Contracts Department, P. O. Drawer 43019, MCLB, Albany, GA 31704-3019

J -- CRANE WAY ALIGNMENT SOL M67004-99-R-0022 POC Gerald S. Byrd, Contract Specialist, Code 891-2, (912)439-6762 (i) THIS IS A COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION IAW FAR 12.6, AS SUPPLEMENTED WITH ADDITIONAL INFORMATION INCLUDED IN THIS NOTICE. THIS ANNOUNCEMENT CONSTITUTES THE ONLY SOLICITATION; PROPOSAL ARE BEING REQUESTED AND A WRITTEN SOLICITATION WILL NOT BE ISSUED. (ii) The solicitation number for this acquisition is M67004-99-R-0022 and is issued as a Request for Proposal (RFP). Proposals are requested consisting of pricing and technical capabilities for crane way alignment of the 75 and 30-ton overhead cranes within the Maintenance Center aboard the Marine Corps Logistics Base, Albany, Georgia. Technical proposals shall augment with a sufficiently detailed description of plans or alternative approaches to meet this requirement. (iii) This RFP incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through the 1997 Federal Acquisition Circular 97-12. (iv) N/A. (v) A Firm-Fixed-Price contract will be issued that meets or exceeds the requirements as listed in paragraph (vi) in support of the following Contract Line Item Number (CLIN). CLIN 0001 Vertical and Horizontal Laser Alignment of the 30 ton Runway, one each, and the 75 ton Runway, one each. The scope and work requirements for CLIN 0001 are listed in paragraph (vi). The desired completion date for this effort is 30 days or less. If the offeror can provide completion sooner than the 30 days requested, offeror should propose this lessor duration and will become a significant factor in the contract evaluation criteria for award. (vi) Successful completion of this contract will require: 1. Vertical and Horizontal Laser Alignment of both the 30 ton and 75 ton runways upon completion will meet all applicable Crane Manufacturers Association of America (CMAA), crane manufacturer's, state and federal safety performance requirements. The expressed minimum acceptable tolerances are: A. Crane Span  (L) Measured at Crane Wheel Contact Surface: Maximum L = L + A, Minimum L = L -- A Overall Tolerance: L < 50' A = 3/16" L > 50' < 100' A = " L > 100' A = 3/8" Maximum Rate of Change: " IN 20'-0" B. Straightness (B): +B  -B Overall Tolerance: B = 3/8" Maximum Rate of Change: " IN 20'-0" C. Elevation (C): +C   -C Overall Tolerance: C = 3/8" Maximum Rate of Change: " IN 20'-0" D. Top Running Transverse Rail to Rail Elevation (D) on Span L and Transverse Girder to Girder Elevation Under Running (D) on Span L: Overall Tolerance: L < 50' D =  3/16" L > 50' < 100' D =  " L > 100' D =  3/8" Maximum Rate of Change: " IN 20'-0" In case of conflict with the tolerances from recognized sources, the tolerance that is expressed in terms allowing the least deviation will take precedence. The contractor will be required to supply certification that runways meet all applicable crane manufacturer's, CMAA, state, national safety and performance requirements. 2. Contractor will install safety cables on each side of crane runways. Cables will meet all OSHA requirements. 3. Contractor will provide and install new runway girder to column tie backs on both runways. 4. Contractor will remove existing welded runway clips, furnish and install new runway clips. 5. All work will be accomplished during non-production hours. The available work hours consist of 5:30 PM until 6:30 AM Monday through Saturday and 5:30 PM Saturday until 6:30 AM Monday. Cranes must be fully operational during production hours. 6. Contractor will furnish all necessary and/or required safety equipment and observe all state, federal safety regulations. (vii) Alignment services will be performed aboard the Marine Corps Logistics Base, Albany, Georgia. Inspection and acceptance for alignment services shall be performed at destination by Maintenance Center, Building 2200 engineering point of contact or his representative. (viii) FAR provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial, applies to this acquisition. The SIC Code is 8711 with a size standard of 2.5M in annual receipts. The Government intends to evaluate offers and award without discussions with offerors. Therefore, the offeror's initial offer should contain the offeror's best terms both in price and technical standpoint. However, the Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if later determined by the Contracting Officer to be necessary. The following addendum applies: Addendum 1) Offeror's written proposals shall address the following areas: technical, management, past performance, price and delivery, price-related factors, supplying all information identified in this solicitation as follows: Technical: Offeror shall provide convincing evidence that its proposed effort will meet all technical requirements as described in paragraph (vi). Management: Offerors shall briefly describe their proposed management approach for: a) meeting the scope and work requirements specified in paragraph (vi). b) providing all necessary crane way alignment certifications and safety equipment specified in paragraph (vi). Past Performance: Offeror should provide information regarding successful past performance on similar engineering alignment service contracts to provide assurance of the offerors ability to meet the scope and work requirements specified in paragraph (vi). Cost: Offerors "Best" price for all of the alignment services specified in paragraph (vi). (ix) FAR provision 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial items, is applicable to this acquisition. Tailor paragraph (a) as follows: [insertion one] Technical, management, past performance, price, delivery, and price related factors considered in descending order of importance as listed here. [insertion two] Also, when all other factors are combined they are more important than price. A superior technical proposal may be selected if its higher price is justified by additional technical features offered in comparison to a lower priced technically acceptable proposal. Furthermore, the Government may reject any or all offers if such action is in the public interest and waive informalities and minor irregularities in offers received. (x) FAR provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, is applicable to this acquisition. Complete this provision, and submit with offer. (xi) FAR clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, is applicable to this acquisition. (xii) FAR clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, is applicable to this acquisition. (xiii) Technical acceptability will be determined by information submitted by the offeror providing a description in sufficient detail that documents the offerors ability to perform successfully the specified engineering alignment services described in this requirement. Department of Labor Wage Determination 94-2131(4) applies for Machinery Maintenance Mechanics; 23530 at $16.69 per hour. All responses to this RFP shall be in writing. Include Federal Tax Identification Number (TIN) and Central Contractor Registration number (CCR) with your offer. (xiv) DO-S10 (xv) N/A (xvi) The closing date for receipt of offers is 1300 EDST on the 15th day after the date this notice is published in the Commerce Business Daily. In the event that the 15th day falls on a Saturday, Sunday or a Federal holiday, the period extends to 1300 EDST on the next day that is not a Saturday, Sunday of Federal holiday. Responses sent via U.S. Mail shall be sent to: Ms. Carol McConnell, Contracts Department Code 890-2, P. O. Drawer 43019, Marine Corps Logistics Base, Albany, Georgia 31704-3019. Responses sent by overnight delivery service shall be sent to: Contracts Department (Code 890-2), Bldg. 3700, Third Floor, Room #303, MCLB, Albany. GA 31704-1128. (xvii) Point of Contact for this requirement is Gerald S. Byrd, Contract Specialist, Phone Number: (912) 439-6762. Contracting Officer, Mr. Larry F. Pendley, (912) 439-6761. Posted 08/16/99 (W-SN368194). (0228)

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