Army Research Laboratory, ALC Procurement Division, ATTN: AMSRL-CS- AL-PS, 2800 Powder Mill Road, Adelphi, Maryland 20783-1197

43 -- DESIGN, BUILD AND INSTALL A WET BAG COLD ISOSTATIC PRESS SOL DAAL01-96-R-9858 DUE 112296 POC Eileen Frazier, Contract Specialist, (301) 394-3374, Louise R. Mudd, Contracting Officer, (301) 394-1365. 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 issued. The soliciation number is DAAL01-96-R-9858. This acquisition is issued as a Request for Proposal (RFP). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 90-42. This acquisition is issued as a 100% small business set-aside. The associated Standard Industrial Classification Code (SIC) is 3821. The small businessd size standard is 500 employees. The following is a list of contract line item numbers and items, quantities and units of measure. CLIN 0001 - Design, build and install a wet bag cold isostatic press to include delivery to Chestnut Run, DE, and training, 1 ea. Description of Requirements: The system shall inlcude ASME code stamped pressure vessel rated for at least 15,000 cycles to 30,000 psi, a closure mechanism electrohydraulic pump to pressurize the system, reservoir to contain pressurizing fluid and a control system along with all associated plumbing, fittings, wiring and structural components needed to install the system. The high pressure valves and control valves must have replaceable stems and seats and the tip of the stem shall be made of stellite. The internal diameter of the pressure vessel shall be at least 12 inches. The interior length of the pressure vessel shall be at least 36 inches in length (not including distance needed for top closure to seat). The system shall be capable of pressing to a minimum of 30,000 psi. Pressurizing fluid shall be a water/emulsifying oil mixture. The system shall be pressurized with an electrohydraulic pump capable of pressurizing the unit to 30,000 psi in under 10 minutes. A filter system shall be supplied to protect the hydraulic pump from the abrasion from any powders that might get into the pressurizing fluid. The top closure shall be a quick acting threadless pin closure or breach type mechanism capable of being closed with a quarter turn or less, or a threaded closure with automatic cover handling device, with automatic cover lifting device to raise top cover to allow loading/unloading. A basket or shelf system for loading shall be attached to cover and come out as cover is lifted. A reservoir shall be supplied to catch pressurizing fluid when system is depressurized for fluid level lowered and shall be capable of quickly filling the chamber. The system shall be designed to operate in a safe manner. Appropriate interlocks shall be used to assure vessel is properly closed prior to pressurization. A rupture disk shall be included to prevent over-pressurization of system. In event of disk rupture, fluid shall dump back to reservoir. The top closure shall not come down in hydraulic system failure. In event of complete power loss, a means to depressurize system shall be provided. Shielding shall be provided to protect operator in case of rupture of high pressure hydraulic lines. The system shall have automatic pumping control. At a minimum, it shall pump to adjustable set point and hold at that set point. The maximum height of unit when open or closed shall be under 15 ft. and shall be capable of fitting through 6 ft. wide, 7.5 ft. high door. The system shall be set up and inspected at the manufacturer site, then shipped and installed at Government site and successfully run. Training for operators shall be provided at time of installation. Two sets of technical drawings and operators manuals shall be supplied. Design specs and drawings shall be submitted with proposal. Delivery to Chestnut Run, DE is required within 60 days of contract award. Acceptance shall be performed at Chestnut Run. The FOB point is destination. The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial, applies to this acquisition. The following addenda have been attached to this provision: 52.215-16, 52.216-1 and 52.233-2. The provision at FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Items is applicable to this acquisition. The specific evaluation criteria to be included in paragraph (a) of that provision are as follows: Offeror shall provide a detailed description of technical approach to be used. Offeror shall provide a physical description of the CIP which shall address: (a) size, weight, lay out of components, electrical requirements, (b) any other requirements such as cooling water, lab air, (c) the size of the pressure vessel OD, ID and inner and outer heights, (d) material the pressure vessel is made of, (e) mechanism pressurizing the system, (f) description of top closure mechanism and head handling system, and (g) fluid handling description. The offeror shall provide a detailed list of capability specifications for the press to include: (a) maximum pressure, (b) time to pressurize unit to maximum pressure, (c) number of programmable ramps and holds, (d) weight capacity, and (e) data acquisition capability. The offeror shall describe past contractual performance on three similar systems which were delivered during the last three years. The offeror shall provide pertinent information including agency/company, technical representative name, address and phone number, final cost and delivery date. The offeror shall propose a schedule for completion and verification of the press. Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items, and DFARS 252.212-7000, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items, with its offer. Offerors shall also include their Contractor Establishment Code (CEC) and Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code. The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. The following addenda have been attached to this clause: 252.225-7001, 252.225-7012, 252.233-7000, 52.230-3, 52.211-15, 52.211-16, 52.211-17, 52.215-43, 52.225-11, 52.232-17, 52.232-28, 52.242-13, 252.225-7002, 252.225-7009 and 252.232-7006. The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The following additional FAR clauses cited in this clause are applicable: 52.203-6, 52.203-10, 52.219-8, 52.219-14, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.222-37. The clause 52.048-4400 Acquisition Reform Incentives (JUL 1996) (96-DEV-4) is applicable to this procurement. The following additional contract requirement(s) or terms and conditions apply: The contractor shall provide an industry standard warranty to include parts and labor, for a period of one (1) year from the date of delivery. This acquisition is rated under Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) as DO. Offers are due on 22 Nov 96, 2:00 pm, at the Army Research Laboratory, 2800 Powder Mill Road, Adelphi, MD 20783-1197. For information regarding this solicitation, please contact Eileen Frazier on (301) 394-3374. All responsible sources may submit a bid or proposal which will be considered by the Agency. No telephone requests will be honored. See Numbered Note(s): 1. (0312)

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