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J -- REPLACE AIR CONDITIONING UNITS, N213 SOL RFQ2-36755MJM DUE 011298 POC Michael J. McIntyre, Contracting Officer, Phone (650) 604-1364, Fax (650) 604-3772, Email mmcintyre@mail.arc.nasa.gov -- Michael J. McIntyre, Contracting Officer, Phone (650) 604-1364, Fax (650) 604-3772, Email mmcintyre@mail.arc.nasa.gov WEB: Click here for the latest information about this notice, http://procurement.nasa.gov/EPS/ARC/date.html#RFQ2-36755MJM. E-MAIL: Michael J. McIntyre, mmcintyre@mail.arc.nasa.gov. This notice is a combined RFQ/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This procurement is being conducted under the Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP). This is a Request for Quotations(RFQ) for the partial removal of water cooled air conditioner system and the installation of two air cooled air conditioners and refrigerant piping in their place. Project work shall be in accordance with the following listed statement of work, paragraphs 1 through 5.1 which is incorporated and made a part of this Request for Quotation, RFQ2-36755MJM: NASA AMES RESEARCH CENTER PLANT ENGINEERING BRANCH(JFP) STATEMENT OF WORK(SOW) M. McIntyre 1. SCOPE: 1.1 Title: Replace Air Conditioning Units: Accomplish 1.2 Location of work: NASA Ames Research Center, Building N213 2. REFERENCES: a. AHB1700-1, NASA Ames Health and Safety manual (for perusal at NASA) b. A 213-9601-G1, Repair two in space units, cover sheet and index c. A 213-9601-G2, Repair two in space units, symbols d. A 213-9601-D1, Repair two in space units, demolition plan e. A 213-9601-M1, Repair two in space units, installation plan f. A 213-9601-E1, Repair two in space units, electrical wiring diagram g. AMES Standard Construction Specifications, dtd: 20SEP96 h. Section 07500, Built-up Bituminous Roofing (attached) 3. REQUIREMENTS: 3.1 Remove and reinstall interferences necessary to accomplish work required by this statement of work. 3.1.1 Remove, hold, and label for disposal, all fluids, oils, and refrigerants necessary to accomplish work required by this statement of work prior to the start of demolition work. Deliver to the Government, at a designated site on center, the above listed fluids, oils, and refrigerants. 3.2 Accomplish lockout/tagout procedures in accordance with 2.a prior to start of work. 3.3 Accomplishthe requirements of 2.b through 2.f using 2.g for installation and material guidance. 3.3.1 The contractor shall accomplish as much of the new installation as possible before starting demolition to facilitate as little down time of the ISU's in rooms 003 and 004. 3.3.2 The contractor shall acquire a burn/weld permit from NASA Safety(John Livacich, bldg. 19, room 1066, ext: 4-3351) prior to the start of any brazing or welding. 3.4 Roofing demolition (as a result of equipment removals) and repairs shall be in accordance with 2.h. 3.4.1 Care shall be taken to protect the interior of the building and its contents from water damage due to roofing material removals. Contractor shall provide and maintain temporary roof covering until such time the roof can be repaired permanently. 3.5 Install new refrigerant piping supports to new refrigerant piping runs. 3.6 Install new refrigerant piping insulation. 3.6.1 New piping insulation shall be elastomeric foam with weather resistant aluminum covering silicone sealed at all seams/joints. Aluminum covering need only be installed on exterior(outdoor) piping runs. CHECK POINT (Refrigerant Leak Test) 3.7 Accomplish a leak test using an electronic refrigerant leak detector, or other approved method, to the new refrigerant piping to verify joint tightness. Allowable leakage at new and disturbed joints: NONE. CHECK POINT (Operational Test) 3.8 Accomplish an operational test to each new air conditioning unit to verify function. Set and adjust all switches and controls to operate in accordance with the manufacturer's requirements. 3.9 Clean, prepare, prime and paint all new and disturbed surfaces to match the surrounding areas as a result of this statement of work. 4. NOTES: 4.1 Work this "statement of work" in conjunction with the buildings occupants requirements. N213 building manager/FSR is Thomas Spalding, ext: 4-5465. 