USPFO FOR MICHIGAN, CONTRACTING OFFICE, 3111 W. ST. JOSEPH ST., LANSING MI 48913

99 -- BLAST MATS 16' X 20' X 4" TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO CONCRETE APRON ON A MULTI-PURPOSE RANGE COMPLEX. SOL DAHA20-98-T-0018 DUE 082598 POC Purchasing Agent Kris Sharp-Thelen, Purch Agent (517) 483-5707 (Site Code W56LS9) 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 DAHA20-98-t-0018 and is issued as a Request for Quotation(RFQ). The RFQ incorporates provisions and clauses as those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular Number 97-015 and Defense Acquisition Circular 91-13. This solicitation is 100% set aside for small business. The standard industrial classification code is 3069 with small business size standard of 500 employees or less. Description of requirement: CLIN 0001, Blast mats. Blast mats shall be constructed of recycled automobile tire treads and sidewalls bound together with 5/8-inch diameter steel cored cable. Each mat shall be 16'x20'x4" in size. Mats shall consist of strips of tire sidewall material approximately 4" wide and 24" long punched near each end through which cables are passed. Alternating ends of tire material shall be linked utilizing cables to assemble a continuous chain of material forming a mat sized as indicated. Tire tread reinforcing strips approximately 4" wide and 48" long shall be placed at approximately four feet on center and at each end. The ends of cable runs shall be clamped to maintain a tight structure and each loop shall be double clamped to assure continuity, and provide a method of lifting and placing mats. Minimum weight shall be 20 pounds per square foot. Qualifying offers will meet the stated specifications and be accompanied by completed provisions at 52.212-3 and 252.225-7000. the following Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) provisions and clauses apply to this solicitation: 52.252-1, Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference; 52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated by Reference; 52.211-16, Variation In Quantity (the permissible variation shall be limited to 0% increase and 0% decrease, this increase/decrease applies to each line item; 252.211-7003, Brand Name or Equal; 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items; 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items (Evaluation factors being, price, delivery, prior performance, and the ability to meet Government requirements with each being equally considered in the evaluation process); 52.212-3, Offeror Representation and Certifications-Commercial Items; 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions- Commercial Items; 52.216-19, Order Limitation; 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside. FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, applies to this solicitation-the following additional clauses cited with the clause by reference apply: 52.222-3, Convict Labor; 52.233-3, Protest After Award; 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 Reports on Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and 52.225-18, European Union Sanction for End Products. The following Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations Supplement (DFARS) provisions and clauses apply to this solicitation; 52.225-7000, Buy American Act-Balance of Payments Program Certificate; and 52.225-7001, Buy American Act and Balance of Payments Program. Copy of provisions and clauses are available at http//farsite.hill.af.mil. Successful offeror must: (1) Provide customer trade and financial reference, (2) Allow for payment via Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT). The Government reserves the right to reject any delivery that does not meet specifications. Completed quotation may be faxed to 517-483-5900 or mailed to USPFO For Michigan, Attn: Kris Sharp-Thelen, 3111 W St. Joseph Street, Lansing, MI 48913-5102 to reach destination not later than 04:30 p.m. eastern daylight savings time on August 25 1998. Inquiries may be made to USPFO For Michigan, Attn: Kris Sharp-Thelen, 517-483-5707 or 517-483-5901. Posted 08/07/98 (I-SN234263). (0219)

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