99--Antenna Test Facility Test Pedestals for the Electronic Proving Ground (EPG), Fort Huachuca, AZ 85613-7063

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in 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. The Electronic Proving Ground, Fort Huachuca, Arizona is soliciting proposals for the following requirement: 2 each, ANTENNA TEST FACILITY TEST PEDESTALS. REQUIREMENTS: Construct a prim ary test pedestal 20 feet wide and 25 feet in length. Construct a secondary pedestal 20 feet wide and a minimum of 12.5 feet in length which can be connected to the primary pedestal to support longer test items. The secondary pedestal should be separable yet stable. Pedestal shall consist of a minimum of three sections: a top surface platform and two stacking support sections. The total height of the pedestal should be near 22 feet. The top and center sections should be removable (by crane) so that the top platform can be placed directly on the first structural section (i.e., at a lower height). Provide a cost estimate for four rather than two stacking sections, so more platform heights would be possible. (Note that the total pedestal height would sti ll be 22 feet.) Minimum weight supported on the pedestal shall be 30 tons. Maximum weight of the pedestal shall not exceed 40 tons. Pedestal sections will be made of fiberglass. The top platform shall have floor planking with minimal gaps. The plankin g will be made of pressure-treated structural grade wood. The entire structure  wood and fiberglass  shall be painted. The paint must not contain any metal by product(s). Base of the pedestal will be steel with wheels and manual jacks per weight speci fications in 1.4 and 1.5 and will not exceed 3 feet in height. Wheels should not be pneumatic type or all metal. Install a removable fiberglass railing around the entire pedestal (top platform) that will consist of a top rail, intermediate rail and posts , and shall have a vertical height of 42 inches nominal from the upper surface of the top rail to the platform planking. Must meet or exceed OSHA regulations. Provide a cost estimate for making individual railing sections (5 feet in length or to be deter mined) removable to support odd-shaped test items. Removable fiberglass ladder with cage will be installed on one end of the pedestal from the base to the top section to support personnel. Must meet or exceed OSHA regulations. The ladder must be modular to be of use at all available platform heights. . Tow hooks are to be installed in a fashion to tow the pedestal on and off the turn table. Install loops at the base of the pedestal to secure (tie down) the pedestal to the turn table. Number of tie d owns required will be determined per the weight of the pedestal. Construction must meet wind load of 80 MPH winds or higher and must be certified by companys engineer. There shall be no conductive screws or bolts that are used to hold or secure the plat form together. Bid will include design, fabrication, shipment and assembly (on site). EPG crane may be used during assembly. FOB Destination (Fort Huachuca, Arizona 85613). Payment will be made by Government Credit Card under Net 30 Terms. Offers are due no later than 1200 hours, Thursday, 7 September 2006 and shall be submitted electronically at contact@example.gov. EVALUATION CRITERIA / PROCEDURES: Offers will be evaluated based on the following best value criteria in descending order of imp ortance: Meeting the Requirement, Best Proposed Delivery Schedule, Past Performance and Price. Award as Commercial firm fixed priced contract/purchase order. For additional information, contact Virginia J. Miller, Contracting Officer, at +1 (555) 000-0000 or contact@example.gov. The Synopsis/ solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition C ircular 2001-22 and 2001-23. This is a Small Business Set Aside. The NAICs is 332322. The following FAR provisions apply to this acquisition: 52.212-1, Instruction to Offerors Commercial items, and 52.212-2, Evaluation of Commercial Items, applies to the acquisition. Offerors shall include a completed copy of FAR provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items, and furnish Offeror's Federal Tax Identification Number, Cage Code, Central Contractor Registration Number, DUNS Number and applicable FSC Codes with this offer. FAR Clauses 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items and 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required Implementing Statutes or Executive Orders Commercial Items apply to this acq uisition. FAR 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns. The government reserves the right to select for award, all, some, or none of the proposals received in response to this announcement.