Request For Quotation DTFH70-02-FRQ-0012 is issued by the Simplified Acquisitions Section , Federal Highway Administration for explosive material to be used in Annette Island, Alaska; This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for the procurement of commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, in conjunction with the policies and procedures for solicitation, evaluation and award as prescribed in FAR Subpart 13.106; as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; and a written solicitation will not be issued; the following Provisions and Clauses are incorporated into this RFQ by reference and are in effect the Federal Acquisition Circular 2001-04, dated February 20, 2002; FAR52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representation and Certifications-Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders; FAR 52.215-5 Facsimile Proposals; FAR 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases; this is an un-restricted solicitation; the North American Industry Classification System Code is 325920; the estimated price range is > than $100,000 and < than $200,000; there are 2 bid options included and the evaluation will be based on the products that are most advantageous to the Government; bid option a: explosives for production blasting applications, cap sensitive, 3-inch diameter, cartridge water gel or equivalent minimum specific gravity 1.18 Class 1.1D, standard industry packaging, 10,000 lbs, per lb; booster sensitive bulk emulsion/ammonium nitrate/fuel oil blend or equivalent, type E, Class 1.5D (water resistant, 142,000 lbs, per lb; truck, bulk emulsion re-pump system, 7 ton capacity or equivalent, lease/rental to include insurance on vehicle/equipment, per month; cast booster, 12 oz (340 g) or equivalent, class 1.1D, 5000 ea; detonator assemblies, non-electric, variable delays, quick-snap configuration: (a)in-hole delay detonators, 16ft, 400ea; 24ft, 800ea;30ft, 800ea; 40ft, 800ea; 50ft, 800ea; 60ft, 400ea; (b)surface delay detonators, 12ft, MS17 100ea; 12ft, MS25 100ea; 12ft, MS34 100ea; (c)delay primer units, 30ft, MS20 100ea; 40ft, MS20 100ea; shot shell primer 100/box 3bxs; non-electric trunk-line 2000 ft spool 34 spls; technical training and assistance 140 hrs; detonator cap magazine rental 1ea, 1year; powder magazine rental 3ea, 1year; explosives for pre-shear/post-shear applications cap sensitive, low density, aluminized, small diameter cartridge water gel, compatible with non-electric detonator assemblies, class 1.1D standard industry packaging, 5000 lbs; option b: explosives for production blasting applications cap sensitive, 3 inch diameter, cartridge water gel or equivalent minimum specific gravity 1.18 class 1.1D, standard industry packaging, 125,000 lbs, per lb; ammonium nitrate/fuel oil/gelling agent mixture, class 1.5D, standard industry packaging, 26,000 lbs, per lb; detonator assemblies, non-electric, variable delays, quick-snap configuration: (a)in hole delay detonators, 16ft, 400 ea; 24ft, 800ea; 30ft, 800ea; 40ft, 800ea; 50ft,800ea; 60ft, 400ea; (b)surface delay detonators, 12ft, MS17,100ea; 12ft, MS25, 100ea; 12ft, MS34, 100ea; (c)delay primer units, 30ft, MS20 100ea; 40ft, MS20, 100ea; shot shell primer 100/box, 3bxes; non-electric trunk-line 2000 ft spool 3spls; detonator cap magazine rental 1ea, 1 year; powder magazine rental, 3ea, 1 year; explosives for pre-shear/post-shear applications cap sensitive, low density, aluminized, small diameter cartridge water gel, compatible with non-electric detonator assemblies, class 1.1D, standard industry packaging, 5000 lbs, per lb; Quantities are estimated, actual total quantities ordered may vary, pricing is FOB Annette Island, Alaska @ Hemlock Bay in 20 ft sea containers or 20ft container magazines for roll-on/roll-off service; no minimum delivery weight or quantity is applicable; offers submitted for this RFQ can be faxed (with hard copy follow-up) to (360)696-7594 by close of business March 18, 2002; for technical assistance on this solicitation contact Dan Reid (360)696-7663; for other information or questions regarding this RFQ, contact Patricia Mahurin, Simplified Acquisitions Contracting Officer (360)696-7594; possible march delivery of product is anticipated.

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