This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in 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. Quotes are being requested via this synopsis and a written solicitation will not be issued. Requisition Number W81EWF32889697 is being issued as a request for quotes (RFQ) with the intent to award as a simplified acquisition. The solicitation document and incorporated provision and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-71. This requirement is a 100% set-aside for Small Business Concerns under NAICS Code 327320 (SIC 1771) with a size standard of 500 Employees. All cost associated with delivery to Vicksburg, MS 39180 shall be included in the quote. Purpose and Scope The Airfields and Pavements Branch (APB) has been tasked by the U.S. Air Force Civil Engineer Center to improve the saw-cutting rates of thick airfield-quality concrete when repairing bomb-damaged pavements. Previous evaluations conducted at the ERDC have shown that Vermeer rock saws have potential to be the most efficient technologies for sawing around bombed craters. The APB will evaluate two Vermeer saws for their performance and efficiency and compare them to the Caterpillar SW45 wheel saw, which is the currently desired saw. A full-scale concrete model will be built at the ERDC to simulate real life high-quality airfield pavements for the equipment testing. Work A full-scale concrete model (see enclosed drawing) is needed to evaluate the production rates of saws for bomb-related concrete destruction. Listed below are specific items that will be provided by the APB and items that are to be provided by the contractor. Work Items Provided by the APB: 1. All subgrade and base grading. 2. Quality control operations for concrete testing (strength, consistency, and temperature). 3. Curing compound will be provided by the APB (COE CRD-C 300 will be used). Work Items and Materials Provided by the Contractor: 1. Fixed formed placement a. Placed to grade as laid out by the APB; the contractor is to build on top of the dirt work completed by the APB and is not responsible for completing dirt work. Follow the as-built slope made to drain water from the surface. b. Ensure forms are sturdy enough for the thick 18-in.- and 24-in.-thick PCC. 2. Concrete a. Concrete slabs shall be 20 ft by 20 ft (see drawing). b. Delivered concrete temperatures must be less than 90oF. c. All concrete shall have a compressive strength of 5,000 psi - mix design shall be approved by the APB prior to starting. 1. 60 ft by 80 ft of the pavement model shall be constructed with a chert aggregate PCC mix. The PCC shall be 18 in. thick (see drawing). 2. 60 ft by 80 ft of the pavement model shall be constructed with a limestone PCC mix. The PCC shall be 18 and 24 in. thick (see drawing). 3. Placement a. Mixture may be placed by pump truck provided by the contractor. b. Maximum slump of 7 1 in. c. Use of self-powered, vibratory truss screed required. 4. Dowels - No dowels will be used. 5. Broom finish with no additional water added to surface a. Fogging/misting is allowed to prevent shrinkage cracking. b. quote mark Slick quote mark floor finish is not allowed. 6. Form release shall be used 7. Curing compound a. Curing compound will be provided by the APB (COE CRD-C 300 will be used). b. Curing compound shall be applied by the contractor. 8. Contraction joints a. Wet saw cutting for contraction joints. b. All saw-cut contraction joints are to be 1/8 in. wide by 25% of the placement thickness in depth. c. Joint sealant is not required. Delivery Required Start Date: Two weeks after contract is awarded Required Completion Date: Three weeks after first day on government site Total Project Time: 5 weeks from date of award Point of Contact Haley Bell Airfields and Pavements Branch CEERD-GM-A 3909 Halls Ferry Road Vicksburg, MS 39180 Office: 601-634-3602 Fax: 601-634-4128 Email:
[email protected] PR&C: W81EWF32889697 Safety It is the responsibility of the contractor to ensure worker safety by informing the workers of any potential hazardous practices. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) guidelines must be followed at all times for hazardous practices for handling and placing concrete. Workers are required to be informed of all hazardous materials and practices that may involve exposure to toxic materials in the workplace. Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) must be available to all workers at the work site. Award shall be made to the responsible offeror whose quote is determined to be Lowest Price Technically Acceptable. FAR Provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. Offerors must include a completed copy of FAR Provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, with its offer. FAR Clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. FAR Clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The clauses cited within the clause as indicated below are applicable: FAR clauses 52.219-6, 52.222-3, 52.222-19, 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.225-1, 52.223-18, 52.225-3, 52.225-13, and 52.232-33. Award can only be made to contractors registered in the SAM web page, https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/ . Quotes are due 26 December, 2013 by 1200 hrs (12:00 pm) Central Standard Time. Quotes will only be accepted by email:
[email protected] . Faxed quotes will not be accepted. For information concerning this solicitation contact LTC Vendeck Davis at the above email address. This requirement is 100% set-aside for Small Businesses under NAICS Code 327320. Offerors should check the FedBizOpps website often for new solicitations and/or changes (AMENDMENTS) to existing ones.