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G16PS00727

1. REQUEST NO.

5a. ISSUED BY

NAME

a. NAME

c. STREET ADDRESS

d. CITY

10. PLEASE FURNISH QUOTATIONS TO

THE ISSUING OFFICE IN BLOCK 5a ON

OR BEFORE CLOSE OF BUSINESS (Date)

2. DATE ISSUED 3. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NO. 4. CERT. FOR NAT. DEF.

UNDER BDSA REG. 2

AND/OR DMS REG.1

RATING

6. DELIVERY BY (Date)

7. DELIVERY

9. DESTINATION

a. NAME OF CONSIGNEE

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PAGE OF PAGES

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8. TO:

b. COMPANY

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c. CITY

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IMPORTANT: This is a request for information, and quotations furnished are not offers. If you are unable to quote, please so indicate on this form and return it to the address in Block 5a. This request does not commit the Government to pay any costs incurred in the preparation of the submission of this quotation or to contract for supplies or services. Supplies are of domestic origin unless otherwise indicated by quoter. Any representations and/or certifications attached to this Request for Quotations must be completed by the quoter.

11. SCHEDULE (Include applicable Federal, State and local taxes)

THIS RFQ

REQUEST FOR QUOTATION

(THIS IS NOT AN ORDER)

IS IS NOT A SMALL BUSINESS SET ASIDEX

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205 NATIONAL CENTER

12201 SUNRISE VALLEY DRIVE

RESTON VA 20192

USGS NATIONAL ACQUISITION BRANCH

10/14/2016

USGS EROS Data Center

47914 252nd Street

Sioux Falls

SD 57198

605 594-6501Carolyn Hieb

08/10/2016 1200 ET

FOB DESTINATION

OTHER

(See Schedule)X

ITEM NO.

(a)

SUPPLIES/SERVICES

(b)

QUANTITY

(c)

UNIT

(d)

UNIT PRICE

(e)

AMOUNT

(f)

PROVIDE A FIRM FIXED GSA EBUY QUOTE AS PER

REQUEST FOR QUOTE (RFQ) DETAILED REQUIREMENT.

THE ATTACHED CLAUSES ARE HEREBY INCORPORATED INTO

THIS RFQ. A SITE VISIT IS CONSIDERED PREFERABLE

TO QUOTE THIS REQUIREMENT. IF A VENDOR IS

FAMILIAR WITH THE USGS/EROS GROUNDS, THIS IS NOT

MANDATORY.

FOR QUESTIONS CONCERNING THIS RFQ, PLEASE CONTACT

CAROLYN HIEB, PURCHASING AGENT, CHIEB@USGS.GOV

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12. DISCOUNT FOR PROMPT PAYMENT

a. 10 CALENDAR DAYS (%) b. 20 CALENDAR DAYS (%) c. 30 CALENDAR DAYS (%) d. CALENDAR DAYS

NUMBER PERCENTAGE

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13. NAME AND ADDRESS OF QUOTER

b. STREET ADDRESS

c. COUNTY

d. CITY e. STATE f. ZIP CODE

14. SIGNATURE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO

SIGN QUOTATION

16. SIGNER

a. NAME (Type or print)

c. TITLE (Type or print)

a. NAME OF QUOTER

AREA CODE

NUMBER

15. DATE OF QUOTATION

b. TELEPHONE are are not attached

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Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.215-1(a)

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G16PS00727

00010 DOB069 PERIMETER FENCING. ADDITIONAL FENCING TO

EXISTING FENCING SEE COMPLETE DETAILED

REQUIREMENT AS ATTACHED. DRAWINGS WILL BE

EMAILED UPON REQUEST. EMAIL CAROLYN HIEB,

PURCHASING AGENT CHIEB@USGS.GOV TO REQUEST

DRAWINGS. A SITE VISIT WILL BE SCHEDULED FOR

10:00AM CST THURSDAY AUGUST 4, 2016. PLEASE

ADVISE PURCHASING AGENT IF YOU WILL ATTEND.

