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S -- BUNDLING, BANDING, WEIGHING, AND OUTLOADING SOL SPO833-99-Q-126 DUE 033199 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 outloading materials at the Anniston Army Depot, Anniston, AL. Period of performance is 90 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-0126 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 16,890 MT of tin from current storage location at the Anniston Army Depot, transport to Area 900, band, weigh, the material and move it to a new storage area. A Government representative will select the sequence that the material will be removed from storage. 2. Contractor shall remove the tin from its current block storage location, segregate by brand, and form a bundle consisting of 27 pieces of longhorn or 28 pieces of Geomines, interlocked. Longhorn will consist of three base ingots laid ears up and 8 layers of three ingots. Geomines will consist of 4 base ingots laid ears up and 6 layers of four ingots. Brands are not to be commingled within a bundle. 3. Contractor shall then band the completed bundle utilizing three (3) 1 1/4 inch galvanized bands and double crimp. Bands are to be placed in such a manner as to prevent any ingots from slipping out. Contractor shall transport the banded bundle to Area 900, approximately 1.5 miles, and weigh it on a contractor supplied scale. Contractor shall mark the weight and bundle number on the top and side of each bundle, approximately 1 inch in size, utilizing a yellow indelible ink marker. Contractor will maintain a log of the bundle number and corresponding weight and furnish the log to the Government representative on a daily basis. The government will supply the log sheets. 4. Contractor shall treat each clip joint with a zinc base corrosion inhibitor at the clip joint. Completed bundles are then to be restocked in open Area 900, approximately 400 feet from the scale, in shipping lots of 20 bundles. Government representative will witness all weighing. Contractor scale must be digital type, 2500 LB minimum capacity, one pound increments, and state certified. Scale will be tested and check weighed each morning and after lunch by the Contractor. The Contractor shall utilize a contractor supplied certified commercial test weight of 2,000 lbs. Government shall establish the tare weight, for the banding and clips utilizing the contractor scale. Broken pieces, if any, will be melded to form complete ingots prior to building a lift. 5. Rate of production shall be a minimum of 200 completed bundles per day. 6. Contract line item number (CLIN) 0002 -- Contractor shall outload completed tin bundles on government supplied conveyances (trucks). Services shall include loading trucks, and blocking and bracing load to prevent movement during transportation. Loading configurations and conveyance weight capacity shall be in accordance with all local, state, and federal regulations. All transportation documentation will be completed by the government. 7. Contractor will be required to outload titanium sponge stored at the Anniston facility onto conveyances (trucks) supplied by the government. A total of 485 pallets containing 1,939 drums (386.2 ST) are to be outloaded. Material is currently stored in warehouse 31. Contractor shall secure the load by placing a 1 1/4" galvanize steel band around the drums on each pallet, and block and brace to prevent movement during transportation. 8. Loading configurations and conveyance weight capacity shall be in accordance with all local, state, and federal regulations. All transportation documentation will be completed by the government. Rate of shipment will be a minimum of 6 trucks per day (120 ST) depending on the availability of trucks. 9. Hours of work at Anniston Army Depot are 0700-1600, Mon-Fri, weekends and holidays excluded. 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 clear 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. 10. Contractor shall furnish all supplies, materials and equipment required for the performance of the work including but not limited to banding equipment, crimpers, dumpsters, indelible markers, certified test weights, digital scale, mobile loading ramp and zinc based corrosion inhibitor. All necessary safety materials and supplies such as safety glasses with side shields, safety shoes (steel toes) and work gloves for contractor employees. Contractor will be responsible for providing all necessary utilities that would include but not limited to; electricity, portable toilets, water, and telephone. Office space is not available. Government shall supply galvanized banding and clips. 11. 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 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). 12. 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 liability covering 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. 13. Offerors are urged to inspect the site where the work will be performed. A Pre-quote conference will be held March 18, 1999, 2:00 p.m. at the Anniston Depot, Anniston, AL. All potential offerors expecting to attend must notify the POC no later than March 10, 1999 for security clearance. Quotes may be submitted to 8725 John J. KingmanRoad, 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 3/31/99. Questions may be submitted to the Point of Contact named herein. Posted 02/25/99 (W-SN302148). (0056)

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