SOLICITATION NOTICE
48 -- Swing Check Valves
- Notice Date
- 3/17/2011
- Notice Type
- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- NAICS
- 332911
— Industrial Valve Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- Department of the Air Force, United States Air Force Europe, 65 CONS - Lajes Field, Azores, 65 CONS/LGC, Lajes Field, Azores APO, 09720
- ZIP Code
- 09720
- Solicitation Number
- F2N33S1024AU01
- Archive Date
- 4/12/2011
- Point of Contact
- Maria N.Sousa Godinho, Phone: 351 295 571459, Timothy J. Emeott, Phone: 351295572261
- E-Mail Address
-
maria.godinho.pt@lajes.af.mil, timothy.emeott@lajes.af.mil
(maria.godinho.pt@lajes.af.mil, timothy.emeott@lajes.af.mil)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- 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. This Solicitation/Reference No. F2N33S1024AU01 is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). This solicitation and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2005-48, the associated NAICS code is 332911, and small business size standard is 500 employees. LINE ITEMS: CLIN 0001: Eight (8) inch swing check valves 125# flange, model #92CSV. Air cushioned closure and sealed end cylinder with bronze gate ring. Complete setup with external lever and weight, and sealed end cushion closure system for adjustable rate of valve closure, vertical installation. Type: Conventional, lever and weight cushioned (sealed cylinder). End Types: Flange Class 125. Seat Seal: Bronze or vulcanized Buna-N. QUANTITY: 2 U/I: EACH MFR: Danfoss Flomatic Corp. P/N: 3710LWV "OR EQUAL" ITEM DESCRIPTION/REQUIREMENTS FOR CHECK VALVES MODEL 92CS: Check valves shall be of swing type and shall meet the material requirements of AWWA specification C508. The valve shall be iron body (epoxy coated), bronze mounted, single disc for nonshock working pressure 175 psi 2" - 12" and hydrostatically tested at twice the working pressure. The seat ring shall be bronze or stainless steel (renewable). The disc shall be bronze. The flange shall be Class 125. When specified, a Buna-N seal shall be furnished to provide zero leakage. The Buna-N seal shall be vulcanized to the flapper plate and may not be glued or chemically adhered. The valve shall be so constructed that by simply unbolting and lifting off the cover, the internal working parts may be easily removed and replaced without removing the valve from the line. The valve shall be of the conventional swing check style provided with a lever and weight or lever and spring assisted closure. The valve shall be constructed to accept a pneumatic cylinder that effectively eliminates water hammer when properly applied. The valve shall permit flow in one direction only; be tight seating when the outlet pressure exceeds the inlet pressure and be suitable for mounting in vertical lines. The valve shall have a stinless steel shaft (hinge pin) supported by bronze bearings and sealed by an adjusable packing gland with compression type package. The valve shall be equal in all aspects to the model 92, 92LS, 92LW or 92CS as manufactured by Flomatic Corporation. FOB: Destination, Fleet and Industrial Supply Center Norfolk FISC Ocean Terminal 9248 Virginia Avenue Norfolk, VA 23511 The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. Evaluation will be based on price. Offerors are advised to include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items, with their quotation. The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders - Commercial Items (July 2010) (DEVIATION), applies to this acquisition. The following provisions and clauses are also applicable to this acquisition: 52.204-7 Central Contractor Registration 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration 252.204-7004 Central Contractor Registration (52.204-7) Alternate A 252.229-7000 Invoices Exclusive of Taxes or Duties 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998) This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at the following address: http://farsite.hill.af.mil (End of provision) 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998) This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at the following address: http://farsite.hill.af.mil (End of Clause) 52.252-5 Authorized Deviations in Provisions (APR 1984) (a) The use in this solicitation of any Federal Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR Chapter 1) provision with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of"(DEVIATION)" after the date of the provision. (b) The use in this solicitation of any Department of Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (48 CFR Chapter 2) provision with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the name of the regulation. (End of provision) 52.252-6 Authorized Deviations in Clauses (Apr 1984) (a) The use in this solicitation or contract of any Federal Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR Chapter 1) clause with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the date of the clause. (b) The use in this solicitation or contract of any Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (48 CFR Chapter 2) clause with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the name of the regulation. (End of Clause) 252.212-7001 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implemenet Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Aquisitions of Commercial Items (Jun 2010) (DEVIATION) (a) In addition to the clauses listed in paragraph (b) of the Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders--Commercial Items clause of this contract (FAR 52.212-5) (JUL 2010) (DEVIATION), the Contractor shall include the terms of the following clause, if applicable, in subcontracts for commercial items or commercial components, awarded at any tier under this contract: 252.237-7019 Training for Contractor Personnel Interacting with Detainees (SEP 2006) (Section 1092 of Pub. L. 108-375). 