99th Contracting Squadron, 5865 Swaab Blvd, Nellis AFB, NV 89191-7063

J -- REFURBISH MODS SOL F26600-97-R0008 DUE 092197 POC Laurie Banks, Contract Spcialist, 702-652-5646; Willie J. Randolph, Contracting Officer, 702-652-4383 The Contracting Office at Nellis AFB, Nevada intends to enter into a noncompetitive contract with Sparta, Inc. for the following service: Contractor shall provide all necessary parts and installation to refurbish refurbish Mobile Ordnance Disposal System (MODS). Contractor shall update software, provide operational training, and transportation to Nellis AFB. MODS is a prototype developed for the Air Force under a R&D effort by Sparta, Inc. MODS is a two kilowatt laser system, mounted on an armored vehicle platform, designed to rapidly neutralize visible conventional high explosive and denial munitions, mines, and other ordnance up to a two thousand pound, general purpose bomb. Refurbishing shall include but is not limited to the following: replace laser lamps, rod and head gasket o-rings, laser head, desiccant, dry nitrogen, rope isolators, RTD temperature probe, temperature transmitter, and de-ionization filter. Repair temperature sensor, temperature transmitter, cover screw insert, lift pin (replace/repair), pin bushing (replace/repair), rangefinder, and camera zoom feedback. Clean camera lens and align and clean BCS. Contractor shall provide optional upgrade to laser rod assembly Contractor shall provide the following spare parts: temperature sensors (2 EA), temperature transmitter (2 EA). Training shall be accomplished at Nellis AFB. Contractor shall provide training manuals, technical orders, and MODS operator training for six USAF Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) personnel from the 99 CES EOD Flight. Upon completion of training, the six personnel must be certified to provide MODS operational training to other EOD personnel. Offeror shall base his proposal on the following Contract Line Items (CLIN): CLIN 0001 Refurbish Mobile Ordnance Disrupter System (MODS)- 1 JB; CLIN 0002 Training -- 1 JB; and CLIN 0003 Shipping Fee, FOB: 99 CES/EOD, 8355 Bergstrom Ave, Nellis AFB NV 89191-6112. Shipping charges must be billed as a separate line item on the invoice, and a copy of the prepaid shipping document must be submitted with the invoice. -- 1 JB. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services 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; proposal is being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation is issued as a Request for Proposal (RFP). This procurement is reserved for small business concerns, utilizing the size standard in FAR 19 under Standard Industrial Code 3728. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 90-45. The provisions at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, 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, apply to this solicitation. Specifically, the following cited clauses are applicable to this solicitation: FAR 52.247-7,Transportation Transit Privilege Credits, FAR 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government, with Alternate I, FAR 52.203-10, Price or Fee Adjustment for Illegal or Improper Activity, FAR 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns and Small Disadvantaged Business Concerns, FAR 52.219-14, Limitation on Subcotnracting, FAR 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity, FAR 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Special Disabled and Vietnam Era Veterans, FAR 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers, FAR 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era, FAR 52.222-41, Service Contract Act of 1965, As amended, FAR 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires, FAR 52.222-44, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Act Price Adjustment, FAR 52.219-6, Notice of Total small Business Set-Aside, FAR 52.242-10, F.O.B. Origin Government Bills of Lading or Prepaid Postage, FAR 52.247-1, Commercial Bill of Lading Notations, DFARS 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items, DFARS 252.247-7023, Transportation of Supplies by Sea, DFARS 252.225-7012, Preference for Certain Domestic Commodities, DFARS 252.225-7014, Preference for Domestic Specialty Metals, Alternate I, DFARS 252.242-7003, Application for U.S. Government Shipping Documentation/Instructions. FAR 52.246-4, Inspection of Services-Fixed Price. Wage Determination: Pursuant to the Services Contract Act of 1965, As Amended, Wage Determination No. 94-2007, Revision No. 11, dated 7/2/1997 will apply to the solicitation/contract. Offerors must include with their offer a completed copy of the provisions at FAR 52.212-3, Offerors Representation and Certification-Commercial Items. Award will be based on the lowest price proposed from a responsible/responsive contractor in accordance with FAR 9.104-1. Proposal is due on or before 21 September 1997, 3:00 PM PDT. Award will be made no later than 29 September 1997. (0252)

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