78 -- PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT

Notice Date

September 12, 2001

Contracting Office

Department of the Air Force, Air Education and Training Command, Maxwell AFB Contracting Squadron, 50 LeMay Plaza South Bldg 804, Maxwell AFB, AL, 36112-6334

ZIP Code

36112-6334

Solicitation Number

F01600-01-T-0107

Response Due

September 25, 2001

Point of Contact

Gail Bumgardner, Contract Specialist, Phone 334-953-6317, Fax 334-953-3527, Email gail.bumgardner@maxwell.af.mil -- Kevin Drummond, Contracting Officer, Phone 334-953-3531, Fax 334-953-2453, Email kevin.drummond@maxwell.af.mil

Description

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. Solicitation number F01600-01-T-0107 is issued as a request for proposal (RFP). Solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-27. This acquisition will be 100% set aside for small business. The NAICS code is 339920 and the business size standard is 500 employees. The Defense Priorities and Allocation System (DPAS) is C9E. This requirement is for the turnkey purchase and installation of two playground systems similar to Recreation Creations, Inc./Quality Industries Model Timberworks 7681-1P (see attached drawing for layout and part numbers). Each unit shall include the following: 0001 S-shaped tube slide (QTY: 1 EA), 0002 straight tube slide (QTY: 1 EA), 0003 spiral slide (QTY: 1 EA), 0004 double-wide slide (QTY 1 EA), 0005 climbers (QTY: 2 EA), 0006 activity panels (to include tic tac toe and steering wheel) (QTY: 1 EA), 0007 wavy horizontal ladder (QTY: 1 EA), 0008 zig zag double horizontal ladder (QTY: 1 EA), 0009 roofs (QTY: 2 EA), 0010 bubble with steering wheel (QTY: 1 EA), 0011 step bridge (QTY: 2 EA), and 0012 transition step (QTY: 1 EA). The unit shall be made of plastic except for the ladder and climbers, which shall be galvanized steel. Recycled material acceptable. Uprights are to be made of aluminum. Safety surface is to be mulch. Warranty information must be included with proposal. FOB point is destination to Hopper Lodge, Bldg 1110, Maxwell AFB AL 36112 and Lake Pippin FL. Required delivery is within 45 days after receipt of purchase order. Clauses and provisions can be accessed via the Internet at http://farsite.hill.af.mil. The following clauses and provisions are incorporated by reference and are to remain in full force in any resultant purchase order. FAR provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors ? Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. FAR provision 52.212-2, Evaluation ? Commercial Items. Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications ?Commercial Items (MAY 2001) and DFARS 252.225-7000 Buy American Act ? Balance of Payments Program Certificate (SEP 1999) with proposal. FAR clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions ? Commercial Items is incorporated into this RFQ and is amended to add the following clauses: FAR clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders ? Commercial Items. The following additional FAR clauses under paragraph (b) are applicable: 52.203-6 Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government, 52.219-8 Utilization of Small Business Concerns, 52.219-14 Limitations on Subcontracting, 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities, 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity, 52.222-35 Affirmative Action for Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era, 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities, 52.222-37 Employment Report on Disabled Veterans of the Vietnam Era, 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchase, 52-233-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer ? Central Contractor Registration, 52.247-64 Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels. FAR clauses 52-211-6 Brand Name or Equal, 52.222-6 Davis-Bacon Act, 52-223-3 Protest after Award, 52.236-1 Performance of Work by the Contractor (fill in: fifty percent (50%)), 52.236-2 Differing Site Conditions, 52.236-3 Site Investigation and Conditions Affecting the work, 52.236-5 Material and Workmanship, 52.236-6 Superintendence by the Contractor, 52.236-7 Permits and Responsibilities, 52.236-8 Other Contracts, 52.236-9 Protection of Existing Vegetation, Structures, Equipment, Utilities, and Improvements, 52.236-10 Operations and Storage, 52.236-11 Use and Possession Prior to Completion, 52-236-12 Cleaning Up, 52.236-13 Accident Prevention, 52.236-14 Availability and Use of Utility Services, 52.236-15 Schedules for Construction Contracts, 52.236-16 Quantity Surveys, 52.236-17 Layout of Work, and 52.247-34 FOB Destination also applies. Wage Determination AL010001 applies to this acquisition. FAR clause 52.232-18 Availability of Funds applies to this acquisition. DFARS 252.212-7001 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Order Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items applies to this RFP. The following additional DFARS clauses under paragraph (b) are applicable: 252.225-7001 Buy American Act and Balance of Payments Program, 252.225-7012 Preference for Certain Domestic Commodities, 252.243-7002, 252.243-7002 Request for Equitable Adjustment, 252.204-7004 Required Central Contractor Registration, 252.225-7002 Qualifying Country Sources as Subcontractors. FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation ? Commercial Items is applicable with the following factors used to evaluate offers: price and past performance. Contractor must be registered in CCR and able to meet the 45-day installation date. The government reserves the right to make a best value determination. Proposals are due by 3:00 PM CDT, 25 Sep 01. Proposals may be faxed to 334-953-3527, mailed to 42 CONS/LGCA, ATTN: Gail Bumgardner, 50 LeMay Plaza South, Maxwell AFB AL 36112-6334, or e-mailed to gail.bumgardner@maxwell.af.mil. For further information contact Gail Bumgardner at 334-953-6317. All responsible sources may submit a proposal, which shall be considered by this agency

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