252.247-7003 Pass-Through of Motor Carrier Fuel Surcharge Adjustment to the Cost Bearer (JUL 2009) (Section 884 of Public Law 110-417) 252.247-7023 Transportation of Supplies by Sea (MAY 2002) (10 U.S.C. 2631) 252.247-7024 Notification of Transportation of Supplies by Sea (MAR 2000) (10 U.S.C. 2631) (End of clause) 252.225-7042 Authorization to Perform (Apr 2003) The offeror represents that it has been duly authorized to operate and to do business in the country or countries in which the contract is to be performed. (End of provision) 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Recceiving Reports (Mar 2008) (a) Definitions. As used in this clause-- (1) Contract financing payment and invoice payment have the meanings given in section 32.001 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation. (2) Electronic form means any automated system that transmits information electronically from the initiating system to all affected systems. Facsimile, e-mail, and scanned documents are not acceptable electronic forms for submission of payment requests. However, scanned documents are acceptable when they are part of a submission of a payment request made using Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) or another electronic form authorized by the Contracting Officer. (3) Payment request means any request for contract financing payment or invoice payment submitted by the Contractor under this contract. (b) Except as provided in paragraph (c) of this clause, the Contractor shall submit payment requests and receiving reports using WAWF, in one of the following electronic formats that WAWF accepts: Electronic Data Interchange, Secure File Transfer Protocol, or World Wide Web input. Information regarding WAWF is available on the Internet at https://wawf.eb.mil/. (c) The Contractor may submit a payment request and receiving report using other than WAWF only when-- (1) The Contracting Officer authorizes use of another electronic form. With such an authorization, the Contractor and the Contracting Officer shall agree to a plan, which shall include a timeline, specifying when the Contractor will transfer to WAWF; (2) DoD is unable to receive a payment request or provide acceptance in electronic form; (3) The Contracting Officer administering the contract for payment has determined, in writing, that electronic submission would be unduly burdensome to the Contractor. In such cases, the Contractor shall include a copy of the Contracting Officer's determination with each request for payment; or (4) DoD makes payment for commercial transportation services provided under a Government rate tender or a contract for transportation services using a DoD-approved electronic third party payment system or other exempted vendor payment/invoicing system (e.g., PowerTrack, Transportation Financial Management System, and Cargo and Billing System). (d) The Contractor shall submit any non-electronic payment requests using the method or methods specified in Section G of the contract. (e) In addition to the requirements of this clause, the Contractor shall meet the requirements of the appropriate payment clauses in this contract when submitting payments requests. (End of clause) 5352.201-9101 Ombudsman (Apr 2010) (a) An ombudsman has been appointed to hear and facilitate the resolution of concerns from offerors, potential offerors, and others for this acquisition. When requested, the ombudsman will maintain strict confidentiality as to the source of the concern. The existence of the ombudsman does not affect the authority of the program manager, contracting officer, or source selection official. Further, the ombudsman does not participate in the evaluation of proposals, the source selection process, or the adjudication of protests or formal contract disputes. The ombudsman may refer the party to another official who can resolve the concern. (b) Before consulting with an ombudsman, interested parties must first address their concerns, issues, disagreements, and/or recommendations to the contracting officer for resolution. Consulting an ombudsman does not alter or postpone the timelines for any other processes (e.g., agency level bid protests, GAO bid protests, requests for debriefings, employee-employer actions, contests of OMB Circular A-76 competition performance decisions). (c) If resolution cannot be made by the contracting officer, concerned parties may contact the Center/MAJCOM ombudsmen, Primary: Ms Tara Peterson HQ USAFE/A7K, UNIT 3050, Box 10, APO AE 09094-0110 HQ USAFE/A7K, Flugplatz Ramstein, 66877 Ramstein Germany E-mail: tara.peterson@ramstein.af.mil Tel: (49)-6371-47-2209, Fax: (49)-6731-47-2025 Alternate: Ms Heidi Hoehn HQ USAFE/A7K, UNIT 3050, Box 10, APO AE 09094-0110 HQ USAFE/A7K, Flugplatz Ramstein, 66877 Ramstein Germany E-mail: heidi.hoehn@ramstein.af.mil Tel: (49)-6371-47-9330, Fax: (49)-6731-47-2025 Concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations that cannot be resolved at the MAJCOM/DRU level, may be brought by the concerned party for further consideration to the Air Force ombudsman, Associate Deputy Assistant Secretary (ADAS) (Contracting), SAF/AQC, 1060 Air Force Pentagon, Washington DC 20330-1060, phone number (703) 588-7004, facsimile number (703) 588-1067. (d) The ombudsman has no authority to render a decision that binds the agency. (e) Do not contact the ombudsman to request copies of the solicitation, verify offer due date, or clarify technical requirements. Such inquiries shall be directed to the Contracting Officer. (End of clause)
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- Place of Performance
- Address: Lajes Field, Azores, Portugal, Portugal
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