Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren Division, 17320 Dahlgren Road, Dahlgren, Virginia 22448-5100

K -- REFRIGERANTS CONVERSION OF TEST CHAMBERS SOL N00178-97-Q-0091 DUE 012497 POC Merle J. Dixon, Purchasing Agent (540) 653-7858. The Government intends to convert a basic quantity of three temperature and humidity (T&H) chambers: Russells Technical Products, M/N RWD-677-(2)-60C, 1 each; Russells Technical Products, M/N RD-64-25-25, 1 each; and Russells Technical Products, M/N RWD-677-(2)-60C, 1 each, from the use of CFC refrigerants to the new environmentally safe/compatible refrigerants. Refrigerants shall be replaced with AZ50 HFC R-507 and R-23 HFC, SULVA-95 HFC. The contractor shall replace all filter dryers, high efficiency valve plates, oil separator and install synthetic oil in the high and low stage compressors. The contractor shall modify the R13 refrigerant injection expansion circuits as required. Follow-up operation and inspection of the systems by the contractor shall be required to ensure proper operation. The contractor shall dispose of hazardous waste products and all mineral oils in accordance with current environmental guidelines. Requestors shall be certified by EPA to service equipment containing Class 1 Ozone depleting substances, and equipment used for removal must be EPA certified by the temperature and humidity chamber manufacturers. Contractor shall comply with OPNAVINST.5090.1B, Chapter 6. Place of performance shall be the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren, VA. The anticipated duration of the purchase order shall be from date of award through 30 April 1997. This procurement will be processed under the Simplified Acquisition Procedures. Written quotations shall be issued. Requests for quotes shall be requested in writing or via fax (540) 643-6812 to NSWCDD, Attn: Merle J. Dixon, Code SD18, 17320 Dahlgren Road, Dahlgren, VA 22448. Reference quotation number N00178-97-Q-0091. Anticipated award shall be two (2) weeks after the closing date of the Request for Quotation. All responsible sources may submit a bid which shall be considered by NSWCDD. The SIC 1711 which applies to this procurement identifies a Small business as one having annual average gross revenue for the last three (3) fiscal years of nomore than 7 million dollars. Numbered Note 1 applies. (0347)

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