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43 -- GASEOUS NITROGEN COMPRESSOR SYSTEM SOL RFO3-085246 DUE 102397 POC Kathleen L. Batke, Contracting Officer, Phone (216) 433-2823, Fax (216) 433-2480, Email Kathleen.L.Batke@lerc.nasa.gov WEB: Click here for the latest information about this notice, http://procurement.nasa.gov/EPS/LeRC/date.html#RFO3-085246. E-MAIL: Kathleen L. Batke, Kathleen.L.Batke@lerc.nasa.gov. NASA/LeRC plans to issue a Request for Offer (RFO). The purpose of this procurement is to design, fabricate and deliver a cryogenic gaseous nitrogen (gN2) compressor system. The gN2 compressor unit shall be a multi-stage centrifugal type unit driven by electric motors. The compressor system shall be designed for the following performance conditions: Inlet gN2 mass flow rate 3.3 lb/sec Inlet volumetric flowrate 3470 icfm Inlet gN2 temperature 117.0 oR Inlet gN2 pressure 2.50 psia Discharge gN2 pressure 15.6 psia Mechanical design pressure 50 psig The gN2 compressor system shall include the following design features: the compressor system shall be housed in a cold box enclosure to minimize system heat leak; the compressor shall be skid-mounted to allow installation on a modular skid structure at the customers site; the electric drive motors and electrical controls shall be NEMA 4X; variable speed drive control capability; 230/460 Volt AC, 3 Ph, 60 Hz power; an electrical control panel equipped for remotemanual and automatic start-stop operation; all necessary instrumentation and safety devices to monitor functions of the prepackaged gN2 compressor system; materials of construction shall be compatible in a cryogenic nitrogen environment; 150 psig ANSI inlet and outlet flange connections to interface with low pressure inlet and gN2 vent systems; a surge control gas bypass system. The gN2 compressor system Best Value criteria will include: Demonstrated experience in the design and fabrication of similar cryogenic compressors. Ability to deliver the gN2 compressor system within 6 months or less ARO. Small Business participation. The Government does not intend to acquire a commercial item using FAR Part 12. See Note 26. The SIC Code and Size Standard are 3563 and 500 employees, respectively. The DPAS Rating for this procurement is DO-C9. The provisions and clauses in the RFO3-085246 and model contract are those in effect through FAC 97-01. All qualified responsible sources may submit an offer which shall be considered by the agency. The anticipated release date of the RFO3-085246 is on or about October 23, 1993 with an anticipated offer due date of on or about November 24, 1997. An ombudsman has been appointed - -- See Internet Note "B". The solicitation and any documents related to this procurement will be available over the Internet. These documents will be in Microsoft Office Suite (Word 6.0, Excel 5.0, PowerPoint 4.0) format and will reside on a World Wide Web (WWW) server, which may be accessed using a WWW browser application. The WWW address, or URL of the NASA/LeRC Business Opportunities home page is http://procurement.nasa.gov/EPS/LeRC/class.html. Prospective offerors shall notify this office of their intent to submit an offer. It is the offeror's responsibility to monitor this site and/or the CBD for the release of the solicitation and amendments (if any). Potential offerors will be responsible for downloading their own copy of the solicitation and amendments (if any). Any referenced notes can be viewed at the following URL: http://genesis.gsfc.nasa.gov/nnotes.htm. (0287)

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