Regional Contracting Department (Code 201), Fleet and Industrial Supply Center, Box 300, Pearl Harbor, HI 96860-5300

38 -- DUST COLLECTOR SOL N00604-98-Q-A610 DUE 021898 POC Joeanne Fletcher-Myles, (808) 474-2397, Ext. 106, Purchasing Agent, Marguerite Mattson, Contracting Officer. - This procurement is a 100% "small business set-aside" for "small business manufacturers" or "small business dealers", who can provide the product of a "small business manufacturer". All responsible sources may submit a quotation. 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. The announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number N00604-98-Q-A610 applies and is issued as a Request For Quotation. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 90-45 and Defense Acquisition Circular 91-11. The standard industrial code is 3564 the business size standard is 500 employees. This requirement is for one (1) each portable cartridge filter dust collector with a blower and associated wiring/control circuitry, herein called dc, which shall remove solid debris and dust particles from exhaust ventilation air during sandblasting operations. DC and associated blower shall be fully assembled and ready for use. Applicable Documents. -Title 29 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Chapter XVII, Part 1910 -- Occupational Safety and Health Standards, National Electrical Manufacturer's Association (NEMA), National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), National Electric Code NFPA Electrical Standard for Industrial Machinery NFPA 79, American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), Safety Standard for Low Lift and High Lift Trucks B56.1 (latest edition), Air Movement and Control Association, Inc. (AMCA). DC shall: 1) be completely factory prewired, assembled, tested, and ready for immediate use, 2) be portable to allow for possible relocation of unit, 3)be modular in design and construction to allow for possible addition of filtering units in the future, 4) be pulse-jet filter continuous duty cleaning type, with a minimum filter cloth area of 17,600 ft2, to handle approximately 32,700 cfm of air, at an operating resistance (dc inlet to dc outlet) of approximately 2.8" w.g.. Air to filter media shall not exceed a 1.9:1 ratio. 5) be equipped with an automatic pneumatic pulse-jet type continuous/sequential cleaning of filter cartridges, designed to operate at approximately 6-18 scfm at 80-100 psig compressed air. Pilot solenoid valve control boxes and solid state circuit timer boxes to be of NEMA 4 rating. Pulse frequency and duration to be adjustable, 6) be equipped with filter cartridge and element meeting the following requirements: a) certified by an independent test laboratory, to a cleaning/filtering efficiency of at least 99.999% micron particulate, b) have manufacturer's approval for using the selected cartridge filtering media for use as ventilation equipment for metalworking abrasive and sandblast cleaning type work, c) be flame retardant, d) shall be readily available as a standard manufacturer's stock item, 7) be equipped with automatic cleaning pressure demand photohelic switch/gage in a NEMA 4 enclosure, 8) have replaceable explosion vents installed, 9) have cartridge access covers to allow for visual inspection of each filter cartridge, 10) be equipped with barrel top adapters with positive sealing type slide gate. Barrel top adapters shall be designed to fit and connect onto standard 55 gallon drum tops. Any associated accessories such as flex hose and barrel top connection with latches shall be included, 11) be equipped with a minimum of 4 (four) hoppers each of which discharges into a standard 55 gallon drum. DC shall have clearance that allows the 55 gallon drum to be place onto a standard height pallet, 12) be designed to withstand exposure to sun and high (up to 100%) humidity salt laden air and have a minimum wind load rating of at least 80 mph free standing, 13) have support legs designed to seismic zone rating, 14) have overall construction housing of at least 7 gage ASTM hot rolled steel for a pressure rating of at least -20" w.g.. All welding shall be performed by ASME certified welders. Hopper shall be of at least 12 gage thickness hot rolled steel construction, 15) be equipped with a personnel platform and ladder to provide access to filter cartridge replacement and equipment maintenance, 16) have solenoids and other components if required. DC shall be equipped with a noise reducing enclosure if necessary to ensure that the noise level specified in Para 3.7 of this spec is not exceeded during operation, 17) have momentary contact start and stop push button station, applicable motor starter and exterior supply circuit disconnect (fusible disconnect or circuit breaker). Controls shall be placed