45CONS/LGCSAL, 1201 Minuteman St, Patrick AFB FL 32925-3237

43 -- HELIUM COMPRESSOR SOL F08650-96-R-A020 DUE 060496 POC SSgt Donna Rankin, Contract Negotiator (407) 494-9513/Jimmy McDaniel, Contracting Officer (407) 494-7227. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation, proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number F08650-96-RA020 is issued as a Request for Proposal. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 90-37 and through Defense Acquisition Circular 91-10. This procurement is open to all responsible sources. The standard Industrial Classification code is 3563 and business size standard is 500 employees. This requirement is for a fixed-price contract for 8 line items. Line Item 0001: Quantity-2 ea, Description-gaseous helium compressors. Operational specification: capacity-400 SCFM/250 SCFM, suction-275 PSIG/150 PSIG, discharge-6000 PSIG, duty-continuous or intermittent, compressor speed-900 RPM, cooling-air cooled, power-460 volt, 3 phase, 60 hertz electric motor. Compressors will be used to compress gaseous helium from a tube-bank truck into the SLC-36 helium tanks. The helium is used on the launch vehicle during flight, for purging fuel and oxidizer systems. Compressor shall be an oil-less piston (compression) seal, air cooled, reciprocating type. Capable of operating in a sea coast environment, capable of operating at sea level in average summer environment of 100 degrees F and 100 percent relative humidity and an average winter environment of 32 degrees F and 70 percent relative humidity. Capable of operating a minimum of 30,000 hours. All periodic maintenance items must be placed such that maintenance is readily and easily accomplished. Compressor mounted on its structural steel base, must fit within a space 11 ft wide X 9 ft deep X 8 ft high. All compressor parts and components must be accessible and be able to be removed for repair within the maintenance area: 17 ft wide X 15 ft deep X 10 ft high. Compressor shall not require the removal from its foundation for any periodic maintenance. Compressor must be constructed of materials standard in the industry for compressors similar to the one described by the specifications, including operation in a sea coast environment. The compressor system shall be furnished with all required components including but not limited to the following: discharge pressure control/regulation device(s), safety relief device(s), pressure and temperature gage(s) after each stage and at the inlet to the first stage, oil pressure gage(s), all gages are to be LED type, air cooled intercooler(s), aftercooler(s) and fan(s), oil and moisture separator(s), oil/moisture manual and automatic drain valve(s), oil filter (s), gas purifier(s) and filter(s), pulsation dampener(s) and electric motor. Compressors must include blow-by recovery system, induction pressure controller and regulator, blow-by oil recovery coalescer and auto drain and suction/surge vessel. Mounted on heavy-duty structural steel base suitable for fastening to a poured concrete foundation, with a suitable vibration isolator between the base and concrete, such as a rubber liner. Suitable protective coating must be applied for all externally exposed surfaces to prevent corrosion in the sea coast installation location. Protector sensor: low/high gas intake pressure transmitter, high gas discharge pressure switch and vibration switch. Control System: contractor supplied control system must be wholly capable of supporting all operations described in this specification. The compressor control system shall contain a control panel and a remote status panel. The compressor control system shall be the primary control component. All start-up and shutdown controls shall be located at the compressor control panel. Line item 0002: Quantity 2 ea Compressor control panels with NEMA 4XS/S (stainless steel, corrosion resistant) cabinet. Description- reduced voltage starter with by-pass contractor, operator interface with the following indication lights and controls: compressor run time (hour) meter, emergency stop button, system on/off switch, start button, stop button, compressor running indicator, below minimum induction pressure (fault) indicator, below minimum induction temperature (fault) indicator, above maximum final discharge pressure (fault) indicator, above maximum final discharge temperature (fault) indicator, below minimum oil pressure (fault) indicator, above maximum motor temperature (fault) indicator, above maximum vibration (fault) indicator, automatic oil/moisture drain valve failure indicator, fault reset button, analog 1/0 for transmitter and temperature controllers, short circuit, protective device and safety shutdown, automatic drain valve, suction solenoid valve, automatic operation, constant pressure control, fittings for nitrogen purge of the cabinet. Line item 0003: Quantity 2 ea -oil removal system to reduce oil content of discharge gas to 1 part per million. Line item 0004: Quantity 2 ea-spare parts for 1 year or 5000 hours of operation. Line item 0005: Quantity 2 ea Compressor start up with a factory technician available for start up and operator training. Line item 0006: Quantity 18 ea-pressure transmitters with LED display and 4-20 Ma output. Line item 0007: Quantity 26 ea-temperature controllers with LED display and 4-20 Ma output. Line item 0008: Quantity 1 ea-Remote status panel with NEMA 4XS/S (stainless steel, corrosion resistant) cabinet. The panel for both compressors to include: individual emergency stop buttons, individual master fault light that illuminates when control panel fault indicators on, audible alarm for master fault light, LED displays for all pressure transmitters and temperature transmitters and designed to be mounted on an interior wall up to 100 feet from control panel. Required delivery date is 24 weeks/6 months after award of contract with acceptance and FOB at destination. Delivery shall be coordinated at least thirty days prior to planned delivery. Delivery will be to 3 SLS/MAM, 2427 Central Control Road, Cape Canaveral Air Station. Between the hours of 9:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M., Monday through Friday, (excluding federal holidays). The following provisions and clauses apply to this acquisition: FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors--Commercial, FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items with the following applicable clauses for para b: FAR 52.203-6 Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government, with Alternate I, FAR 52.203-10-Price or Fee Adjustment for Illegal or Improper Activity, FAR 52.219-8 Utilization of Small Business Concerns and Small Disadvantaged Business Concerns, FAR 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity, FAR 52.222-35 Affirmative Action for Special Disabled and Vietnam Era Veterans, FAR 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers, and FAR 52.222-37 Employment Records on Special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era. FAR 52.247-34 Destination, and FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items. Offerors shall provide a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representation and Certification-Commercial Items, with offer. DFARS 252.225-7000 Buy American Act-Balance of Payments Program Certificate and DFARS 252.212-7000 Offeror Representation and Certifications-Commercial Items. Offerors shall provide a completed copy of the provision at DFARS 252.212-7000. DFARS 252.212-7001 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items with the following applicable clauses: DFARS 252.225-7012 Preference for Certain Domestic Commodities. Any contract awarded as a result of this solicitation will be a DO rated order certified for national defense use under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) (15 CFR 700). The Government intends to make a single award to the responsible offeror whose offer is the most advantageous to the Government considering price and price related factors. Provision 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items: Complete paragraph (a) with the following: Award will be made to the offeror that meets the solicitation's minimum criteria for technical acceptability at the lowest price. To be determined technically acceptable, the offeror must furnish product literature that demonstrates the products offered meet each and every requirement stated in the purchase description given above for items 0001 through 0008. Offers are due no later than 2:00 EST 6 Jun 96 at the 45th Contracting Squadron, 1201 Minuteman Street, Bldg 423, Patrick AFB FL 32925-3237. For information contact SSgt Rankin, Contract Specialist, at (407)494-9513. All responsible sources may submit a bid which shall be considered by the 45th Space Wing. (0134)

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