99 -- FIRE ENGINEERING TECHNICAL SUPPORT SERVICES This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This Request for Proposal (RFP)is identified by No. BEP-99-27. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-10. This acquisition is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside. The resultant contract will be a firm-fixed price, indefinite delivery type. The contract period of performance will be one (1) base year plus three (3) option years. Statement of Work -- The Contractor shall provide all labor, materials and equipment for fire engineering consultation pertaining to the design, review, inspection, maintenance and testing of fire protection systems and fire protection practices at the Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP). The fire protection system at BEP is twelve (12) years old. A licensed fire protection engineer is required to perform this work. Applicable Documents -- The following list includes the primary reference documents that apply to this project. The Contractor shall use additional documents, as required, to support all analyses and recommendations presented to the Government. The Contractor shall identify the section(s) of all documents used in the analysis and recommendations. (a) Federal Regulations-Code of Federal Regulations, Titles 29, 40 and 49; (b) National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Nos. 1, 13, 14, 20, 25, 30, 45, 49,70, 72, 80, 92A, 170, 231, 321, and 325; (c) American National Standards Institute (ANSI) Nos. A17.1 and S3.41; (d) American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM); (e) Building Officials & Code Administrators (BOCA); (f) the BOCA National Fire Prevention Code; and (g) United Laboratories, Inc. (UL). Requirements -- The Contractor shall meet the following in performance of these services: The Contractor shall provide a minimum of two (2) Licensed Fire Protection Engineers (LFPE) as Key Personnel available for these services. The Senior LFPE shall have a minimum of five (5) years practical experience working with fire protection systems and assemblies that were at least twelve (12) years old. The practical experience shall be in the areas of design, review, inspection, maintenance or testing related to fire protection systems and assemblies that were at least twelve (12) years old. The Junior LFPE shall have a minimum of two (2) years practical experience in fire protection engineering. The Contractor shall not assign a non-licensed engineer, Engineer-in-Training or technician to this project unless under the supervision of the Senior LFPE. The Contractor shall provide drawings that are formatted for use by MicroStation 95 software and all reports shall be formatted for Word 97. These services will be requested by call order from the BEP Fire Safety Staff and the Contractor shall keep a log record of all call orders. The Contractor shall perform fire structural analysis, fire alarm system analysis and electrical analysis for the fire safety features; chemical analysis for fire safety features of chemical processes, equipment, material and procedures; and an analysis of fire safety practices and/or procedures at the BEP and any additional fire safety analyses as needed. Deliverables -- The Contractor shall provide the following to the BEP: Invoices -- The Contractor shall list the service sheet call order number(s) on each invoice submitted for payment. A copy of the service sheet shall be on file with the BEP Fire Safety Staff. Reports -- The Contractor shall submit twelve (12) hard copies and one (1) copy on a 3-1/2 inch computer disk of all reports to the Fire Safety Staff within 30 calendar days of the completion of any survey. Drawings -- The Contractor shall submit one (1) original print, twelve (12) copies of all drawings, plus one (1) copy of the CAD drawing(s) on 3-1/2 inch floppy diskettes within 30 calendar days of the completion of any survey. The Contractor shall provide a preliminary report within 72 hours of accepting a task assignment. Prospective Contractors are requested to submit a technical proposal that clearly describes their ability to perform the required services, a listing of labor categories, proposed hourly rates and indirect costs, and a completed FAR Part 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items with their proposal. Proposals will be evaluated on a Pass/Fail basis. Comparative evaluation procedures will be used to make the final award decision. Proposals will be evaluated in accordance with the following criteria: (i) Management Capabilities -- Offerors must demonstrate management's ability to successfully meet the requirements of this effort. (ii) Key Personnel -- Offerors shall submit resumes on personnel scheduled to perform under this project. (iii) Timeliness -- the offeror must demonstrate his ability to respond within twenty-four (24) hours of receipt of a call order. (iv) Past Performance -- Offerors shall provide three (3) references and telephone numbers of customers for whom they have provided services that are similar in size and scope. Award will be made to the offeror whose proposal is the most advantageous to the Government. Offerors submitting proposals are reminded that this is an informal process and no competitive range will be determined. Personnel working on this contract will be required to obtain security clearances. The following FAR clauses are applicable to this acquisition: 52.212-1; 52.212-2; 52.212-3; 52.212-4; and 52.212-5. Additional applicable clauses shall be incorporated in the contract prior to award. Proposals shall be mailed to the Bureau of Engraving and Printing, Office of Procurement, Room 705A, 14th & C Sts., S.W., Washington, D.C. 20228-0001, Attn: Gail D. Boger. Proposals are due on or before April 20, 1999. Note 1 applies. WEB: Visit this URL for the latest information about this, http://www.eps.gov/cgi-bin/WebObjects/EPS?ACode=S&;ProjID=BEP-99-27&Loc ID=142. E-MAIL: Gail Boger, gail.boger@bep.treas.gov. Posted 03/18/99 (D-SN310001).

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