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99 -- PROCUREMENT OF HYPERBARIC SYSTEMS AT BUILDING 211 AT THE NAVAL AMPHIBIOUS BASE, CORONADO, CA SOL N47408-97-R-1875 DUE 020598 POC Margaret C. Sundberg, Contract Specialist, (202) 433-5312/Fax (202) 433-5244; Rita D. Palmore, Contracting Officer, (202) 433-5313 This supply project will be UNRESTRICTED. The work includes all labor and materials for the procurement, design, fabrication, delivery, installation, and testing of Hyperbaric Systems at Building 211 at the Naval Amphibious Base, Coronado, CA. The Hyperbaric Systems are composed of the following systems and subsystems which the contractor shall provide: (a) HP/LP Breathing Air Stations, (b) Scuba Charging Station, and (c) Purification Systems. The effort consists of (1) Hyperbaric Systems, as described herein, (2) Provision of Hyperbaric Systems Manuals, and (3) Submission of the design, fabrication and test documents. The work shall also include furnishing data to document compliance of the material, workmanship, and testing to the specification requirements. The contractor must prepare and submit all documents, records, and manuals specified. The Government shall furnish the following systems: (a) two HP Compressors, (b) three HP Flasks, and (c) four Hose Reels. Hyperbaric facilities are life sensitive and must be designed and fabricated by individuals with highly specialized training and experience. Failure to adhere to the highest standards of metallurgy, welding, and workmanship will create severe hazards to the personnel working on or near these systems when they are pressurized. Failure to meet the requirements may be cause for termination for default, and in any event will be cause for the Government rejection of components. The Hyperbaric Systems shall be complete and useable upon completion of the work. The solicitation will be a Request for Proposals, whereby offers will be required to submit a technical proposal, a cost proposal, and past performance information. Award shall be made to the responsible offeror whose proposals, conform to the solicitation, represent the best value to the Government in terms of price, past performance, and other non-price factors. Response to the Request for Proposal will be evaluated using price, past performance, and other non-price factors. The other non-price factors include Technical Approach, Personnel Capabilities, Corporate Qualifications (Management), and Quality Assurance Program/Plan. The price and other non-price factors are of equal importance and past performance is approximately half the importance of price and other non-price factors. The degree of risk to the Government, as related to deficiencies, weaknesses, or strengths noted in the source selection evaluation process will be considered when determining the best value to the Government. Requests for the solicitation may be mailed to Naval Facilities Engineering Command Contracts Office, Washington Navy Yard (WNY), Bldg 218, 901 M Street, SE, Washington, DC 20374-5063 or sent via facsimile by using (202) 433-5244. Contractors within the local area are encouraged to pick up a copy of the solicitation at Bldg 218 (third floor) of the WNY between the hours of 0730 and 1500, Monday-Friday. There will be no charge for these documents, however, there will only be one set issued per contractor. The solicitation will be available approximately fifteen (15) days after this notice appears in the Commerce Business Daily. The proprosal due date shall be thirty (30) days after the solicitation is made available to the public. The projected award date is April 1998. Proposals should be submitted to the Naval Facilities Engineering Command Contracts Office (NAVFACCO), Bldg 218, 901 M Street, SE, WNY, Washington, DC 20374-5063. (0351)

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