Contracting Officer (Code 520), Naval Construction Battalion Center, 5200 CBC 2nd Street, Gulfport, MS 39501-5001

35 -- CLOTHES DRYERS AND WASHERS SOL N62604-99-Q-U508 DUE 040999 POC Point of Contact -- Carmen Urbati, Phone 228-871-2281, FAX 228-871- 3212/2691 E-MAIL: Naval Construction Battalion Center, cdurbati@cbcgulf.navfac.navy.mil. This is a brand name or equal 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; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation # N62604-99-Q-U508 is issued as a request for quotations (RFQ). This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-04 and Defense Acquisition Circular 91-11. This acquisition is unrestricted. The standard classification code is 3582, small business size standard is 500 employees. There are 0003 contract line items. CLIN 0001, DRYER -- 16 EA. Clothes dryer, commercial, electric, manual, non- coin operated, stacked unit contains two dryers. The following information pertains to each drying chamber: Minimum five (5) automatic cycles; minimum 7.0 CU FT drums; venting; able to service motor, heat source, thermal fuse, and thermal cutoff from the front without having to move from installed location; electrical: 120V/60HZ/1PH. Two (2) sets of Operating/Service Manuals per dryer. Whirlpool P/N CSP2760E or equal. CLIN 0002, WASHER -- 18 EA. Clothes washer, commercial, non-coin operated. Essential characteristics: Large 2.45 CF tub capacity; polyproplene tub; top opening; minimum three cycles; warm rinse option; direct drive transmission; capacitor start motor: heavy duty; direct drive, min. 1/2HP, single speed, 1725 RPM; spin motor: min. 640 RPM; removable cabinet for each in servicing the washer; tilt back control console for servicing the controls; electrical: 120V/60HZ/1PH. Two (2) sets of Operating/Service Manuals per washer. Whirlpool P/N GCA2781XS or equal. CLIN 0003, INSTALLATION -- 1 JO. Installation of 18 washers and 16 stacked dryers. Installation to include: 1. Coordinate delivery with P.O.C. 2. Meet and off load trucks. 3. Dispersal of product. 4. Installation in accordance with manufacturer's specifications. 5. Contractor to provide electrical cords, exhaust vents, drain hoses, etc., necessary for installation. 6. Removal/disposal of all trash and packing materials. 7. Clean up and final inspection of product. To be installed at: Combined Bachelor Quarters, Bldg. 560, Submarine Base New London, Groton, CT. P.O.C. CE1 Davis (860) 694-5040. Delivery, FOB Destination, to Submarine Base New London, Groton, CT. within 30 days after award. Solicitation provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items (Oct 1995) is hereby incorporated by reference. The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose quote conforms with all the requirements of the solicitation, and whose proposal reflects the lowest cost or price. The Government reserves the right to make award on the initial offer received without discussions. The Government reserves the right to eliminate from further consideration those proposals which are considered non-responsive. An offeror must quote on all items in this solicitation to be eligible for award. FAR Clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items (Oct 1995) is hereby incorporated by reference. FAR Clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, is hereby incorporated by reference. The following paragraphs apply to this solicitation and any resultant contract (b)(6) 52.2222-26 Equal Opportunity, (b)(7) 52.222-35 Affirmative Action for Special Disabled and Vietnam Era Veterans,(b)(8) 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers, (b)(9) 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era, (b)(17) 52.247-64 Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels. FARS Clause 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items, is hereby incorporated by reference, with additional DFAR clauses included in this solicitation and any resultant contract, as follows: (b)(7) 252.219-7006 Notice of Evaluation Preference for Small Disadvantaged Business Concerns (__Alternate I) (15 U.S.C. 644), (b)(8) 252.225-7001 Buy American Act and Balance of Payment Program (41 U.S.C. 10, E.O. 10582), (b)(17) 252.225-7036 North American Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act. Additional Contract Terms and Conditions applicable to this procurement are: Type of contract: A firm fixed-price contract will be awarded using Simplified Acquisition Procedures. Warranty: The contractor shall extend to the Government full coverage of any standard commercial warranty normally offered in a similar commercial sale. Acceptance of the warranty does not waive the Government's rights with regard to the other terms and conditions of the contract. In the event of a conflict, the terms and conditions of the contract shall take precedence over the warranty. The warranty period shall begin upon final acceptance of the items listed in the schedule. The Defense Priorities and Allocation Systems (DPAS) as-signed rating for this procurement is: unrated N/A. Companies wishing to respond to this solicitation should provide this office with the following: A price quote, submitted on your company letterhead or your standard company quotation forms, for the requested items showing solicitation number, unit price, extended price, FOB, prompt payment terms, delivery time, and correct address. If other than brand name identified is offered, the offeror shall indicate the manufacturer, brand, model/part number and a description in sufficient detail to show that the product offered meets the brand name specified. Note: The offeror shall furnish as part of its offer all descriptive literature and technical data sheets necessary for the purchasing activity to determine whether the products offered meet the salient characteristics of the solicitation. Failure to provide this information will cause your quotation to be rejected. OFFERS MUST BE SIGNED. Offerors are reminded to include a completed copy of the provisions at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -Commercial Items, as well as DFARS 252.212-7000, Offeror Representations and Certifications -Commercial Items, and DFARS 252.225-7035, Buy American Act-North American Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act-Balance of Payments Program Certificate with their offers. Those companies not in possession of the provisions in full text may contact this office and a copy will be faxed to you. Each offer shall include their Dun & Bradstreet Code and their Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code. All offerors must have CCR (Central Contractor Registration) or accept MASTERCARD. All questions concerning this RFQ must be submitted in writing, no telephonic responses will be processed. Questions should be faxed to CARMEN URBATI, FAX 228-871-3212/2691 by 02 APR 1999. Quotations are due on 09 APR 1999 2:00 p.m. to Contracting Officer (Code 520), 5200 CBC 2nd Street, Gulfport, MS39501-5001. Facsimile quotations acceptable, FAX 228-871-3212/2691. No oral quotations will be accepted. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which shall be considered. Posted 03/18/99 (D-SN309960). (0077)

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