MAINTENANCE STANDS FOR AIRCRAFT PAINT BOOTH

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 announcementconstitutes the only solicitation document; proposals are being requested, and a written solicitation will not be issued. Responses must contain sufficient documentation to establish a bonafide capability to fulfill the requirements. This solicitation, No F02604-00-T-0750 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-19. This acquisition is 100% set-aside for small business SIC: 3441 Size Std: 500 employees. This is a requirement for maintenance stands for use in painting around vertical stabilizer F-16 aircraft, 56 Equipment Maintenance Squadron, Building 992, Luke AFB AZ. POC: for site visit is TSgt Frank Mason Phone: (623) 856-5455. (CLIN) 0001; Design and fabricate on-site (2 EA) maintenance stands in two sections to fit around the vertical stabilizer of an F-16 aircraft (See attached description ). Basis of award: Award will be made to the lowest-price Offeror, best demonstrating their ability to satisfy the technical capabilities of the items specified. Offerors must provide descriptive literature to this office for evaluation. Required delivery: 30 days ARO. FOB: Destination to Luke AFB, AZ. All prices shall include all Federal, State and Local Taxes. The following FAR & DFARS provisions and clause(s) applies to this solicitation. FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors--Commercial Items, Far 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications- Commercial Items, Far 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-- commercial Items, FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Order--Commercial Items with addenda incorporating FAR clause(s) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity; 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Special Disabled and Vietnam ERA Veterans; 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities; 52.222-41; DFARS 252.212-7001, Contract terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or executive orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items with addenda incorporating DFARS clauses(s) 252.225-7001, Buy American Act and Balance of Payment Program, DFARS 252.204-7004 Required Central Contractor Registration and FAR 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer. Central Contract Registration can be obtained through the Internet at www.ccr2000.com/ or by calling (888) 227-2423. Offers shall be submitted in writing and received not later than 4:30 PM local time, 16 Sep 2000. Arizona does not observe daylight savings time. Direct any questions or concerns to Todd Tetrault at (623) 856-7179 X 234. All proposals must be faxed to (623) 856-3447 or e-mail: todd.tetrault@luke.af.mil. STATEMENT OF WORK 1. Design a stand in two sections to fit around the vertical stabilizer of an F-16 aircraft. The stands will be used by structural maintenance personnel to aid in painting the aircraft. 2. With the exception of fastening hardware and work platform decking, the stands need to be constructed entirely of aluminum. Structural members, guardrails, and handrails are 2-inch OD 6063-T832 or 6061-T6 tubing, the stair treads are 5052 aluminum; all castings are 356-T6 aluminum. No plastic, fiberglass, or composite materials are used in the work stand structure. The platforms are fabricated using an aluminum structural support frame and decked with 1/ 2 inch plywood. Corrugated sheet aluminum covers the plywood for added durability and slip resistance. 3. The majority of the structural subassemblies comprising the work stand are fabricated where by the tubing is cold formed (swaged) to the joint castings. Welds on the work stand are in accordance with American Welding Standard D1.2 and are accomplished by welders certified to the specification. 4. Assembly of the work stand can be accomplished without the use of cranes, forklifts, or any special tools; to include no major onsite fabrication (drilling, cutting, welding, etc.). Structural frames and guardrails utilize a snap hook method (cast aluminum hook with a spring pin); frames are connected using horizontal and diagonal braces. Maintainers must be able to disassemble the stand for repairs if needed. Access to and egress from the work stands is by means of a stairway. 5. Positioning of the work stands around the aircraft easily and safely accomplished by 2 to 3 people. The work stands need to have casters with polyurethane wheels. Casters roll and swivel in the unlocked position and have a foot operated brake which will reduce the caster offset to zero and brake the wheel. 6. ASM request the work stands assembled onsite and element personnel trained in any maintenance required in stand operations. Also that the stands be warranted. 7. When assembled, the dimensions of the work stands are as follows: Width: approximately 81 inches, not including stairway Length: approximately 120 inches Platform heights: 8 foot - 8 inches and 12 foot - 4 inches Platform height adjustment: 12 inches by adjustable threaded leg and leg lock Guardrails: 42 inches in height above the platform surface 8. The work stands are designed and constructed in accordance with applicable AFOSH, OSHA, and ANSI standards. Work stands are based on a unit platform loading of 25 pounds per square foot with a safety factor of 4.