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68 -- SPRAY FLUSH BOOTH SYSTEM SOL F42650-97-R-A127 DUE 042897 POC For copy, No solicitation will be issued., This is the solicitation.,, For additional information contact Sherry Eldridge/ Pkocc/[801]777-2495 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 the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number F42650-97-R-A127. This solicitation is issued as a request for proposal (RFP). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 90-36. The standard industrial classification code is 2842. Government procurement of a spray/flush booth system. A system with the following characteristics will be used to clean flight control bases with and without subassemblies attached, individual subassemblies, partial subassemblies, and nonmetal hardware. Preferred non-ods chemicals have been selected and validated for cleaning minuteman flight control hardware. Breakdown-1 System Item-1 Planned Operation, R/D-REQUIREMENTS/DESCRIPTION low impingement flushing wash directed via a hand held wand over the object being cleaned. The wash agent is collected in a dedicated storage tank, filtered and routed to a supply tank for reuse. A rinse is then applied via a hand held wand (either the same wand as the wash or a dedicated wand). The rinse agent is collected into a dedicated rinse collection tank, distilled, filtered and routed to a supply tank for reuse. Pressurized nitrogen is then used to remove excess rinse as required. Item-2 Chemical R/D-2 Two Cleaning agents will be used sequentially. First the part will be washed using PT-Technologies solvent PF- Degreaser, then it will be rinsed using Dupont solvent Vertrel XF/n-heptane azeotrope. The rinse azeotrope consists of Vertrel XF (Dupont) 87 parts by volume and n-heptane 13 parts by volume. Item-3 Operating Temperature R/D-3 Cold cleaning (room temperature) is required with all solvents. No heating is required with the exception of distillation. Item-4 Distillation R/D-4 After being sprayed both solvents will be collected for processing and reuse. The wash solvent will be recycled (filtered) and reused, whereas the rinse solution is distilled and used again. A minimum rate of distillation for the Vertrel XF/n-heptane azeotrope is 2 gallons/hr. If possible a closed loop (built in) distillation unit is preferred. Evaluation Criteria for Breakdown-1 (All Items) as follows: Proposal must demonstrate requirements described herein have been met. Options: An options listing for items not discussed is desirable The description of this synopsis/solicitation could not transmit in its entirety. For further description and characteristics please call the buyer for a full copy of the intended synopsis/solicitation. Due to the delay in transmission of this requirement and the urgency of this requirement, this will not be done as a synopsis with issuance of a solicitation, a faxed copy of the intended synopsis/solicitation will be the solicitation. Delivery: 15 Aug 97, 1 each. Offerors must include completed copies of the clauses 52.212-3 and 252.212-7000, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items with your offer. For a copy contact Sherry Eldridge 801-777-2495. Clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. Clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. The following additional FAR commodity clauses cited in the clause are applicable to the acquisition: 52.203-6; 52.203-10; 52.219-08; 52.219-14; 52.222-26; 52.222-35; 52.222-36; 52.222-37. Clause 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. The following additional DFAR clauses cited in the clause are applicable to the acquisition: 252.205-7000; 252.219-7006; 252.225-7012; 252.233-7000. The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS)applies to this acquisition. The DO Rating is C9E. Offers are due 25 Apr 97 at 2:00 P.M MST the Directorate of Contracting OO-ALC/PKO, 6038 Aspen Ave, Bldg 1289NE, Hill AFB, UT 84056-5805. Please ensure solicitation number is on your mailing label. Automated statements in this synopsis regarding availability of written solicitations do no apply to this acquisition. The approximate issue/response date will be 22 Apr 97. No telephone requests. Only written or faxed requests received directly from the requestor are acceptable. All responsible sources solicited may submit a bid, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered. This proposed procurement is under a 100 percent small business set aside, the size standard for which is 500 employees. An Ombudsman has been appointed to hear concerns from offerors or potential offerors during the proposal development phase of this acquisition. The purpose of the Ombudsman is not to diminish the authority of the program director or contracting officer, but to communicate contractor, concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations to the appropriate government personnel. When requested, the Ombudsman will maintain strict confidentiality as to the source of the concern. The Ombudsman does not participate in the evaluation of proposals or in the source selection process. Interested parties are invited to call Jack S. Jones if your concerns are not satisfied by the contracting officer (801)777-6991. See Note (s) 1. (0109)

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