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36 -- BOILER TUBE CLEANING SYSTEM FOR FIRETUBE BOILERS FOR THE FEDERAL CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTION, SHERIDAN, OREGON SOL RFQ 230-0039 DUE 072597 POC Christina Brown, Contract Specialist, 503-843-4442 ext. 263 (I) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in the notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and written solicitations will not be issued. (II) This solicitation is issued as Request for Quotation (RFQ) 230-0039. (III) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 90-46. (IV) This solicitation is 100% SBSA. The SIC is 3599 with a size standard of 500 employees and the NAICS United States is 333999. (V) The items called for by this RFQ have been identified by a brand name. Offers for an equal product (including a product of the brandname manufacturer other than the one described) will be considered for award. Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) 1: 1 each, A complete firetube boiler soot cleaning system (Goodway Technologies Corp. Model SAM-3-530-TS) which operates on 115 volts, and includes: the punching machine; 2" x 12' hose with sleeve; 18" straight and 3-1/2" x 2-1/2" bayonnet nozzles; tube brush; two vacuums that include polypropylene filter bags, soot resistant dacron inserts, and 15 gallon bonderized steel tanks with handles and casters; transfer lid with two vacuum ports for mounting on a Government provided 55 gallon drum; and two 2" x 6' hoses with sleeves to connect transfer lid to vacuums. The punching machine shall be a compact and portable unit and the cleaning tool will be able to travel the full length of the tube (tube length = 14 feet) while attached to a spring steel tape. A vacuum hose shall attach to the unit to remove soot loosened by the cleaning unit; CLIN 2: 30 each, 2-1/2" steel brushes; CLIN 3: 3 each, 2-1/2" scraper tool; CLIN 4: 2 each, replacement polypropylene filter bags; CLIN 5: 2 each, Dacron insert bags; CLIN 6: 1 each, steel crevice tool with quick disconnect; CLIN 7: 1 each, carrying case for punching machine. (VI) The contractor shall provide delivery of supplies within thirty (30) days of date of award. (VII) Delivery hours are 8:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding Government holidays. (VIII) FAR provision 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items is hereby incorporated by reference. (IX) FAR provision 52.212-2 Evaluation -- Commercial Items, is hereby incorporated by reference with the following addenda: in paragraph (a) the government will evaluate proposals in the following order of importance: A. cost only. (X) FAR provision 52.212-3 Offerors Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items will be completed and submitted with the proposal. (XI) FAR clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items is hereby incorporated by reference. (XII) FAR clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items is hereby incorporated by reference. In accordance with FAR clause 52.212-5, the following clauses are hereby incorporated by reference in paragraph (b): 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (E.O. 11246), 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Special Disabled and Vietnam Era Veterans (38 U.S.C. 4212), 52-222.36, Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers (29 U.S.C. 793), 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era (38 U.S.C. 4212), and 52.225-3, Buy American Act -- Supplies (41 U.S.C. 10). The above provisions and clauses may be obtained via Internet at URL:http://www.gsa.gov/far. (XIII) The award of this contract may be made without discussions. (XIV) Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) is not applicable for this procurement action. (XV) CBD Numbered Note 1 applies. (XVI) Offers in original or via facsimile transmission shall be received at Federal Correctional Institution Contracting Office, 27072 Ballston Road, Post Office Box 8000, Sheridan, Oregon 97378-8000, ATTN: Christina Brown, by 4:00 p.m., local time, July 23, 1997. All offers shall be clearly marked with the offeror's name and the solicitation number (RFQ 230-0039). (XVII) For additional information, questions and availability of forms, please contact Christina Brown, Contract Specialist at 503-843-4442 ext. 263 or via fax at 503-843-7623. (0190)

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