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61 -- UNINTERRUPTIBLE POWER SYSTEM FOR GEOMETRONICS SERVICE CENTER SOL RFQ-51-97-038 DUE 071497 POC Nelda Montgomery, (801) 975-3443; Contracting Officer Carolyn Lippire, (801) 975-3442. 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; proposal are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation is (Request for Quotation) RFQ 51-97-038. Solicitation documents and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 90-44. This procurement falls within the definition of standard industrial classification code 3629. The small business size standard is 500 employees. The Small Business Competitiveness Demonstration Program is not applicable to this procurement. Technical specifications are: supply a 75 KVA/60KW or greater Uninterruptible Power System with a 480 VAC, 3 Phase input and a 480 VAC, 3 phase output. The UPS must be a true on line, reverse tran~sfe~r~~~~~~, microprocessor controlled system with a PWN inverter. The UPS batteries shall be in a prewired matching cabinet and shall provide at least 13 minutes of autonomy at full load. The UPS shall include a Static Bypass Switch, full load rated for continuous duty. The UPS shall include an internal Maintenance Bypass Switch, which allows the UPS electronics and Static Bypass Switch to be safely tested and repaired, without disconnecting the critical load. An input filter shall be included to limit input current harmonic distortion to less than 10%. Bidders shall bid the following option items separately: 1. A UPS battery supplying two parallel strings of batteries in prewired matching cabinets, providing at least 30 minutes of UPS operation at full load, and at least 13 minutes if one string fails; 2. Static Bypass Switch and Maintenance Bypass Switch to be supplied by a separate reserve input, to eliminate a single point of failure at the input connect; 3. Communication interfaces available, including RS-232, SNMP, RS485, modem, and also dry relay contacts for an external alarmconnection; 4. Remote alarm panel and any other remote control panels available; 5. Input filter if not included in the standard UPS; 6. External disconnects required to completely isolate any UPS component for maintenance, for example, a battery disconnect; 7. Input isolation transformer; 8. Maintenance contract options available including remote monitor service. Bidders must submitted the following to be evaluated: [1] All product data sheets. [2] Technical specifications and descriptive literature. [3] Prices on main UPS and separate prices on option items. [4] Shipping costs. [5] Manufacturer's start up costs. [6] Maintenance contract options and prices. [7] Statement as to why your solution is the best available, including technical specifications enhancing bid. FAR clause 52.212-1, Instruction to Offerors -- Commercial, applies to this procurement. FAR clause 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items applies to this procurement with the following evaluation criteria: (1) Technical specifications as described in bidder's descriptive literature, (2) Maintenance options available, i.e., Is local factory service available? Front, Back and Side Clearances required for Maintenance. Ease of Maintenance of internal components. Is a remote monitoring service available? Maintenance contract costs. (3) Manufacturer's warranty. (4) Price. Offerors are to include a completed copy of the provisions at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items with offer. FAR clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items applies to this procurement. FAR clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items applies to this procurement. Quotes are due by July 14, 1997 at 4:00 p.m. (0171)

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