325th Contracting Squadron, 501 Illinois Avenue, STE 5, Tyndall AFB, FL 32403-5526

J -- SUPERCONDUCTING MAGNETIC ENERGY STORAGE (SMES) UNIT MAINTENANCE SOL F08637 97 QX262 DUE 020397 POC A1C Pearlman, Contract Specialist, 904-283-8630, Capt James Calnan, Contracting Officer, 904-283-8638 This synopsis constitutes a combined synopsis/soliciation for commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement consitutes the only soliciation; faxed or written quotations are being requested and a written soliciation WILL NOT be issued. The solicitation number F08637 97 QX262 is a request for quotation. The Standard Industrial Classification is 3572 and the Size Standard is 1000 employees. Tyndall AFB has a requirement to acquire services to maintain a Superconducting Magnetic Energy Storage (SMES) unit at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma. The contractor shall provide maintenance tasks defined below in order to ensure full operation of the SMES mechanical and electrical systems. If a key maintenance item has been overlooked, the contractor shall identify this item and include in their quote. Maintenance shall consist of the following 3, 6, and 9 calendar month tasks: Three months maintenance is recurring and consists of helium liquefier cold-box rebuilds. Cold-box rebuild shall include all helium expansion engine valve seals, valve seal binder screws, felts for valve rods and engine lubrication, o-rings for inner and outer valve rods and #1 and #2 expansion engines and crosshead guides, wrist pin/bearing kits, cam follower bearings, grease zerts, and crank pin bearings. Sufficient quantities of liquid helium, gaseous helium, and nitrogen shall be provided. Additional maintenance includes cleaning of four solenoids on lead-flow compressor panel; inspection of freon and oil level of water chiller; chill water condenser fin cleaning; de-ionized (DI) water loop level check and conductance testing; visual oil level check of helium liquefier; visual fire extinguisher pressure check; emergency/exit lighting test. (6) month maintenance (in additional to recurring 3-month maintenance): change liquefier compressor charcoal absorbers, rebuild up to four solenoids on lead-flow panel, fire extinguisher weight checks, battery UPS cleaning and inspection, UPS alarm and outage testing, and documentation of UPS inverter log information. (9) month maintenance: replacing cold-box timing belt, bushings, and JT and 308 valve o-rings; crycooler cold-head refurbishing, de-ionized (DI) water loop filter change; dc-to-dc converter/capacitor bank visual inspection; de-energizing ac power to emergency lighting for 1.5 hour battery refreshing period. A summary report shall be submitted within 2 weeks following completion of scheduled maintenance. The soliciation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 90-36. Delivery will be from date of award through 30 Sep 97. The following FAR Part 12 clauses apply: 1) FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items (no additional instructions other than as noted), 2) FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items. Evaluation of quote is based on best value, cost, ability to meet requirements and past performance. Award will be made on an "all or none" basis. 3) A completed copy of FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representation and Certification-Commercial Items, must be submitted with quote, 4) FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions applies. Additional terms: quotations must be in writing and submitted on or before the due date: Quotations are due on February 3, 4:30 p.m. Central Standard Time, 325th Contracting Squadron/LGCV, 501 Illinois Ave., Ste 5, Tyndall AFB Fl 32403-5526. Facsimile acceptable. Quotations may be faxed attn: A1C Pearlman, 904-283-3963. 5) FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders- Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. Other temrs are as follows: Payment will be made by the Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DAFS-OR-FVP), 2500 Leahy Ave. P.O. Box 934400, Orlando FL 32893-4400. See numbered note (1). (0014)

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