US Army Corps of Engineers, Engineering and Support Center Huntsville, 4820 University Square, Huntsville, AL 35816-1822

47 -- PIPE, TUBING, HOSE, FITTINGS AND FILTERS SOL DACA87-99-Q-0162 DUE 091799 POC Evelyn Kelley, Contract Specialist, (256)895-1317 E-MAIL: Lydia.B.Tadesse@HND01.usace.army.mil, EvelynH.Kelly@HND01.usace.army.mil. This is a combined Synopsis/Solicitation for commercial Items prepared in accordance with the format in 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. The U.S. Army Engineering and Support Center, Huntsville has a requirement for Filters for filtration units for an Engineering Vapor Containment Structure for the following project: 4 Memphis Depot Units: Memphis Depot Specification for 48 Charcoal Filters (24" X 24" X 18"). Carbon modules shall be filled with Type CG11 (Cooperite), 12x30 mesh carbon for the removal of military agents and in accordance with ASCZM-TEDA. Adsorber cell frame shall be 24" x 24"x18". The absorber cell shall be in accordance with Institute of Environmental Sciences, IES-RP-CC-008-84, as modified in Annex A, dated 3 March 1997. Each charcoal filter will provide a resonance time of 0.25. In IES-RP-CC-008-84, as modified in Annex A, dated 3 March 1997, section 7.3 DMMP Breakthrough Life, change PLUS the eight cells to undergo this destructive test to PLUS the 5 cells to undergo this destructructive test Memphis Depot 32 Each HEPA Filters Specifications: Each filter shall be individually tested and certified by the manufacturer's Q107 penetrometer (or equivalent) to have an efficiency of not less than 99.97% when tested with 0.3 micron thermally generated DOP smoke. Testing to leak-free scan requirements and resistance to airflow are performed per Federal Std. 209-latest issue at nominal rated capacity (CFM). Test results shall be recorded on each filter. Clean filter static pressure drop shall be no greater than 1.3" w.g. when operated at rated capacity (500 fpm). Filter media shall be composed of high alpha, modified matrix, 100% microglass media, waterproofed to withstand a 100% RH factor and shall not contain asbestos. Filters shall be factory constructed using shallow fluted aluminum separators. Adhesive sealers shall be fire retardant flexible urethane. The media pack shall be permanently sealed with a frame of 16 ga., Type 304 stainless steel. Overall filter dimensions shall be correct to within +0" to 1/8" and squareness to be within 1/8". Each filter shall be supplied with a permanently affixed dovetailed SCE43 closed cell neoprene gasket on the upstream filter face. Filters shall be tested and certified to comply with the performance criteria under Federal Std. 209 latest issue. For Type A and C filters. Specifications for Memphis Depot, 16 Each Pre-Filters: The pre-filter shall have an average efficiency of 80 to 85%. Flow capacity of 500 cfm shall have resistance of 0.14" w.g. and at 1000 cfm have a resistance of 0.34" w.g. The perimeter should be constructed of high strength, corrosion resistant galvanized steel, to which the filter pack is sealed on all sides. Delivery is to Transportation Office Bldg. E5185 EA, APG,MD 21010-5424 (ph. 410-436-2777) no later than February 29, 2000. The solicitation number to refer to in response to this notice is DACA87-99-Q-0162. This requirement is being issued as a Request for Quotation using Simplified Acquisition Procedures under the Test Program at Subpart 13.6. This requirement is being procured on an unrestricted basis; no small business set aside is being considered. This requirement contains one CLIN, 0001, with firm quantities, for the purpose of issuing a firm fixed price purchase order. FAR provision 52.212-1, Instruction to Offerors, applies to this solicitation with the following addenda: (a) Delete; (b) Delete the text as written and insert; Electronic submission of offers is permitted. ALL OFFERS MUST BE RECEIVED BY THE 17TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER 1999 TO BE CONSIDERED TIMELY. The Standard Industrial Classification Code for this solicitation is 3585 ($750.M). Minimally, offers must include the solicitation number, the name, address, telephone number, facsimile number, e-mail address, if available, a point of contact, complete with official title and voice telephone number,pricing directly correlating to the CLIN contained herein, any prompt payment discount terms offered, a statement indicating whether payments can be made by electronic funds transfer and a complete copy of the representations and certifications required at FAR 52.212-3. Further, offers must contain all commercial terms, conditions and provisions under which the offeror conducts business in the commercial marketplace. The Government intends to award a contract to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be the most advantageous to the Government, price and price related factors considered. FAR Clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes of Executive Orders- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition, and specifically: 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity; 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Special Disabled and Vietnam Era Veterans (38 U.S.C. 4212); 52.222-36. Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers (U.S.C. 793); 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disable Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era (38 U.S.C.4212); Upon request a hard copy of the specifications will be provided. Offers must be received by 3:00 p.m. local time, 17 Sep 1999. Mail, fax or e-mail to the attention of Evelyn Posted 09/13/99 (W-SN379661). (0256)

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