16th Contracting Squadron, 350 Tully Street, PO Box 9190, Hurlburt Field, FL 32544-9190

54 -- PREFABRICATED, REUSABLE STEEL-PLY FORMING SYSTEMS FOR VERTICAL AND HORIZONTAL CONCRETE POURS. SOL F08620-97-T4223 DUE 071797 POC Darla J. Roberts, Contract Specialist, (904) 884-3261, or Gloria K. Dulin, Contracting Officer, (904) 884-3272 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 solicitation number is F08620-97-T4223 and is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). This RFQ incorporates provisions and clauses as those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular Number 90-46. This requirement is 100% set-aside for small business; the standard classification code is 3444; small business size standard is 500 employees. SCHEDULE: The contractor shall provide the following item: 1 each prefabricated, reusable steel-ply forming system for vertical and horizontal concrete pours. The following is a list of salient physical, functional, or other characteristics which are essential to the needs of the Government; this list is not intended to be all inclusive. A lightweight, steel framed, plastic coated, plywood faced, modular panel forming system designed for maximum flexibility and rough wear and tear. Forms must be able to support a minimum of 2000 pounds per square foot that will support pouring a 12' high by 1' thick wall in one placement. The system can be hand set or gang formed. Forms must be compatible with existing Symons steel-ply forming system. Quantities and sizes as follows: 100 each 24" x 8' Steel Ply Panels; 20 each 18" x 8' Steel Ply Fillers; 100 each 12" x 8' Steel Ply Fillers; 20 each 6" x 8' Steel Ply Fillers; 100 each 24" x 4' Steel Ply Panels; 20 each 24" x 2' Steel Ply Panels; 20 each 18" x 4' Steel Ply Fillers; 100 each 12" x 4' Steel Ply Fillers; 20 each 6" x 4' Steel Ply Fillers; 325 each One-piece Waler Clamps; 8 each 6" x 8' Inside Corners, 8 each 8' Outside Corners; 8 each 6" x 4' Inside Corners; 8 each 4' Outside Corners; 8 each 6" x 2' Inside Corners; 8 each 2'' Outside Corners; 6000 each Wedge Bolts; 75 each J Strongback Hook 2x4 -- 2x4. New materials must be provided. Quotations should include the manufacturer's name, brand, model, and/or part numbers being offered to the Government. Quotations should also include costs for FOB destination to Hurlburt Field, FL. Warranty information to include period and coverage, shall be stated. Availability/projected delivery time after receipt of order should be provided. The following clauses and provisions are incorporated and will remain in full force in any resultant contract: FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items, is amended to read, "Submit signed and dated offers to 16 CONS/LGCS, 350 Tully St., Mail Stop #39, Hurlburt Field, FL, 32544-5825, at or before 4:30 pm, CST, 17 Jul 97. Offers must be signed and may be submitted on your company letterhead or stationary, or your standard company quotation forms."; FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items, is amended to read, "The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The Government anticipates the award of a firm-fixed price purchase order. The following factors (in descending order of importance) shall be used to evaluate offers: (i) technical capability of the item offered to meet the Government requirement; (ii) past performance, including warranty repairs and repair response time, (iii) delivery time, (iv) price (including FOB destination charges). Quotations should be submitted in sufficient detail to be used in evaluation of the offers. For evaluation of past performance, offerors are required to submit information pertaining to previous sales to other government activities or to private companies. Include contract number, date of purchase, amount of purchase, and name/address/phone number of purchaser. Failure to submit this information for evaluation will result in subpar scoring in the applicable area of evaluation." Offeror should include a completed copy of the provisions at FAR 52.212.3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items, with its offer. FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items, is incorporated by reference. FAR 52.215-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items, is completed to incorporate the following clauses by reference: 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity; 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Special Disabled and Vietnam Era Veterans; 52.222 36, Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers; 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era; 52.225-18, European Union Sanction for End Products; DFARS 252.225 7001, Buy American Act and Balance of Payments Program. FAR 52.211-5, New Material; FAR 52-211-6, Listing of Other Than New Material, Residual Inventory, and Former Government Surplus Property; and FAR 52-211-7, Other Than New Material, Residual Inventory, and Former Government Surplus Property, are incorporated by reference. This is a DO rated order with a program identification symbol of C3. All questions concerning this RFQ must be submitted in writing, no telephonic responses will be processed. Questions should be faxed to Ms Darla Roberts and addressed to 16 CONS/LGCS at 904-884-5372 to arrive not later than 17 Jul 97. (0192)

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