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S -- BUNDLING, BANDING AND WEIGHING TIN SOL SPO833-99-Q-0127 DUE 040799 POC Point of Contact-Wilbert C. Payne, Contract Specialist, 703-767-5346 WEB: DNSC Homepage, http://www.dnsc.dla.mil. E-MAIL: Point of Contact, Wilbert C. Payne, wilbert_payne@hq.dla.mil. DEFENSE NATIONAL STOCKPILE CENTER is soliciting quotes for bundling, banding, weighing and relocating 32,980 ST of tin located at the Hammond Depot, Hammond, IN. Period of performance is 270 calendar days after Notice to Proceed. This is a 100% small business set-aside under Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) code 8999. The small business size standard is $5 million. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for material handling prepared in accordance with the format in subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. SPO833-99-Q-0127 is issued as a Request For Quotation (RFQ). The Solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-10. 1. Contract line item number (CLIN) 0001 Contractor shall remove 32,980 ST of longhorn brand tin from current storage location at the Hammond, IN depot, bundle, band, weigh, mark, transport, and stack the material in either warehouse 200E or storage pad east of warehouse 200E. Contractor shall remove the tin from its current block storage location, open area D, and form a bundle consisting of 27 pigs. Contractor shall be required to handle each pig, which weigh approximately 83 lbs. each. The bundle shall be composed of nine (9) criss cross layers of three (3) pigs each, all ears up. Completed bundle will weigh approximately 2,241 pounds (approximately one metric ton). 2. Contractor shall then band the bundle utilizing two (2) 1 1/4inch galvanized bands and double crimp. Curled ends of the bands are to be cut off. Bands are to be placed in such a manner as to prevent any pigs from slipping out. Contractor shall insure that each bundle is clean and free from debris prior to weighing. 3. Contractor shall then weigh the bundle on a contractor-supplied scale. Contractor shall mark the net weight on the top and side of each bundle, approximately 1 inch in size utilizing a yellow halogen free indelible ink marker. Approximately 5000 bundles will be stacked 3 high in warehouse section 200E and the balance in open area -H-. Both storage areas are approximately 500 yards from the scale. Government representative will witness all weighing. Contractor scale must be digital type, 2,500-lb. minimum capacity, one pound increments and state certified. Scale will be tested and check weighed each morning prior to weighing bundles, and after lunch by the Contractor. Scale shall be zero balanced after each weighing. Contractor shall utilize a contractor supplied certified test weight of 2000 lbs. 4. Contractor shall keep the scale free of ice, snow, dirt, debris, and any other foreign materials that may affect scale operation or accuracy. Government shall establish the tare weight for the banding and the clips utilizing the contractor scale. Broken pieces, if any, will be melded to form complete pigs prior to building a bundle. 5. Rate of production shall be a minimum of 300 bundles per day. Hours of work at Hammond Depot are 0715-1515 hours, Mon. -- Fri, weekends and holidays are excluded. 6. Contractor shall at all times keep the work area, including storage areas, free from accumulation of waste materials. On a daily basis the contractor shall clean up all work areas, and make sure they are free of any debris. Used and discarded supplies and banding material shall be properly disposed of off-site at the Contractor's expense. 7. Contractor shall furnish all supplies, materials, and equipment required for the performance of the work including but not limited to banding equipment, crimpers, dumpsters, halogen free indelible markers, certified test weights and a digital scale. All necessary safety materials and supplies such as safety glasses with side shields, safety shoes (steel toes), and work gloves for contractor employees. Government will supply galvanized banding and clips. Contractor will be responsible for providing all necessary utilities that would include but not limited to electricity, portable toilets, water, and telephones. Office space is not available. 8. This solicitation incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause or provision may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es): www.arnet.gov/far/97-03/html/toc.html#part_52; or may be requested by email to Wilbert_payne@hq.dla.mil. FAR 52.212-1, Instructions To Offerors-Commercial (AUG 1998), FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items (Jan 1999); The Government will award a firm fixed-price contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government. Price, based on unit price per metric ton and past performance shall be used to evaluate offers; Offerors shall include a completed copy of FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (JAN 1999) with its offer. FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items (APR 1998), FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms And Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders-Commercial Items (JAN 1999) apply to this RFQ and any resultant contract. The following FAR clauses cited are also applicable: 52.203-6 Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (Jul 1995), 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (Jul 1996), 52.219-14 Limitations on Subcontracting (Dec 1996), 52.222-26 Opportunity ([Feb 1999]), 52.222-35 Affirmative Action for Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam ERA (Apr 1998), 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers With Disabilities (Jun 1998), 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era (Jan 1999), 52.222-41 Service Contract Act of 1965, as Amended (May 1989), 52.222-41 Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (May 1989), 52.222-44 Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Act -- Price Adjustment (May 1989) 52.237-1 Site Visit (Apr 1984), 52.233-9000 (DLAD); FAR 52.228.5 Insurance on a Government Installation (JAN 1997); DFARS provisions 252.212-7000, Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items and 252.204-7004, Required Central Contractor Registration; and 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items; the following clauses cited in DFARS 252.212-7001 are applicable: 252.225-7007 Buy American Act -- Trade Agreements -- Balance of Payments Program (MAR 1998), 252.225-7036 Buy American Act -- North American Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act -- Balance of Payments Program (MAR 1998) and 252.243-7002 Requests for Equitable Adjustment (MAR 1998). 9. The Contractor shall procure and maintain, and require any subcontractor to procure and maintain, during the entire period of performance under this contract, such insurance as stipulated herein. a. Workers' compensation and employer's liability. The Contractor is required to comply with applicable Federal and State workers' compensation and occupational disease statutes. Employer's liability coverage of at least $100,000 is required, except in States with exclusive or monopolistic funds that do not permit workers' compensation to be written by private carriers. b. General liability. Bodily injury liability insurance coverage written on the comprehensive form of policy of at least $500,000 per occurrence. c. Automobile liability insurance written on the comprehensive form of policy is required. The policy shall provide for bodily injury and property damage liabilitycovering the operation of all automobiles used in connection with performing the contract. Policies covering automobiles operated in the United States shall provide coverage of at least $200,000 per person and $500,000 per occurrence for bodily injury and $20,000 per occurrence for property damage. The amount of liability coverage on other policies shall be commensurate with any legal requirements of the locality and sufficient to meet normal and customary claims. 10. Offerors are urged to inspect the site where the work will be performed. A Pre-quote conference will be held March 25, 1999, 2:00 p.m. at the Hammond Depot, Hammond, IN. Quotes may be submitted to 8725 John J. Kingman Road, Fort Belvoir, VA 22060-6223, C/O Bid Custodian, Suite 4616 (Mail) or Suite 4528 (Hand-Delivered) Telephonic, telegraphic or faxed quotes will not be accepted. Quotes must be received by close of business 4/7/99. Questions may be submitted to the Point of Contact named herein. Posted 02/25/99 (W-SN302157). (0056)

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