Bureau of Reclamation, Lower Colorado Regional Office, 400 Railroad Ave, Boulder City, NV 89005-2422

43 -- TWO (2) EACH ROTARY SCREW AIR COMPRESSORS SOL 00SQ307820 DUE 040300 POC Albert Richard, phone 702 293 8601 FAX 702 293 8050 E-MAIL: click her to contact the contracting officer, arichard@lc.usbr.gov. 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; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. 00-SQ-30-7820 is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ) and incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-15. This Solicitation is issued under the Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) for Small Business-Small Purchase set-aside (100%) . Standard Industrial Classification is 3563 and the Business Size Standard is 500 employees. The Bureau of Reclamation has a firm fixed price requirement for the following items: Two (2) each rotary screw air compressors, air cooled. One compressor being design rated for continuous operation of 125 psi at 215 cfm, with direct driven and end, capable of producing 100,000 hours of service life. The smaller compressor may be belt driven. Fluid carryover into the downstream air system shall not exceed 3 ppm by weight. A full enclosure cabinet shall be provided with each compressor. Average sound levels, with a full enclosure cabinet, shall not exceed 76dB when measured one (1) meter away for the compressor in free field condition. COMPRESSOR CONTROLS The compressor controls shall allow for full range modulation to match compressor capacity to system demand. If system demand should fall below 20% of compressor capacity, the compressors shall go into an unload condition. An adjustable timer shall be provided to shutdown the compressor if it runs in the unloaded mod for a predetermined length of time. The compressors shall automatically restart if the system pressure falls below the set point. Compressors shall be capable of sequential operation with each other, and capable of cycling a minimum of 4 times per hour. SPARE PARTS A list of recommended spare parts with individual pricing shall be included with the bid. MANUALS Three (3) complete sets of manuals including: operating instructions, maintenance procedures, and illustrated parts breakdown shall be furnished. INSTALLATION Installation shall be by Government Personnel. TRAINING Include cost for startup and minimum of four (4) hours training DRIVE MOTOR The main drive motor of the large compressor shall be 50 nameplate horsepower rated for 460 volt, 60 cycle, 3 phase operation. The second compressor shall be 25 horsepower rated for 460 volts, 60 cycle, 3 phase operation. Both motor starters shall have soft start capability. All electrical controls shall be designed and constructed in accordance with National Electrical Code (NEC) guidelines. Contractor shall provide all materials, labor, and transportation necessary to deliver the items to Bureau of Reclamation, Parker Dam Field office Parker Cam CA. 92267. The following FAR provisions and clauses apply to this acquisition: 52.212-01, Instruction to Offerors-Commercial (Jun 97). Offerors must include with their offer a competed copy of the provisions at Far 52.212-03, Offeror Representation and Certifications-Commercial Items (Jan 97); 52.212-04, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial items (May 97); Clause 52.212-05, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes of Executive Orders- Commercial Items (Aug 96). Offers must be sent in writing or faxed to the Contracting Officer listed above no later than 1630 hours April 3, 2000 Posted 03/22/00 (W-SN437238). (0082)

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