free of obstructions and easily accessible, 18) be designed for filter replacement outside of unit, such that personnel do not have to enter the collector to change filter element. No special tools (unless provided with equipment) for changeout shall be required, and filtering elements and replacement shall beeasily accessible, 19) have interior and exterior of dc painted with rust inhibited primer, and painted with at least one coat or more of enamel paint or equivalent for rust/corrosion protection, 20) be wired for 460 VAC, 60 HZ, 3 phase, control voltage shall be derived from the control transformer contained in the same unit, DC Fan shall: 1. be completely factory prewired, assembled, tested and ready for immediate use, 2. be a centrifugal type, backward curved airfoil blades or backward inclined blades, AMCA class 3, single inlet, single width, upblast, arrangement 9 or 9F, adjustable drives, performance rated for 32,700 cfm at 7.0" w.g. TSP with approximate 48.8 Bhp, minimum 60 hp TEFC (totally enclosed fan cooled) industrial motor, and rated a minimum 1.5 service factor drive, 3) be AMCA class C (spark resistant) construction, 4) be equipped with flanged outlet, scroll access door, scroll drain with plug, OSHA belt, shaft and bearing gua rds, 5) .primered and painted (interior and exterior housing surfaces) for corrosion protection, 6) not exceed the noise level specified in Para 3.7 of this spec during operation. DC and Fan shall: 1) permit personnel to easily service the equipment using a minimal number of tools, 2) have covers, guards, or other safety devices for all parts of the equipment that present safety hazards and be removable to facilitate inspection, maintenance and repair of the parts without interfering with operation of the equipment 3) have all exposed surfaces clean and free from harmful/extraneous material. All edges rounded or beveled, 4) have electrical control panel enclosed in a NEMA 4X enclosure,5) have easy accessible operating controls. All utility connections shall be easily accessible from outside the frame on ground level and shall include the applicable protection devices. Normal work station may not be adjacent to the dust collector, therefore, wiring/controls shall be such that the operator can have the ability to control the dust collector from a remote station. Vendor shall identify location of control relays required in the control panel to permit such operations, Gross Weight of DC and Fan: 1) The gross weight of DC and its contents shall not exceed 10,500 pounds and shall be permanently marked on the dc's nameplate/labelplate. Determination of weight shall be certified and documented in the technical manuals, 2) The gross weight of the fan shall not exceed 4,000 pounds and shall be permanently marked on the fan's nameplate/labelplate. Determination of weight shall be certified and documented in the technical manuals. Contract shall also include the following replacement parts 1) 1 set of replacement flame retardant filter cartridges for each unit, 2)if any fuses are used, 2 sets of replacement fuses for each unit and 3) any special tools or equipment required to operate/service the DC and Fan. Electrical Components, 1) Electrical components including motors, starters, relays, switches, and wiring shall conform and be located IAW applicable NEMA and NFPA standards [especially NFPA 70 (National Electrical Code) and NFPA 79]. 2) The electrical components shall also be UL (listed or recognized), FM listed, or listed by an equivalent certified nationally recognized testing organization. Contractor shall provide a certification stating that the DC is in compliance with OSHA 29 CFR1910.303(b). A copy of this certification is to be included in the manufacturer's technical manuals.,3) Electrical system shall conform to NEC and be capable of electrical lockout/tagout. 4) E.lectric Power Disconnect -- A push button supply circuit disconnect, either a fusible motor circuit switch of circuit breaker, provided and installed on the equipment. 5) Exposed electrical components shall meet the requirements of NEMA 4X. Exposed instrumentation controls, electrical enclosures and electrical wiring shall be waterproof and corrosion res istant, Environmental Conditions: 1) Audible noise emitted from the fan during operation shall not exceed 84 dbA at 10' in a hemispherical free field. 