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66 -- HELIUM SCREW COMPRESSOR PACKAGE SOL 52SBNB6C9221 POC Brenda K. Lee (301) 975-6394, CO Lisa K. Jandovitz (301) 975-6344 The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), intends to negotiate with Sullair Corporation, 3700 East Michigan Blvd, Michigan City, IN 46360, on a sole source basis to acquire an Exact Duplicate Helium Screw Compressor Package consisting of the following: Sullair Compressor Package Model C20LA 704-2.6-450 H.P. Helium Serial No. 056-R02729 Reliance Electric Motor I.D.#P44G5088A Compressor Serial No. 006-92006516 with extra Large Oil Cooler, 12 inches Dia x 10 Ft tube length. Also includes two days of start-up supervision (to make adjustments, alignments as required) by a Sullair service representative. The Government requires documentation to include: the Motor Data, Electrical Schematics, Piping Schematics, Spare Parts List, and four (4) copies of the Operating and Maintenance Manuals-- Required delivery within 24 weeks after contract award-- Includes required shipping, testing and a one year warranty-- FOB Gaithersburg, MD--This is a sole source procurement in accordance with Far 6.302-1, Only One Responsible Source, because Sullair Corporation is the only source that can provide an exact duplicate of the existing unit. They are the manufacturer of the original refrigerator was configured for the eventual addition of an identical backup unit to avoid the possibility of a lengthy reactor shutdown due to compressor trouble. The compressor building, its plumbing and electric power supplies, and the remaining refrigerator components, were designed to accommodate a second compressor that is exact duplicate of the existing unit. The second compressor is being used for the 3.5-kW Helium Refrigerator needed to operate the cold neutron source. Interested offerors may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirements by submitting a capability statement. The capability statement must provide adequate information and qualifications of your ability to provide the requested system in order for the Government to consider whether to open this request for competition. However, all capability statements received within 45 days after date of this synopsis, will be considered by the Government. See Note Numbered 22 (0184)

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