DIRECTORATE OF CONTRACTING; 30 N. WOLFE AVENUE; EDWARDS AFB, CA 93524-6351

99 -- BIRD NET SOL F0470099T1082 DUE 091599 POC Tamia A. True WEB: DIRECTORATE OF CONTRACTING, http://bsx.org/edwards/bus_ops. E-MAIL: DIRECTORATE OF CONTRACTING, tamia.true@edex.edwards.af.mil. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items 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; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number is F04700-99-T-1083. The solicitation is a request for quotation (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-13. The SIC code is 2298, Size Standard 500 employees. The Air Force Flight Test Center, Edwards AFB CA has a requirement for bird netting air hangar and door pockets. Project includes netting the curved hangar ceiling (Bldg 4505) but not the concrete support walls. Netting of the two tail hangar doors in such a way that they remain operable. In addition, the door pockets will be netted down the walls to about 8-10 feet above the floor. The net must not sag or fold. The light fixtures will hang below the net and the net will be secured around the light fixture conduit. Wherever access is necessary, zippers will be installed. The net shall be installed in such a manner that no holes or openings will be present that will allow birds to pass. There are to be no areas within the hangar above the concrete walls (not including the hangar doors) were birds can nest. Hangar dimensions are 163' wide x 220' deep x 50' high with hangar doors and tail doors at either end. Work and materials will be guaranteed in writing for at least 5 years. Reasonable efforts shall be made to remove all birds from the facility before completion of the netting project. Contractor shall field verify dimensions before construction. Price is to include delivery of netting and complete installation. The following provisions and clauses apply: 52.252-2 -- Clauses Incorporated by Reference. This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the contracting officer will make their full test available. Also, the full test of a clause may be accessed electronically at these addresses: http://farsite.hill.af.mil or http://www.arnet.gov.far (End of clause). Provisions at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial, applies to this acquisition; 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers, ability to meet the government requirements, lowest priced offered and past performance. The ability to meet the government requirements and past performance when combined are significantly more important than price. Offerors must include a completed copy of the provisions at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Item, with its offer. Clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, also applies. Clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition; 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity; 52.222-35, Affirmative Action Special Disabled and Vietnam Era Veterans; 52.222-36,Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers; 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans o f the Vietnam Era; 252.212.7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items; 252.204-7004, Required Central Contractor Registration; 252.225-7001, Buy American Act and Balance of Payment Program; and 252.225-7036, North American Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act -- Balance of Payment Program. A site visit is scheduled for 8 September 1999. The meeting place will be Building 1609, Directorate of Contracting, at 9 a.m. Attendance is mandatory and complete specifications will be handed out at the site visit. Offers are due at the Air Force Flight Test Center (AFFC), Directorate of Contracting, 30 North Wolfe Avenue, Edwards AFB, CA 93524-6351, by 15 Sep 1999, at 3 p.m. Faxed transmissions of quotes are preferred, 661-275-9677. See Note 1. Posted 08/30/99 (D-SN374281). (0242)

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