2) Audible noise emitted from the dc (solenoids, solenoid valves, diaphragm valves, etc.) during operation shall not exceed 84 dbA at 5' in a hemispherical free field, 3) DC shall not emit materials hazardous to the ecological system as prescribed by federal, state or local statues. The use of asbestos, polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) or mercury material on/in DC are prohibited. .H. Safety and Health Requirements -- 1) Machine parts, components, mechanisms, and assemblies on the unit shall comply with specified requirements of OSHA Safety and Health Standards (29CFR1910), General Industry" that are applicable to the equipment., Handling Devices: 1) Lugs/lifting eyes -- Contractor shall provide lugs or lifting eyes that shall be IAW all applicable OSHA requirements. Contractor shall certify that lugs/lifting eyes provided have a minimum factor of safety of 5 to 1 with respect to ultimate yield material strength. Lifting cables shall be free from obstructions. Note that a spreader bar will not be used unless provided by the contractor. Nameplate -- A corrosion resistant metal nameplate shall be securely attached to the machine's exterior at eye level. All words, in English, shall be engraved, etched, embossed or stamped in bold-face letters containing the manufacturers name, serial number, size, model, power input (volts, amps, phase, frequency), gross weight of the equipment, contract number, date of manufacture, and bar coding. A copy of the nameplate shall be in the technical manuals. .Technical Manuals -- Contractor shall provide 3 sets of technical manuals in English on installation/set-up, operating, maintenance, troubleshooting and repair procedures, a listing of all parts and components (including original manufacturers part numbers including any sub- contractor furnished parts) contained in the equipment and schematic diagrams of the electrical system. QUALITY ASSURANCE PROVISIONS/TESTING: Unless otherwise specified in the contract the contractor is responsible for the performance of all inspection requirements as specified herein. If for any reason the operational or in-service test fails, the cost to return (shipping of equipment, etc.,) will be charged to the contractor. Inspection and acceptance shall be conducted at destination. Standard practice for commercial packaging overseas.. INSTRUCTION FOR OFFERORS: Requirements for Technical Proposals -- Offerors shall submit, in duplicate, their technical proposals written in the English language, which shall enable government personnel to make a thorough evaluation and arrive at an unquestionable determination as to whether or not the proposed equipment and material fully meets the requirements of the solicitation. To this end, each technical proposal shall be so specific, detailed and complete as to the requirements herein and design, application and installation of the equipment and materials to be provided. Statements which paraphrase the specifications or attest that standard procedures will be employed, etc." are inadequate. Each proposal must be sufficientlyadequate to demonstrate full compliance with the technical requirements. Failure to comply with these instructions may result in rejection of an offer. A complete description of the equipment offered to comply with the specification, this should include but is not limited to the following: 1) For each numbered paragraph or subparagraph of the specification, the offeror must, on a separate sheet of paper, list each paragraph or subparagraph number, state comply"or exception", and explain how he complies or how he takes exception, 2) The offeror shall provide literature (brochures,, photographs, drawings, electrical schematics or equivalent), describing the equipment to be provided along with a narrative description of how the equipment will operate as a complete system. Where the literature shows more than one piece of equipment, the offeror shall indicate which piece of equipment is offered. Where the equipment shown in the literature varies from the equipment being offered, the offeror shall describe the variations. 3) Offers which do not present sufficient information to permit complete technical evaluation by the government may result in rejection of an offer. REQUIREMENT FOR CURRENT FIELD PROVEN DESIGN" EQUIPMENT -- In order to substantiate that the offered equipment is, as defined under paragraph 3.0 of the specifications, of current field proven design, offerors shall submit, as a minimum, the following: a).data which demonstrates compliance with the performance, safety and construction standards of the specifications, b) structural, mechanical, and electrical design, construction and performance specifications for all major assemblies and subassemblies of the equipment c) Size and weight of the equipment. d) Utilities required and estimated quantity, in standard units, to support operation of the equipment. e) Scope and schedule of work to accomplish installation. f) Description of operation, including maintenance and trouble-shooting techniques g) List of customers to whom representative current fieldproven, design equipment has been previously sold and point(s) of contact having a intimate knowledge of the equipment. The above information shall be