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. The solicitation number is F25600-03-T-0069 and is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2001-13. This acquisition is 100% set aside for small business concerns. The NAICS Code for this acquisition is 33599 with a size standard of 500 people. The government intends to issue a firm fixed price purchase order for the following products. ITEM 01- 1 EA - 3 STRINGS OF BATTERIES, ENERSYS INC. OR EXIDE, MODEL # 188 DD85-23 TOTALING 564 BATTERIES. (OR EQUAL IS ACCEPTABLE) GOVERNMENT WOULD PREFER CONTRACTOR GIVE CREDIT FOR CURRENT ENERSYS BATTERY MODEL # DD75-23 WHICH HAS A 20 YEAR DESIGN LIFE HOWEVER IS FAILING AFTER APPROXIMATELY 8 YEARS. A STANDARD 20 YEAR WARRANTY IS REQUESTED ON THIS ITEM. ITEM 02 – 1 JOB - LABOR FOR PROJECT FOR DE-INSTALLATION OF OLD MODEL BATTERIES, INSTALLATION OF NEW BATTERIES, AND RECYCLING FEES FOR THE OLD BATTERIES. DE-INSTALL 564 CELLS OF EXISTING ENERSYS DD75-23 BATTERIES, PALLETIZE AND REMOVE FOR DISPOSAL PER EPA GUIDELINES, REMOVE DD75-23 BATTERIES. INSTALL 564 CELLS OF ENERSYS OR EXIDE DD85-23 (OR EQUAL) BATTERIES. CUTOVER WORK WILL BE ACCOMPLISHED DURING MAINTENANCE HOURS OF 11:00pm to 6:00am (cst) MONDAY THROUGH SUNDAY. DE-INSTALL/INSTALL WILL BE DONE ONE STRING AT A TIME-- ALL WORK WILL BE ACCOMPLISHED IN ACCORDANCE WITH FOLLOWING STATEMENT OF WORK: 1) This contract shall replace the existing UPS batteries in Building 597, Offutt AFB Nebraska. The existing three strings each consist of 188 individual cells of Exide DD-75-23 batteries. A B-Tech Battery Monitoring System monitors each cell. The batteries are designed to provide a minimum of 30 minutes of operation to a 500KVA Exide Model 3450 (two strings) and a 200KVA Exide 3180 UPS (one string). 2) The Contractor shall remove the existing batteries and dispose of them in full accordance with applicable EPA regulations. Provide the Government a disposal certificate. 3) The Contractor shall provide new valve regulated lead acid (VRLA) batteries and racks equivalent to the existing system. The new batteries shall provide a minimum of 30 minutes of rated output to the two UPS. The new batteries shall have a 20-year design life. 4) The Contractor shall reconnect the existing B-Tech battery monitoring system to the new batteries. Any modifications required to the B-Tech system shall be provided at no cost to the Government. 5) The batteries are located in an area very difficult to access. The access route goes through two elevators, long steeply sloped carpeted hallways (that must be protected), and two doors with elevated thresholds (that also must be protected). Building 597 is a high security area and delays should be anticipated. It is strongly recommended prospective contractors visit the area prior to submitting a RFP. 6) This is a turnkey contract. No Government materials or support will be provided. All work shall comply with the 2002 National Electrical Code (NEC). Provide a framed and signed Installation Certification Certificate. -- Prefer quotes have delivery terms of FOB Destination to Offutt AFB, NE. A site visit will be held 20 May 2003 at 10:00am (cst). All attendees will meet at Kenney Gate visitor center for the site visit. Submit the names of all attendees (not to exceed 3 per vendor) to SSgt Davis via email or facsimile prior to 4:00pm (cst) on 19 May 2003. This information must be provided in advance in order to ensure access to the military base/conference site. Request all questions be submitted to the point of contact noted above not later than 4:00pm (cst) on 19 May 2003. The following provisions and clauses apply to this acquisition: FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial; FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation- Commercial Items, (a. Price and delivery, in order of importance); (Offerors must include a complete copy of 52.212-3, Offeror Representation and Certifications -- Commercial Items with offer which can be found at http://farsite.hill.af.mil/vffara.htm); FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Status of Executive Orders -- Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items (paragraphs (b)(1), (b)(5), (b)(7), (b)(11),(b)(12), (b)(13), (b)(14), (b)(15) (b)(16), (b)(18), (b)(21), (b)(24) are checked for the purpose of this clause); 252.225-7000, Buy American Act--Balance of Payments Program Certificate; 252.225-7001, Buy American Act and Balance of Payments Program; 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; 252.225-7001, Buy American Act and Balance of Payments Program; 252.225-7012, Preference for Certain Domestic Commodities; 252.225-7016, Restriction on Acquisition of Ball and Roller Bearings; 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests; 252.243-7002, Requests for Equitable Adjustment; 252.247-7023, Transportation of Supplies by Sea; Please reference solicitation # F25600-03-T-0069 on all correspondence. No numbered notes are applicable to this acquisition. All quotes are due no later than 28 May 03 at 4:00 p.m. (cst) to 55 CONS/LGCB. Quotations may be submitted via e-mail to
[email protected] , faxed to 402-294-7280, or mailed to the attention of SSgt Theresa Davis at 55 CONS/LGCB, 101 Washington Sq. Bldg 40, Offutt AFB, NE 68113. Contact SSgt Theresa Davis at (402) 294-2628 with any questions. NOTE: CONTRACTORS MUST BE CCR REGISTERED PRIOR TO 28 MAY 03. TO REGISTER, GO TO THE WEB SITE: http://www.ccr.dlsc.dla.mil.