4.2 Contractor shall provide the names of all employees who will be working this project, for visitor badging, at least two days prior to start of project to: Mike McIntyre, Plant Engineering Branch(JFP), M/S: 19-11, Moffett Field, CA. 94035-1000. Or FAX at: (650)604-7354, or e-mail at: mmcintyre@mail.arc.nasa.gov. 4.2.1 Information on contractor or sub-contractor's employee's shall include: Name, citizenship status, contractor company name. If foreign nationals, all identification will be required, including green card numbers, work permit numbers, etc. All contractor personnel shall require a picture identification to receive a NASA visitor pass prior to entry. 5. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED MATERIAL(GFM): 5.1 GFM: NONE End of statement of work. The provisions and clauses in the RFQ are those in effect through FAC 90-46. This procurement is a total 100 percent small business set-aside. The SIC code and the small business size standard for this procurement are 1711 and 7M, respectively. The quoter shall state in their quotation their size status for this procurement. All qualified responsible business sources may submit a quotation which shall be considered by the agency. TheDPAS rating for this procurement is DO-C9. Quotations for the items(s) described above may be mailed or faxed to the identified point of contact by the date/time specified and include, solicitation number, proposed delivery schedule, discount/payment terms, warranty duration (if applicable), taxpayer identification number (TIN), identification of any special commercial terms, and be signed by an authorized company representative. Quoters shall use the Standard Form 1449, Solicitation/Contract/Order for Commercial Items form found at URL: http://procure.arc.nasa.gov/Acq/Standard_Forms/Index.html to submit a quotation. Quoters shall provide the information required by FAR 52.212-1. If the end product(s) quoted is other than domestic end product(s) as defined in the clause entitled "Buy American Act -- Supplies," the quoter shall so state and shall list the country of origin. The Representations and Certifications required by FAR 52.2l2-3 may be obtained via the internet at URL: ftp://procure.msfc.nasa.gov/pub/reps_certs/sats FAR 52.212-4 is applicable. FAR 52.212-5 is applicable and the following identified clauses are incorporated by reference. Applicabel clauses are: 52.219-8, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.222-37, 52.225-3, 52.225-9, 52.225-21, 52.222-41, and 52.222-42. A "Walk-thru" will be conducted on December 18, 1997 at 09:00 AM, PST. Interested Parties will meet at Bldg. 19, room 1021 at 08:45 AM, PST. Copies of the Drawings, Specifications, etc., will be passed out at the walk-thru or sent to prospective quoters on request in writing to the address listed below. You need not be present at the walk-thru to quote! Questions regarding this acquisition must be submitted "in writing" no later than December 22, 1997. Quotations are due on or before January 12, 1998, 3:00 PM, PST, to the following address: Plant Engineering Branch, Michael J. McIntyre, M/S: 19-11, Room 1021, Moffett Field, CA. 94035-1000. Award will be based upon overall best value to the Government, with consideration given to the factors of proposed technical merits, price and past performance; other critical requirements (i.e., delivery) if so stated in the RFQ will also be considered. Unless otherwise stated in the solicitation, for selection purposes, technical, price and past performance are essentially equal in importance. It is critical that offerors provide adequate detail to allow evaluation of their offer (see FAR 52.212-1(b). Quoters must provide copies of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representation and Certifications -- Commercial Items with their quote. See above for where to obtain copies of the form via the Internet. An ombudsman has been appointed -- See Internet Note "B". Prospective quoters shall notify this office of their intent to submit a quotation . It is the quoter's responsibility to monitor this site for the release of amendments (if any). Potential quoters will be responsible for downloading their own copy of this combination RFQ/solicitation and amendments (if any). Any referenced notes can be viewed at the following URL: http://genesis.gsfc.nasa.gov/nnotes.htm. (0346)

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