U S BUREAU OF RECLAMATION, CODE 7810, P O BOX 620, GRAND COULEE, WA 99133

61 -- BATTERY, STATION TYPE (PLANTE CELLS) FOR THE 500 KV SWITCHYARD SOL 96-1G41000-12410 1425-96-SQ-17-12410 DUE 092596 POC CONTRACTING OFFICER, NORA JENN, 509-633-9509 This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation No. 1425-96-17-12410 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) and incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 90-40. This acquisition is not a set-aside. The size standard is 500 employees and the standard industrial classification code is 3691. U S Bureau of Reclamation, Grand Coulee Washington has a fixed price requirement for the following items in accordance with the specifications herewith: Requirements for 500 SY Station Batteries A and B A. Plante type cells with cast, solid, pure lead positive plates will not be allowed. The negative plates shall be the pasted-grid type. B. The cell jars shall be of a clear, fire-resistant material such as styrene acrylonitrile (SAN), to facilitate visual inspection. The jar lids shall be chemically welded to the jars using a tongue and groove joint. C. The post seals shall be a tongue and groove rubber system held captive in the lid. This seal shall allow for the normal elongation of the plates without deterioration of seal integrity. D. The Plante type cells shall retain 100 percent of rated capacity throughout the life of the battery. The rated life expectancy of the battery shall be at least 25 years. E. The cells shall be Alcad, Type SGL-29 and SGL-33 for batteries A and B respectively; and, shall be 392 and 448 amp-hours Plante type. If a different manufacturer, type, or model is considered, extensive review will be required in engineering. (Complete battery specifications would be required for this review.) F. Each cell shall be fitted with a flame arrector vent cap. CLIN0001 - Battery, Plante type, station type, (Bureau Battery A) consisting of 58 individually cased lead acid cells, nominally rated 125 VDC; rated 392 amp-hours on the 8-hour rating when discharged to a minimum of 1.75 volts per cell. The battery shall meet the specifications shown previously for 500 SY Station Batteries A and B. Alcad Model SGL-29, or equal. - 1 lot; CLIN0002 - Rack, battery, for the batteries supplied under CLIN 0001. The rack shall be in three sections of 12 foot, 13 foot, and 13 foot respectively. The rack shall be of the two-step seismically rated type, Alcad models RM2S-13EQ (2 each) and Alcad Model RM2S-E12EQ (1 each), or equal - 1 lot; CLIN0003 - Battery, Plante type, station class, (Bureau Designation - Battery B), consisting of 58 individually cased lead acid cells, nominally rated 125 VDC, rated 448 amp-hours on the 8-hour rate when discharged to a minimum of 1.75 volts per cell. The battery shall meet the specifications shown previously for 500 SY Station Batteries A and B, Alcad Model No. SGL-33, or equal - 1 lot; CLIN0004 - Battery Rack, for the batteries supplied in CLIN0003. The rack shall be in three sections of 12 foot, 13 foot and 13 foot and shall be of the two-step seismically rated type, Alcad Models RM2S-13EQ (2 each) and Alcad Model RM2S-E12EQ (1 each), or equal - 1 lot; CLIN0005 - Connector, intercell - The supplier shall provide all necessary intercell connectors for the complete installation of CLIN0001 and CLIN0003 onto the racks (items no. CLIN0002 and CLIN0004). The intercell connectors shall be the dual independent type, such that the battery can remain in service with one of the dual connectors removed; also, supplier shall furnish connectors equal to 20 percent of those required above for spare parts - 1 lot; CLIN0006 - Grease, non-oxidizing connection compound for use in installation of CLIN0001 and CLIN0003, plus additional grease in the same amount, to be kept on hand for stock - 1 lot; CLIN0007 - Provide the name and phone number of a battery disposal company with service to the Grand Coulee Dam Washington area which would provide disposal of the two existing 60 cell lead acid station batteries in accordance with all Federal and Washington state regulations; and who will furnish certified documentation of the disposal of the existing batteries in conformance with regulations - 1 each. The items must be delivered to U S Bureau of Reclamation, Warehouse B - Door 6, Industrial Area, Grand Coulee WA 99133 by October 25, 1996. The following FAR provisions and clauses apply to this acquisition: 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items (OCT 95), 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items (JUN 96), 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items (OCT 95), 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Exectuive Orders - Commercial Items (AUG 96), and 52.247-34 F.O.B. Destination (NOV 91). Clause 52.212-5, paragraph (b) is tailored to incorporate the following clauses by reference: 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.222-37, and 52.225-18. The Government intends to make a single award to the responsible bidder whose bid is most advantageous to the Government, based on items meeting the specification, delivery schedule, and price and price-related factors considered in decending order of importance as listed here. This solicitation is not rated under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS). The closing date for receipt of offers is September 25, 1996. Offers are to be mailed to the following address: Bureau of Reclamation, Code 7810, P O Box 620, Grand Coulee WA 99133-0620. All sources responding to this Request for Quotation shall do so in writing. All sources responding to this synopsis shall submit information relating to business status, including identification as to whether small, large, minority-owned, and/or women-owned. Include Federal Tax Identification number and DUNS number on your bid. All responsible sources may submit a bid, which(0255)

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