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16 -- CONFORMAL AIRCRAFT SEATS SOL F61775-99-Q2258 DUE 071699 POC Chris Carlson, Contract Specialist, Phone 441638527190, Fax 441638527192, Email chris.carlson@lakenheath.af.mil -- Jim Westmoreland, Team Leader, Phone 226 7182, Email jim.westmoreland@lakenheath.af.mil WEB: Visit this URL for the latest information about this, http://www.eps.gov/cgi-bin/WebObjects/EPS?ACode=P&;ProjID=F61775-99-Q22 58&LocID=785. E-MAIL: Chris Carlson, chris.carlson@lakenheath.af.mil. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for Commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR subpart 12.6 and supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the solicitation; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number is F61775-99-Q2258. The solicitation is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-11 and DFARS Change Notice 19990614. All responsible sources may submit a written proposal, which will be considered. Facsimile submissions will not be accepted. The Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) code for the solicitation is 2399, the small business size standard is 500 employees. This combined synopsis/solicitation is unrestricted. All specifications listed below are for Oregon Aero or equal KC-135 aircraft seat cushions. Oregon Aero Part numbers are: 341350PC and 341350NB, quantity is 30 each of both part numbers. Seat cushions will meet the following: a. Seat cushions are contoured for natural spinal alignment, increasing the spine_s compressive load capability and enhancing crew survivability in the event of aircraft impact. b. Seat cushions are constructed with energy absorbing, visco-elastic, aqueous foam that provides attenuation of impact forces. Foam material shall allow a ball rebound of less then .5 inch when struck by a 6 ounce ball dropped from a height of 23 inches and exhibit a recovery rate of no less than 2.5 minutes after 80% compression for 2 hours. Foam material shall react to body temperature, allowing uniform pressure distribution across the seating area. c. Seat cushions will provide flotation capability in accordance with FAA TSO-C72c. d. All materials used in the construction of the seat cushions meet flammability requirements in accordance with FAA Regulations for Transport Category Aircraft, Paragraph 25.853(b) and Appendix F, Part1. e. The energy absorbing, visco-elastic, aqueous foam is protected against abrasion. f. The upholstery fabric exhibits no significant wear or piling when subjected to 100,000 8 Deck rubs via the Wyzenbeck method. The fabric shall pass 250 hours of carbon arc exposure without significant color change per ASTM G23-81. Fabric shall exhibit minimum burst strength of 275 PSI per Federal Standard 191A-5122. g. The fabric is protected from abrasion sources where necessary. h. Seat cushions exhibit a guaranteed life expectancy of no less than two years under normal use. All seat cushions will be covered in Government furnished sheepskins. DELIVERY REQUIREMENTS: For US vendors the seats shall be delivered to: AF Consolidated Containerization Point, Defense Depot Susquehanna, Bldg 2001, New Cumberland, PA 17070-5001. For foreign vendors the delivery point is: 100AGS/MA, Bldg. 774, RAF Mildenhall, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP28 8NG. Contractor to provide best delivery schedule. The Government_s latest delivery date is060 days ARO. Contractor will indicate FOB point on proposal. The Government will accept and inspect the units at RAF Lakenheath, England. PROPOSAL PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS: The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors _ Commercial items, applies to this acquisition. Offerors shall provide a firm fixed-price for above items. Shipping charges, if any, must be added as a separate line item. Successful contractor must meet all the responsibility requirements of Subpart 9.1 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). A written notice of award or acceptance of offer, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. All clauses in italics are applicable to US vendors only. The following clauses also apply: 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions _ Commercial Items, 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders _ Commercial Items, 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration, 52.229-6 Taxes _ Foreign Fixed Price Contracts, 52.214-21 Descriptive Literature, 252.222-7002 Compliance With Local Labor Laws (Overseas), 252.225-7032 Waiver of United Kingdom Levies, 252.225-7042 Authorization to Perform, 252.229-7000 Invoices Exclusive of Taxes or Duties, 252.229-7001 Tax Relief, 252.229-7008 Relief from Import Duty (United Kingdom), 252.229-7006 Value Added Tax Exclusion (United Kingdom), 252.232-7008 Assignment of Claims, 252.233-7001 Choice of Law (Overseas), 5352.225-9102 Submission of Offers in Other Than United States Currency. DFARS 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items applies to this acquisition including the following DFAR clause, 252.204-7004 Required Central Contractor Registration (CCR), prior to receiving any award, U.S. contractors must be registered in CCR. If not already registered, you should immediately register with CCR by calling 1-888-227-2423 or via the Internet at http://ccr.edi.disa.mil/. The full text of these clauses and provisions may be viewed in full text at the following web site: http://farsite.hill.af.mil. All proposals should be clearly marked with the bidders name and solicitation number. The due date for submission of proposals is 4:00 PM local time, 16 July 1999; for U.S. vendors send to 48th Contracting Squadron, Attn.: SSgt Chris Carlson, Unit 5070 Box 270, APO AE 09461-0270; for UK vendors send to 48th Contracting Squadron, Bldg. 55 Marham Road, RAF Feltwell Thetford Norfolk IP26 4HL. Facsimile submissions will not be accepted. Point of contact: SSgt Chris Carlson 011 44 1638 527190. Offerors are responsible to comply with this notice and any amendments thereto. Amendments to this RFQ will be published in the same manner as the initial synopsis/solicitation. Posted 06/25/99 (D-SN347243). (0176)

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