Aircrew Equipment Lockers

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared IAW 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 is a request for quotation (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-26 and DFARs Change Notice (DCN) 2008-08-12. NAICS is 337215 with a small business size standard of 500 employees. Solicitation is for commercial purchase. This acquisition a 100% small business set-aside. AFFTC/PKEW, Edwards Air Force Base, CA is seeking: Aircrew Flight Equipment (AFE) Metal Lockers. Requirements: 1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS: Size/dimensions of floor plan to house these lockers are included on attached drawing #1 1.2 SCOPE: Furnish and assemble new steel lockers, accessories, and finish metal trim on approved drawing #1. Lockers must have sturdy bases. There are four different options of lockers that will have to be manufactured to fit/house the Aircrew Flight Equipment. The lockers must be able to properly house and secure the corresponding equipment. The outside look of all the lockers will be similar in appearance (to have uniformity). The paint used must be an antimicrobial powder coat that fights bacterial and fungal growth. 1.2.1 SUBMITTALS: Drawings: Interested vendors are required to submit drawings showing locker types, sizes, and quantities, including all necessary details relating to anchoring, trim installation and relationship to adjacent surfaces. Actual pictures of proposed lockers are also highly suggested. Numbering: The locker numbering sequence shall be provided by the government approving authority and noted on the approved drawings returned to the locker contractor. Color Charts: Interested vendors are required to submit samples of paint colors on proposed metal. Lock Combination Listings and Master Keys: Use only when combination locks are specified. Optional Installation Quote: Interested vendors are required to quote an optional installation price in their proposal. 1.3 QUALITY ASSURANCE: 1.3.1 UNIFORMITY: Provide each type of metal locker as produced by a single manufacturer, including necessary accessories, fittings, and fasteners. 1.3.2 JOB CONDITIONS: Delivery date shall be coordinated with government provided point of contact (POC). Contractor must protect lockers from damage during delivery. SPECIFICATIONS: 2.1 LOCKER OPTION 1: SINGLE TIER FOR MAIN SHOP AND 416th QUANTITY: 269 Ea. Type: Metal Panels Size: 18" wide x 24" deep x 72" height Color: Ocean Blue/ Light Blue Exterior, all other areas will be black 2.2 FABRICATION - GENERAL: 2.2.1 MATERIAL: All major steel parts shall be made of mild cold rolled steel, free from imperfections with a high grade powder coat finish that is also antimicrobial. 2.2.2. CONSTRUCTION: Lockers shall be built on the unit principle, each locker shall be stand alone (no grouping), each locker shall be open frame, an individual top shelf that is 15" from top of locker (Shelve base must have a 1/2" black foam pad installed to protect helmet from damage resulting from contact with metal), 2 Ea. (1.5"- 2" length) heavy duty hooks 3" below the shelve that come from the back panel of locker and is able to hold a minimum of 35 lbs. bottom shelve should be 18 " from the bottom of locker with a door that has the ability to be locked. Lockers shall be solid on sides and back (no louvers or vents). Locker shall have a 4" channel base. 2.2.3 BOTTOM STORAGE DOOR FRAMES: Door frames shall be flushed with front of locker and have a blue finish. Appearance should be continuous with the frame on both sides of the door opening and be ventilated by louvers on the face of each door on the top. 2.2.4 PRE- LOCKING DEVICE: All bottom locker doors shall be equipped with a positive automatic pre-locking device whereby the locker may be locked while door is open and then closed without unlocking and without damaging locking mechanism. 2.2.5 LATCHING: Latching shall be a one-piece, pre-lubricated spring steel latch, completely contained within the lock bar under tension to provide rattle-free operation. 2.2.6 BODY: The body of the locker consists of 16-24 gauge upright sheets, backs, tops, bottoms and shelves to withstand weight strains. 2.2.7 INTERIOR EQUIPMENT: Single tier lockers two single prong wall hooks 1.5" - 2" length. All hooks shall be made of steel, formed with ball points, zinc-plated and attached by welding. 2.2.8 NUMBER PLATES: Each locker shall have a polished aluminum number plate with black numerals not less than 1/2'' high. Plates shall be attached with rivets to top of locker frame. 