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44 -- OVENS SOL 1-011-DMB.4970 DUE 102997 POC Marie W. Hamann, Purchasing Agent, Phone (757) 864-2258, Fax (757) 864-7709, Email m.w.hamann@larc.nasa.gov WEB: Click here for the latest information about this notice, http://procurement.nasa.gov/EPS/LaRC/date.html#1-011-DMB.4970. E-MAIL: Marie W. Hamann, m.w.hamann@larc.nasa.gov. This notice 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; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This procurement is being conducted under the Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) portion of the Federal Acquisition Streamling Act (FASA) and is being issued as a Request for Quotations (RFQ) for: 1 Each High temperature convection horizontal airflow, processing oven. Shall be Blue M Model CW-7780-G-MP or equivalent. Specifications: a) Temp range: ambient to 1300fF; b) Inside working dimensions: 25 W x 20 D x 20 H; c) Power: 480v.a.c/3p.h./60Hz @ 21Kw; d) Control design: shall be UP-550 capable of multi ramp and soak segments with oven temperature protection with independent sensor and power contactor; e) Interior working spec to be all welded heavy duty 304 SS construction; f) Heating/air delivery system shall be direct ball bearing H.P. motor with a balanced SS multiblade blower wheel; g) One stainless steel shelf shall be provided; h) Full documentation shall be provided including electrical drawings, all manuals, and operating instructions. 1 Each High Temperature convection horizontal airflow, processing oven. Shall be Blue M model 9980-G-MP or equivalent. Specifications: a) Temp range: ambient to 1300fF; b) Inside working dimensions: 48 W x 24 D x 36 H; c) Power: 480v.a.c/3p.h./60Hz 30 Kw @ 40 amps; d) Control Design: Shall be UP-550 capable of multi ramp and soak segments with over temperature protection with independent sensor and power contractor; e) Interior working space to be all welded heavy duty 304 SS construction; f) Heating/air delivery system shall be direct ball bearing H.P. motor with a balanced SS multiblade blower steel; g) One stainless steel shelf shall be provided including electrical drawings, all manuals, and operating instructions. The provisions and clauses in the RFQ are those in effect through FAC 90-46. The SIC code and the small business size standard for this procurement are 3821 and over 500, respectively. The quoter shall state in their quotation their size status for this procurement. All qualified responsible business sources may submit a quotation which shall be considered by the agency. Delivery to NASA LangleyResearch Center is required within 30 days ARO. Delivery shall be FOB Destination. The DPAS rating for this procurement is DO-C9. Quotations for the items(s) described above may be mailed or faxed to the identified point of contact [or bid distribution office, by the date/time specified and include, solicitation number, FOB destination to this Center, proposed delivery schedule, discount/payment terms, warranty duration (if applicable), taxpayer identification number (TIN), identification of any special commercial terms, and be signed by an authorized company representative. Quoters are encouraged to use the Standard Form 1449, Solicitation/Contract/Order for Commercial Items form found at URL: http://procure.arc.nasa.gov/Acq/Standard_Forms/Index.html to submit a quotation. Quoters shall provide the information required by FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items (Oct. 1995). If other than the brand name identified is quoted, then the quoter shall indicate the manufacturer, brand, and model/part number quoted and provide a description in sufficient detail to show that the product quoted meets the specifications and brnd name identified in this notice. If the end product(s) quoted is other than domestic end product(s) as defined in the clause entitled "Buy American Act -- Supplies," the quoter shall so state and shall list the country of origin. The Representations and Certifications required by FAR 52.2l2-3 may be obtained via the internet at URL: ftp://procure.msfc.nasa.gov/pub/reps_certs/sats shall be required from the successful quoter(s) prior to award. FAR 52.212-4 is applicable. Addenda to FAR 52.212-4 are as follows: 18,52.215-84, Ombudsman. FAR 52.212-5 is applicable with the exception of 52.203-6, 52.203-10, 52.219-8, 52.219-9, 52.219-14, 52.225-9, 52.225-18, 52.225-19, 52.239-1, and 52.247-64. Questions regarding this acquisition must be submitted in writing no later than 10/21/97. Quotations are due by 4:00 p.m. EST 10/21/97 to the address specified above and to the attention of the Bid Depository. Selection and award will be made to the lowest priced, technically acceptable quoter. Technical acceptability will be determined by information submitted by the quoter providing a description in sufficient detail to show that the product quoted meets the Government's requirement. An ombudsman has been appointed -- See Internet Note "B". It is the quoter's responsibility to monitor this site for the release of amendments (if any). Potential quoters will be responsible for downloading their own copy of this combination synopsis/solicitation and amendments (if any). Hard copies may be obtained from the identified point of contact; however, the closing date is as stated in this combination synopsis/solicitation, inclusive of any amendments. (0290)

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