DIRECTORATE OF CONTRACTING, BLDG 9504 MS 19, BOX 339500, FORT LEWIS WA 98433-9500

54 -- PROVIDE TACTICAL MAINTENANCE BERMS, FORT LEWIS, WASHINGTON SOL DAKF57-98-Q-0203 DUE 071098 POC Contract Specialist, Nancy Gary 206-967-2151 ext 207 (Site Code DAKF57) 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 quote; quotations are being requested and a written quote will not be issued. Number DAKF57-98-Q-0203 applies and is issued as a Request for Quotation. The RFQ document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-04. This procurement is issued as 100 percent set-aside for small business (SB) concerns. If adequate response is not received from SB concerns, the quote will be issued as unrestricted without further notice. Therefore, replies to this notice are requested from all business concerns as well as from SB concerns. Concern means any business entity organized for profit with a place of business located in the United States, including, but not limited to an individual, partnership, corporation, joint venture, associations, or cooperative. This is an all or none quote; no partial responses will be accepted. The size standard for any concern including its affiliates shall not be in excess of 500 employees, with a SIC code of 2655. Provide thirty (30) each Tactical Field Maintenance Berms, 12'X14'X6". 1. Overall construction materials: (a) The bottom construction materials for use shall be of a three piece construction of nonwoven geotextile fabric, style 801, encapsulated between two pieces of geotextile L3284 NESU material. (b) Sides of the berm shall be constructed of geotextile L3284 NESU material. (c) Each side of the berm shall have, one each removable, tight cell foam log, 4"X6". Each log shall be encapsulated and sealed in a material which is rugged and impervious to fuels, oils, anti-freeze or other materials which would normally be encountered in a vehicle maintenance program. Each log will have two 3/4" ID grommets installed. The side construction of the berm in which the foam logs are housed shall be constructed in such a manner to allow the passage of the logs with a minimal of effort. When delivered, the long axis of the berm shall have, installed by the manufacturer, two foam logs. Thus making the berm collapsible, and can be rolled for storage and transport. (d) One corner of the berm shall be welded a threaded drain plug, and shall be able to withstand frequent opening and closing. The plug shall be reinforced to resist tearing through normal and repeated usage. 2. Each berm shall be delivered in a travel/storage bag in which the rolled berm is stored. When stowed for travel, the outside dimensions should not exceed 24" in diameter, with all components. 3. Each berm shall be delivered with 8 sections of 3/8" diameter nylon rope, 6" lengths, which will be used to secure each end of the berm and provide for a secure and upright, liquid tight berm. 4. Each berm shall be delivered with a section of 3/8" nylon rope 15' in length used for the installation of the side logs. 5. The interior flooring section of the berm shall have a non-skid, anti-slip surface, which will resist chemicals normally encountered in a maintenance environment. These chemicals are typically, fuels (JP-8, Diesel Fuel, Gasoline), oils (derived both from crude oil and of synthetic production methods) and anti-freeze. 6. Each maintenance berm shall be warranted for a period of 2 years from date of delivery. Warranty shall include provisions for free repair to rips, tears and punctures. Included in the warranty shall be provisions for free return shipping to the unit, during the warranty period. Manufacturer shall identify and provide a standardized price list for repairs outside of the warranty period. Written instructions for return to manufacturer for repairs shall be included. Submit proposal to include drawing, sample of proposed fabric and at least three references of similar product. Past performance information as an evaluation criteria for award is equal to price. All responses to the quote must be in writing or fax response to (253) 967-8137; telephonic responses will not be accepted. The F.O.B. delivery address is Building 9630, Fort Lewis, Washington. Award will be made on SF 1449. Clarification to solicitation provisions: Wherever the words offer, proposal, offerors, or similar terms are used in this quote, they shall be read to mean quote, quotation, quoter, or similar corresponding term reflecting that this quote is a Request for Quotations, not a Request for Proposals. Provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items, Paragraph (e) and (h) are deleted; FAR Clause 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, (to be submitted with quote). FAR Clauses 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items (FAR 52.212-4(i), the third sentence is changed to read: The Government shall make payment in acordance with the clause at DFARS 252.232-7009, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer (CCR), which is incorporated herein by reference) and FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items are applicable to this acquisition. The following clauses within 52.212-5(b) are applicable to this acquisition: 52.222-3, Convict Labor; 52.233-3, Protest After Award; 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity; 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Vietnam Era Veterans; 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers; 52.222-37, Employment Reports-Vietnam Veterans; 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside; DFARS Clause 252.204-7304, Required Central Contractor Registration; DFARS Clause 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items. The following clause within 252.212-7001 is applicable to this acquisition: 252.225-7001, Buy American Act and Balance of Payments Program. The complete text of any or all of the clauses and provisions effective on the date of the latest Federal/Defense Acquisition Circular is also available electronically from the following World Wide Web (WWW) Home Pages: General Services -- http://www-far.npr.gov; DOD Electronic Commerce Office -- http://www.acq.osd.mil and Defense Technical Information Center (DTIC) -- http://www.dtic.dla.mil. Written quotes are due on July 10, 1998 at 4:00 PM(PT) and shall include all required representations and certifications. Quotes shall be sent to Directorate of Contracting, ATTN: Nancy Gary, Building 9504, MS 19, Box 339500, Fort Lewis, WA 98433-9500. For more information regarding this procurement, contact Nancy Gary at (253) 967-2151, extension 207. Posted 07/01/98. (0182)

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