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

56 -- BALLISTIC RESISTANT UPGRADE OF EXISTING SECURITY BOOTHS SOL USSS990022 DUE 031199 POC Kelly Curtin or Patricia Kiely (202)435-6940; Fax No. (202)435-7138 The United States Secret Service has a requirement for the ballistic resistant upgrade of security booths located in Washington, D.C. This is a 100% small business set-aside. The SIC Code is 3231 and the small business size standard is 500 employees. The contractor shall fabricate and 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 supports; 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 [light fixture(s), utility outlet(s), etc.] that interfere with installation as required; and repaint and apply finishes as needed. There are twelve (12) booths of different sizes and styles, and three (3) transaction counters to be renovated. The booths will be upgraded using new products that meet or exceed UL Standard 752, Level 4 materials and components. The transaction counters must meet or exceed UL Standard 752, Level 3, materials and components. Access clearances will be required for all personnel working on the site. The contractor will be required to submit information on US Government Form 1888 for background investigation to obtain security clearances for contractor's personnel. The contract period will be for 90 calendar days from approved fabrication shop drawings to deliver and install the required materials. A mandatory pre-bid inspection of the site has been scheduled for Tuesday, March 16, 1999, at 9:30 a.m., at a location to be determined prior to the inspection. 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 12:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 11, 1999. Firm representatives to be present at the March 16, 1999 pre-bid inspection must provide their full name, social security number, and date of birth with the Solicitation Request. Telephone requests for copies of the solicitation will not be accepted. The estimated solicitation issue date is March 16, 1999. See Note 1. Posted 02/25/99 (W-SN302239). (0056)

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