NASA/Ames Research Center, JA:M/S 241-1, Moffett Field, CA 94035-1000

Z -- PROCESS COOLING SYSTEM, N258 SOL IFB2-36836 -- RLG DUE 121797 POC Chris Wolfe, Contact Point, Phone (650) 604-1442, Fax (650) 604-4984, Email cwolfe@mail.arc.nasa.gov -- Robert L. Guerrero, Contracting Officer, Phone (650) 604-4864, Fax (650) 604-4984, Email rguerrero@mail.arc.nasa.gov WEB: Click here for the latest information about this notice, http://procurement.nasa.gov/EPS/ARC/date.html#IFB2-36836 -- RLG. E-MAIL: Chris Wolfe, cwolfe@mail.arc.nasa.gov. NASA/ARC plans to issue an Invitation for Bids (IFB) for Process Cooling System, N258. The work consists of the replacement of four centrifugal chillers and modifications of the chilled water system to provide primary and secondary loop pumping systems in the main computer facility at NASA-Ames Research Center, Moffett Field, California. Demolition work includes the removal of four 700 ton chillers, chilled water piping, electrical motors and starters, control system components and wiring. New work for the automated chiller plant includes the installation of four new 450 ton R-134a centrifugal chillers, primary and secondary loop chilled water piping, new pump and cooling tower fan motors with variable frequency drives, pipe insulation, refrigerant leak detection and exhaust systems, Facility Management Control System (FMCS) hardware and software, electrical services, and system balancing and testing. Ancillary work includes the rental, installation, piping and wiring of three 160 ton and three 240 tontemporary outdoor air cooled chillers to provide the facility with chilled water during the actual time that the mechanical room equipment is shutdown for construction. Phased construction and construction activities around operating equipment is required and the contract includes critical construction scheduling milestones to minimize impacting facility operations during construction. The order of magnitude for the procurement is $1,000,000 and $5,000,000 and the effort shall be completed within 391 calendar days after notice to proceed. This procurement is part of the Small Business Competitiveness Demonstration Program. The SIC Code and small busines size standard for this procurement are 1711 and $7,000,000, respectively. The anticipated release date of the IFB is on or about 11/17/97 with an anticipated offer closing date of on or about 12/17/97. The provisions and clauses in the solicitation are those in effect through FAC 90-46. The firm date for receipt of bids will be stated in the IFB. Drawings will be available from the identified point of contact. All responsible qualified sources may submit a bid which shall be considered by the agency. An ombudsman has been appointed -- See Internet Note "B". All requests for copies of IFB2-36836(RLG) should be in writing and directed to Chris Wolfe. Verbal requests will not be accepted. Facsimile requests will not be accepted. THERE WILL BE A NON-REFUNDABLE CHARGE OF $70.00 FOR EACH SET OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS. MAKE CHECK PAYABLE TO DMJM, INC., AND MAIL TO THE ATTENTION OF CHRIS WOLFE, M/S 213-13, NASA-Ames Research Center, Moffett Field, CA 94035-1000. NASA-Ames Research Center has an active Home Page, it is available at the following URL: http://Procure.arc.nasa.gov/Acq/Acq.html via a world wide web browser such as Mosaic, Netscape, or similar application. The Home Page contains our synopses, subsequent solicitations, information on NASA acquisitions, and related helfpul information. Any referenced notes can be viewed at the following URL: http://genesis.gsfc.nasa.gov/nnotes.htm. (0283)

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