Contracting Officer (90C4), DVA Medical Center, Salem, Virginia 24153-5483

43 -- PROVIDE MEDICAL AIR COMPRESSORS SOL 658-11-97 DUE 010897 POC Priscilla Zaebst (540) 983-1050 This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes a formal Request for Quotations (RFQ #658-11-97), and a written solicitation will NOT be issued. The solicitation document and incorporated clauses and provisions are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 90-42. The Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) code for this acquisition is 3563. Contractor shall provide medical air compressors which will deliver medical compressed air for patient use only with all components factory packaged (prewired/prepiped) on a steel base. The quality of air shall be equal to or better than the quality of the intake air, without the use of purification equipment. Multiplex shall be such that the design load is provided with the largest single unit out of service; design piping, accessories and controls to withstand up to 150 PSIG. A duplexed, positive displacement, two-stage rotary screw air compressor capable of delivering 100% oil-free air shall be supplied. The assembly shall be fully packaged including air compressors, main drive motors, oil cooler, intercooler/aftercooler (air cooled, not water cooled), regulation/control systems, and all mounted on a common base frame. All coolers shall be cross-flow, aluminum construction to achieve maximum cooling efficiency and shall be rated 250 PSIG at 450 degrees F. operating conditions. The capacity shall be expressed in terms of free air delivery cubic feet per minute measured at the discharge pressure and related back to inlet conditions, and shall be rated at 150 SCFM at 100 PSIG discharge pressure and be suitable for use on 480 volts, 3 phase, 60 Hz. The capacity and specific power shall be guaranteed per modified ASME PTC 9. Tolerances shall be within +/- 4% for free air delivery and +/- 5% for specific power consumption and shall meet Medical Air Standards as required in NFPA99 -- 1996 Edition. All gaskets shall be asbestos-free. The motor shall be of standard manufacture; NEMA Design B with Class B temperature rise and Class F insulation; be totally enclosed fan-cooled (TEFC) design; and be provided with automatic, fully enclosed, magnetic starter of type specified by Contractor's design requirements. Control panel shall be housed in an NEMA ICS-6, Type 12, listed, dustproof enclosure; prewired to include all specified electrical, electronic and electropneumatic devices. Wiring diagrams and operating descriptions shall be included in the cabinet. The control system shall be controlled by a Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) and provide: (1) circuit breaker for each control and motor circuit; (2) hand-off automatic selector switch for each compressor; (3) magnetic motor starter for each compressor; (4) panel with external visual lights (red for running/green for safe); and (5) audible (horn/ buzzer) signals which shall include compressor in operation (visual only). The compressor package shallhave appropriate gauges and indicators, and all necessary automatic shut-off switches as required by NFPA99 -- 1996 Edition. The receiver tank shall be welded steel, galvanized, and in compliance with ASME Section VIII, 125 PSIG working pressure stamped and certified. The receiver tank shall be equipped with safety relief valve set at 120 PSIG, motorized automatic drain system, sight glass, pressure gauge, and be provided with a 200 gal capacity to ensure practical on/off operation of compressors. The compressor shall be designed so that the installation is simplified and no special foundations are required other than those necessary to support the weight of the unit. The unit shall be delivered with all internal compressed air, water piping, and wiring complete with a 2-source hook-up for utilities, one for discharge and one for incoming electrical service, and shall be installed utilizing existing medical air dryers and filtration system. Descriptive literature on the medical air compressors shall be submitted with offer. Equipment will be delivered within forty-five (45) calendar days after contract award along with 2 user's/operator's manuals and 2 service manuals with schematics and parts list at NO COST to the Government. The provision at FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors - -- Commercial Items, applies to this solicitation. All offerors are to include with their offer, a completed copy of provision 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items (a copy of this provision may be obtained by faxed request to 540-983-1065). The following FAR clauses apply to this acquisition: 52-212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items; 52-212.5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items; as well as the following additional FAR clauses also cited in Clause 52.212-5: 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity; 52.222-35 Affirmative Action for Special Disabled and Vietnam Era Veterans; 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for the Handicapped Workers; 52-222-37 Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era; 52.222-3 Buy American Act -- Supplies; and 52.222-18 European Union Sanctions for End Products. The following VAAR provision is added by addendum: 852.219-70 Veteran-Owned Small Business. The period of acceptance is 30 calendar days. The offers are due on January 3, 1997, 2:00 PM, EST. The offer must be signed by an official authorized to bind the offeror's organization. All offers must be sent to: Contracting Officer (90C4), VA Medical Center, Bldg. 74, Room 212, 1970 Roanoke Blvd., Salem, VA 24153. Faxed bids WILL NOT be accepted. (0341)

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