is 7 EMS, Dyess AFB, TX 79607. Offers are due to 7th Contracting Squadron, 381 3rd St, Dyess AFB, TX 79607 not later than 1630 or 4:30 P.M. central standard time on 6 November 2002. This is for the purposes of procuring tail maintenance stands for use on the B-1 Bomber. Dyess B-1 Maintenance Flight is in need of better work stands to enable maintenance personnel to have better access to the aircraft. The stands shall be constructed of modular units with easy upgrading, low maintenance and easy maneuverability with workers safety in mind at all times. There will be a SITE VISIT on 25 October 2002 at 0900 hours or 9 A.M central standard time. All offerors will be REQUIRED to submit conceptual drawings at time of quote submission. Failure to do so will result in offeror being disqualified. The following are a few guidelines 7th EMS is looking for in the wing maintenance stands. The stands must be designed to meet or exceed the direction found in ?AIR FORCE INSTRUCTION 21-101 AEROSPACE EQUIPMENT MAINTE stand to stand with hand rails) without dismounting. Segments must provide access to the Stab, lower rudders and flight control bays (mixer-bay). Each segment will be capable of holding a minimum of six 200-pound individuals. Each segment shall have collapsible handrails for fall protection. There will be toe-boards a minimum of 4 inches high surrounding the work decks to prevent small items from rolling or being kicked over the edge. The interface edge between the aircraft and the work deck will be adjustable to allow for aircraft contour and will not have toe-boards. The adjustable edge-mating surface must be covered in a non-marking rubber material to prevent damage to the aircraft skin (each fingers will extend 2-3 ft). Stands must be sturdy enough to be towed by a small vehicle as they are used in different hangars on base for stab removals. Each stand must have a tow bar attachment (tow bar must be able to receive a pindle hook type of attachment). Each stand will have access stairs to the work platform. The stairs should allow for treads to remain in the horizontal position when the deck height is raised or lowered. Each stair should have handrails fitted to each side. There should also be a hand-operated jack to remove any movement of the stair casters. Stair treads should be lightweight and the facing edge of the treads and top landing must be highlighted with yellow paint. Operating instructions will be clearly defined on signs located close to the relevant piece of equipment, such as jacks. The work decks, walkways and stairways will be of non-slip construction or coating. All base beam plates at low level will have rounded corners. All dimensions provided are approximate. Final dimensions of units will be determined at a site visit. Final product must be delivered in a near complete state. No welding will be allowed on site. Total assembly time allowed at destination will be 2 weeks. This project is SET ASIDE 100% for SMALL BUSINESS INTERESTS. The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code for this procurement is 333518 with a small business size standard of 500 employees. Award will be based lowest price, technical acceptability and past performance, with price slightly more important than technical acceptability and past performance. However, those proposals that are deemed technically unacceptable will be labeled non-responsive. Quotes must be accompanied by a simple technical representation of the final product. Paper copies of this solicitation are not available. It is anticipated that the following viewers will be needed to view this solicitation: Microsoft Word (.doc), Adobe Acrobat Reader (.pdf), WinZip (.zip or .exe) to be able to view the solicitation documents. More information concerning these viewers can be found on the EPS website. Please submit any question regarding the solicitation in writing at the site visit. The following clauses are hereby incorporated into this synopsis/solicitation by reference and can be found on http://farsite.hill.af.mil. 52.212-1 ? Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items 52.212-2 ? Evaluation ? Commercial Items 52.212-3 ? Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items 52.212-4 ? Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items 52.212-5 - Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items 252.212-7000 ? Offeror Representations and Certifications ? Commercial Items 252.212-7001 - Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items 252.204-7004 - Required Central Contractor Registration 252.209-7001 - Disclosure of Ownership or Control by the Government of a Terrorist Country 252.225-7000 - Buy American Act -- Balance of Payments Program Certificate 52.222-3 -- Convict Labor 52.233-3 -- Protest After Award 52.203-6 -- Restrictions oan technical acceptability and past performance. However, those proposals that are deemed technically unacceptable will be labeled non-responsive. Quotes must be accompanied by a simple technical representation of the final product. Paper copies of this solicitation are not available. It is anticipated that the following viewers will be needed to view this solicitation: Microsoft Word (.doc), Adobe Acrobat Reader (.pdf), WinZip (.zip or .exe) to be able to view the solicitation documents. More information concerning these viewers can be found on the EPS website. Please submit any question regarding the solicitation in writing at the site visit. The following clauses are hereby incorporated into this synopsis/solicitation by reference and can be found on http://farsite.hill.af.mil. 52.212-1 ? Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items 52.212-2 ? Evaluation ? Commercial Items 52.212-3 ? Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items 52.212-4 ? Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items 52.212-5 - Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items 252.212-7000 ? Offeror Representations and Certifications ? Commercial Items 252.212-7001 - Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items 252.204-7004 - Required Central Contractor Registration 252.209-7001 - Disclosure of Ownership or Control by the Government of a Terrorist Country 252.225-7000 - Buy American Act -- Balance of Payments Program Certificate 52.222-3 -- Convict Labor 52.233-3 -- Protest After Award 52.203-6 -- Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government ? 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