USDA, APHIS, Field Servicing Office, Butler Square West, 5th Floor, 100 North 6th St., Minneapolis, MN 55403

J -- RE-COILING OF YORK CHILLERS SOL 90-M-APHIS-97 DUE 091597 POC Sue Linde, Contract Specialist, 612-370-2494 E-MAIL: slinde, slinde@aphis.usda.gov. The USDA, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), Plant Protection and Quarantine, in Waimanalo, HI has a requirement for the re-coiling of twoYork chillers. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (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. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through FAC 90-46. This procurement is 100% set aside for small business under SIC code 7623. Two York chillers require the coils to be replaced on site at USDA, APHIS, PPQ, 41-650 Ahiki St., Waimanalo, HI. The York chillers are Model YCAI1646C, free standing, 300 ton units. These units contain R22 refrigerant which must be recovered in accordance with any EPA requirements. The new coils will have protective epoxy dipped coating or equivalent phenolic coating. After new coils are installed, the contractor will perform the standard leak checks, recharge the units and bring the units back on line. The contractor shall accomplish the effort within one week from start to finish on each unit. Only one unit will be taken down at a time. The testing and bringing back on line shall be completed before effort starts on the second unit. The contractor is to contact Gordon Thacker to determine availability of each unit for recoiling prior to starting work. Delivery is f.o.b. destination to USDA, APHIS, PPQ, HFFF, 41-650 Ahiki Street, Waimanalo, HI 96795-1524. Delivery is needed as soon as possible but no later than December 15, 1997. The following FAR provisions apply to this procurement; 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors, Commercial Items; 52.212-2, Evaluation Commercial Items; 52.212-3, Offerors Representations and Certifications -Commercial Items (copy to be included with offer); and 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items. Each bid must specify the (1) quantity, (2) description, (3) price and (4) technical write up regarding the recoiling process in enough detail to assure we can determine the capability to perform the work. The standard commercial warranty is applicable to this procurement. Award will be made to the lowest priced responsive responsible offeror. Proposals are due by 4:30 p.m. September 15, 1997. Bids may be faxed to Area Code (612) 370-2106; a signed and dated original bid must be mailed to: USDA, APHIS, FSO, Contracting Team, Butler Square West, 5th Floor, 100 North Sixth Street, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55403. Referenced FAR clauses/provisions can be accessed for review on the Internet at the following website address: http:/www.gsa.gov.far (0234)

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