Federal Emergency Management Agency, Mt. Weather Emergency Assistance Center, Satellite Procurement Office, 19844 Blue Ridge Mountain Road, Room 301, Bluemont, VA 20135

35 -- AIR CONDITIONING CHILLERS SOL EMV-96-RQ-0022 DUE 082396. POC Jennie K. Renner, Contract Specialist, 540/542-2133, Antoinette C. Pasquarella, Contracting Officer. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for one (1) each 17 Ton Chiller, McQuay model ALR-018C or approved equal and one (1) each 35 Ton Chiller, McQuay model ALR-035C or approved equal 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; requests for quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number is EMV-96-RQ-0022. This solicitation is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 38. This procurement is unrestricted. The SIC code applicable to this RFQ is 3585. The small business size standard is 750 employees. It is anticipated that a firm fixed price multiple award purchase order will be awarded. In addition to other factors, offers will be evaluated on the basis of advantages and disadvantages to the Government that might result from making more than one award (multiple award). It is assumed, for the purpose of evaluating bids, that $500 would be the administrative cost to the Government for issuing and administering each purchase order awarded under this solicitation, and individual awards will be for the item or combinations of items that result in the lowest aggregate cost to the Government, including the assumed administrative costs. All items will be required to be delivered FOB Destination 120 Days ARO to FEMA, MWEAC, 19844 Blue Ridge Mountain Road, Bluemont, VA 20135 which is the place of inspection. Specifications for units are as follows: Furnish an air cooled water chiller, McQuay model ALR-018C or equal and a McQuay model ALR-035C or equal. 17 Ton Unit shall have a capacity of 17 tons of refrigeration, cooling 40 gpm of water from 54 F to 44 F, operating in 95 F ambient air. The water pressure drop shall not exceed 15 feet of water. 35 Ton Unit shall have a capacity of 35 tons of refrigeration, cooling 84 gpm of water from 54 F to 44 F, operating in 95 F ambient air. The water pressure drop shall not exceed 17 feet of water. Both units shall operate on 208 volt, 60 Hertz, 3-phase electrical service, and shall have a single power supply terminal block. Total unit power consumption for the 17 Ton unit shall not exceed 23 KW and the 35 Ton unit shall not exceed 43 KW. Total unit EEF including compressor, fan motors, and controls shall be at least (9.0 - 17 ton unit) (9.6 -35 ton unit) at the design operating conditions. The chiller shall be completely factory assembled on a rugged channel steel base and be individually performance tested at full and part load conditions. The unit shall be leak tested and shipped with a full operating charge of Refrigerant 22. Construction and ratings shall be in accordance with latest ARI Standard 590 and shall comply with ANSI/ASHRAE 15 Safety Code, National Electrical Code and ASME Code. Shop drawings must be approved by the Government prior to construction. Cabinet: Unit casing and all structural members shall be fabricated on continuous galvanized steel and galvanized steel channel. Exterior casing shall be phosphatized and painted with a urethane finish. Maximum allowable unit dimensions are 80'' x 40''H x 38''D for the 17 ton unit and 100''W x 50''H x 60''D for the 35 ton unit. Compressor: Compressor shall be sealed hermetic, reciprocating type with discharge service valve, oil crankcase heater and suction strainer. Compressor shall have a force feed lubrication system with reversible oil pump and operating oil charge. Compressor motor shall be refrigerant gas cooled, high torque, hermetic induction type, (3500 RPM - 17 ton unit) (1700 RPM - 35 ton unit) with inherent thermal protection in all three phases. Compressor shall be mounted on vibration isolators to minimize noise and vibration transmission. Evaporator: Evaporator shall be direct expansion type with stainless steel plates brazed together with copper. The evaporator shall have a cooler heater, insulated with 3/4'' thick closed cell polyurethane insulation. The heater cable and insulation shall provide freeze protection down to -20 F ambient air temperature. Condenser Coils: The condenser coils shall be constructed of 3/8'' O.D. seamless copper tubes mechanically expanded into plate type aluminum fins.The fins shall have full drawn collars to completely cover the copper tube and protect against atmospheric corrosion. A subcooling coil shall be an integral part of the main condenser coil. The condenser coils shall have a combined total face area of at least (30 square feet - 17 ton unit) (48 square feet - 35 ton unit). Nominal temperature difference between refrigerant condensing temperature and ambient air temperature shall be 30 F. Condenser Fans and Motors: Condenser fans shall be propeller type arranged for vertical air discharge