Department of the Treasury, U. S. Secret Service, Procurement Division, 1310 L Street, N. W., Suite 730, Washington, DC 20223

54 -- BALLISTIC RESISTANT UPGRADE OF EXISTING SECURITY BOOTHS SOL USSS980031 DUE 083198 POC Contact: Kathleen Wilson (202)/435-6940; fax (202)/435-7138 The United States Secret Service has a requirement for the ballistic resistant upgrade of existing security booths located in Washington, D.C. The contractor shall install certified ballistic resistant window and door assemblies, and opaque armor into existing booths. The proposed work includes the following: examine/inspect existing conditions; verify existing structural support; take dimensions; develop designs; develop an implementation plan; remove/dispose of existing door and window assemblies; install new ballistic resistant items and related hardware; relocate items that interfere with installation, and repaint and apply finishes as required. There are eleven booths of different sizes and styles plus three transaction counters to be renovated. The booths will be upgraded using products that meet or exceed, UL Standard 752, level 4, materials and components. Transaction counters will meet or exceed, UL Standard 752, Level 3, materials and components. Access clearances for all personnel working on-site will be required. The contractor will be required to submit information on US Government Form 1888 for background investigation to obtain security clearances for contractor's personnel. All bidders must attend a pre-bid inspection of the site at a date and time to be determined by the C.O. and C.O.T.R. The contract period will be for 90 calendar days from approved fabrication shop drawings to deliver and install materials. The Government intends to award a firm, fixed price contract, to the offeror whose proposal is technically acceptable, and whose cost and technical merit relationship represent the best value to the Government. Firms interested in receiving a copy of the solicitation must respond in writing no later than 4:00 P.M. Monday, August 31, 1998. Phone call requests will not be accepted. The estimated solicitation issue date is September 14, 1998. Posted 08/24/98 (W-SN240983). (0236)

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