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

49 -- MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT SOL N62604-00-Q-L754 DUE 122099 POC Point of Contact -- Cynthia Caruso, 228-871-3278 E-MAIL: Naval Construction Battalion Center, cjcaruso@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 provided in this notice. The Naval Construction Battalion Center has a requirement for an ultrasonic cleaner with accessories. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-14 and Defense Acquisition Circular 91-13. THIS ANNOUNCEMENT CONSTITUTES THE ONLY SOLICITATON AND A WRITTEN SOLICITATION WILL NOT BE ISSUED. Solicitation number N62604-00-Q-L754 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). This acquisition is unrestricted. The standard classification code is 3699, small business size standard is 750 employees. Line Item 0001, Ultrasonic Cleaning System with Ultrasonic Generator, Lewis Corp. P/N C2518E2 with Ultrasonic Generator #58071 or equal -- 2 EA. ESSENTIAL CHARACTERISTICS: Cabinetized, water based, ultrasonic cleaner. Nominal inside dimensions -- 25"L x 18"W x 15"D, 12" maximum liquid level. Nominal overall dimensions 36"L x 36"W x 36"H. Capacity -- min. 23 gal. Freeboard -- 3" to counter top. Minimum 2000 watts total ultrasonic output, RMS continuous output. Tank side walls to be 16 gauge, 304 stainless steel construction. Tank bottom to be 3/16", 316L stainless steel with zero spaced, laminated nickel, silver brazed, magnetostrictive transducers operating at 20 KHZ. Control panel to be at the front of the cleaner with removable access panels. Controls to include main power circuit breaker, manual fill, automatic timer (0-30 minutes), thermostat control for immersion heater mounted on heater behind lower front access door, generator manual/off/auto switch. Filter system to be interlocked with the ultrasonics and is operational in the Auto/Manual modes. Cabinet to have stainless steel frame and panels, with stainless steel drip proof countertop, and stainless steel double pan hinged lid. Cabinet to house cleaning tank, transducers, recirculating pump, tank mounted heater, 4.5 KW stainless steel immersion type mounted in tank alcove, double pan insulated hinged lid. Recirculation system pump & heater protected by low level sensor, minimum 10 GPM pump, centrifugal type, non-metallic with sealless magnetic drive. Stainless steel filter housing with replacecable elements, minimum 20" filter cartridge externally mounted on rear of unit, automatic adjustable thermostat (range 60 deg. F -- 250 deg. F), stainless steel and inert non-metallic plumbing used with recirculation system. Voltage 480 VAC, 1 PH, 60 HZ. Furnished with two technical manuals. Line Item 0002, Cleaning system, matching cabinetized immerision or spray rinser, Lewis Model 2518 Type F or equal -- 2 ea. ESSENTIAL CHARACTERISTICS: Built in 10 GPM pump and filter system and 9 KW heat. 4.5 KW stainless steel, electronic immersion heater. Tank walls to be insulated with 1" foilbacked fiberglass insulation. Nominal inside dimensions 25"L x 18"W x 15-1/2"D, nominal overall dimensions 29-1/2"L x 34- 1/2"W x 35"H, 16 gauge 304 stainless steel construction, spray manifolds on front and back walls, operates on tap water, stainless steel cabinet, frame and panels, stainless steel hinged insulated lid. Voltage 480V/3ph/60HZ. Line Item 0003, Dryer, matching cabinetized hot air dryer, Lewis Model D-2518 or equal -- 2 EA. ESSENTIAL CHARACTERISTICS: Nominal inside dimensions 25"L x 18"W x 15-1/2"D. Nominal overall dimensions 29-1/2"L x 34-1/2"W x 35"H. Heating capacity minimum 10 KW, air volume minimum 350 CFM, exhaust duct minimum 4" dia., maximum 225 deg. F operating temperature, stainless steel chamber, cabinet frame and panels, stainless steel insulated lid. Voltage 480V, 3 PH 60 HZ. FAR 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal, is applicable. Offers of "equal" products must meet the salient physical, functional or performance characteristic specified in this solicitation; shall clearly identify the item by brand name, make or model number, and include descriptive literature such as illustrations, or drawings, to clearly describing the product(s) offered. Unless the offeror clearly indicates in its offer that the product being offered in an "equal" product, the offeror shall provide the brand name product referenced in the solicitation. Delivery shall be FOB Destination, Naval Construction Battalion Center, Gulfport MS 39501, 45 calendar days after award. This solicitation is issued as a request for quotes (RFQ). The following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) provisions and clauses apply to this acquistion: 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial, 52.212-2 Evaluation -- Commercial Items. NCBC will use the following factors to evaluate quotes, in descending order of importance: A. Technical capability of the item offered to meet the Government requirement and B. Price. The Government reserves the right to make award of the initial offer received without discussions. The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose quote conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and technical capability considered. Companies wishing to respond to this solicitation must be in compliance with DFARS 252.204-7004, Required Central Contractor Registration and 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. OFFERS MUST BE SIGNED. Each offer shall include a completed copy of the provisions at FAR 52.212-3 and DFARS 252.212-7000, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items, their Dun & Bradstreet Code, Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code, and Trading Partner Identification Number (TPIN). Those companies not in possession of the provisions in full text may contact this office and a copy will be faxed to you. The contract clause at FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items is incorporated by reference and applies to this acquisition. The clauses at FAR 52.212 -- 5 and DFARS 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The following additional FAR and DFARS clauses cited in these clauses are applicable: 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity, 52.222-35 Affirmative Action for Special Disabled and Vietnam Era Veterans, 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers, 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era, 52.247-64 Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels. 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. All questions concerning this RFQ must be submitted in writing, no telephonic responses will be processed. Questions should be faxed to Cynthia Caruso, FAX 228-871-3212/2691 by December 10, 1999. Quotations are due by December 20, 1999, 2:00 p.m. to Contracting Officer (Code 520), 5200 CBC 2nd Street, Gulfport, MS 39501-5001. 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 12/01/99 (D-SN404687). (0335)

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