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43 -- AIR COMPRESSORS FOR MISSILE DISMANTLEMENT IN RUSSIA SOL DSWA01-98-Q-0011 DUE 011698 POC Michelle Gerenyi, Negotiator, (703) 325-1190, Edward Archer, Contracting Officer, (703) 325-5028 This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items 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. Solicitation number is DSWA01-98-Q-0011 and is issued as a request for quote. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-02. The provisions at 52.212-1, Instruction to Offerors-Commercial, and any addenda, applies to this acquisition. Provision 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items, is hereby incorporated with the following factors to be included in paragraph (a): Low responsive, responsible offeror. Offerors must include a completed copy of the provisions at 52.213-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, with the offer. The clause 52.212-4, Contract Term and Conditions, and any addenda, apply to this acquisition. The clause 52.215-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. This acquisition is rated DX under the Defense Priorities and Allocations Systems, CLIN 0001: Air Compressors. The Defense Special Weapons Agency (DSWA) will procure eleven (11) air compressors to meet the specifications outlined below. Vendors may assume that the air compressors will be stand-alone units that will be integrated by a separate contractor into an operational compressed air distribution system. Vendors must provide information that details how the proposed product meets the specifications outlined below including product brochures and pictures. (1) The air compressor units shall be capable of providing compressed air to 20 tools simultaneously. Each tool will require 12CFM of compressed air at 90psi. (2) The air compressor units shall be equipped with a distribution coupling suitable for connection to an air distribution system to be provided under a separate contract. (3) The air compressor units shall be configured, with an integral storage tank and be capable of accommodating a variable load. The load on the air compressors will vary between one (2) and twenty (20) tools operating simultaneously. The average load will be twelve (12) tools simultaneously. (4) The air compressor units shall be capable of operating on a 220/380 V 50Hz electrical power system using a standard, European plug. (5) Major external power sources and electrical controls shall be afforded NEMA 4X protection. (6) Safety warnings and control labels shall be printed in Russian and English. (7) The air compressor units shall be capable of operating eight (8) hours a day, five (5) days a week. (8) The air compressor units shall be able to operate unsheltered in temperatures -30C to +40C but must be able to withstand temperatures as low as -40C without damage. (9) The air compressor units shall be equipped with the necessary dryers and filters to ensure systemoperation in the conditions listed above. (10) The air compressor units shall be skid-mounted and capable of being lifted and moved to alternative operation locations. (11) The air compressor units shall be capable of operating in continuous relative humidity of 90-100 percent. CLIN 0002A: Operating and Maintenance Manuals (English Version) CLIN 0002B: Operation and Maintenance Manuals (Option -- Russian Version). One (1) copy of the operating and maintenance manual shall be supplied with each unit in Russian, if available. The vendor shall supply two (2) manuals in English together with an indication of whether Russian language versions of the manual are available to the DSWA/PMRC no later than 15 days after contract award. CLIN 0003: Spare Parts. The bidders shall propose and cost recommend spares and consumables to ensure system operation for a period of one (1) year. The amount shall be based on a 40 hour per week usage at maximum rated capacity. CLIN 0004: Training. The bidders shall propose trainingfor two (2) representatives of the CTR Logistics Support (CLS) contractor, who would provide the training in turn to Russian personnel. This training would be undertaken at the vendor's manufacturing facility. CLIN 0005: Loading, Packing, Marking, Documentation, and Shipping for this item, see the DSWA home page at home page at http//www.dswa.mil under Procurement Opportunities, Current DSWA Solicitations for CLIN 0005 specifications. Delivery at FOB Origin will be scheduled by 60 days after award. This is an unrestricted procurement. In case it may later be found necessary for the Contracting Officer to issue an amendment, offerors must provide written address information to Michelle Gerenyi at FAX (703) 325-9291. The address information must be provided before the RFQ closing date, specifically, within two (2) days of CBD publication date. Information on DSWA solicitations, already released, can be obtained by calling the DSWA Hotline at (703) 325-1173. Acquisition Management has added "Procurement Opportunities" to the DSWA Home Page available on the World Wide Web. Information will include this synopsis and more. Please check us out at www.dswa.mil. Questions should be addressed to Michelle Gerenyi at phone (703) 325-1190; fax (703) 325-9291. Reference Synopsis No. 98-23 (0363)

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