Crane Division, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Code 1164, 300 Highway 361, Crane, In 47522-5001

66 -- HAZARD SAFE OVEN SOL N00164-97-Q-0436 DUE 092297 POC Hilda Quillen, Code 1164, telephone 812-854-2422, fax 812-854-5666 WEB: click here to download, http://www.crane.navy.mil. E-MAIL: click here for inquiries, quillen_h@crane.navy.mil. 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 the only solicitation; a proposal is being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation Number N00164-97-Q-0436 is issued and the incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 90-45 and Defense Acquisition Circular 91-11. This action is a brand name Hotpack Model 212579 Hazard-Safe Oven (quantity two each) or equal meeting the following minimum requirements: 1. The working inner volume of the ovens shall be at least 30 cubic feet, but not more than 50 cubic feet. 2. Thermostated temperature control shall cover the minimum range of from 40 to 200 degrees Celsius with a temperature uniformity of + or -- 2.0 degrees Celsius or better throughout the operating range. 3. The oven shall be fitted with air-intake and air-exhaust ports. 4. The ovens shall be equipped with captured blow-out panels. 5. The ovens shall operate from 230 volt, 60 hz, single or 3-phase. Electrical components and wiring shall conform to National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) standards for Class I, Division I, Group D, and Class II, Division I, Groups E, F, and G, hazardous dust locations. This procurement is set-aside 100 percent for small business. The Standard Industrial Classification Code is 3822. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals. The Governments requirement of the equipment is required for service in an explosives-operating area. The Government anticipates issuing a Firm-Fixed-Price Purchase Order. The shipping terms will be F.O.B. Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane, IN with the inspection/acceptance at destination. Delivery will be required within 60 days from contract award. The following provisions apply to this acquisition: 52.212-1 InstructionsOfferors -- Commercial; 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 (incorporating FAR clauses 52.222-35 Affirmative Action for Special Disabled and Vietnam Era Veterans; 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers; 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era; 52.225.3 Buy American Act -- Supplied; 52.225-16 Buy American Act -- Supplies under European Community Agreement certificate; 52.225-17 Buy American Act -- Supplies under European Community Agreement; 52.225-18 European Community Sanctions for End Products; 52.225-19 European Community Sanctions for Services; 52.225-21 Buy American Act -- North American Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act -- Balance of Payments Program); 252.211-7003 Brand Name or Equal. The contractor shall extend to the Government the full coverage of any standard commercial warranty normally offered in a similar commercial sale, provided such warranty is available at no additional cost to the Government. Offerors responding to this announcement must provide the information contained in 52.212-1, Instruction to Offerors -- Commercial Items and must include a completed copy of provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items. The offerer should also provide its Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code, Contractor Establishment Code (DUNS number) and Tax Identification Number. If a change occurs in this requirement, only those offerors that respond to this announcement within the required time frame will be provided any changes/amendments and considered for future discussions and/or award. The offeror's written quote and the above required information must be received at this office on or before 22 September 1997 at 4:00 pm Eastern Standard Time. Mail quotes to Contracting Officer, (ATTN: Brenda Wood, Code 1164, Bldg 64) NAVSURFWARCENDIV Crane, 300 Hwy 361, Crane, IN 47522-5001. In accordance with DFARS 252.211-7003, offerors proposing items other than the brand name shall provide the manufacturer's name, model name, model/part number, any options being proposed, and descriptive literature such as cuts, illustrations, drawings, brochures, or clear references to previously furnished information or descriptive data available to the contracting officer. Offerors shall clearly describe any modifications the offeror plans to make in a product to make it conform to the requirements. Mark any descriptive literature to clearly show the modifications. Inquiries may be made to Hilda Quillen, Code 1164, fax 812-854-5666 or e-mail quillen_ h@crane.navy.mil. E-mail is preferred. All responsible sources may submit an offer. (0248)

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