Regional Contracting Department (Code 201), Fleet and Industrial Supply Center, 1942 Gaffney Street, Ste 100, Pearl Harbor, HI 96860-4549

68 -- SULFURIC ACID SOL N00604-98-R-0011 DUE 052198 POC Point of Contact -Debby Alberto, Contract Specialist, 808-474-2397, extension 202. Contracting Officer-Edward W. Hodges, 808-474-2397, extension 206. 17. SULFURIC ACID SOL N00604-98-R-0011 DUE 052198. 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; a written solicitation will not be issued. Refer to solicitation as RFP number N00604-98-R-0011. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (97-04). The Small business Competitiveness Demonstration Program is not applicable. This is an unrestricted solicitation which applies FAR 52.219-8 Utilization of Small, Small Disadvantaged and Women Owned Business Concerns. The Standard Industrial Code (SIC) is 2819 with a size standard of 1,000 employees. This requirement is a rated order and is applicable to the regulations of the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) and delivery orders will be assigned ratings as implemented by DOD 4400-1M. The Fleet & Industrial Supply Center (FISC), Pearl Harbor, Hawaii announces a combined synopsis/solicitation for Sulfuric Acid in support of Navy Public Works Center, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii's requirements to treat sewage and remove impurities from water to create de-mineralized water for use in various steam systems. The RFP is a firm fixed price indefinite delivery type contract for a base period of one-year beginning 1 July 1998, with two one-year option periods beginning approximately 1 July 1999 through 30 June 2000 and 1 July 2000 through 30 June 2001. The characteristics of the sulfuric acid are as follows: formula: H2SO4; grade: technical; physical state: liquid; molecular weight: 98.08 (solute); acceptable range of color: colorless to cloudy; composition: 90 to 100%; specific gravity: 1.8437 (60 degrees F/60 degrees F); and freezing point: +30 degrees F. CLIN 0001 Sulfuric Acid, as specified above: The Contractor shall be responsible to deliver sulfuric acid FOB Destination to Power PlantNo. 2, building number 149, located in the Pearl Harbor Hawaii, Navy Shipyard, Controlled Industrial Area (CIA), where it shall be inspected and accepted. It shall be the Contractor's responsibility to go to the site, hook up the hose connections and pump sulfuric acid into a government-owned 7,000-gallon tank. Quantity: estimated 8,320 gallons per year. Deliveries shall be within 15 days after the date of each order placed, except that when the needs of the government permit, orders may provide a longer time for delivery. CLIN 0002: Sulfuric Acid to be delivered in 55-gallon drums (50 gallons per drum) FOB Destination to building number 1385, located in the Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, Navy Shipyard, Controlled Industrial Area (CIA), where it shall be inspected and accepted. Quantity: estimated 600 gallons per year. Each shipment shall include a Certificate of Analysis also known as a Lab Report and state the applicable Batch Number. FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items, is applicable. NOTES: Offeror's attention is specifically drawn to Paragraphs (b)(11) of this clause which states a statement complying with this paragraph must be included in the offer; paragraph (c); Period of Acceptance of Offers, is revised to reflect an acceptance period of 60 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of offers; and paragraph (h) is revised to state the Government intends to award a single contract resulting from this solicitation. Evaluation Commercial Items, FAR 52.212-2, is applicable. The past performance evaluation factors of quality of service, timeliness of performance, cost control, business relations and management of personnel are of equal importance. The contract resulting from this solicitation shall be awarded to that responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation is determined the best value to the Government in terms of technical acceptability, past performance, and price, which are of equal importance. Inclusion of FAR 52.215-18 Facsimile Proposals are permitted and may be faxed to either of the following fax numbers (808) 471-5750 or (808) 474-8885. Please fax no later than 3:00 p.m. Hawaii Standard Time on 12 May 1998, the following Contractor Past Performance Data information: (1) the company or activity's name, address, phone and fax numbers; (2) a point of contact able to verify the data; (3) the contract number, description of the supply and quantity provided, contract amount, and the date the contract was completed. Please include only companies or agencies (at least three total) where you have provided same or similar type products (state whether the product is the "same" or "similar"); and advise those you reference that FISCPH, Contracts Department, shall be contacting them by fax as soon as we receive this information, to complete a Contractor Past Performance Survey regarding your past performance. Please contact Ms. Debby Alberto at (808) 474-2397, extension 202, for information regarding this solicitation. The offeror is required to submit with the initial proposal of their schedule of prices: (1) a copy of a Certificate of Analysis also known as a lab report detailing the contents of the sulfuric acid being proposed; (2) a current copy of your Dun and Bradstreet Business Information Report (Call their Customer Service Center at (800) 333-0505 or (800) 234-3867 to obtain procedures for requesting your copy); (3) a summary of your company's capabilities and experience; (4) the name, address, phone/fax number of your anticipated source of supply; and (5) a completed copy of the provisions at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items and DFARS 252.212-7000 all of which are due no later than 5:00 p.m. Hawaii Standard Time on 21 May 1998. FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items applies. NOTES: The contractor's attention is specifically drawn to paragraph (g), Invoices, of this clause. Invoices are submitted to (N62755) Commanding Officer, Navy Public Works Center, Code 1512, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii 96860-5490. Payment shall be made in accordance with FAR 52.232-33, Mandatory Information for Electronic Funds Transfer Payment. DFARS 252.222-7000, Restrictions on Employment of Personnel (DEC 1991), states: (a) The Contractor shall employ, for the purposes of performing that portion of the contract work in the State of Hawaii, individuals who are residents of the State, and who, in the case of any craft or trade, possess or would be able to acquire promptly the necessary skills to perform the contract; (b) The Contractor agrees to insert the substance of this clause, including this paragraph (b), in each subcontract. (0124)

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