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N -- NEW SAND AIR CONVEYING SYSTEM SOL F04699-96-R-0084 DUE 022196 POC For copy, contact the info office indicated., For additional information contact Courts.K5c/Pkocd/916-643-3374 Sacramento Air Logistics Center is procuring a pneumatic sand conveying system to service the core making and green sand mixing systems in the new Casting Emissions Reduction Program (CERP) Pilot Metal Casting Facility. It is the intent of the Government to purchase a commercially available Pneumatic Sand Conveying System without the need for new development; therefore the contractor shall demonstrate that they have both manufactured and sold pneumatic sand conveying systems for a minimum of ten years. Proof of required qualifications shall be included in the solicitation response. This system will be used to convey sand from the truck unloading system and bulk sand silos to both the core room and green sand mixing system. The air conveyor will convey the sand through a manually operated hose switch located at ground level to either four adjacent sand storage silos or to the in-plant delivery line. The in-plant delivery line will divert sand with an automatic two-way diverter switch to either the core room or the green sand mixing system two compartment receiving bins. A 90 degree automatic diverter switch located above the bins will divert sand to either the new sand or reclaimed sand compartments. General design parameters are: Dense phase type system; 500 Lbs nominal batch weight; minimum 5 cu. ft. transporter capacity; 20 cycles per minute minimum; 400 Ft maximum conveying distance; 3'' conveying line size. The system will include at a minimum the following: a pneumatic transporter, 15 degree sand diverter switch and 90 degree sand diverters, 90 degree Nihard Superslick elbows, Dyna-check booster fittings, Drexelbrook level controls, an air control module and electrical control panel with Allen Bradley Series 5 Programmable Logic Control pre-wired for 120 volt single phase, 60 hertz power source. Motors shall be continuous duty 460 volt, 3 phase, 60 cycle. The equipment shall comply with 29 Code of Federal Regulations 1910(OSHA). Electrical devices shall comply with NFPA 70-1993 and NFPA 79-1994 The system will also comply with ANSIZ 241.1. The contractor shall inform the government in their solicitation response of any standard(s) update that the contractor becomes aware of that will impact these specifications. Written procedures will be used for this solicitation. Potential offerors should use established channels to request information, pose questions and voice concerns before resorting to using the Ombudsman services. Potential offerors are invited to contact Allen Taylor at (916) 643-5070, with serious concerns only. (Do not call this number to request copies of solicitations.) Routing communication concerning this acquisition should be directed to the buyer listed elsewhere in this synopsis. When requested, the Ombudsman will maintain strict confidentiality as to the source of the concern. All responsible sources may submit a proposal/quotation which shall be considered by the agency. When requesting a copy of the solicitation, provide information as to whether your organization (together with its affiliates) is a large business, small business or whether it is a small disadvantaged business. All interested parties are urged to provide their CAGE code and DUNS/CAGE code with their written or fax request for solicitation documents. Requests must be written. Verbal requests will not be honored. All requests must state that the vendor is not currently on the Consolidated List of Debarred, Suspended and Ineligible Contractors or other wise ineligible to receive Government contracts. FAX number is 916-643-4157 or 916-643-1346. The approximate issue/response date will be 12 Feb 96. The anticipated award date will be 23 Feb 96. Written procedure will be used for this solicitation. No telephone requests. Only written or faxed requests received directly from the requestor are acceptable. All responsible sources solicited may submit a bid, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered. Specifications, plans, or drawings relating to the procurement described are incomplete or not available and cannot be furnished by the Government. An Ombudsman has been appointed to hear concerns from offerors or potential offerors during the proposal development phase of this acquisition. The purpose of the Ombudsman is not to diminish the authority of the program director or contracting officer, but to communicate contractor concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations to the appropriate Government personnel. When requested, the Ombudsman will maintain strict confidentiality as to the source of the concern. The Ombudsman does not participate in the evaluation of proposals or in the source selection process. Interested parties are invited to call the Ombudsman, Allen Taylor at 916-643-5209 if your concerns are not satisfied by the contracting officer. (Do not call this number to request copies of solicitations.) (0039)

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