47th Contracting Squadron, 171 Alabama Ave, Laughlin AFB TX 78843-5102

34 -- HEAT FURNACE SOL F41685-95-B0004 DUE 032395 POC Contact Ms. B.J. Yowell, Contract Administrator, (210) 298-5715 or Mr. Jim Weed, Contracting Officer, (210) 298-5117 Work includes, but is not limited to, furnishing all supervision, labor, materials, tools, equipment, crating, transportation, training, and installation necessary to provide and install a electric heat furnace. Performance specifications: 2000degrees fahrenheit maximum continuous operating temperature. Minimum clear inside working space 30'' W x 48'' D x 30'' H. Height with door open is 116 inches. Electric type door. 56 Kilowatt. 460 v, 3,phase, 60 hz. Unit shall be self-contained,packaged, factory assembled and prewired, consisting of a cabinet and frame, recirculating blower, heating elements, controls, and single point electrical connection. This is a brand name or equal requirement for aGreive part number HD-304830 ''OR EQUAL''. Unit should also include a shut down timer with continuous ''hold'' feature for 1,5,10 or 30 hour range. A batch timerwhich allows for uniformly timming batch operations. Continuous ringing bell when with door interlock which rings bell at end of preset time period until thedoor is opened or timer is reset. Also to include an alloy hearth tray. This is a NON ODCS requirement in accordance with public law 102-484. This solicitation is being issued as 100% set aside for small business manufacturing concerns. Interestedsmall business manufacturing concerns must, as early as possible, but not later than 15 calendar days of this notice, indicate interest in the acquisition by providing to the 47th Contracting Squadron's address evidence of capability to perform and apositive statement of eligibility as a small business manufacturing concern which meets the requirements of FAR 19.102(f)(2). If adequate interest is not received from Small Business manufacturing concerns, the solicitation will be issued as full andopen competition without further notice. Therefore, replise to this notice are requested from ALL business concerns as well as from Small Business manufacturing concerns. The SIC code is 5075. Approximate bid opening date is 23 Mar 95. Approximateissue date is 20 Feb 95. All responsible sources may submit an offer which will be considered(0031)

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