READINESS BUSINESS CENTER, ATTN PURCHASING DIVISION, FORT BRAGG NC 28307-5000

68 -- GASES COMPRESSED AND LIQUEFIED SOL DAKF40-99-B-0006 DUE 112598 POC Contract Specialist CAROL GRANT (910) 907-2356/2357 (Site Code DAKF40) The U.S. Army has a requirement for annual usage of Compressed Gases for Fort Bragg, NC for the period 1 December 1998 through 30 September 1999. 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; bids are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. DAKF40-99-B-0001 is issued as an invitation to bid (IFB). The Standard Industrial Classification Code for this requirement is 2813 and the Small Business Size Standard is 1,000 employees. This procurement is unrestricted. CLIN 0001. ACETYLENE, TECHNICAL, NSN: 6830-00-0270-8216 used for cutting and welding, 220.000 cubic feet. CLIN 0001AA. Pickup, fill and return cylinders at CLIN 0001, estimated 21,800 CF, (221 cylinders) in accordance with normal commercial practice. CLIN 0002. ARGON, TECHNICAL, NSN: 6830- 00-290-4291 used for welding, 220.000 cubic feet. CLIN 0002AA. Pickup, fill and return cylinders at CLIN 0002, estimated 13,960 CF, (63 cylinders) in accordance with normal commercial practice. CLIN 0003. HELIUM, TECHNICAL, NSN: 6830-00-660-0027 used for armament and combat tracked vehicle repair, 220.000 cubic feet. CLIN 0003AA. Pickup, fill and return cylinders at CLIN 0003, estimated 25,772 CF, (117 cylinders) in accordance with normal commercial practice. CLIN 0004. OXYGEN AVIATOR, NSN: 6830-00- 808-9530 used for aviators, 220.000 cubic feet. CLIN 0004AA. Pickup, fill and return cylinders at CLIN 0004, estimated 15,060 CF, (69 cylinders) in accordance with normal commercial practice. 0005. OXYGEN, TECHNICAL, NSN: 6830-01-124-7574 used for cutting and welding, 220.000 cubic feet. CLIN 0005AA. Pickup, fill and return cylinders at CLIN 0005, estimated 48,606 CF (221 cylinders) in accordance with normal commercial practice. CLIN 0006. NITROGEN, 2 BAND, NSN: 6830-01-196-4585 used for acculators in artillery guns, 220.000 cubic feet. CLIN 0006AA. Pickup, fill and return cylinders at CLIN 0006, estimated 38,010 CF, (117 cylinders) in accordance with normal commercial practice. CLIN 0007. NITROGEN, TECHNICAL, 3 BAND, NSN: 6830-01-265-4068 used for accumulators in artillery guns, 220.000 cubic feet. CLIN 0007AA. Pickup, fill and return cylinders at CLIN 0007, estimated 1,100 CF, (5 cylinders) in accordance with normal commercial practice. CLIN 0008. NITROGEN, TECHNICAL, NSN: 6830-00-598-9401 used for accumulators in artillery guns, 220.000 cubic feet. CLIN 0008AA. Pickup, fill and return cylinders at CLIN 0008, estimated 1,100 CF (5 cylinders) in accordance with normal commercial practice. LOCATION: The locations for pickup and delivery of cylinders under this contract are listed as follows: (ACETYLENE) -- DRMO, 1ST SFOD, TEXCOM ABN & SOTB, DIR OF ENG & HOUSING, 227TH TC CO, HHC JFKCENSW, MMD AUTOMOTIVE, 10TH MP DET, CSE (CID), MMD COMBAT VEHICLE, C CO SPT BN 1ST SPWAR; (ARGON) -- TEACOM ABN & SOTB, 1ST SFOD, CIF/DOL, MMD AIRCRAFT MAINT, MMDAUTOMOTIVE; (HELIUM) NCO ACADEMY, 1ST SFOD, JOINT COMMUNICATION UNIT, HHC JFKCENSW, HHB DIV ARTY, MMD COMBAT VEHICLE, MMD AUTOMOTIVE; (OXYGEN AVIATOR) -- USA PARACHUTE TEAM, 1ST SFOD AIR DEL RIG; (OXYGEN TECH) -- 227TH TC COMPANY, DIR OF ENG & HOUSING DEH, DRMO, HHC, JFKCENSW, PBO 35TH SIG BN, MMD AUTOMOTIVE, 3 307TH FSB SHOP, 1ST SFOD, USAG RANGE OPERATION, MMD COMBAT VEHICLE, 10TH MP DET, CSE (CID), C CO SPT BN 1ST SPWAR; (NITROGEN 2-BAND) -- 2/159 AVBN RGT, US ARMY INFOR SYS CMD, US AREA TMDE SPT TEAM, 3/229 AVN, DIR OF ENG & HOUSING DEH, USA PARACHUTE TEAM, MMD COMBAT VEHICLE, B BTRY 1/318TH FA, 57TH MED DET, C BTRY 1/319TH FA, D CO 2/82D AVN, A BTRY 2/319TH FA, S4 4/17 CAV, MMD AUTOMOTIVE, CIPBO DOL, B, 307TH FSB SHOP, WAGE RATE: Department of Labor Wage Determination General Decision No. 94-2393 Revision No. 12 dated 06/01/98 is applicable. SCOPE OF WORK: Contractor shall provide pickup, fill, refill, testing, painting, marking, retesting repair, stripping, hydrostatic testing and delivery of compressed gas cylinder for compressed gases. The contractor will provide this service to all Fort Bragg Units and Activities upon telephonic modification that a requirement exists. The response time of the modification to the return of delivery of serviced, filld or refilled cylinders shall be no more than 48 hours. PAYMENT: Payment will be accomplished by IMPAC Credit card by an authorized impac credit cardholder for payment. PROVISIONS AND CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE: The following FAR Provisions are applicable to this acquisition: 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items (Oct 1995); 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Item (Oct 1995); 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (Mar 1996); and 52.217- 5, Evaluation of Options (Jul 1990). The following FAR clause are applicable to this acquisition: 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions- Commercial Items (Oct 1995) with the following clauses added by addendum: 52.216-18, Ordering (Oct 1995); 52.216-21, Requirements (Oct 1995); 52.217- 8, Option to Extend Services (Aug 1989); 52.223-3, Hazardous Material Identification and Material Safety Data (Nov 1991); 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders- Commercial Items (Jan 1996); and 252.201-7000, Contracting Officer's Representative (Dec 1991). Copies of all provisions/clauses in full text will be furnished upon the receipt of a written request. This is a requirements type contract, quantities are estimated. Each delivery order shall contain certification of funds. Bid are to delivered to the Readiness Business Center, Bldg 2-1731, Room 311, Corner of Woodruff and Armistead Streets, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, 28307 no later than 1300 hours, Monday, 25 November 1998. Point of contact for this solicitation is Carol M. Grant, (910)907-2357. Posted 11/10/98 (I-SN270258). (0314)

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