Department of Veterans Affairs, Stratton VA Medical Center, 113 Holland Avenue, Albany, NY 12208

65 -- AUDIO BOOTHS SOL RFQ 500-65-96 DUE 092396 POC Contracting Officer: Karen Comiskey (518)462-3311, Ext 2223 This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for a commercial item prepared in accordance with the format in FAR subpart 12.6 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes a formal Request for Quotation (RFQ 500-65-96)and a written solicitation will not be issued.The Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) Code for this acquisition is 3841. Prices should be submitted as follows: Item #1. Furnish, install & test two (2) double wall prefabricated audiometric examination booths suitable for use in testing, calibration & recording of aural acuity. These booths will be separate & share no common walls. Outside dimensions of the booths shall fit into a space not to exceed 9'8'' x 9'0''. Contractor shall be required to field verify.Each will have an observation window to a control area. Audiometric booths shall be constructed of modular,prefabricated panels & assembly hardware. Enclosures must be capable of being disassembled,moved & reassembled at some future date with minimal loss of material or acoustical integrity. Audiometric booths shall be furnished as completely prewired,upon assembly and ducted for HVAC services. Electrical service shall be wired so as to allow for single point electrical tie-in for each booth by the VAMC Project Engineer. Booths shall be constructed of fire-rated components to obviate the need for a fire sprinkler system & associated roof panel penetration necessary for installation. Audiometric booths & all components shall conform to the requirements of VAMC Audiometric Examination Booth Specifications IB-11-87 dated June 1993 & VA Spec 1438b. All parts of the booth having the same manufacturer's part number shall be completely interchangeable with respect to installation & performance. Booths shall consist of the following components as a minimum: Standard Vibration Isolation System, Inner Room Acoustical Floor Assembly, Wall & Roof Panel Assembly,Acoustical door units-36'' wide - One booth shall have inswing, one booth shall have outswing, Standard window units with double glazed, laminated,acoustical safety glass, Assembly hardware, including connecting panel joints,Standard Recessed electrical service with 12' power connection w/standard electrical outlets,standard recessed fluorescent lighting with wall switch,standard externally mounted outlet strip,standard wiring & components,silenced forced air ventilation system,carpeting w/cove base trim,paint & other specified finishes, dust seals/shields & closure strips, standard jack panel,standard acoustical performance, electromagnetic shielding,fire rating requirements. The contractor shall be factory trained on proper booth installation techniques and shall install audiometric booths and all specified components in VA Medical Center. Contractor shall completely assemble audiometric booths & all associated components which are provided by the manufacturer. Outlets,plug strips,light fixtures and all other electrical components internal to the booth shall be installed & booth wiring shall be connected to the main junction box connection point. HVAC silencers shall be installed on the audiometric booth walls or roof. Final connection of HVAC services, main electrical power, thermostats and any other building services is the responsibility of the VAMC.Contractor shall furnish with each booth, two (2) copies of the equipment manual containing installation,operation and maintenance instructions: a block diagram showing wiring between related pieces of equipment which make up the complete system and a parts data section. Upon completion of installation, Contractor shall perform noise reduction tests in accordance with ASTM E596-88 & submit test report results to the VAMC. Test results shall include a complete description of the sample that was tested, including an inventory of all enclosure components and their weight. Noise reduction test data which does not include a complete inventory of all components & their weight or has been conducted in accordance with standards other than ASTM E596 shall not be acceptable. Sound absorption tests shall be conducted in accordance with ASTM C423-84a & shall have a penal weight equal to the average panel weight of the panels used in the noise reduction tests. Contractor shall provide a one year warranty for materials & workmanship from the date of installation. Descriptive Literature (Ref FAR 52.214-21) shall be submitted with quote or quote will be rejected as non responsive. Offers shall be submitted FOB Destination. The provisions at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors--Commercial Items, 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items, 52.212-3 Offers Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (copy may be requested by fax), 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, FAR 52.212-5, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36. 52.222-37. 52.225-3. 52.225-18 and VAAR 852.219-70 apply to this solicitation. Offers are due by Close of Business, September 23,1996. All offers shall be sent to: Contracting Officer (90BA), Stratton VA Medical Center, 113 Holland Avenue, Albany, NY 12208. Fax Number 518-462-0051. (0248)

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