COMMANDING OFFICER, ATTN NAVFAC CONTRACTS OFFICE CODE 27, NCBC 1000 23RD AVE, PORT HUENEME, CA 93043-4301

39 -- BALER SOL N47408-97-Q-1432 DUE 052397 POC Contract Specialist, TRUDY DILIELLO, 805-982-5762 This procurement is being solicited using Simplified Acquisition Procedures. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for Commercial Items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR 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 N47408-97- Q-1432 is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 90-45. This requirement is a 100% small business set-aside and will result in a Firm Fixed Supply type contract. Award will be made to a single quoter the entire lot. Offeror must quote on all items in the lot to be eligible for award of the lot. LOT I: CLIN 0001- 0003. Award will be made to the quoter whose quotation offers the greatest value to the Government as described in provision 52.212-2, Evaluation. The Government will award SIC code 3535; Small business size standard is 500 employees. CLIN 0001: Qty:1- BALER, Auto-tie System; horizontal, hydraulically operated, two- ram. Bale size: 30. x 45" x 62"; Motor: 50 HP; Voltage: 460V -- 3 Phase; System Pressure: not less than 3000 psi; Main Ram: Not less than 9" bore; Eject Ram: Not less than 8" bore; Ram Force: not less than 190,000 lbs. Platen Pressure: not less than 160 psi; Cycle Time: not greater than 13 seconds (no load); Hopper Opening: 40" Wide X 80" Long; Charge Box Opening: 40" Wide X 70 Long. Bale table IS required; Upper and lower sensors for auto feed operation. BALER CONTROLS: Baler controls to be standard push button/selector switch arrangement with Allen Bradley or equal components. Controls to include: Fully manual operation with boost; fully automatic operation, wire tie control with minimum of four (4) settings and paper fluffer in/out control. ADDITIONAL BALER FEATURES REQUIRED: P.E.T. claw; Tongue and groove floor; Reduced voltage starting; Oil heater; Bale separation door; Hydraulic Oil (400 gallons); Rue base; Conveyor control switch with starter; Control platform ladder. BALER-TO- FLUFFER INTERFACE. The baler will be used with an existing conveyor fluffer. To ensure proper interfacing of the baler with the fluffer, the contractor shall contact the Subase Bangor recycling facility within two weeks after receipt of order for configuration and dimensions necessary to provide a baler charge box which will interface with the fluffer or transition piece. Contract office will provide point of contact at Subase Bangor to the successful bidder. FEED CHUTE STRENGTH REQUIREMENTS. The feed chute will support a portion of the weight of the existing fluffer and conveyor. The feed chute and baler shall be designed to support a maximum of 3,000 pounds transmitted through the feed chute to the baler. The baler will be installed in a confined area. The dimension from the centerline of the hopper to the end opposite the bale ejection end shall be not greater than 15' -6". BALING WIRE. Five spools shall be delivered with the baler. MODEL DESCRIPTION FOR CLIN 0001. The following model of horizontal baler is known to meet the requirements of this procurement. Listing this model is for guidance only and is not intended to exclude manufacturers of other models that meet the requirements as well. Marathon Recycling, Model TR-9/50 RamPro Two Ram Baler. CLIN 0002: Qty: 4 -- Standard Commercial Operation and Maintenance Manual and Site Requirements List. Manuals shall be delivered with the equipment. CLIN 0003: Standard Commercial Warranty -- Not Separately priced. The warranty period shall be not less than 12 months, to begin upon the date of acceptance as shown on proof of shipping. BALING WIRE. Five spools shall be delivered with the baler. INSTALLATION PLANNING AND DELIVERY: Contractor will send the receiving activity a copy of the purchase order (with approximate delivery date) upon award of contract. The contractor shall notify the activity by letter of the completion of all applicable contract requirements. SITE REQUIREMENTS LIST. The contractor shall prepare a site requirements list for installing the equipment at the receiving activity. The site requirements list shall contain all the information needed to construct an installation site for the equipment at the receiving activity. The list shall include design data on any required weather protection (i.e. shelter) for the equipment, foundation and associated mounting pads, utility lines (eg. electrical power, water, sewer, etc.), and safety & security items external to the equipment (eg. railings, theft protection, protection against unauthorized access and use of equipment). The site requirements list shall be