III CORPS AND FORT HOOD CONTRACTING, COMMAND, BUILDING 1001 761ST TANK BATTALION AVE, FORT HOOD TX 76544-5025

49 -- PURCHASE OF 125 EACH CLARUS PCS-25 PARTS CLEANING SYSTEMS FOR FORT HOOD, TX (DAKF48-99-Q-0377) SOL w45nq9-9242-8650 DUE 102599 POC Purchasing Agent Edna Smith (254) 287-3808 or Contracting Officer Laura Eichhorn (254) 287-2434 (Site Code DAKF48) E-MAIL: smithe2@hood-emh3.army.mil, smithe2@hood-emh3.army.mil. Purchase of 125 each Clarus PCS-25 parts cleaning systems to include a years supply of replacement filters, new solvent for the machines, a Clarus 100 filtration system, and replacement filters for the Clarus 100 system. The Clarus 100 filtration unit allows Fort Hood to continuously reuse the solvent for years without replacing it. A lifetime warranty is included on the parts washer. Some of the unique features of the Clarus PCS-25 are: Solvent capacity 27.5 gallons; Cone bottom tank with patent pending tortuous path baffle system; Constant flow system, plugged filters do not slow solvent flow; Ergonomic designed cleaning brushes; High capacity dual filtration with filter status lights; Hand operated diaphragm pump for sludge removal; Portability, units can be moved while full with pallet jack or forklift; Spill prevention, filter access is inside the tank, thus eliminating spills during change-out; Polyester powder coat finish; Complete operations decals on system; Externally mounted rotary diaphragm solvent pump; Solvent level gauge; Optional pressurized air; Optional soak tank with agitation pump; and Push-button "ON" switch with 3 minute run time, automatic off. The SIC code is 3559 and the small business size standard is 500 employees. In accordance with FAR 13.5, this acquisition will be conducted under the authority of the test program for commercial items. The proposed purchase order is for items which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 6.302-1 and 13.501(a)(ii) as modified to reflect an acquisition under the authority of the test program for commercial items (section 4202 of the Clinger-Cohen Act of 1996). Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit quotes. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotes. However, all quotes received within eleven days after date of publication of this synopsis will be considered by the Government. The tentative issue date is 7 September 1999 with a tentative closing date of 10 September 1999. Request for this solicitation will be accepted by facsimile at (254) 287-5354 or e-mail at smithe2@hood-emh3.army.mil. Posted 08/31/99 (A-SN374958). (0243)

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