Delivery: 10/14/2016

Period of Performance: 08/15/2016 to 10/14/2016

NSN 7540-01-152-8067 OPTIONAL FORM 336 (4-86)

G15PS00727 Additional Perimeter Security Fence Including Installation and Attachment to Existing Fence

INSTRUCTION TO VENDORS

Provide a discounted firm-fixed price GSA EBuy quotation for Additional Fencing, Chain Link, Specifications as attached.

Additional Drawings will be provided via email if required. Please email chieb@usgs.gov to request. Quotation shall be submitted by 1200 pm ET, Wednesday, August 10, 2016. A Site Visit will be Held on Thursday, August 4, 2016 at 9:00 AM CST at the USGS/EROS, Mundt Federal Building, Sioux Falls, SD 57198. Please notify the Purchasing Agent is you are planning to attend. Quotations shall be submitted to GSA EBUY RFQ. Faxed or mailed quotations will not be accepted.

Vendor shall supply the USGS with a quotation demonstrating how they meet all Technical Requirements within the RFQ and meeting the evaluation criteria.

The following additional information must be supplied along with your quotation. Failure to submit this information may deem your quotation non-responsive and your quotation may not be considered.

1) Firm fixed-price GSA quotation as detailed per Technical requirement below.

2) Federal Tax ID Number

3) Business Size Classification.

4) DUNS Number.

The award resulting from this RFQ will be based on lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) quote. In determining technical acceptability, the following non-pricing criteria will be considered:

Technical – Vendors ability to meet all aspects of the requirements listed in the RFQ.

All questions shall be submitted via email to the PA at chieb@usgs.gov no later than 12:00 PM ET, Monday, August 8, 2016. Late questions will not be accepted.

(End of Instruction to vendors)

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENT/SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS: PERIMETER FENCING, EQUAL TO EXISTING FENCING AS DESCRIBED BELOW. FOB DESTINATION TO USGS/EROS, MUNDT FEDERAL BUILDING, 47914 252ND ST., SIOUX FALLS, SD 57198. FIRM FIXED PRICING TO INCLUDE ALL FENCING AND PARTS, FOB DESTINATION TO USGS/EROS AND ALL

MATERIALS AND LABOR TO INSTALL THE SAME.

REQUIREMENT:

Qty 944’ OF HIGH HEAVY COMMERCIAL CHAIN LINK FENCE – WITHOUT BARB WIRE TOP

#9 GAUGE FABRIC, 2 OZ. ZINC COATING

1 5/8” TOP RAIL AND BRACES (SS40)

2 3/8” Line Posts (SS40) 7 Gauge Bottom Tension Wire Qty 6 2 7/8” Corner, End & pull Posts (SS40) Qty 2 4” Gate Posts (SS40) Qty 1 Connect to Existing 2 7/8” Post Qty 1 Connect to Existing 4” Post.

Tech specs of Chain Link material are given as described below:

mailto:chieb@usgs.gov

G15PS00727 Additional Perimeter Security Fence Including

SECTION 32 31 13

CHAIN LINK FENCES

PART 1 – GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION

This work consists of all labor, materials, and equipment necessary for furnishing and installing chain link fence and accessories in conformance with the lines, grades, and details as shown.

1.2 MANUFACTURER'S QUALIFICATIONS

Fence and accessories shall be products of manufacturers' regularly engaged in manufacturing items of type specified.

1.3 SUBMITTALS

A. In accordance with Section 01 33 23, SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA AND SAMPLES, furnish the following:

1. Manufacturer's Literature and Data: Chain link fencing, and all accessories.

2. Manufacturer's Certificates: Zinc-coating complies with complies with specifications.

1.4 APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS

A. The publications listed below form a part of this specification to the extent referenced. The publications are referenced in the text by the basic designation only.

