Federal Correctional Institution, 779 SFC 806, Forrest City, AR. 72335

41 -- AIR CONDITIONING EQUIPMENT SOL RFQ 447-0018-7 DUE 090397 POC Bennie Crawford, Supervisory Contract Specialist This 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. This solicitation is issued as a Request for Quotation, RFQ 447-0018-7. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 46. This is a small Business set-aside with a standard industrial classification code of 3585 and a size standard of 750 employees. The following is a list of items, descriptions, and quantities needed: (1) ITT Bell and Gossett series 1510, 2BC,194 GPM 63' HD. 5HP., 1750 RPM, Mechanical Seal, 460/3/60 Premium High EFF. Motor, 184T, Drip Pan. Quantity 2 each. (2) ITT Bell and Gossett series 1510, 3BB, 378 GPM 68" HD. 10 HP 1750 RPM, 460/3/60, Mechanical Seal, Premium High EFF. Motor, 215T, Drip Pan. Quantity 1 each. (3) ITT Bell and Gossett series 1510, 3E, 355 GPM 90' HD., 15HP, 1750, 460/3/60, Mechanical Seal, Premium High EFF. Motor, 254T, Drip Pan. Quantity 1 each. (4) ITT Bell and Gossett series 1510, 4BC, 437 GPM 71', 15HP., 1750, 460/3/60, Mechanical Seal, Premium High EFF. Motor, 254T, Drip Pan. Quantity 1 each. (5) ITT Bell and Gossett VSC 6x8x9 3/4h, 100 GPM at 35' HD., 15HP, 460/3/60, Mechanical Seal, Premium High EFF. Motor, 254T, Drip Pan. Quantity 1 each. (6) ITT Bell and Gossett VSCS, 8x10x13B, 1550 GPM 85' hd., 50HP, 460/3/60, Mechanical Seal, Premium High EFF. Motor 326T. Quantity 1 each. (7) ITT Bell and Gossett series VSC 10x10x13, 1900 GPM, 140' HD., 460/3/60, Mechanical Seal, Variable Speed Drive Coupler, Premium High EFF. Motor, 125HP, 405TS, Drip Pan. Quantity 1 each. The brand names requested above are justified and approved in accordance with FAR 6.303-2 (a)(12). The name brands required are essential to the Government's needs and are due to existing equipment. Delivery will be on orbefore September 19, 1997, to the Federal Correctional Institution, 779 SFC 806, Forrest City, Arkansas 72335 Attn: Warehouse Foreman. The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions of Offerors-Commercial, applies to this acquisition. This is a firm-fixed price acquisition. The acquisition will be awarded based on price and price related factors. All offerors are advised to include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certification-Commercial Items, with its offer. The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executives Orders-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The offeror shall offer a warranty for the listed items for this acquisition to to be consistent with customary commercial pratices for the industry. Offers are due no later than 2:00 p.m. central time on September 3, 1997. The mailing address is: Federal Correctional Institution, P.O. Box 7000, Forrest City, AR. 72336-7000, Attn: Bennie Crawford, Supervisory Contract Specialist. Faxed orders will also be accepted by the time and date stated. Fax number is (870) 630-6251. For any additional questions please call (870) 630-6038. (0226)

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