325th Contracting Squadron, 501 Illinois Avenue, STE 5, Tyndall AFB, FL 32403-5526

J -- MAINTENANCE OF PRIMARY SIMULATION TRAINER (PST) SOL F0863798QX314 DUE 022698 POC A1C Lisa R. Martin (850)283-8616 or 2931 This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement consists of only one solicitation, F0863798QX184. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-3. This procurement is reserved for small business concerns, utilizing the size standard in FAR 19 under Standard Industrial Code 7379; $18M. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement consists of only one solicitation, F0863798QX184. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-3. This procurement is reserved for small business concerns, utilizing the size standard in FAR 19 under Standard Industrial Code 7379; $18M. Offeror's are to quote on the following line items: Services, Nonpersonal: Contractor to provide all labor, equipment, tools, materials, and other items This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement consists of only one solicitation, F0863798QX184. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-3. This procurement is reserved for small business concerns, utilizing the size standard in FAR 19 under Standard Industrial Code 7379; $18M. Offeror's are to quote on the following line items: Services, Nonpersonal: Contractor to provide all labor, equipment, tools, materials, and other item necessary to perform maintenance on the Primary Simulation Trainer (PST) system in accordance with the Statement of Need and System Capabilities/Operations, and is available upon written request on company letterhead via facsimile to the attention of A1C Lisa R. Martin at (850) 283-1033/1222. Performance period will be from time of award to 30 September 1998. Line Item 0001: Bldg. 470, Quantity 0007, Unit of issue: Month. Offeror's are to bid on a per month amount for this project. The provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offeror's-Commercial, applies to this acquisition. Prospective offers will submit their quotations on letterhead stationery, in accordance with FAR 52.212-1 (b)(1-11). FAR Clause 52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Items will apply to this acquisition. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers in accordance with FAR 9.104-1: (i) Past performance (ii) price. The following clauses are hereby incorporated by reference: FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, FAR 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity; 52.222-35, Affirmative action for Special Disabled and Vietnam Era Veterans; 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Handicapped workers; 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans on the Vietnam Era; 52.222-41, Service Contract Act of 1965, As amended; 52.222-42 Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires, In compliance with the Service Contract Act of 1965, as amended, Wage Determination No. 94-2121, Revision (9), Dated 97 Nov. 25 will apply to the solicitation/contract contemplated and the regulations of the Secretary of Labor. This clause identifies the classes of service employees expected to be employed under the contract and states the wages and fringe benefits payable to each if they were employed by the contracting agency subject to the provisions of 5 US 5341 or 5332. The clause at FAR 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside applies to this solicitation. The following additional clauses will apply to this solicitation and any resultant contract: FAR 52.245-2 Government Property (Fixed Price Contracts), Alternate I, 52.237-1 Site Visit, 52.237-2 Protection of Government Buildings, Equipment, and Vegetation, 52.232-33 Mandatory Information for Electronic Funds Transfer Payment, 52.232-18 Availability of Funds, 52.245-1 Property Records. Offeror's must include with their offer a completed copy of the provisions at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror's Representation and Certification-Commercial Items. The clause at FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, applies to this solicitation. A one time-accompanied only Site visit will be conducted on 10 Feb. 98 at 09:30 central time, for those Contractors that may be interested. Prospective Offeror's will meet at 325 Contracting Squadron, Bldg. 647, Tyndall AFB, FL no later than 09:20 central time. For directions and details, contact A1C Lisa R. Martin at (850) 283-8616. All quotes shall be submitted in writing, on offeror's business letterhead, not later than 26 Feb. 98, 4:00 Central Time, Attention: A1C Lisa Martin, 325 CONS/LGCS, 501 Illinois Ave, Ste. 5, Tyndall AFB, Fl. 32403-5526. Direct any questions, or requests for copies of provisions or forms, by calling (850)283-8616 or 2931. Performance will be required to begin 10 days after award by Contracting office. Service will be required through 30 September 98. Tentative issue and closing dates are 26 February 98 and 5 March 98, respectively. (0036)

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