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36 -- PERFORM QUINQUENNIAL HYDROSTATIC TEST & PAINTING ON TWO HYDROGEN GOVERNMENT-OWNED TUBE TRAILERS, IN ACCORDANCE WITH CURRENT D.O.T. REGULATIONS. SOL 1-168-GGK.1511 DUE 012899 POC Kimberly D. Duncan, Purchasing Agent, Phone (757) 864-3566, Fax (757) 864-8863, Email k.d.duncan@larc.nasa.gov -- James W. Cresawn, Contracting Officer, Phone (757)-864-2500, Fax (757) 864-7898, Email J.W.CRESAWN@larc.nasa.gov WEB: Click here for the latest information about this notice, http://nais.nasa.gov/EPS/LaRC/date.html#1-168-GGK.1511. E-MAIL: Kimberly D. Duncan, k.d.duncan@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). Perform quinquennial hydrostatic test and painting of two Hydrogen Government-owned tube trailers, in accordance with current D.O.T. regulations and the following specifications: H2 RECERTIFICATION: 1) N Perform quinquennial hydrostatic test and painting on two (2) Hydrogen Government-owned tube trailers, in accordance with current D.O.T. Regulations and the following specifications. Price shall include pick-up and delivery to NASA Langley Research Center, Hampton, VA. Trailer Description and Test Specifications: A. Description Trailer No. "One" NA-1510 and Trailer No. "Two" NA-1281, Type of Gas: H2, Specification 4972 A, Semi-Trailer Comp: MH-1, Gas Cylinder Type MIL-S, Overall Length: 300 in., Overall Width: 96 in, Overall Height: 107 in., Shipping Weight: 37,000 lbs.; 1. Trailer No. "One", License No. NA-1510, Type of Cylinders: ICC 3AA-2400, Manufacturer: Standard Steel Works, North Kansas City, MO, Test Date Due 7/98; 2. Trailer No. "Two", License No. NA-1281, Type of Cylinders: ICC 3AA-2400, Manufacturer: Standard Steel Works, North Kansas City, MO, Test Date Due 2/98; B. Procedure: 1. The subject tube trailers shall be disassembled, hydrostatically tested, painted and reassembled in the same order as disassembled. (a) Remove all deleterious material from inside gas cylinders. 2. Painting: Upon satisfactory completion of the quinquennial hydrostatic test and prior to reassembly of the individual gas cylinders, the contractor shall, for the subject trailers: (a) Remove all rust, dirt, and loose paint from each of the gas cylinders and other trailer parts. (b) Apply one coat of zinc chromate primer, Federal Spec. TT-P-645, to all such areas. (c) Apply two coats of Spatz White Enamel, No. 2109, or equal, to each of the gas cylinders. (d) The other trailer parts shall be painted with one coat of zinc chromate primer and two finish coats of yellow paint. (e) Trailers shall be marked with identifications and markings in accordance with the latest edition of D.O.T. Regulations for Hydrogen vehicles and trailers. 3. Following completion of hydrostatic testing and painting, the Hydrogen trailers, including all manifolding, shall be pressurized as follows: trailer ; 4. NA-1510 and NA-1510 -- 2400 psig; of at least 99.5% purity as the test gas, and a leak test performed, using the soap bubble test method. All leaks shall be repaired and the leak test repeated until all leaks are eliminated. Trailers shall be pressurized with 2400 psig Hydrogen gas with a purity of at least 99.5% and a dewpoint of 90oF at 0 psig when returned to NASA; 5. Each bottle valve shall close tightly in such a manner that the manifoldwill remain unpressurized and front and rear safety devices on the trailers shall be inspected and replaced if necessary. C. NOTES: The subject trailers have 38 cylinders: each cylinder is 21ft. long by 9-1/4 in. O.D., each cylinder has a water volume approximately 15,675 cu. in. at 70oF. TheTrailers are vented to atmosphere. Pick-up and Delivery: The Contractor shall pick-up the subject trailers at NASA Langley Research Center, Hampton, Virginia with Contractor furnished equipment, deliver the trailers to Contractor s plant and upon completion of testing, return to Langley Research Center, Hampton, Virginia. Advance Notice for Pick-up: The Contractor shall furnish the Government a minimum of two (2) days advance notice prior to reporting for pick-up of trailers via a telephone call to Mr. Robert Huffman (757) 864-6318 or Mr. Barry Lawhorne (757) 864-6318 Certifications: The Contractor shall furnish to the Government, in writing, certification papers stating that the subject trailers meet all requirements ofthe current D.O.T. regulations governing Hydrogen trailers. The physical layout of the bottles with each bottle serial number shall be included in the test data. The Government has the right to inspect and test all services for and by the contract, to the extent practicable at all times and places during the term of the contract. The Government will perform inspections and tests in a manner that will not unduly delay the work. The provisions and clauses in the RFQ are those in effect through FAC 97-09. This procurement is a total small business set-aside. See Note 1. The SIC code and the small business size standard for this procurement are 3443 and 500 employees, 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 Langley Research Center is required on or about 60 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. Please note that payments are to be made by electronic funds transfer, accordingly, you must provide the mandatory information for electronic funds transfer with your representations and certifications. Failure to provide this information may delay or prevent the receipt of payments through the Automated Clearinghouse Payment System. 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: http://ec.msfc.nasa.gov/msfc/pub/reps_certs/sats/ FAR 52.212-4 is applicable. Addenda to FAR 52.212-4 are as follows: 52.211-17, 52.219-6, 52.223-3, 1852.214-84, 1852.225-73, 1852.245-72. FAR 52.212-5 is applicable and the following identified clauses are incorporated by reference. 52.222-3, 52.233-3, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.222-37, 52.225-3. Questions regarding this acquisition must be submitted in writing no later than January 22, 1999. Quotations are due by 4:30 p.m., local time, January 28, 1999, to the address specified above. Award will be based upon overall best value to the Government, with consideration given to the factors of proposed technical merits, price and past performance; other critical requirements (i.e., delivery) if so stated in the RFQ will also be considered. Unless otherwise stated in the solicitation, for selection purposes, technical, price and past performance are essentially equal in importance. It is critical that offerors provide adequate detail to allow evaluation of their offer (see FAR 52.212-1(b). Quoters must provide copies of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representation and Certifications -- Commercial Items with their quote. See above for where to obtain copies of the form via the Internet. 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). Any referenced notes can be viewed at the following URL: http://cbdnet.access.gpo.gov/num-note.html and http://genesis.gsfc.nasa.gov/nasanote.html Posted 01/12/99 (D-SN287256). (0012)

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