provided by means of descriptive material including illustrations, catalog cuts, schematic/engineering drawings, conceptual explanation or other descriptive literature which relates specifically to the equipment being offered. Failure to comply with these instructions may result in rejection of an offer. Shipping Note: This specification is for FOB destination. DC shall be completely factory assembled, prewired and tested prior to shipping. Pearl Harbor will provide all necessary duct work from the building to the dc and from the dc to fan. Wiring" as stated in the solicitation refers to the equipment as a whole and not field wiring from equipment to building electrical panel. Contractor to provide necessary wiring from the main blower motor to the control panel. Panels to be wired to permit blower to be independently controlled from a remote location. Contractor to identify location of control relays in control panel that will permit such operations. Contractor must also identify necessary power required to operate the blower and DC (i.e., volts, amps, number of phases). Wiring for solenoids, used for ;air blowdown of filter cartridges, to be provided complete with timers if applicable to a terminal box. The centrifugal blower shall be completely factory assembled, prewired and tested prior to shipping. The centrifugal blower and control panel may or may not be separate/unattached to the DC frame structure, either way is acceptable (separate/attached) provided it complies to OSHA, NEMA and NFPA regulations and this solicitation. This will be a firm fixed priced contract and will be awarded utilizing Simplified Acquisition Procedures. The shipping terms will be F.O.B. destination, Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard, Bldg. 167, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, with inspection/ acceptance at destination. Delivery of the Dust Collector is required 30 days after receipt of the contract. Standard practice for Commercial Packaging. The provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items applies. Addendum to FAR 52.212-1: Paragraph (b), Technical Description substitute "Descriptive literature" for "technical description"; Paragraph (h), Multiple awards-Delete entire paragraph. Substitute "Award. The Govt plans to award a single contract resulting from this solicitation." Offerors are required to complete & include a copy of the following provisions w/their proposals: FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representation & Certifications-Commercial items. Also, DFARS 252-225-7000, Buy American Act & Balance of Payments Program Certificate. Clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms & Conditions Commercial Items, applies. Addendum to FAR 52.121-4; Paragraph (o) Warranty-Add: "Additionally, the Govt will accept the contractor's commercial warranty." Add the following addendum clause: FAR 52.211-5, New Material. The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms & Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items applies with the following applicable clauses for paragraph, FAR 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity, FAR 52.222-35 Affirmative Action for Special Disabled & Vietnam Era Veterans; FAR 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers; FAR 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans & Veterans of the Vietnam Era. DFARS 252.212-7001, Contract Terms & Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items, applies w/the following clause applicable for paragraph (b): DFARS 252.225-7012, Preference for Certain Domestic Commodities; & DFARS 252.225-7001, Buy American Act & Balance of Payments Program. Offers responding to this announcement 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 announcementwithin the required time frame will be provided any changes/amendments and considered for future discussions and/or award. The Govt intends to award to the responsible contractor whose quotation is the most advantageous to the government considering price and other factors. This solicitation will be evaluated on the following factors: Technical and price. The government reserves the right to judge which proposals show the required capability and the right to eliminate from further consideration those proposal which are considered unacceptable and not capable of being made acceptable without major rewrite or revision. The written quotes and the above required information must be received at this office on or before 18 Feb 1998 at 4:00 p.m., Hawaiian Standard Time. Proposals may be sent to: Regional Contracting Department, Fleet & Industrial Supply Center, Bldg. 475, First deck, Pearl Harbor, HI 96860-5300. Facsimile proposals are acceptable. at 808/471-8865. (0042)

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