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W -- RENTAL OF HIGH AND LOW AIR COMPRESSORS SOL N00244-98-Q-E1T9 DUE 111797 POC For general information contact the Bid Officer at 619-532-2690; for technical information contact Supervisory Purchasing Agent, Penny Estrada at 619-532-2650. WEB: Click here to obtain additional information about FISC San Diego., http://www.sd.fisc.navy.mil. E-MAIL: Click here to send an email to Penny Estrada at FISC San Diego., penny_a._estrada_at_fiscsd32@dmcsd.dbof.dla.mil. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subparts 12.6 and 13.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. THIS ANNOUNCEMENT CONSTITUTES THE ONLY SOLICITATION TO BE ISSUED; quotes are being requested and NO FURTHER WRITTEN SOLICITATION WILL BE ISSUED. The solicitation number for this Request for Quote is N00244-98-Q-E1T9, November 17, 1997; 4:00 p.m. pacific time. This solicitation and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 46. This solicitation is 100% set-aside for small business concerns. Item 0001; Lease of High pressure air compressor; qty: 300 days. Item 0002; Lease of Low pressure air compressor; qty: 165 days. In accordance with statement of work. Period of performance: Contract award date through 9/30/98 with one (1) option year period. DESCRIPTION / SPECIFICATIONS 1.0 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS 1.1 The contractor shall deliver all High Pressure Air Compressors (HPAC) and Low Pressure Air Compressors (LPAC) in accordance with each delivery order and the specifications contained herein. 1.2 The price of all compressors shall include all hardware and hoses necessary to operate the compressors in the manner they are designed. 1 .3 The price of all compressors shall include on site delivery and pickup, and any relocation between sites at the Naval Submarine Base, Point Loma, San Diego. 1 . 4 The Government shall supply all utilities required at all pier sites. If any facilities are required to set up the compressor that are not normally supplied on the submarine piers, -the contractor shall contact Port Services at 619-553-7577/7578 in advance to arrange for those services. 1.4 . I It is the contractor's responsibility to coordinate the set -- up of additional facilities with Port Services prior to the required delivery date and time of the compressor. 2.0 SPECIFICATIONS 2 . I Each HPAC compressor shall include one high pressure hose. The hose shall be a minimum of 200 feet and a maximum of 250 feet in length, and each high pressure hose shall be tested and certified to 10,000 PSI, nominally rated to 5,000 PSI, within the previous twelve (12) months. 2.2 Each LPAC rental shall include one low pressure hose. The hose shall be a minimum of 200 feet and a maximum of 250 feet in length, and each low pressure hose shall be tested and certified to 125 PSI, within the twelve (12) months. 2.3 All interconnecting piping between and following each stage of compression, should be properly secured by manufacturer to contain piping and tubing, should fittings and tube ends separate due to equipment vibration and/r metal -- fatigue. Interconnection between stages by means of flexible hoses are not acceptable. 2.4 A copy of the certified test results shall accompany each hose supplied with the compressors. 2 . 5 The contractor shall deliver, set -up and test all compressors leased under this contract within forty-eight (48) hours to the location specified in the individual delivery order. Delivery orders may either be oral or written as specified in Section H herein. 2 .5. 1 Delivery times are between 0800 Monday through 1700 Friday local time, excluding federal holidays. All deliveries shall be coordinated with a technical representative from the USS McKee, shop 31C at 619-553-8647 at extension 7495. 2.6 The contractor shall repair or replace sub-standard equipment or equipment that malfunctions while operating, within one day (24 hours) of notification by the Government at no additional cost. 2.7 The contractor shall relocate any compressor specified within one day (24 hours) of the request by the Government at no additional charge. 2.7.1 Relocation consists of disconnecting the installed compressor, moving it to the designated location, and setting it up for use. 2.7.2 Compressor will be relocated only within the Naval Submarine Base, and only on or near the submarine piers. 3.0 SAFETY STANDARDS General safety guidelines are listed in American Petroleum Institute Standard 618 Reciprocating Compressors for General Refinery Services, Third Edition. 3.2 The following safety standards are minimum requirements for operation of compressors at a Naval facility. The contractor is not limited to these standards: 3.2.1 LOW OIL PRESSURE and LOW OIL SHUTDOWN -- All air compressors shall have a built-in shutdown for a low level oil condition. The specific low oil pressures and levels vary with the type of compressor. 3.2. 2 NEMA -- 4 WEATHER-TIGHT ELECTRICAL ENCLOSURES -- All equipment will be operated in areas exposed to varying weather conditions, as wells a salt water environment. All compressor electrical components will be contained in weathertight enclosures. 3.2.3 BELT GUARD ENCLOSURES -- All compressors shall have belt guard enclosures which meet or exceed OSHA safety requirements. 3.2.4 CONDENSATE BLOW-DOWN COLLECTION SYSTEM Compressor condensate is considered a hazardous waste. Allcompressors shall include a condensate blow -- down collection system to avoid spillage. After collection, USS McKee ship's force will dispose of any collected condensate. 3.2.5 STARTER -- All compressors shall include a combination disconnect magnetic starter to protect electrical components and ensure correctly sized switch gear is used. 3.2.6 ROTATION SAFETY SHUTDOWN -- All compressors shall include a wrong -- rotation safety shutdown to protect equipment from damage upon initial start -- up. 3.2.7 HIGH TEMPEPATLRE SHUTDOWN -- All compressors shall include a high discharge air temperature shutdown switch in order to avoid potential hose failure and pipeline explosions. The maximum actual discharge temperature shall not exceed -3OO degrees Fahrenheit per stage of compression. The high temperature discharge shutdown switch shall be set at 35O degrees Fahrenheit. The following clauses and provisions are applicable and hereby incorporated into the solicitation by reference in lieu of being checked and will be provided by the contracting officer in full text upon request. FAR 52.203-6, Restrictions Subcontractors; FAR 52.203-10 Price or Fee Adjustment for Illegal or Improper activity, FAR 52.219-8 Utilization of Small Business Concerns; FAR 52.219-9 Small, Small Business Disadvantaged and Women-owned Small business, FAR 52.219-14, Limitation on Subcontracting; FAR 52.203-10;52.219-8 FAR 52.212-1; FAR 52.212-3; FAR 52.212-4; FAR 52.212-5, FAR 52.222-26; FAR 52.222-35, FAR 52.222-36, 52.222-41, Service Contract Act of 1965, As amended; FAR 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent rates; DFAR 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions; DFAR 252.225-7001, Buy American Act Balance of Payments; DFAR 252.225-7036, North American Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act. Responses from responsible offerors and inquiries may be mailed to FISC SD, Attn: Penny Estrada, Code 210A111, 937 N. Harbor Drive, San Diego, or faxed at 619-532-1088/2347/1089. Contractors are responsible for all faxes. (0307)

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