ESC/PKOP, 104 Barksdale St., Hanscom AFB, MA 01731-1806

Z -- REPLACE SUSPENDED CEILING TILES AND CLEAN GRID SOL F19650-97-TA-896 DUE 091297 POC SRA Jerry M. Tanner, Contracting Specialist, 617-377-3362; Rhonda Chavez, Contracting Officer, 617-377-2236. 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 soliciation (F19650-97-TA-896) is being issued as an request for quotation. This document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through FAC 90-46 dated 97MAR17. This acquisition is 100% set-aside for Small Business. The work to be accomplished is as follows. The contractor shall provide all labor, materials, equipment, transportation, and supervision necessary to replace the suspended ceiling tiles and clean the grid throughout the main store including main entrance and exit areas and excluding meat display and deli areas in building 1614C Commissary, Hanscom AFB, MA 01731. The work to be performed consists of the following principle features and must meet all Local, State, and Federal Codes. The contractor shall provide supervision on the work site throughout the duration of work. Work shall take place during non-operational hours and any work started shall be completed one hour prior to operational hours resuming. Commissary operational hours are Tuesday through Friday, 0900 to 1900 hours (excluding holidays); Saturday 0830 to 1830 hours; and Sunday 1200 to 1700 hours. Any request for changes must be approved and coordinated through the Contracting Officer 72 hours in advance. All work shall be completed by 17 October 97. Do to the nature of work and the location this project will be completed in stages. All work time shall be scheduled and coordinated in advance. Contractor shall be responsible for protecting all government property from damage at the work site. The Contractor will be responsible for government and personal property damaged during work period. All materials shall be contractor furnished except where identified as government furnished. All materials require submittals and shall not be used, nor installed, until approved by the Project Manager. The contractor shall be responsible for daily clean-up of the work site, more often as necessary to maintain a clean and safe working environment. It will be the Contractor's responsibility to dispose of all waste properly and legally. The contractor shall be responsible for maintaining a work site compliant with Occupational Health and Safety Admininstration (OSHA) regulations. The contractor shall be responsible for the safe conduct of all his laborers and subcontractors. The contractor shall follow written manufacturer's instructions for preparation, installation, etc. The contractor may submit to the Contracting Officer a product equal to products specified in this Statement of Work. The Contracting Officer reserves the right to disapprove a product submitted as "equal" based on quality, composition, and application comparison. The following work shall be completed is a professional manner: A. Remove and properly dispose of existing suspended ceiling tiles. B. Clean all grids so that they are free of all residue and debris with a general purpose cleaner. C. Install new ceiling tile. At all sprinkler heads and other protrusion the tile shall be cut and covered by escutcheons so that no cuts are visible. D. During all work operations the store property and merchandise shall be protected by drop clothes and all debris shall be cleaned up and removed. E. The contractor may store materials and scaffolding and ladders in a designated area in the Commissary warehouse. During Commissary operational hours the contractor shall remove all equipment, tools, and materials from the store area. The following provisions and clauses aplly to this acquisition: FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial, FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Items, the specific evaluation criteria to be included in paragraph (a) is Price., FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, all offerors shall include a completed copy of this provision with its quotation, FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, in paragraph (b) the following clauses apply;(FAR 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.222-41, and, 52.222-42), FAR 52.204-6 Contractor Identification Number-Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) Number, FAR 52.232-34 Optional Information for Electronic Funds Transfer Payment, FAR 52.237-1 Site Visit, FAR 52.237-2 Protection of Government Buildings, Equipment, and Vegetation, and, DFARS 252.212-7001 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items, in paragraph (b) the following clause applies; 252.225-7001 Buy American Act and Balance of Payment Program. A site visit will be held on 15 Sep 97 at 9:30 AM local time at building 1614C. All offers are due to ESC/PKOP, 104 Barksdale Street, Hanscom AFB, MA 01731-1806 No Later Than 3:00 PM on 17 Sep 97. For further information please contact SrA Jerry Tanner at voice-(617)-377-3362. See Numbered Note(s): 1. (0241)

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