Dahlgren Division, Naval Surface Warfare Center, 17320 Dahlgren Road, Dahlgren, VA 22448-5100

41 -- REFRIGERANT CONVERSION OF TEMPERATURE CONDITIONING CHAMBERS SOL N00178-97-Q-0051 DUE 101397 POC Laurel M. Campbell, Contract Specialist, Code SD113 or Paul Learn, Contracting Officer, Code SD11 on (540) 653-7478 WEB: NSWCDD Procurement Division Homepage, http://proc_div.nswc.navy.mil. E-MAIL: Questions concerning Synopsis N00178-97-Q-0051, lmcampb@nswc.navy.mil. The Government intends to issue a contract for the removal and replacement of all materials associated with the conversion of temperature conditioning chambers from CFC Class 1 refrigerants to EPA approved replacement refrigerants. The service shall be performed on six chambers as follows -- Russells Technical Products M/N RB-32-3-3, 4 ea; and M/N CB-48-3-3, 2 ea. Remove all CFC class 1 refrigerants R-12, R-13, and R-502. Remove all mineral based oils from each chamber. Dispose of all mineral oils and other hazardous waste materials in accordance with Virginia laws/regulations. Replace dryer filters. Replace Carlisle high efficiency valve plate on two systems. Replace all oil separators. Install LT32 synthetic oil. Modify the R13 refrigeration injection expansion circuits if necessary. Install new AZ50 refrigerant in the high stage systems and new SULVA-95 III C refrigerants in the low stage systems. Replace all refrigeration oil with LT32 oil, refrigerant R-12 with HFC-134a and make modificationsrequired for proper operation of thermal trimmers. Change data plates. Follow-up operation and inspection of the systems by the contractor shall be required to ensure proper operation. The contractor shall dispose of hazardous waste products and all mineral oils in accordance with current environmental guidelines. Requestors shall be certified by EPA to service equipment containing Class 1 Ozone depleting substances, and equipment used for removal must be EPA certified by the temperature conditioning chamber anufacturers. Contractor shall comply with OPNAVINST.5090.1B, Chapter 6. Place of performance shall be Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren Division, Dahlgren, VA. The anticipated duration of the service shall be from date of award through 23 January 1998. This procurement shall be processed under Simplified Acquisition Procedures. Written quotations shall be issued. Requests for quotes shall be requested in writing or via fax (540) 653-7088 to NSWCDD, Attn: L. M. Campbell, Code SD113, 17320 Dahlgren Rd., Dahlgren, VA 22448-5100. Reference quotation N00178-97-Q-0051. Anticipated award date shall be two (2) weeks after closing date of Request for Quotation. All responsible sources may submit a quote which shall be considered by NSWCDD. The SIC 1711 which applies to this procurement identifies a Small Business as one having annual average gross revenue for the last three fiscal years of no more than 7 million dollars. Numbered Note 1. (0248)

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