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99 -- NATURAL GAS LEAK DETECTION SURVEY SOL F0561196QS263 DUE 123095 POC Timothy Whalen, Buyer, 719-472-2794. This requirement is for the purchase of services to conduct a natural gas leak detection survey and to conduct cathodic protection on the Air Force Academy. Contractor will provide the necessary equipment, manpower, and materials to conduct a natural gas leak detection survey of the Academy's 53 miles of natural gas line and 1300 services. This includes the proper use of safety equipment and procedures. A Portable Flame Ionization survey will be conducted to determine any leakages. The survey will be conducted on the sensitivity range of 10 ppm. The survey instrument will be periodically checked while in use and tested daily or prior to use to insure proper operation. All the equipment used in the survey will be calibrated in accordance with manufacturer's specifications. When a leak is detected, it must be verified by placing plunger bar holes in the ground and taking readings with a combustible gas indicator or testing with leak solution on exposed piping. Each location where combustible vapors are detected and centered will be evaluated and classified by the contractor in accordance with G.P.T.C. standards. Once the survey is completed, the contractor will complete a detailed AutoCADD version 12 drawing of natural gas lines that includes natural gas line size, valve locations, underground location within 1 foot, and leaks detected. The drawing and final report will be sumitted in paper and digital format to the 10th CES Maintenance Engineering Flight. Contractor will provide the necessary equipment, manpower, and materials to conduct a cathodic protection survey of the Academy's 53 miles of natural gas line and 1300 services. This includes the proper use of safety equipment and procedures. This survey will include pipe to soil readings and measuring the cathodic protection potential on both sides of dielectric fittings. Once the survey is completed, a detailed AutoCADD version 12 drawing of natural gas lines and the survey results will be accomplished and presented in paper copy and digital format to the 10th CES Maintenance Engineering Flight. Firm Fixed Price Purchase Order under Simplified Acquisition Procedures. Delivery FOB Destination, USAF Academy CO80840. Request for Quote (RFQ) F0561196QS263 will be available on or about 21 Dec 95. RFQ closing will be on or about 2 Jan 96. No telephone requests - Only written requests received directly from the requester are acceptable -- If requesting the RFQ by FAX, you may send your request to: 719-472-4404, Attn: Tim Whalen -- The Standard Industrial Classification Number is 8713 and the Business Size Standard is $2.5 million -- REQUESTERS MUST STATE THEIR BUSINESS SIZE ON EACH REQUEST -- Women and small disadvantaged businesses are encouraged to submit quotes -- The proposed acquisition listed here is unrestricted. (0340)

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