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35 -- LIFE CHUTE SYSTEM INSTALLATION, SUPPORT, AND TRAINING SOL F25600-99-QA001 DUE 091099 POC Elizabeth Hanson, Contract Specialist, Phone 402-294-2883, Fax 402-232-6571, Email elizabeth.hanson@offutt.af.mil -- Leon Laquihon, Contract Specialist, Phone 402-294-7281, Fax 402-232-6571, Email WEB: Visit this URL for the latest information about this, http://www.eps.gov/cgi-bin/WebObjects/EPS?ACode=P&;ProjID=F25600-99-QA0 01&LocID=601. E-MAIL: Elizabeth Hanson, elizabeth.hanson@offutt.af.mil. Part 12.6 of the FAR has been used for the following synopsitation: This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulations document 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 requirement is a possible end-of-year buy. No obligation shall be incurred for this requirement unless funds availability has been certified. Solicitation number F25600-99-QA001 is issued as a request for quotation. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-11. This is a total small business set-aside. The government intends to award a sole-source acuisition to Baker Safety Equipment, Inc. One Pyles Lane, New Castle, Deleware 19720. The standard industrial classification code and small business size standard are: 9229- $5.0M. The government intends to issue a purchase order for: (1) 107 ft. Portable Baker Life Chute, 1 ea; (2) Roller Ball Net Retrieval Unit, 1 ea; (3) Installation, Support, and Tower Personnel Training for the above items. NO PARTIAL QUOTES WILL BE CONSIDERED. NO PARTIAL AWARDS WILL BE ALLOWED. The provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial, applies to this acquisition. The provision at FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition: evaluation will be based on best value including cost and ability to meet requirements. Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representation and Certification -- Commercial Items, with its offer. The clause at FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The clause at FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. Additionally, the following FAR clauses cited in 52.212-5 are applicable: 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (E.O. 11246); 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Special Disabled and Vietnam Era Veterans (38 U.S.C. 4212); 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers (29 U.S.C. 793); 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era (38 U.S.C. 4212); 52.222-41, Service Contract Act of 1965, As Amended (41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.); 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.) applies to this acquisition. The provision at FAR 52.237-7, Indemnification and Medical Liability Insurance, applies to this acquisition. The following DFARS clauses also apply to this acquisition: 252.204-7004 Required Central Contracting Registration; 252.232-7009, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer (CCR); 252.212-7001, Contract Terms & Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders Applicable To Defense Acquisitions Of Commercial Items; and 252.225-7001, Buy American Act and Balance of Payment Program (41 U.S.C. 10, E.O. 10582); 252.225-7036, North American Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act (Alt I). If interested, please contact SSgt Elizabeth Hanson by e-mail, fax, or phone, to be placed on the bidder's list. Offers are due by close of business 10 Sep 99. Quotes must be valid until 1 Oct 99, and should be submitted in writing to: 55 CONS/LGCS, 101 Washington Square, Bldg. 40, Offutt AFB, NE 68113-2107, or you may send a fax to number (402)-232-6571. Address any questions to SSgt Elizabeth V. Hanson at above address or call (402) 294-2628 or e-mail to elizabeth.hanson@offutt.af.mil. Posted 09/02/99 (D-SN375908). (0245)

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