B. American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM):

A392-07 ................Zinc-Coated Steel Chain-Link Fence Fabric

A817-07 ................Metal-Coated Steel Wire for Chain-Link Fence Fabric and Marcelled Tension Wire

C94/C94M–07 ............Ready-Mixed Concrete

F567-07 ................Installation of Chain-Link Fence

F626-(R2003) ...........Fence Fittings

F1043-06 ...............Strength and Protective Coatings on Metal Industrial Chain- Link Fence Framework

F1083-08 ...............Pipe, Steel, Hot-Dipped Zinc-Coated (Galvanized) Welded, for Fence Structures.

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PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 GENERAL

Materials shall conform to ASTM F1083 and ASTM A392 ferrous metals, zinc-coated;

and detailed specifications forming the various parts thereto; and other requirements specified herein. Zinc-coat metal members (including fabric, posts, rails, hardware and other ferrous metal items) after fabrication shall be reasonably free of excessive roughness, blisters and sal-ammoniac spots.

2.2 CHAIN-LINK FABRIC

ASTM A392 9 gauge wire woven in a 2 inch mesh. Top and bottom selvage shall have twisted and barbed finish. Zinc-coating weight shall be 2.0 ounces per square foot.

2.3 POST, FOR FENCING

ASTM F1083, Grade SK-40A, round, zinc-coated steel. Dimensions and weights of posts shall conform to the tables in the ASTM Specification. Provide post braces and truss rods for each gate, corner, pull or end post. Provide truss rods with turnbuckles or other equivalent provisions for adjustment.

2.4 TOP RAIL

ASTM F1083, Grade SK-40A, round, zinc-coated steel. Dimensions and weights of posts shall conform to the tables in the ASTM Specification; fitted with suitable expansion sleeves and means for securing rail to each corner, and end posts.

2.5 BOTTOM TENSION WIRE

ASTM A817 and ASTM F626, zinc-coated, having minimum coating the same as the fence fabric.

2.6 ACCESSORIES

Accessories as necessary caps, rail and brace ends, wire ties or clips, braces and tension bands, tension bars, truss rods, and miscellaneous accessories conforming to ASTM F626

2.7 CONCRETE

ASTM C94/C94M, using 3/4 inch maximum-size aggregate, and having minimum compressive strength of 3000 psig at 28 days. Non-shrinking grout shall consist of one part Portland cement to three parts clean, well-graded sand, non-shrinking grout additive and the minimum amount of water to produce a workable mix.

PART 3 – EXECUTION

3.1 INSTALLATION

Install fence by properly trained crew, on previously prepared surfaces, to line and grade as shown. Install fence in accordance with ASTM F567 and with the manufacturer's printed installation instructions, except as modified herein or as shown. Maintain all equipment, tools, and machinery while on the project in sufficient quantities and capacities for proper installation of posts, chain links and accessories.

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3.2 EXCAVATION

Excavation for concrete-embedded items shall be of the dimensions shown, except in bedrock. If bedrock is encountered before reaching the required depth, continue the excavation to the depth shown or 18 inches into the bedrock, whichever is less, and provide a minimum of 2 inches larger diameter than the outside diameter of the post. Clear loose material from post holes. Grade area around finished concrete footings as shown and dispose of excess earth as directed by the Contracting Officers Representative (COR).

3.3 POST SETTING

Install posts plumb and in alignment. Set post in concrete footings of dimensions as shown, except in bedrock. Thoroughly compact concrete so as it to be free of voids and finished in a slope or dome to divert water running down the post away from the footing. Install posts in bedrock with a minimum of one inch of non-shrinking grout around each post. Thoroughly work non-shrinking grout into the hole so as to be free of voids and finished in a slope or dome. Cure concrete and grout a minimum of 72 hours before any further work is done on the posts.

