AFFF FOAM TESTS

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; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation is issued as a request for quotes (RFQ). Submit written offers (oral offers will not be accepted), on RFQ F2U3149176A001. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2001-14 and Defense Acquisition Circular 91-13. This procurement is being issued as 100% small business set-aside. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 238220 and the size standard of $14.0M applies to this procurement. The requirement is perfom testing on AFFF Foam on Fire Suppression Systems at Luke AFB, AZ 85309, IAW the Statement of Work. FOB Destination to Luke Air Force Base, Arizona 85309. The provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors--Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The evaluation will be based on low price offer. The clause at FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The clause at FAR 52.212-5 (Dev), Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders--Commercial Items, applies to this solicitation. Specifically, the following clauses and provisions cited are applicable to this solicitation: 52.214-21, Descriptive Literature. All "or equal" submission must be accompanied by descriptive literature, FAR 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities, FAR 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity, FAR 52.222-36, Affirmative Action, FAR 52.222-41 Service Contract Act, FAR 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer--Central Contractor Registration, FAR 52.252-1, Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference and 52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated by Reference, FAR 52.252-6, Authorized Deviations In Clauses, 52.222-3, Convict Labor, 52.219-6, Notice of Small Business Set Aside is applicable and FAR 52.253-1, Computer Generated Forms. The clause at DFARS 252.212-7001 (Dev), Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders applicable to Defense Acquisition of Commercial Items, applies to this solicitation. Specifically, the following clauses, cited are applicable to this solicitation: DFARS 252.225- 7001, Buy American Act and Balance of Payment Program, DFARS 252.32-7003, Electronic Submission of Payments, DFARS 252.243-7001, Pricing of Contract Modifications. Clauses can be reviewed at http://farsite.hill.af.mil. To be eligible to receive an award resulting from this solicitation, contractor must be registered in the DoD Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database, NO EXCEPTIONS. To register, you may apply through the Internet at http://www.ccr.gov. All quotes must be valid for 60 days and emailed to Jeffrey.kistler@luke.af.mil or faxed to (623) 856-3438 ATTN: Jeff Kistler. The response due date is 25 August 09. Quotes are required to be received no later than 4:00 PM PST, 25 August 09. STATEMENT OF WORK Perform Testing on AFFF Foam on Fire Suppression Systems Luke AFB, AZ 85309 1.0. SCOPE: The work covered by these specifications consists of furnishing all labor, transportation, equipment, tools, material, permits, application taxes, and performing all operations necessary to complete the job. 2.0 LOCATION: Basewide 3.0 WORKING HOURS: All work will be performed during normal work hours of regular workdays, Monday through Friday 0700-1630hrs, unless prior coordination has been made with CE. Contractors will notify Utilities shop and building manager to any equipment downtime. 4.0 SITE VISIT: Contractors are urged and expected to inspect the site where services are to be performed to satisfy them regarding all general and local conditions that may affect the cost of contract performance to the extent the information is reasonably attainable. In no event shall failure to inspect the site constitute grounds for claim after contract award. 5.0 EXTENT OF WORK: Contractor shall provide an AFFF Foam Concentrate Quality Analysis Report on 26 AFFF tanks. The list of buildings will be provided once contract is awarded. Contractor will collect and analyze 3 samples at each AFFF tank: one sample from the top of the tank, one sample from the tank bottom and one sample between the bladder and the tank. All analyses will be collected and tested by qualified laboratory or AFFF manufacturer. All work will be done in compliance to NFPA Standard 11. Tests should include physical properties such as appearance, pH, density, refractive index and performance properties such as expansion, 25% drain time, film formation and film seal ability and all other tests required by NFPA Standard 11. Once complete the contractor will tag each tank. 6.0 REPORTS: Contractor shall provide a report to the Utilities Shop within 2 weeks of receiving the samples. 7.0 POINT OF CONTACT: Authorizations and questions will be coordinated with Mr. Danny Thomas or SSgt Manuel Jones, 56 Civil Engineer Squadron, Utilities Shop at 856-6163. 8.0 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: Work under this contract shall commence at the notice to proceed and end 60 days later.