2.2.9 COLOR: Doors and exposed/Exterior body parts to be finished in Ocean/Blue color. Non-exposed/interior body parts are finished in black. -OPTION: Contracted manufacturer may suggest/recommend similar colors as specified in above paragraph. 2.2.10 ASSEMBLY: Assembly of all locker components shall be accomplished by manufacturer and must be welded, with one opening in rear and two openings (one near top and one near bottom) on each side of lockers that would allow mating lockers with the use of a screw with cap-nut. This will reinforce the stability of the lockers. *Cap-nuts and bolts will used for mating of lockers and NOT for assembly. 3.1 LOCKER OPTION 2:- SINGLE TIER FOR PARACHUTES AND HARNESSES (PRE/POST FLIGHT) QUANTITY: 25 each Type: Metal Panels, Size: 18" wide x 24" deep x 72" height Color: Ocean Blue/ Light Blue on all major viewed areas, all other areas will be black 3.2 FABRICATION - GENERAL: 3.2.1 MATERIAL: All major steel parts shall be made of mild cold rolled steel, free from imperfections with a high grade powder coat finish that is also antimicrobial. 3.2.2. CONSTRUCTION: Lockers shall be built on the unit principle, each locker shall be stand alone (no grouping), each locker shall be open frame, 4 Ea. 12"-15" length heavy duty hooks (2 hooks on top 3" from top of locker and 2 hooks 26 " below top hooks) that come from the back panel of locker to be able to hold 200 lbs. total (50 lbs per hook), The back panel of this locker option must be constructed of 14 Gauge (minimum) steel and reinforced in a way that the parachute hooks will not bend due to strain of weight, bottom shelve should be 18 " from the bottom of locker with a door that has the ability to be locked. Lockers shall be solid on sides and back (no louvers or vents). Locker shall have a 4" channel base. 3.2.3 BOTTOM STORAGE DOOR FRAMES: Door frames shall be flushed with front of locker and have a blue finish. Appearance should be continuous with the frame on both sides of the door opening and be ventilated by louvers on the face of each door on the top. 3.2.4 PRE- LOCKING DEVICE: All bottom locker doors shall be equipped with a positive automatic pre-locking device whereby the locker may be locked while door is open and then closed without unlocking and without damaging locking mechanism. 3.2.5 LATCHING: Latching shall be a one-piece, pre-lubricated spring steel latch, completely contained within the lock bar under tension to provide rattle-free operation. 3.2.6 BODY: The body of the locker consists of 16-24 gauge upright sheets, backs, tops, bottoms and shelves to withstand weight strains. The back panel of this locker option must be constructed of 14 Gauge (minimum) steel and reinforced in a way that the parachute hooks will not bend due to strain of weight. 3.2.7 INTERIOR EQUIPMENT: A single tier locker with four single prong wall hooks 12"-15" length. All hooks shall be made of steel, formed with ball points, zinc-plated and attached by welding. 3.2.8 NUMBER PLATES: Each locker shall have a polished aluminum number plate with black numerals not less than 1/2'' high. Plates shall be attached with rivets to top of locker frame. 3.2.9 COLOR: Doors and exposed body parts to be finished in Ocean/Blue color. Non-exposed body parts are finished in black. -OPTION: Contracted manufacturer may suggest/recommend similar colors as specified in above paragraph. 3.2.10 ASSEMBLY: Assembly of all locker components shall be accomplished by manufacturer and must be welded, with two opening in rear (one near top and one near bottom) and two openings (one near top and one near bottom) on each side of lockers that would allow mating lockers with the use of a screw with cap-nut. This will reinforce the stability of the lockers. *Cap-nuts and bolts will used for mating of lockers and NOT for assembly. 4.1 LOCKER OPTION 3: SINGLE TIER FOR (H-SERIES) HEAVY AIRCRAFT HELMET STORAGE QUANTITY: 15 ea. Type: Metal Panels, Size: 18" wide x 24" deep x 72" height Color: Ocean Blue/ Light Blue on all major viewed areas, all other areas will be black 4.2 FABRICATION - GENERAL: 4.2.1 MATERIAL: All major steel parts shall be made of mild cold rolled steel, free from imperfections with a high grade powder coat finish that is also antimicrobial. 4.2.2. CONSTRUCTION: Lockers shall be built on the unit principle; each locker shall be stand alone (no grouping), each locker shall be open frame, 4 each 13 5/16" shelves from top of locker(Shelve bases must have a 1/2" black foam pad installed to protect helmet from damage resulting from contact with metal), Able to hold a minimum of 50 lbs total with bottom shelve that is 18 " from the bottom of locker with a door that has the ability to be locked. Lockers shall be solid on sides and back (no louvers or vents). Locker shall have a 4" channel base. 4.2.3 BOTTOM STORAGE DOOR FRAMES: Door frames shall be flushed with front of locker and have a blue finish. Appearance should be continuous with the frame on both sides of the door opening and be ventilated by louvers on the face of each door on the top. 4.2.4 PRE- LOCKING DEVICE: All bottom locker doors shall be equipped with a positive automatic pre-locking device whereby the locker may be locked while door is open and then closed without unlocking and without damaging locking mechanism. 