3.4 POST CAPS

Fit all exposed ends of post with caps. Provide caps that fit snugly and are weathertight. Where top rail is used, provide caps to accommodate the top rail.

Install post caps as recommended by the manufacturer and as shown.

3.5 SUPPORTING ARMS

Design supporting arms, when required, to be weathertight. Where top rail is used, provide arms to accommodate the top rail. Install supporting arms as recommended by the manufacturer and as shown.

3.6 TOP RAILS

Install rails before installing chain link fabric. Provide suitable means for securing rail ends to terminal and intermediate post. Top rails shall pass through intermediate post supporting arms or caps as shown. The rails shall have expansion couplings (rail sleeves) spaced as recommended by the manufacturer. Where fence is located on top of a wall, install expansion couplings over expansion joints in wall.

3.7 BOTTOM TENSION WIRE

Install and pull taut tension wire before installing the chain-link fabric.

3.8 ACCESSORIES

Supply accessories (posts braces, tension bands, tension bars, truss rods, and miscellaneous accessories), as required and recommended by the manufacturer, to accommodate the installation of a complete fence, with fabric that is taut and attached properly to posts, rails, and tension wire.

3.9 FABRIC

Pull fabric taut and secured with wire ties or clips to the top rail, bottom rail and tension wire close to both sides of each post and at intervals of not more than 24 inches on centers. Secure fabric to posts using stretcher bars and ties or clips.

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3.10 REPAIR OF GALVANIZED SURFACES

Use galvanized repair compound, stick form, or other method, where galvanized surfaces need field or shop repair. Repair surfaces in accordance with the manufacturer's printed directions.

3.11 FINAL CLEAN-UP

Remove all debris, rubbish and excess material from the station.

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CLAUSES

GREEN ACQUISITION

The USGS is committed to promoting the natural environment and protecting the health and well-being of people.

In the performance of work under this contract, the Contractor shall exert its best efforts to provide services in a manner that will promote the natural environment and protect health and well-being. Green purchasing or environmentally preferable contracting includes the initiatives described below:

Alternative Fuels and Vehicles are described at http://www.afdc.energy.gov/afdc/ Biobased Products are described at http://www.biopreferred.gov/ Energy efficient products are described at http://energystar.gov/products for Energy Star products and at http://www.eere.energy.gov/femp/procurement for FEMP designated products Environmentally Preferable Computers are described at http://www.epeat.net Non-Ozone Depleting Products are described at http://www.epa.gov/Ozone/snap/index.html Recycled Products are described at http://epa.gov/cpg Water efficient products are described at http://epa.gov/watersense/

TECHNICAL LIAISON - TECHNICAL DIRECTION

OCTOBER 1997

a) The performance required herein shall be subject to the technical direction of the Technical Liaison (TL) as identified below. As used herein, "technical direction" is defined as direction to the contractor that fills in details, suggests possible lines of approach, or otherwise supplements the scope of the work set forth herein and shall not constitute a new assignment, and does not supersede or modify any article or clause of this contract.

b) The Technical Liaison is not authorized to perform, formally or informally, any of the following actions:

(1) Promise, award, agree to award, or execute any contract, contract modification, or notice of intent that changes or may change this contract;

(2) Waive or agree to modification of the delivery schedule;

(3) Make any final decision on any contract matter subject to the Disputes Clause;

(4) Terminate, for any reason, the contractor's right to proceed;

(5) Obligate in any way, the payment of money by the Government. Only a warranted Contracting Officer is authorized to obligate funds on this or any other contract action.

c) The contractor shall immediately notify the Contracting Officer in writing if the Technical Liaison has taken an action (or fails to take action) or issues direction (written or oral) that the contractor considers to exceed the above limitations.

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d) The Technical Liaison assigned for this contract is:

To Be Determined….

US Geological Survey, EROS

47914 252nd St Sioux Falls, SD 57198

(e) Only the Contracting Officer may designate a new Technical Liaison.

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