submitted to the government for approval within fourteen (14) days after award of contract. Preparation of the site by the receiving activity must be complete prior to delivery of equipment. Contractor shall provide seven (7) days notice to receiving activity before delivering equipment in order to verify shipping address. To assure the receiving activity is adequately prepared for off loading and storage of equipment, the contractor shall notify the activities by letter at least 2 weeks before the equipment ishipped. Notification of Project Completion. The Contractor shall be responsible for submitting a notification by letter advising of the completion of all applicable contract requirements related to site requirements list preparation, equipment delivery, consumable items delivery, installation, start up, training and manuals. The letter will serve as a formal Project Completion Notice and should be sent within 14 days after the last contract requirement has been completed. Send project completion notice and equipment delivery notice copies to: ATTN: CESO Code 1533, COMMANDING OFFICER, NCBC, 1000 23RD AVE., PORT HUENEME, CA 93043-4301. INSTALLATION & START-UP. The contractor shall install the equipment at the consignee's facility within twenty (20) days after delivery of the equipment. The contractor shall provide all labor and resources required for the installation except the activity will provide an electrician to connect electrical power in accordance local regulations and laws. The receiving activity is responsible for preparation of the installation site in accordance the site requirements list and for removing the equipment from the truck/semi-trailer. The contractor shall validate the installation of the equipment by operating the equipment after installation. The contractor shall provide all labor and resources for the start-up operation. operation of the equipment shall include modes and evolutions for which the equipment is intended to perform. Operating time shall verify that performance, controls, instrumentation and gauges indicate that the equipment is operating properly and within design parameters. TRAINING. The contractor shall provide eight (8) hours of training for up to 12 personnel at the receiving activity after installation and start-up of the equipment and within thirty (30) days of delivery of the equipment. The contractor shall provide all labor and resources for the training. The training shall include operation and preventive maintenance evolutions on the equipment and shall be consistent with instructions in the contractor's Operation and Maintenance Manual. The contractor's instructor shall be expert in the operation and maintenance of the equipment and shall have a prepared training agenda. The instructor shall explain contractor warranty provisions related to the equipment. The contractor 'e Operation and Maintenance Manual shall be used as a training aid. The government requires delivery to be made FOB destination 90 days after award. DESTINATION: SHIP DIRECTLY TO: Receiving Officer; Naval Submarine Base Bangor; Bldg. 1038; MARKED FOR: CODE 8E2 Barbara Chafin (360) 396-6923; Silverdale, WA 98315- 1087; TCN N68436-7057-X962. DISTRIBUTION OF SHIPPING DOCUMENTS SHALL BE AS FOLLOWS: ALL SHIPMENTS: Two copies DD Form 250 or proof of shipping to: COMMANDING OFFICER; NAVAL CONSTRUCTION BATTALION CENTER 1000 23RD AVENUE; ATTN: CESO (CODE 1533); PORT HUENEME CA 93043-4301; ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT FOR FOB ORIGIN SHIPMENTS: One copy DD Form 250 or proof of shipping and one copy Government Bill of Lading; (GBL) mailed to contract destination at time of shipping. Provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. Contractor must include with offer a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items Clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. FAR Clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items applies to this acquisition which indicates FAR Clauses 52.222-3 Convict Labor, 52.233-3 Protest After Award, 52.203-6 Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government with Alternate 1, 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity, 52.222-35 Affirmative Action for Disabled Veterans, 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers, 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era, 52.225-3 Buy American Act-Supplies. Defense Priority Rating of this acquisition is DO. The quote is due to the NAVFAC Contracts Office; Code 272313; 1000 23rd Avenue, Bldg. 41; Port Hueneme, CA 93043-4301 by 3:30pm on May 23, 1997. POC: Trudy DiLiello. Submit questions by FAX (805)982- 3015. (0120)

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