RETROFIT BOILERS

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; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number is F3Z3841055A001; this solicitation is a request for quotation. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-50 effective 16 Mar 2011, Defense DCN 20110317 , and AFAC 2011-0214 effective 14 Feb 2011. This acquisition is 100% SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE for RETROFIT BOILER SERVICES.; the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 811310. The business size standard is $7M. The Federal Supply Class (FSC) is S114. The Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) is 3443. The requirements are as follows: CLIN0001- RETROFIT TWO EXISTING BOILERS IN BLDG 811 A site visit will be scheduled for 13 APR 11 at 0900. If you plan on attending you will need to email me by close of business 8 Apr 11 letting me know you wish to attend. We will be meeting in the parking lot adjacent to the Travis AFB Pass and Registration Center at 0845 to gather and take accountability, the van will be leaving the visitor center at 0900 to proceed to the site. You will not need to obtain a base pass because transportation will be provided by 60 CONS. As a failsafe measure you should bring your vehicle registration, proof of insurance in case you have to bring your vehicle on base. Please bring something to write with so you can write down any questions you may have for the customer. You are required to submit all of your questions in writing within 3 days of site visit and all of the answers will be posted on FedBizOpps. This is to ensure a fair solicitation process to all potential contractors. You may want to bring additional items that you may need to provide a more accurate quote. This requirement is due to California Bay Area low NOx initiative Regulation 9 Rule 7 effective 1 JAN 2011. Failure to do so will cause Travis AFB to incur fines by the Bay Area Air Quality Management District. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: FAR 52.212-2 (i) technical capability of the item offered to meet the Government requirement (Technical capability is either meeting or exceeding the requirements listed in CLIN 0001), and (ii) price. Transportation to Travis AFB, CA 94535, is to be included in the quote. This award shall be made in the aggregate, all or none. FAR 52.222-42 -- Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires. In compliance with the Service Contract Act of 1965, as amended, and the regulations of the Secretary of Labor (29 CFR Part 4), this clause identifies the classes of service employees expected to be employed under the contract and states the wages and fringe benefits payable to each if they were employed by the contracting agency subject to the provisions of 5 U.S.C. 5341 or 5332. This Statement is for Information Only: It is not a Wage Determination Employee Class Monetary Wage -- Fringe Benefits 23410 - Heating, Ventilation And Air-Conditioning Mechanic $24.66 + 36.45% Fringe Benefits The following provisions/clauses apply to this solicitation: 52.212-3 Alternate I ORCA Offers, Representations, and Certifications commercial items 52.222-3 Convict Labor 52.233-3 Protest After Award 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contracts 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions (Commercial Items) 52.219-6 Notice of Total SB Set Aside 52.219-28 Post Small Business Award Program 52.222-19 Child Labor Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons 252.204-7003 Control of Government Personnel Work Products 252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments 252.232-7003 Electronic submission of Payment Request 252.247-7023 Transportation of Supplies by Sea Alt III 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions (Deviation) 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference. Use the following fill-in: http://www.arnet.gov/far or http://farsite.hill.af.mil 52.252-6 Authorized Deviation in Clauses. Use the following fill-in: Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR Chapter 2) 252.204-7006 Billing Instructions 252.212-7001 Contract Terms and Conditions (Deviation) 5352.223-9000 Elimination of Use of Class I Ozone Depleting Substance 5352.201-9101 Ombudsman 52.222-41 Service Contract Act of 1965 23410- Heating, Ventilation And Air-Conditioning Mechanic- $24.66 + 36.45% Fringe Benefits 52.204-9 Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities 52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation & First Tier Subcontract Awards 52.237-1 Site Visit - Offerors or quoters are urged and expected to inspect the site where services are to be performed and to satisfy themselves regarding all general and local conditions that may affect the cost of contract performance, to the extent that the information is reasonably obtainable. In no event shall failure to inspect the site constitute grounds for a claim after contract award. Clauses may be accessed electronically in full text through http://farsite.hill.af.mil. Vendors must actively be registered with the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) [http://www.ccr.gov], at Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) [http://wawf.eb.mil], and at Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA) at [http://orca.bpn.gov]. All questions regarding the solicitation must be submitted to to me via email by 7 APR 2011. QUESTIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED AFTER 15 APR 2011. Please send all offers to contact@example.gov or fax to +1 (555) 000-0000 NO LATER THAN 28 APR 2011, 1200, PST. Point of contact is Derrick K. Uzzle, SSgt, Contract Specialist, telephone +1 (555) 000-0000. Alternate POC is Elizabeth A. Squires, Contracting Officer, contact@example.gov telephone +1 (555) 000-0000.