4.2.5 LATCHING: Latching shall be a one-piece, pre-lubricated spring steel latch, completely contained within the lock bar under tension to provide rattle-free operation. 4.2.6 BODY: The body of the locker consists of 16-24 gauge upright sheets, backs, tops, bottoms and shelves to withstand weight strains. 4.2.7 INTERIOR EQUIPMENT: Single tier lockers with four shelves and a lockable compartment. 4.2.8 NUMBER PLATES: Each locker shall have a polished aluminum number plate with black numerals not less than 1/2'' high. Plates shall be attached with rivets to top of locker frame. 4.2.9 COLOR: Doors and exposed/exterior body parts to be finished in Ocean/Blue color. Non-exposed/interior body parts are finished in black. -OPTION: Contracted manufacturer may suggest/recommend similar colors as specified in above paragraph. 4.2.10 ASSEMBLY: Assembly of all locker components shall be accomplished by manufacturer and must be welded, with one opening in rear and two openings (one near top and one near bottom) on each side of lockers that would allow mating lockers with the use of a screw with cap-nut. This will reinforce the stability of the lockers. *Cap-nuts and bolts will used for mating of lockers and NOT for assembly. 5.1 LOCKER OPTION 4: SINGLE TIER FOR SOUTH BASE QUANTITY: 25 each Type: Metal Panels, Size: 18" wide x 24" deep x 84" height Color: Ocean Blue/ Light Blue on all major viewed areas, all other areas will be black 5.2 FABRICATION - GENERAL: 5.2.1 MATERIAL: All major steel parts shall be made of mild cold rolled steel, free from imperfections with a high grade powder coat finish that is also antimicrobial. 5.2.2. CONSTRUCTION: Lockers shall be built on the unit principle, each locker shall be stand alone (no grouping), each locker shall be open frame, and top shelf will be 16" from top of locker(Shelve base must have a 1/2" black foam pad installed to protect helmet from damage resulting from contact with metal) , 2 Ea. 1.5"-2" length hooks that are 3" below top shelf, 2nd shelf 25 " from bottom of top shelf, 3rd shelf 16" from bottom of 2nd shelf (3rd shelve base must have a 1/2" black foam pad installed to protect helmet from damage resulting from contact with metal), 2 Ea. 1.5"-2" length hooks below 3rd shelf. Back panel of locker should be able to hold a minimum of 50 lbs. Lockers shall be solid on sides and back (no louvers or vents). This locker option will not have a channel base. They will sit directly on the floor. 5.2.3 BOTTOM STORAGE DOOR FRAMES: N/A 5.2.4 PRE- LOCKING DEVICE: N/A 5.2.5 LATCHING: N/A 5.2.6 BODY: The body of the locker consists of 16-24 gauge upright sheets, backs, tops, bottoms and shelves to withstand weight strains. 5.2.7 INTERIOR EQUIPMENT: Single tier lockers with 3 shelves and four two single prong wall hooks 1.5"-2"" length. All hooks shall be made of steel, formed with ball points, zinc-plated and attached by welding. 5.2.8 NUMBER PLATES: Each locker shall have a polished aluminum number plate with black numerals not less than 1/2'' high. Plates shall be attached with rivets to top of locker frame. 5.2.9 COLOR: Exposed/exterior body parts to be finished in Ocean/Blue color. Non-exposed/interior body parts are finished in black. -OPTION: Contracted manufacturer may suggest/recommend similar colors as specified in above paragraph. 5.2.10 ASSEMBLY: Assembly of all locker components shall be accomplished by manufacturer and must be welded, with one opening in rear and two openings (one near top and one near bottom) on each side of lockers that would allow mating lockers with the use of a screw with cap-nut. This will reinforce the stability of the lockers. *Cap-nuts and bolts will used for mating of lockers and NOT for assembly. 6.1 DELIVERY & INSTALLATION: Lockers must be delivered inside the buildings, all wood, cardboard and plastic wrappings (trash) will be removed and discarded by delivery personnel. The government personnel receiving the shipment will place the lockers in appropriate locations. 6.2 ADJUSTMENT: Upon completion of installation, contractor must inspect lockers and adjust as necessary for proper door and locking mechanism operation. Touch up scratches and abrasions with factory supplied paint to match original finish. 