PRESOL | 36 | North Star Explosion Proof Centrifuge

FBO DAILY ISSUE OF SEPTEMBER 15, 2005 FBO #1389
SOLICITATION NOTICE

36 -- North Star Explosion Proof Centrifuge

Notice Date: 9/13/2005
Notice Type: Solicitation Notice
NAICS: 333999 — All Other Miscellaneous General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing
Contracting Office: Department of the Air Force, Air Combat Command, 1st CONS, 74 Nealy Avenue, Suite 100, Langley AFB, VA, 23665
ZIP Code: 23665
Solicitation Number: Reference-Number-F2Q3625181A100
Response Due: 9/20/2005
Archive Date: 9/22/2005
Small Business Set-Aside: Total Small Business
Description: 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 issues. NOTE: This requirement has not yet been funded, and any award is contingent upon availability of funds. *This solicitation is a Request for Quotation (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-05. *The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 333999 with a small business size standard of 500 employees. This requirement is a 100% small business set-aside* All interested offerors shall provide a quote for the following item: Line Item 0001: Quantity One (1) North Star Engineered Products Model 755 Explosion Proof Centrifuge with specifications as stated in the attached SOW. Line Item 0002: Quantity One complete installation, start-up, and testing of centrifuge. In addition to the specifications listed above, Line items 0001-0002 shall meet the following required specifications: <c>STATEMENT OF WORK FOR ACQUISITON OF THE NORTH STAR ENGINEERED PRODUCTS 755 EXPLOSION PROOF CENTRIFUGE</c> 1. Scope of Work: The contractor shall provide all management, tools, supplies, equipment, parts, and labor necessary to acquire and deliver the North Star Engineered Products 755 Explosion Proof Centrifuge to Langley AFB. 2. Service Delivery Summary The objective of the contract is to supply Langley AFB with the North Star Engineered Products 755 Explosion Proof Centrifuge. The contractor shall provide a centrifuge to be used to separate and reclaim JP-8 aviation fuel and petroleum products (e.g. hydraulic fluid, oil, gasoline) from used absorbent spill materials (e.g. pads, pigs, booms, etc). The centrifuge must meet the following minimum specifications as follows: a. Unit must be explosion proof, including ensuring that all wiring/electrical components are securely housed in casing constructed of material which will prevent any release of spark; all spark paths must be adequately guarded. b. Drive unit must be grounded to the base assembly to prevent static charges that may arise from the spinning basket/container c. Minimum rpm 1700 d. Minimum g-force 1200 e. Minimum dry weight capacity of 100lbs f. Minimum volume capacity 6.54 cu. Ft g. Minimum 5 Hp explosion-proof motor h. Power requirements: 440V 3-phase i. Unit must include a self-balancing gyroscopic basket with an automatic shut-down in the event the basket becomes out-of-balance j. Unit must include a cycle start button, emergency STOP button and indicator showing when the machine is in operation k. Unit must include a pneumatic timer l. Unit must be constructed of corrosion-resistant material m. Unit must include a sight glass to enable personnel to view absorbents being centrifuged during operation n. Unit must be mounted on a skid for mobility o. Unit must include a pump so recovered fuel can drain directly into a holding tank p. Unit must incorporate pneumatic controls and a fluid-drive transmission which allows unlimited starts per hour q. Unit must incorporate a safety system which ensures that the machine will not start unless the lid is closed and locked; lid remains locked during operation and braking cycle; and loss of air pressure during cycle causes automatic shut-down and brake application r. Unit must include a manual which includes proper operating instructions, safe handling information and troubleshooting information s. Unit must include a basket with a 30? diameter t. Unit must include a basket with a gridliner to allow for more complete removal of product/liquid material 3. Government-Furnished Property and Services Utilities: None Vehicle/Life Support: None. The contractor will ensure he has the proper lift gate, forklift, pallet jack, etc to ensure he can download the equipment from his vehicle to the facility where it will be delivered to. Facility Access: The government will provide access to the facility for delivery. Access POC's shall be provided to the successful offeror. 4. General Information The equipment will be delivered to 510 Poplar Road on Langley AFB, facility 1390. Delivery will take place during the days of Monday-Friday from 0800-1700. Delivery will not take place on a government holiday. 5. Performance of Services during Crisis Declared by the National Command Authority or Overseas Combatant Commander: In case of a National Defense Crisis, the contractor will contact the contracting officer to arrange scheduling the delivery. The contracting officer will in turn contact the equipment users. The delivery will take place between the hours of 0800-1700. Any deviation from this schedule will be requested and approved in writing through the Contracting Officer. * The Contractor shall state the warranty coverage provided for the instrumentation. The Government requires at least a one (1) year warranty.* *Delivery shall be provided no later than 8 weeks after receipt of an order and shall be FOB Destination. FOB Destination means: The contractor shall pack and mark the shipment in conformance with carrier requirements, deliver the shipment in good order and condition to the point of delivery specified in the purchase order, be responsible for any loss of and/or damage to the goods occurring before receipt and acceptance of the shipment by the consignee at the delivery point specified in the purchase order; and pay all charges to the specified point of delivery. * *Upon availability of funds, award shall be made to the offeror whose quote offers the best value to the Government-Technical Capability and Price considered. The Government will evaluate information based on the following evaluation criteria: 1) Technical Capability-Ability to Meet the Requirement and 2) Price. Technical capability and price shall be equal.. Technical capability will be based on the information provided in the quotation. Quoters shall include product literature, which addresses all specifications and clearly documents that the product offered meets the specifications identified herein.* * The full text of a FAR provision or clause may be accessed electronically at http://farsite.hill.af.mil/.* * The following provisions apply to this acquisition: 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items; 52.212-3 Offerors Representations and Certifications- Commercial Items. * * Offerors must complete annual representations and certifications on-line at http://orca.bpn.gov in accordance with 52.204-8 ? Annual Representations and Certifications* *The following clauses apply to this acquisition: 52.204-7 Central Contractor Registration; 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items; 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items including subparagraphs: (14) 52.222-3, Convict Labor; (15) 52.222-19 Child Labor - Cooperation With Authorities And Remedies; (16) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities; (17) 52-222-26, Equal Opportunity; (18) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans; (19) 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities; (20) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans; (24) (i) 52.225-3 Buy American Act-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act; (26) 52.225-13 Restriction on Certain Foreign Purchases (31) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer?Central Contractor Registration and (32) 52.232-34; 52.225-4 ? Buy American Act -- Free Trade Agreements ? Israeli Trade Act Certificate. 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests 252.246-7000 Material Inspection and Receiving Report. The Air Force utilizes Wide Area Work Flow for all invoicing activities. The appropriate, DoDAAC, Pay DoDAAC, and extension will be provided in any contract or purchase order resulting from this solicitation. *All quoters shall submit the following: 1) An original and one (1) copy of a quotation which addresses all line items; 2) Two (2) copies of technical description and/or product literature; 3) Description of commercial warranty and 4) Two (2) copies of the most recent published price list(s). *All quotes shall be sent to the 1st Contracting Squadron, Attn: Suzanne Blagg, 74 Nealy Ave, Langley AFB, VA 23665, FAX: 757-225-7443, or e-mail suzanne.blagg@langley.af.mil* *Submission shall be received by 4:00 p.m. local time on September 20, 2005. Any questions or concerns regarding this solicitation should be forwarded in writing via e-mail to Suzanne Blagg, suzanne.blagg@langley.af.mil.
Place of Performance: Address: Langley AFB, VA; Zip Code: 23665; Country: United States
Record: SN00893687-W 20050915/050913211927 (fbodaily.com)
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