FUNGUS CHAMBER REFURBISHED
Added: Mar 03, 2016 6:33 pm The U.S. Army Dugway Proving Ground Mission Installation Contracting Command West Desert Test Center (WDTC), Test and Support Division (TSD), Dugway Proving Ground (DPG), Dugway, UT 84022 is seeking sources to provide the following: Mission: To complete restoration of the Fungus Chamber by replacing existing corroded carbon steel walls and fiberglass insulation. The existing wall will be removed and old insulation removed. New polyurethane foam insulation will be installed and the walls replace with continuous welded sheet steel. The entire chamber surfaces will be prepared for painting and repainted. Background: The TSD utilizes the Fungus Chamber to conduct Military Standard 508 Fungus testing on various test items. The Fungus chamber has an internal stainless steel chamber that is utilized to maintain a warm and moist growing environment for fungus growth. The chamber is located outdoors and the external steel plating has become pitted and corroded due to environmental conditions and needs to be replaced. During this replacement process the insulation will be upgraded to polyurethane foam which will provide better insulation qualities and increase the chamber stability by minimizing the diurnal heating and cooling cycles outdoors. Scope: This service contract shall cover transport of the Fungus Chamber from it’s current location South of Carr Facility at DPG to service providers facility. The outer metal sheeting will be removed from the two long sides of the chamber and from both the door and surrounding side of the side with the main chamber entrance door. The equipment room side of the chamber and the top will remained skinned. Insulation will be removed in the sides and replaced with polyurethane foam insulation. The chamber sides will be replaced with 14 gauge electroplated steel that is continuously MIG or TIG welded for a watertight seal. The chamber will be prepared for painting and be painted with an epoxy primer and a polyurethane finish coating. The chamber will then be transported back to DPG and placed on a concrete pad within the Carr Facility. The Fungus Chamber provides a critical test capability therefore completion time for this project is critical. The project duration shall not exceed 120 days from award to completion. Contractor shall submit a detailed timeline for completion of refurbishment meeting or exceeding the 120 day schedule. The 120 day schedule assumes no significant damage is discovered in. Performance Standards: 1. The Contractor shall transport Fungus Chamber from Dugway Proving Grounds, south of Carr Facility to Contractor’s work site for refurbishment. 2. The Contractor shall remove side panel metal sheeting and underlying insulation. The Contractor shall use techniques that minimize any damage caused by removal on underlying support beams or the internal stainless steel chamber walls. The insulation should be removed and the surface cleaned and disinfected. 3. Sheeting and insulation removal shall be complete within 10 working days of proposed schedule and not to exceed two calendar months from commencement. 4. The Contractor shall insulate chamber walls and continuous weld on sheet steel. The chamber surface should be prepared for painting and painted. 5. Ten working day notification to inspect wall sheeting welds and paint preparation of chamber. Welds must be continuous and water tight. Surfaces must be stripped of existing paint and all window/fixturing not being painted be masked. 6. Ten working day notification to inspect completed painting. Paint must have a professional appearance without voids, runs, smudges or trapped debris. 7. The Contractor shall transport Fungus Chamber from Contractors work site to Cement Pad in Carr Facility at Dugway Proving Grounds and position it on pad to align chamber with power and door stop. 8. Quality Assurance Provisions: The Contractor shall define the warranty defined on the repairs performed. See attachment for further information. Please provide the following information in response to this sources sought announcement: (1)business name and address; (2) name of company representative and their business title; (3) pertinent details and experience of doing this type of services (identify any relationship with work conducted with the Governments chemical and biological programs); (4) business size as it relates to the NAICS code and size standard stated in this sources sought announcement; (5) contract types typically used for these types of services; and (6) other contract vehicles that would be available to the Government for the procurement of these services, to include General Service Administration (GSA) Federal Supply Schedules; and/or any other Department of Defense contracts. PROCEDURES: This Request for Information (RFI) is a required component of a complete and systematic process to evaluate interested parties in order to minimize cost both to potentially interested parties and the Government. Interested sources are also encouraged to submit product literature in response to this Request for Information (RFI). Any submission of such product literature or catalog cut sheets will be treated separate from, and will have no bearing