7.1 SITE SURVEY: To accomodate all interested vendors two site surveys are scheduled one on Wednesday, September 10, 2008 at 1000 PST and one Thursday, September 11, 2008 at 1400. Attendance of one of these site surveys is highly recommended. In order to gain base access you will need, a driver's license, current registration, and proof of insurance (or rental car agreement). If you plan on attending please provide the company name, names of everyone who will be attending, and phone numbers by e-mail to joel.fada@edwards.af.mil , no later 1000 PST Tuesday, September 9, 2008 for coordination. All contractors attending the Wednesday (9/10) site survey will meet at 5 S. Wolfe Ave., Edwards AFB, CA, building 2800 NLT 0945 on September 10, 2008 to be escorted to the site. All contractors attending the Thursday (9/11) site survey will meet at 5 S. Wolfe Ave., Edwards AFB, CA, building 2800 NLT 1345 on September 11, 2008 to be escorted to the site. The following provisions and clauses apply: Offerors are required to submit with their quote enough information for the Government to evaluate the minimum requirements detailed in this synopsis. CONTRACTORS MUST COMPLY WITH FAR 52.204-7 CENTRAL CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION (OCT 2003), DFARS 252.204-7004, ALTERNATE A (NOV 2003); ONLINE REPRESENTATIONS & CERTIFICATION (ORCA) (JAN 2005); & DFARS 252.212-7000, REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS - COMMERCIAL ITEMS (NOV 1995). TO REGISTER WITH CCR, GO TO URL: https://www.ccr.dlsc.dla.mil/. ONLINE REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS APPLICATION (ORCA) MUST BE COMPLETED. USE OF ORCA BECAME MANDATORY 01 JANUARY 2005. CONTRACTORS CAN ACCESS ORCA THROUGH CCR BY INTERNET URL: http://www.ccr.gov/. Further Information on ORCA may be obtained from the ORCA Help Menu,. This help menu includes ORCA background information, frequently asked questions (FAQ), and the ORCA Handbook, 52.212-3 Alternate I, 52.225-4, 52.225-4 Alternate I, 52.222-22, 52.222-25, and 252.212-7000 with their offer. 52.252-1 -- Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference. This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this address: http://farsite.hill.af.mil. Provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial, applies to this acquisition. Provision at 52.212-2 -- Evaluation -- Commercial Items. (Jan 1999) The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: (i) technical capability of the item offered to meet the Government requirement (ii) price 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items 52.219-8 Utilization of Small Business Concerns 52.222-22 Previous Contracts and Compliance Reports 52.222-25 Affirmative Action Compliance 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity 52.225-4 Buy American Act -- North American Free Trade Agreement -- Israeli Trade Act Certificate 252.212-7000 Offeror Representations and Certifications--Commercial Items 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998) This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this address: http://farsite.hill.af.mil. 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes 52.219-28 Post-Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (June 2007) 52.222-3 Convict Labor 52.222-19 Child Labor---Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies. 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity 52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons (Aug 2007) 52.225-3 Buy American Act -- North American Free Trade Agreement 52.225-3 Alternate I 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases 52.225-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer--Central Contractor Registration 52.233-3 Protest after Award 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim 252.211-7003 Unique Item Identification 252.212-7001 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items 252.225-7001 Buy American Act, Balance of Payment Program 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests 252.232-7010 Levies 252.247-7023 Transportation of Supplies by Sea 252.247-7023 Alternate III (May 2002) 5352.201-9101 Ombudsmen 5352.223-9000 Elimination of Use of Class I Ozone Depleting Substances (ODS) Offers are due at the Air Force Flight Test Center, Directorate of Contracting, 5 South Wolfe Avenue, Edwards AFB, CA, 93524 (Attn: Joel Fada @ 661-277-8450), no later than 1100 PST, 18 Sep 2008 . Faxed transmissions of quotes are acceptable. Fax #: 661-277-0470 (please call to verify that I have received the fax) or e-mail address: joel.fada@edwards.af.mil.