45 -- WATER HEATER STORAGE TANKS

Notice Date

February 26, 2001

Contracting Office

Federal Prison Camp, Allenwood, Regional Contracting Office, P.O. Box 1000, Montgomery, PA 17752

ZIP Code

17752

Solicitation Number

RFQ 428-0017-01

Response Due

March 9, 2001

Point of Contact

Doug Shoch, Contract Specialist (570) 547-1641 ext. 546

Description

(i) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in the notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and written solicitation will not be issued. (ii) This solicitation is issued as Request for Quotation (RFQ) 428-0017-01. (iii) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 97-23. (iv) This solicitation is open to small businesses and large businesses under North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code 421720 with a size standard of 100 employees. Other forms referenced herein are required to be completed and submitted with all quotations. (v) The contractor shall provide unit price for the following: [Item1] 400 gallon storage tank, 2 each [Item2] 1250 gallon storage tank, 3 each as indicated in section "vi". (vi) GENERAL: (Item number/description including size / total quantity & unit of issue)[Item1] Storage tank (PVI Model 1000N400-TP or equal), nickelshield tank lining, ASME stamp/approved 188psi test, 125psi operating pressure, 800,000btu input capacity, 800 gallon per hour recovery capacity, complete with flue collectors and tube bundles capatible with PVI Firepower Gas Burner Model QG160 group 6, 3"npt female outlet top left 90 degrees from front x 73" from base, 3"npt female inlet bottom right 90 degrees of front x 21" from base, 2" drain valve, channel skid base not to exceed 40" center to center x 4" x 64", "AGA" ASME rated T&P relief valve, relay with contact to operate air damper, 20 year warranty, start up and 1 year in-house service, Size requirements: overall 82" high, 60" tank diameter with insualation and jacket, / 2 Each [Item2] Storage tank (PVI Model c1250N1250-TP or equal), nickelshield lining, ASME stamp/approved 188psi test, 125psie operating pressure, 1,000,000btu input capacity, 1000 gallon per hour recovery capacity, complete with flue collectors and tube bundles capatible with PVI Firepower Gas Burner not to exceed 130" Model QG160 group 6, 3"npt female outlet top left 90 degrees from front x 73" from base, 3"npt female inlet bottom right 90 degrees of front x 21" from base, 2" drain valve, channel skid base not to exceed 47" center to center x 4" x 75", "AGA" ASME rated T&P relief valve, relay with contact to operate air damper, 20 year warranty, start up and 1 year in-house service, Size requirements: overall 94" high, 75" tank diameter with insualation and jacket, NOTE: Due to access limitations outside jacket, insulation, tube bundles, and flue collectors must be shipped separately, and lifting lugs be provided on top. / 3 Each (vii) The contractor has 50 calendar days after date of the award to deliver all material to the Low Security Correctional Institution, Route 15 (2 miles north of Allenwood), White Deer, PA 17887. This is to be FOB: Destination. (viii) FAR Provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items (OCT 2000) and the following clauses incorporated by addendum apply -- At paragraph (c), "Period of Acceptance of Offers," has been determined by the Contracting Officer to be non-applicable to this solicitation and is hereby removed in its entirety for the purpose of this requirement.; At paragraph (e), "Multiple Offers," has been determined by the Contracting Officer to be non-applicable to this solicitation and is hereby removed in its entirety for the purposes of this requirement; 52.204-6 Contractor Identification Number -- Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) Number (JUN 1999) (ix) The evaluation will be based on price and price related factors. FAR Provision 52.212-2 Evaluation -- Commercial Items (JAN 1999) (x) FAR Provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items (FEB 2001) is incorporated and is required to be submitted with the contractor's quote. (xi) FAR Clause 52.212-4 Contract Term and Conditions -- Commercial Items (MAY 1999) and the following clauses incorporated by addendum apply -- 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (JUL 2000); 52.247-34 F.O.B. Destination (NOV 1991). (xii) FAR Clause 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items (FEB 2001) and the following clauses apply to this clause -- 52.203-6 Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government; 52.219-8 Utilization of Small Business Concers; 52.219-23 Notice of Price Evaluation Adjustment for Small Business Concerns; 52.222-19 Child Labor -- Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies; 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities; 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity; 52.222-35 Affirmative Action for Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era; 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities; 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era. **Deviation to 52.222-37 changes paragraph f to read as follows: "(f) Subcontracts. The Contractor shall include the terms of this clause in every subcontract or purchase order of $25,000 or more unless exempted by rules, regulations, or orders of the Secretary."; 52.225-1 Buy American Act -- Balance of Payments Program -- Supplies; 52.225-3 Buy American Act -- North American Free Trade Agreement -- Israeli Trade Act -- Balance of Payments Program; 52.232-34 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer -- Other than Central Contractor Registration. (xiii) FAR Provision 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998); FAR 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal (AUG 1999); FAR 52.216-1 Type of Contract (APR 1984)(Firm-Fixed Price); FAR 52.233-2 Service of Protest (AUG 1996) (Chief, Procurement and Property Branch, Federal Bureau of Prisons, 320 First St. NW, Rm 5006, Washington DC 20534); FAR 52.242-15 Stop-Work Order (AUG 1989); FAR Clause 52.252-6 Authorized Deviations in Clauses (APR 1984); FAR Clause 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998); FAR 52.253-1 Computer Generated Forms (JAN 1991); JAR Clause 2852.233-70 Protest Filed Directly with the Department of Justice (JAN 1998); JAR Clause "Compliance with Veterans Employment Reporting Requirements"; The FAR clauses/provisions can be found at www.arnet.gov/far and the JAR clauses can be found at www.usdoj.gov. (xiv) N/A (xv) N/A (xvi) The quotes are due by 4:00 P.M. on 03/09/2001 to the following address: FPC Allenwood, Regional Contracting Office, P.O. Box 1000, Montgomery, PA 17752. All quotes should be marked with the RFQ number 428-0017-01.

Record

Loren Data Corp. 20010228/45SOL001.HTM (W-057 SN50E5V6)