on, any subsequent evaluation of proposals submitted in response to any resulting future formal Request for Proposal. Interested parties should provide a statement of interest on company letterhead (not to exceed 20 pages in length) to: U.S. Army, Dugway Proving Ground, Attn: CCMI-CH-DP (Patricia Natividad, Contract Specialist), Dugway Proving Ground, Dugway, Utah 84022-5000. No basis for claim against the Government shall arise as a result of a response to this SOURCES SOUGHT or Government use of any information provided. Elaborate proposals or pricing information are neither required nor desired. Any innovative and new conceptual ideas to achieve the stated objective are encouraged. No solicitation document exists for this request for Sources Sought. This notice is for informational purposes only; it is not a request for proposals nor should it be construed as a commitment by the Government. The Government will not pay for any effort expended into responding to this sources sought announcement. Responses must be submitted no later than 10:00 AM MST (local prevailing time at U.S. Army Dugway Proving Ground, Utah), March 18, 2016 via email patricia.s.natividad.civ@mail.mil). Possible other NAICS codes: 334519 W911S6-16-R-0005 Department of the Army Materiel Command Mission and Installation Contracting Command Dugway Proving Ground
3/3/16, 6:33 PM Fungus Chamber Refurbishment
Added: Aug 17, 2016 11:13 am This specification describes the tasks and materials required to perform the refurbishment of the Fungus Chamber. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in subpart 12.6 of the FAR(Federal Acquisition Regulation) as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. U.S. Army Dugway Proving Ground, Directorate of Contracting is contemplating the procurement of a Firm Fixed Price Supply Contract w/ the following:See Attached PWS, PRS (Inlcuded in PWS), and Tech RequirementsPlease call or e-mail Contract Specialist Monty Kurtz w/ all questions concerning this/these item/s @ 435-831-2501 monty.n.kurtz.civ@mail.milThis announcement constitutes the only solicitation requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Supporting evidence must be furnished to demonstrate the ability to comply with the government's requirements. The solicitation is issued as a request for quote (RFQ). Submit written offers on RFQ W911S6-16-R-0005. All firms responding must be registered with the SAM System for Award Management. North American Industrial Classification.Basis for Award: PriceStandard 332312(500 Employees) applies to this procurement. The following provisions and/or clauses apply tothis acquisition:52.204-7 System for Award Management52.204-9 Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel 52.204-13 System for Award ManagementMaintenance 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors--Commercial Items52.212.1 Instructions to Offerors52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Items 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders-Commercial Items52.228-5 Insurance - Work on a Government Installation 52.228-7 Insurance--Liability to Third Persons52.233-3 Alt I Protest After Award (Aug 1996) - Alternate I 52.246-1 Contractor Inspection Requirements52.246-2 Inspection of Supplies--Fixed Price 52.247-34 F.O.B. Destination252.201-7000 Contracting Officer's Representative252.203-7002 Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights 252.204-7003 Control of GovernmentPersonnel Work Product252.204-7004 Alt A System for Award Management Alternate A252.204-7012 Safeguarding of Unclassified Controlled Technical Information 252.219-7000 Advancing SmallBusiness Growth252.225-7036 Buy American--Free Trade Agreement--Balance of Payments Program--Basic252.227-7015 Technical Data--Commercial Items252.227-7037 Validation of Restrictive Markings on Technical Data252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports 252.232-7006 Wide AreaWorkflow Payment Instructions252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments 252.247-7023 Transportation of Supplies by Sea52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS-- COMMERCIAL ITEMS52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (Sept 2006), with Alternate I52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and ConductBase Notice: Vaisala Instrumentation Probe Replacement/Calibration and Procurement of... Page 2 of 5https://www.fbo.gov/index?s=procurement&mode=form&id=a4cc94f671902a77c13d74d3... 8/15/201652.