Department of the Air Force, Air Force Materiel Command, AAC -- Air Armament Center, AAC/PK, 205 West D Avenue, Suite 433, Eglin AFB, FL, 32542-6864

12 -- PROCUREMENT OF MAINTENANCE/SUPPORT FOR FIRE ALARM SPRINKLER SOL F08651-00-Q-0375 DUE 122899 POC Robin Mayberry, Contract Specialist, Phone 850-882-3144x5243, Fax 850-882-1680, Email mayberry@eglin.af.mil -- Bonnie Hochmuth, Contracting Officer, Phone 850-882-9188x5222, Email hockmutb@eglin.af.mil WEB: Visit this URL for the latest information about this, http://www.eps.gov/cgi-bin/WebObjects/EPS?ACode=P&;ProjID=F08651-00-Q-0 375&LocID=1182. E-MAIL: Robin Mayberry, mayberry@eglin.af.mil. The Air Armament Center, Eglin AFB, Florida, intends to solicit,and award a Firm-Fixed Price contract under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) part 12, Commercial Acquisition and FAR subpart 13.5, Test Program for Certain Commercial Items. The award will be for the monthly, quarterly, semi-annual and annual preventive maintenance, system testing, trouble-shooting and technical consultation needs of the Eglin Hospital Fire Protection Sprinkler System. The suggested period of performance will be for one year, to begin upon the day of actual award and include a potential for up to 4 additional option years. This solicitation seeks to perform full and open competition. The solicitation number for this announcement is F08651-00-Q-0375 and is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ). The contractor shall provide interim service, when directed, including, but not limited to, repair, modification, installation, transfer, and removal of fire sprinkler system components and devices at the Eglin AFB Hospital. Work will include plumbing, electrical and control cable pulling services associated with system modifications, and the incorporation of new equipment or devices and other necessary changes needed to keep the fire protection sprinkler system operational. Due to the significant importance of fire protection sprinkler systems in health care facilities, as well as the direct impact of the condition of the sprinkler system and Life Safety Code compliance requirements, all service personnel shall have a minimum of two (2) years experience with fire sprinkler systems in a health care occupancy setting. They shall further possess a certificate of training from a recognized certification authority for fire protection sprinkler systems, to validate proficiency of skills and knowledge to repair and maintain these systems in a health care facility. All preventive maintenance and system operating tests and inspection shall comply with the frequencies and levels of detail required by the Joint Commission for Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) for hospitals and ambulatory care, long-term care, and behavioral healthcare organizations. Additionally, all system work shall be in accordance with (IAW) the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Code 25, as a minimum. These inspections shall include, but not be limited to the assessment of head placement and presence of obstructions, diagnostics, trouble-shooting, calibrating and adjusting, identifying and making known necessary replacement of missing or malfunctioning parts, leak detection inspections and correction, cleaning, and the other necessary repairs to maintain the fire sprinkler systems in good working order. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for nonpersonal services prepared in accordance with the format in FAR subpart 13.5, as supplemented by additional information included in this notice. This announcement represents the only RFQ format issued. As this solicitation is for the acquisition of nonpersonal services, The Standard Industrial Classification Code (SIC Code) for this acquisition is 3569 (500). Please identify whether you are a large or small business based on this SIC Code. This solicitation document incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-14. As this solicitation is for the acquisition of nonpersonal services, wage determination and government equivalent rates apply, IAW FAR 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires. As provided by the equivalent rates for federal hires, fiscal years 2000-2001, the applicable classification shall be: 23290, Fire Alarm System Mechanic, WG-2608-10 at $17.10 per hour with a fringe benefit potential of $5.62 an hour. Additionally, the following FAR clauses shall apply to this synopsis/solicitation: 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- -Commercial Items; 52.212-2, Evaluation -- -Commercial Items; 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- -Commercial Items; 52.232-1, Payments Under Nonpersonal Service Contracts; 52.214-4, False Statements in Bids; 52.2175, Evaluation of Options; 52.217-9, Option to Extend the Term of the Contract. The following clauses are also incorporated by reference: 52.212-4, 52.222-25, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.222-41, 52.222-44, 52.223-6, 52.224-1, 52.224-2, 52.228-5, and 52.249-4. Quotations must be submitted no later than 3:00 P.M. CST on 27 December 1999. Format for quotations are at the discretion of the offerors. Send all quotations to the attention of Robin A. Mayberry, 205 West D Avenue, Suite 541, Eglin AFB, Florida, 32542-6862; by e-mail to mayberry@eglin.af.mil or by facsimile to (850) 882-1680. Bonnie Hochmuth Contracting Officer Posted 12/08/99 (D-SN406791). (0342)

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