The United States Air Force intends to issue solicitation FA5575-10-R-0010 to solicit proposals for Firm-Fixed Price contract to repair the Overhead Electrical Distribution in Moron AB, Spain. The complete solicitation package will be available on the Federal Business Opportunity website for download on or after 9 July 2010. The contract will consist of a period of performance of 190 calendar days after date of contract award. Contract magnitude is between $100,000 and $250,000 U.S. dollars. The successful contractor will be selected using Lowest Price Technically Acceptable with acceptable Past Performance resulting in the best value to the government. In accordance with the Agreement of Defense and Cooperation between the Kingdom of Spain and the United States of America, any contract resulting from this notice/solicitation can only be entered into with companies authorized to carry out these activities in Spain under Spanish law. Companies must meet the requirements established by Spanish legislation for execution of Government works. In addition, in accordance with the Office of Defense Cooperation Policy Directive 400- 5 "(4) Spanish material, labor, and equipment must be used if permitted by the requirements of the contract specifications." SYNOPSIS The work includes, but is not limited to, the following items: 1. Remove concrete poles as indicated in the drawings (23 units) and the existing electrical switchgear on same. 2. Provide and install concrete poles of the characteristics as indicated in the contract drawings, (23 units) on which new SF6 switch breakers will be installed. 3. Provide and install galvanized steel crosspieces, UPN 120, supports and screw work for the new switchgear as indicated on the contract drawings. 4. Provide and install 23 SF6 switch for outdoor use, type IA 780 Iberica Aparellaje or equal approved, operation shall be by means of universal joints and rods. 5. Provide and install strain or pin insulators as indicated on the contract drawings. 6. Install existing copper rod conductors 7. Installation and tightening of guys. 8. Provide and install concrete poles (5 units), crosspieces, copper rods and switchgear required to interconnect circuits FD1 and FD2. 9. Final tests. 10. Replace natural soil affected by project execution. 11. Final cleaning. 12. Delivery of As-Built drawings. The performance period proposed for the execution of this project, 180 calendar days after day of Notice to Proceed, is for information purpose only. The Contractor shall provide the performance period with the proposal. The Contractor's Performance period will be considered in the evaluation of acceptable proposals. Bidders and/or their subcontractors must hold an updated Certificate of Classification issued by the "Registro Oficial de Contratistas de Obras del Estado" of the "Ministerio de Econom'a y Hacienda" covering the following groups, subgroups, and categories. Group Subgroup Category I 1, 3, 4, 5 & 6 e The above general outline and list of Principal Features of Work in no way limits or reduces the responsibility of the Contractor to perform all work as required by the project to provide a complete and operable facility. It is highly recommended that you register to be notified of any new postings for this solicitation and/or any other postings published by our office. However, failure of the service to notify you of changes cannot be used against the Government in any way, shape or form. Therefore, you should check FedBizOps, https://www.fbo.gov , frequently for any new postings that may have been made. The Government anticipates and reserves the right, to issue all solicitation documents including specifications and drawings in the English language only. A visit to the site of work will be conducted in English; the date and time of which will be announced in the solicitation documents. In order to be awarded a contract by the U.S. Government, the company must be registered in the Central Contractor Registry (CCR), contracts cannot be awarded to unregistered contractors. Registration can be made on line at www.ccr.gov NOTE: You must have a DUNS number and a NATO Commercial and Government Entity (NCAGE) Code to register. To obtain a Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) Number you can contact Dun and Bradstreet and request one by calling: 902446688. To obtain a NATO CAGE code you must fill out the form found in : http://www.dlis.dla.mil/Forms/Form AC135.asp Failure to be registered in CCR at the time of award may delay the award and depending on the criticality of the project, may be cause to award to the next qualified best value offeror who is CCR registered. However, do not delay submitting your proposal pending receipt of a DUNS number or CAGE Code.
