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30 -- ALTERNATOR TESTER SOL 1PI-B-1960-97 DUE 020697 POC Contract Specialist, CARLOCK, JOHN, (202) 508-3955 This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial item prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; invitation for bids and written solicitations will not be issued. The solicitation number is 1PI-B-1960-97 and this solicitation is issued as an Invitation For Bid (IFB). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 90-45. The SIC Code 3699 and the small business size standard is 500. Bidders shall submit signed and dated bids to UNICOR, Material Management Branch, 320 First Street NW, Washington, DC 20534, ATTN: Bid Custodian, on or before February 6, 1997 at 14:00 PM. Bids may be submitted on SF1449 or letterhead stationery. Bids must indicate solicitation #1PI-B-1960-97, time specified for receipt of bids, name, address and telephone number of bidder, technical description of the item(s) being offered in sufficient detail to evaluate compliance with the requirements in the solicitation, terms of any expressed warranty, price and any discount terms, remit to address if different than mailing address. This is an "All Or None" requirement. Contract line item(s) and quantities as follows: Item 0001 -- Computerized alternator tester, 15 HP, 3 phase, 240-480 V, 450 amps load bank, RS232 interface preloaded test specification supplied by UNICOR. Features are: fully automated testing, measures more than 50 different alternator parameters, checks all types of alternators and regulators, checks all voltage regulator terminals and functions such as computer control, soft start delay, feedback to the car on board computer, 10HP computer controlled variable, computer controlled electronic load bank 6-32V, 250A, self diagnostic and calibration. Programmable variable speed alternator drive system, 10HP, 3PH (15HP for ALT-99H), alternator shaft speed up to 8000 RPM., computer controlled load bank 6-32V, 0-250A at 12V, 0.1V resolution (500A for ALT-99H), programmable for 1000 different alternator numbers with more than 90 parameters, built in battery simulator 6-32V, built in label printer for performance curves and measured parameters, built in test of all voltage regulator terminals, special mode to identify voltage regulator terminal, capable of checking new computer controlled alternators. Main test parameters, ranges and accuracies: output voltage 0-50V plus/minus 0.15%, stator voltage 0-50V plus/minus 0.15%, output current 0-300A plus/ minus 0.15%, field current 0-10A plus/minus 1%, alternator speed 0-10000 rpm plus/minus 1%, alternator leakage 0-100mA plus/minus 1%, feedback voltage 0-50V (0-100% PWM) plus/ minus 0.15%, output power 0-10000W plus/minus 0.3%. Measures turn of speed, ripple voltage, pulley size, input power, voltage regulator instability, torque and coefficient (option) etc., alternator temperature25-200 degrees C, 1% (option). Test modes -- manual, automatic performance scan (semiautomatic mode), compare with original unit (go/no go test), multiple parameters test, long test (up to 3 hours), voltage regulator identify test. Special modes (edit data base, communication, diagnostic) -- RS232C serial interface for data transfer from one machine to another or to a personnal computer, self diagnostic after power on and special diagnostic mode, built in calibration program. Quantity of 1 each. (Dixie Electronics P/N ALT-99H is for reference only). Item 0002 -- Inputs and insulated thermocouple for measuring alternator temperature in two places. Quantity of 1 each. (Dixie Electronics P/N 99R007 for reference only). Item 0003 -- Heat exchange unit for continuous operation. Quantity of 1 each. Price is to include up to 4 days of training and a 6 month warranty to include all electronic and mechanical components not to include plugs and connectors. Any equipment that has been added to or modified by the customer is not guaranteed to perform according to specification. All equipment must be hooked directly to the outside power source with rated voltage specified. Delivery shall be FOB destination, UNICOR Federal Prison Industries, Highway 72 West, Three Rivers, TX 78071. Delivery of all items is required in 10 weeks after contract award. A firm fixed price contract is anticipated to result from this solicitation. The following provisions apply to this acquisition: FAR 52.212-1, Instruction to Offers-Commercial Items,FAR 52.212-3,Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items. The following clauses apply to this acquisition: FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Stautes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items. Evaluation of Price Prices sonditions.aluated by multiplying them by the quantities shown for the respective items listed, with the appropriate Buy American Differential, if applicable. Discounts for early payment, if offered, will not be consideredin the evaluation for award. Determination for Award -- The Contracting officer will make contract award in accordance with FAR provision 52.214-10, Contract Award-Sealed Bidding. Award will be made without discussions to the responsive/responsible bidder whose bid, conforming to this solicitation will be most advantegeous to the Government, considering price and price related factors. Any solicitation amendments issued by the Contracting officer must be acknowledged by bidders. Bidders must hold bid prices firm for 30 calendar days from the Bid opening date. If bid is not submitted on a SF33, a statement specifying the extent of agreement with all terms, conditions and provisions included in the solicitation shall be provided by the bidder. Any bid that fails to furnish required representations and certifications, or which rejects or changes any terms and conditions of this solicitation, may be rejected or excluded from consideration. A written notice of award shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Bids shall specify business size and classification. Documents cited in this solicitaiton may be obtained by written fax request. Fax number is 202.305.7363. Contact John Carlock at 202.305.7300 for information regarding this solicitation. (0030)

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