and shall be individually driven by direct drive fan motors. Fan blades shall be steel and a black paint finish or unpainted aluminum. Each fan shall be protected by a heavy gauge fan guard. Condenser fan motors shall be (1-phase - 17 ton unit) (3-phase - 35 ton unit), direct drive, 1140 RPM, open drip proof type positioned with the unit cabinet for weather protection. Controls: Field power connection, control interlock terminals and unit control system shall be centrally located in a weatherproof enclosure. For the 17 ton unit, a sheet metal barrier shall protect service personnel against accidental contact with line voltage components. The 35 ton unit shall have panel access doors with key lock and include steel rod door retainers to prevent flapping while open. Deadfront panels shall protect service personnel against accidental contact with line voltage components. Both units shall have power and starting components which include factory fusing of fan motors and control circuit, starting contactors including individual contactors for each fan motor, solid-state compressor sequence start timer, solid-state compressor overload protection in all three phases, inherent condenser fan motor overload protection, and unit power terminal block for field connection to remote disconnect switch. Safety and operating control shall include unit control stop switch, recycling pumpdown control, high and low pressure switches, water temperature controller, freeze protection pressurestats, and fan cycling controls. Terminals shall be provided for field connection of (208 volt for the 17 ton unit and 115 volt for the 35 ton unit) power supply to the control circuit and cooler heater circuit. Unit controls shall provide recycling pumpdown protection at all times, including time clock systems shutdowns on nights and weekends. Low and High Ambient Operation: Units shall be provided with automatic head pressure control to permit satisfactory operation at ambient air temperature down to 32 F by cycling condenser fans in response to refrigerant head pressure and ambient air temperature. Optional: Solid-state fan speed control shall be added to the last fan of each refrigerant circuit to provide satisfactory unit operation in ambient temperatures down to 0 F. Units shall be rated for operation at ambient air temperatures to 120 F. Refrigerant Piping: Refrigerant circuit shall include hot gas muffler, a factory insulated suction line, manual liquid shutoff valve, refrigerant filter-drier, liquid sightglass/moisture indicator, liquid line solenoid valve, thermal expansion valve, purge valve, and 450 PSIG relief valve. Accessories: The following accessory items shall be provided, factory installed if possible: a. High and low side refrigerant gauges, b. High return water unloader thermostat, c. High ambient unloader pressurestat, d. Disconnect switch, e. Unit mounted circuit breakers, f. Water flow switch and g. Vibration isolators. Offerors are to include a competed copy of the provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, with its offer. The following clauses also apply: 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items; 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Order-Commercial Items: If quoting on other than the McQuay units, submission of descriptive literature is required this solicitation. Descriptive literature shall be provided detailing the overall dimensions and technical capabilities which shall prove that the items being offered meet the Government's minimum requirements and that the equipment offered is capable of functioning as a complete system as stated in the specifications. The purpose of this requirement (1) establish exactly what the bidder proposes to furnish and (2) to provide specifications for the offered products which may not be readily available to the Government. The descriptive literature will be evaluated to the extent of determining before award whether the products offered meet the Government's minimum requirements and are capable of functioning as a complete system. Failure of an offeror to furnish descriptive literature with their offer will result in the offer being considered nonresponsive. Furthermore, descriptive literature which fails to show that the products offered comply with the minimum specifications will result in the offer being considered nonresponsive. The due date for submission of the RFQ is August 23, 1996 at close of business (i.e. 4:30 PM) to FEMA, MWEAC, 19844 blue Ridge Mountain Road, Bluemont, VA 20135 ATTN: Jennie K. Renner, Bldg 413. All request for information regarding this solicitation are to be directed to Ms. Renner, Contract Specialist (540) 542-2133. Technical and/or administrative questions must be received no later than five business days after publication of this notice and may be telefaxed to (540) 542-2632, or mailed to the address for submission of the RFQ shown above. (198)

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