Department of the Air Force, Air Education and Training Command, Altus AFB Contracting Squadron, 205 S 6th St, Bldg 318, Altus AFB, OK, 73523-5147

41 -- REPLACE EVAPORATIVE COOLING TOWERS SOL F34612-00-QV022 DUE 012700 POC Jose Torres, Contract Specialist, Phone 580-481-7321, Fax 580-481-5138, Email Jose.Torres@altus.af.mil -- Mary Putnam, Chief, CE Services flight(B FLT), Contracting Officer, Phone 580-481-7545, Fax 580-481-5138, Email Mary.Putnam@altus.af.mil WEB: Visit this URL for the latest information about this, http://www.eps.gov/cgi-bin/WebObjects/EPS?ACode=P&ProjID=F34612-00-QV0 22&LocID=513. E-MAIL: Jose Torres, Jose.Torres@altus.af.mil. This 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. A quote is being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number F34612-00-QV022 is hereby issued as a Request for Quote. The incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-14. This acquisition is unrestricted and is under Standard Industrial Classification code 1711, with a small business size standard of $7,000,000. 1. Contractor shall provide all material, labor, travel, supervision, administration and incidentals to remove existing cooling towers and provide/install new tower(s) in Bldg 88, Altus AFB, Oklahoma. Performance shall be between 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday, excluding Federal Holidays. Deviation from these hours shall be approved by the Contracting Officer or authorized representative. 2. Contractor shall provide the following: a. Remove two (2) existing evaporative cooling towers. Contractor shall dispose of such towers at an approved off-base site at no additional cost to the Government. b. Contractor shall provide and install one (two cell) Marley Model #NC 2222 evaporative cooling tower or equal, new valves, piping and any other requirements to ensure complete installation and operation of tower. Unit will include but not limited to the following: ladder and rail assembly, basin heaters, fill valves, 3ph-460vac, 15hp, TEFC, 1800rmp motor and associated hardware. If contractor proposes other than Marley Model #NC 2222, technical data/brochures shall be submitted with quotation. c. Contractor shall modify, if necessary, the existing support structure to accommodate the new cooling tower system to meet manufacturer's specifications. d. Modification of existing piping will also be performed to allow isolation of either cell for maintenance and to allow a combination of cells #1 and #2, or both cells together to supply condenser water to either chiller #1 or #2. This work will include fabricating existing pipe and installing new valves to accommodate the new flow scheme. Provide freeze protection on all outdoor pipes using insulation and heat tape products as required. e. Contractor shall become familiar with work and verify all field measurements. f. All work shall be accomplished utilizing the following references: ARI ANSI/ARI 410, AMCA ANSI/ANCA 210, ABEMA Std 9, ABEMA Std 11, ASTM A36, ASTM A123, ASTM A167, ASTM A176, ASTM A596, ASTM A924, ASTM B117, ASTM B209, ASTM B696, ASTM Bd1654, ASTM E437, NENA MG 1, SSPC Paint 16, SSPC PS 10.01, UL 94, UL 507, UL 746c, UL 900, ASHRAE, the NEC and NFC. g. Contractor shall comply with all base, local, state and federal laws/regulations during the performance of this contract. 3. Contractor shall provide temporary cooling to satisfy the demands of the cooling plant for buildings 87, 88 and 89. This demand may vary from 100 tons to 200 tons depending on ambient conditions and load. The temporary chiller will remain on line until the new towers are operational. Contractor will provide and install temporary equipment, hose, hose connect fittings to existing water loop, proper size electrical wire according to NEC requirements and any other materials or supplies necessary to operate. If welding or cutting is required, contact the Altus AFB Fire Department for issuance of welding permits. Base personnel will assist with building connection. A site visit will be conducted on 20 Jan 2000 at 0900 (9:00 a.m.) CST. Please send any questions or requests to 97CONS/LGCB, ATTN: Jose Torres, 205 S. 6th St. Bldg. 318, Altus AFB, OK 73523-5147. You may also call P.O.C. at (580)481-7321, send a fax to (580) 481-5138, or email at jose.torres@altus.af.mil. The following clauses and provisions are incorporated and are to remain in full force in any resultant purchase order: FAR Clause 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items, (Nov 1999). It is incorporated by reference and applies to this acquisition. It is amended to read: Submit signed and dated offer to 97 CONS/LGCB, 205 s. 6th St Bldg. 318, Altus AFB, OK 73523-5147 at or before 1630 (4:30 p.m.) CST, 27 Jan 2000. Submit signed and dated quotations on company letterhead or quotation form. Quotations may be faxed to (580) 481-5138. Offers on this acquisition shall be evaluated on the basis of price factors only. The government reserves the right to make award on the initial quote without discussions. Each offeror shall include a completed copy of the provisions at FAR clause 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (Oct 1999) with the quotation. If a copy of the provisions is needed, please request from Jose Torres, and a copy will be faxed. FAR clause 52.212-4 (May 1999), Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, is incorporated by reference and applies to this acquisition with the following addendum: DFARS 252.204-7004 Required Central Contractor Registration (Mar 1998). The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items (Sep 1999) applies to this acquisition and is incorporated by reference. Paragraph (b) of the clause incorporates by reference the following FAR clauses: 52.222-3, Convict Labor (E.O. 11755), 52.233-3, Protest After Award (31 U.S.C. 3553), 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Feb 1999), 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (E.O. 11246), 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam era, 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers (29 U.S.C. 793), 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era (38 U.S.C. 4212), 52.225-19, European Union Sanctions for Services (E.O. 12849), 52.222-41, Service Contract Act of 1965, as Amended (41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.), 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.) A Firm-Fixed Price purchase order will be issued in writing. No telephonic responses will be processed. Department of Labor Wage Determination 94-2525 Rev (14) applies and is incorporated into this Solicitation and any resultant Purchase Order. If a copy of the Wage Determination is needed, please request one from Jose Torres, and a copy will be faxed. Posted 01/14/00 (D-SN416075). (0014)

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