AFFTC/PKAD Directorate of Contracting, 5 S Wolfe Ave, Edwards AFB CA 93524-1185

44 -- LOW PRESSURE STEAM BOILER SOL F04700-96-T8525 DUE 091696 POC Teresa Weber, Contract Specialist, (805) 277-3900 ext 2260; John C Lemacks, Contracting Officer; or fax (805) 258-9670. 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. The solicitation number is F04700-96-T-8525. This is a Request for Quotation. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through FAC 90-32 and DAC 91-1. This acquisition is 100% set aside for small business. Standard industrial classification code: 3443. Small Business Size Standard: 500. The acquisition includes Contract Line Item Number(s): 0001, 1 each, 100 BHP Fire-Tube Low Pressure (15 PSI Max), Steam Boiler. For delivery to Bldg 8451, 10 E. Saturn Blvd., Edwards AFB CA 93524-5000. Minimum Salient Characteristics: 115 VAC control circuit with boiler controler, low water cut-off with manual reset, combination low water cut-off, pump control, water column, sight-glass and 3 try-cocks, pressure actuated safety valves, two pressure controllers, one to be manual reset, overall boiler length including burner and any associated equipment not to exceed 13.5 feet, boiler width including gas train and boiler safety controls not to exceed 7.5 feet, boiler height to include requested safeties not to exceed 8 feet, boiler/burner will have a flue gas recirculation (FGR) system, gas train must meet or exceed California/Kern County Requirements, all associated blower motors must be 460 VAC, 3 phase, Burner is required to modulate automatically throughout low fire (25%) to high fire (100%) of rated input, burner must operate with a max of 15% excess air throughout firing range, burner must not emit more than 30 PPM of Nitrogen Oxides (NOx) and 30 PPM of Carbon Monoxide (CO) on a volume basis throughout the firing range, burner must be fully factory firetested including FGR system prior to shipment. CLIN 0002: Adjustment. The contractor shall adjust burner to meet KCAPCD Rule 525.2 and provide combustion analysis data showing the burner meets requirements. This adjustment shall be performed on-site after installation of the boiler. The contractor will be notified when the installation is complete and must complete the adjustment and provide the required data within 2 weeks of the notification. FAR provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors--Commercial applies. Addendum: 52.214-21, Descriptive Literature. Offerors must include a completed copies of FAR provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications --Commercial Items. FAR clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Items, applies. FAR clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders--Commercial Items, applies. Applicable FAR clauses cited in 52.212-5 are:52.222-26, Equal Opportunity, 52.225-35, 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. Addendum: 52.232-28, Electronic Funds Transfer Payment Methods. DFAR clause 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items applies. Applicable DFAR clauses cited in 252.212-7001 are: 252.225-7001, Buy American Act and Balance of Payments Program. The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) rating is: Unrated. F.O.B. point shall be destination. Required delivery is 75 days after receipt of order. Offers are due at the Air Force Flight Test Center, Directorate of Contracting, AFFTC/PKAD, 5 S. Wolfe Ave, Edwards AFB CA 93524-1185, on 16 Sep 96. Fax quotes to above number. Telephone requests to be placed on the mailing list will not be honored. (0240)

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