National Institute of Standards & Technology, Acquisition & Assistance Division, Bldg. 301, Rm. B117, Gaithersburg, MD

61 -- BATTERIES SOL 52SBNB6C9191 DUE 072296 POC Debra A. Hoffman 301-975-4648/Pauline E. Mallgrave, Contracting Officer, 301-975-6330 The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has a requirement for Nickel Cadmium Batteries and Double Tier/Double Row Battery Racks. The batteries shall be nickel cadmium rated for 190 amp-hours at the 8-hour rate or approved equal. The battery dimensions shall be 14.2''H x 5.0''L x 6.5''W (361mm H x 128mm L x 165mm W). The batteries have the following salient characteristics: 1) normal charging methods: taper, constant current, constant voltage, pulse; 2) battery capacity: the rated capacity of a cell shall be in ampere hours at the 8-hour discharge rate to 1.14 volts per cell; 3) maximum system voltage: 1.52 VPC = 140 VDC, recommended equalize volts per cell shall be 1.52; 4) minimum system voltage: 1.14 VPC = 105 VDC; 5) battery characteristics: long life (10-12 years), wide range of operating temperatures, resistant to electrical abuse, accepts high rates of charge, storage charge retention, simple maintenance, shall be constructed of polypropylene with high impact resistance plastic case and each cell shall be fitted with flip-top flame arresting vents. Additionally, the battery shall include all interconnections for battery installation and shall be shipped ready for commissioning charge. The battery racks shall be double tier/double row battery racks with the following characteristics: 1) 22''W x 48''H x 60''L (558.8mm W x 1,219.2mm H x 1,524mm L); 2) 22''W x 48''H x 72''L (558.8mm x 1,219.2mm H x 1,828mm L); 3) rails shall be steel channel, galvanized zinc finish and 1.625'' x 1.625'' x 0.105'' thick (41mm x 41mm x 2.7mm); 4) rail insulation shall be plastic channel 0.06''W (1.5mm); 5) support frames shall be steel angle with acid resistant ASA#61 gray paint and 2.0'' x 1.5'' x 0.135'' (51mm x 38mm x 3.4mm); 5) sway braces shall be flat steel with acid resistant ASA#61 gray paint and 1.00'' x 1.3'' (25mm x 3.3mm). Along with the batteries and battery racks, the Contractor shall supply technical operation instructions, installation and operating instructions, a schematic wiring diagram, and a parts list. 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. This solicitation, number 52SBNB6C9191 is a Request for Proposal (RFP). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions & clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 33. The associated Standard Industrial Code (SIC) for this procurement is 5065, and the small business size standard is 500 employees. Contract line item number (CLIN) 0001 is ninety-two (92) nickel cadmium batteries; CLIN 0002 is three (3) battery racks. Delivery is required within 30 days after contract award, FOB Destination to NIST, Building 301, Receiving, Gaithersburg, MD 20899-0001. The following FAR provisions apply to this solicitation; 52.212-1, Evaluation - Instructions to Offerors - Commercial; 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Items. Evaluation criteria to be included in paragraph (a) of provision 52.212-2 are as follows: (i) technical capability of the item offered to meet the Government requirements; (ii) price; in descending order of importance. All offerors are to include with their offers a completed copy of provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representation and Certifications - Commerical Items (available upon request). The following FAR clause applies to this acquisition: 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items. The following additional FAR cluases, which are cited in clause 52.212-5 are applicable to this acquisition; 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns and Small Disadvantaged Business Concerns; 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity; 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Special Disabled and Vietnam Era Veterans; 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers; 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era; 52.225-3, Buy American Act - Supplies; 52.225-21, Buy American Act, North American Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act - Balance of Payments Program. All offers should be sent to the National Institute of Standards and Technology, Rt. 270 and Quince Orchard Road, Acquisition and Assistance Division, Building 301, Room B117, Gaithersburg, MD 20899-0001. Faxed offers will not be accepted. All offers are due at 3:00 PM EST on 18 July 1996. (0172)

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