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards 52.209-6, Protecting theGovernment's Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred,Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment.52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns 52.219-14,Limitations on Subcontracting52.219-16, Liquidated Damages-Subcontracting Plan52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Representation 52.222-3, Convict Labor52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities52.222-26, Equal Opportunity52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights under the National Labor Relations Act 52.223-18, EncouragingContractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases(June 2008) (E.O.'s, proclamations, and statutes administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of theDepartment of the Treasury).52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award Management 52.228-4001 INSURANCEREQUIREMENTS252.209-7992 REPRESENTATION BY CORPORATIONS REGARDING AN UNPAID DELINQUENT TAXLIABILITY OR A FELONY CONVICTION UNDER ANY FEDERAL LAW-FISCAL YEAR 2015APPROPRIATIONS (DEVIATION 2015-OO0005) (DEC 2014) 252.211-7003 ITEM UNIQUE IDENTIFICATIONAND VALUATION252.211-7003 ITEM UNIQUE IDENTIFICATION AND VALUATION52.237-1 Site VisitOfferors 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.A Site visit is scheduled for 9:00 AM [local prevailing time at U.S. Army Dugway Proving Ground, Utah] on Tuesday, August 30, 2016. Offerors interested in attending the site visit shall contact Mr. Monty Kurtz, Contract Specialist via email [monty.n.kurtz.civ@mail.mil] by no later 2:00 PM [local prevailing time at U.S. Army Dugway Proving Ground, Utah] on Monday, August 22, 2016.To request admittance to DPG/Site Visit, contractor shall include the following information for each individual: (1) Name; (2) Name of the company representing; (3) Telephone number; (4)Issuing State/ Driver's License Number; (5) Date of Birth; and (6) Citizenship status. i.e. US Citizen (yes/no).Contractors are advised to arrive at the security building no later than 8:30a.m. in order to gain access to DPG and proceed to the Contracting Office at Building 5330, Southwest Wing. A Bus/Van will then be provided for transportation to the location. Contractors driving onto post shall bring current vehicle registration and proof of insurance.The following local information apply to this solicitation: Foreign Visitors / Employees; Location of U.S. ArmyDugway Proving Ground;FOREIGN VISITORS/EMPLOYEESContractors with valid U.S. government contracts will be allowed to hire non U.S. citizens to work at or visit U.S.Army Dugway Proving Ground (DPG) during performance of the contract. Contractors shall adhere to the followingprocess. A list of foreign national employees shall be provided to the DPG Counterintelligence, Law Enforcement,and Security Offices at least five (5) working days prior to arrival on post. A copy of the list shall also be submittedto the Contracting Officer or an appointed Contracting Officer's Representative (COR). The list will contain name,nationality, green card and social security number, date of birth, driver's license number and state where issued.The Contractor shall also list the date(s) foreign nationals will be on post. If a sensitive test or visit is scheduledduring the dates provided, the Counterintelligence Office will inform the Contractor whether the work/visit may takeplace. Employees will not be allowed on Post until verification process is complete. Once verification has beenreceived, the Counterintelligence Office is responsible to provide the Protocol Office the following information forbadge preparation: Name, Company and Point-of- Contact. The Contracting Officer or COR will be responsible topick-up the badges and holders, issue them to the visitor and return them at the end of the visit.LOCATION OF US ARMY DUGWAY PROVING GROUNDU.S. Army Dugway Proving Ground is located in a remote area. The main gate is approximately 90 milessouthwest of Salt Lake City, Utah. Contractors may be required to travel up to 150 miles one way from Salt LakeCity to reach some work sites.NORMAL WORK HOURSU.S. Army Dugway Proving Ground operates on a four (4) day work week, Monday tough Thursday, from 7:00A.M. to 5:30 P.M. (local time) except for Federal Holidays. Deliveries will be accepted on regular scheduled workdays between 7:00 A.M. and 4:30P.M. (local time). The following Federal Holidays are observed:(a) January 1st (f) 1st Monday in September(b) 3rd Monday in January (g) 2nd Monday in October(c) 3rd Monday in February (h) November 11thBase Notice: Vaisala Instrumentation Probe Replacement/Calibration and Procurement of... Page 3 of 5https://www.fbo.gov/index?s=procurement&mode=form&id=a4cc94f671902a77c13d74d3... 8/15/2016(d)(e) Last Monday in May July 4th (i) 4th Thursday in November(j) December 25thWhen any of the above holidays fall on a Sunday, the following Monday will be observed as the holiday; when aholiday falls on a Friday or Saturday the preceding Thursday is observed as the holiday.OSHA STANDARDSManufacturer or supplier must ensure that all OSHA standards applicable to that which is being purchased arecomplied with.All quotes must be e-mailed to Richelle Hansen at richelle.k.hansen.civ@mail.mil in either MS- Word, MS-Excel orAdobe Acrobat PDF format. For any questions or concerns you may e- mail Richelle Hansen atrichelle.k.hansen.civ@mail.mil or call 435-831-2748. Quotes are due no later than 10:00 am (prevailing local timeat U.S. Army Dugway Proving Ground, Utah), Thursday, August 25, 2016Primary Point of Contact. Monty KurtzPrimary Point of Contact.:Monty Kurtz,Contract Specialistmonty.n.kurtz.civ@mail.milPhone: (435) 831-2501Contracting Office Address:Bldg 5330 Valdez CircleDugway, Utah 84022-5000United States W911S6-16-R-0005 Department of the Army Materiel Command Mission and Installation Contracting Command Dugway Proving Ground
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