Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Chief, Acquisition and Materiel Management (90C), One Veterans Drive, Minneapolis, MN 55417

43 -- PUMPS AND COMPRESSORS SOL RFQ 618-101-98 DUE 022598 POC Mavis Nelson 612-725-2189 This is a combined synopsis/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; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation RFQ 618-88-98 is issued as a Request For Quotation (RFQ). This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-3. Provide all to VA Medical Center, Minneapolis, MN.The SIC Code is 3563 and the small business size is 500 employees. (1) Provide Brand Name Only Atlas Copco ZT 18-8.6 Medical Air Compressor, 25 HP, 2-stage, air cooled, oil-free, rotary screw, 100% duty cycle to deliver 91 CFM at 125 PSIG complete with starter, mounted and wired, Electronikon Microprocessor Control Panel, energy efficient, load/no load controls with automatic start/stop and 100% air cooled after cooler, oil cooler and intercoooler, completely mounted, piped and wired within 6-sided sided enclosure, 70 dB max; 46/3 phase voltage, auto hot starting included; completely mounted, piped and wired to include start-up for full operation at time of VA installation; (2) Provide accessories including health-care package capable of delivering medical quality bone dry air (Type 1, Grade D) to 35 degrees F dewpoint -- Arrow Air Dryer to match, Model A-125, heavy duty moisture separator, heavy duty automatic drain and cabinets, 460/3/60 voltage; completely mounted, piped and wired to include start-up for full operation at time of VA installation; include Arrow F329 063 filter with external drain included, 120 gallon ASME vertical tank, 460 volt compressor to be hermetically sealed with suction line accumulator system and auto pumpdown; crankcase heater for compressor for lubricant protection, spiral finned air to air and freon to air heat exchanger, air cooled condenser, quick response thermal expansion valve and hot gas bypass; FOB destination pricing encouraged (otherwise, cite costs); 3 sets operator and maintenance manuals with certified prints of general compressor arrangement, parts listing, electrical schematics, etc. Operator training to be provided by Contractor after VA installation. Contractor guarantees delivery within __ __ __ calendar days. VAMC personnel to install but Contractor must be on-site for start-up and determination of fully operating system. The contractor guarantees the equipment against defective material, workmanship and performance for a period of __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __, said guarantee to run from date of acceptance of the equipment by the Government. The contractor agrees to furnish, without cost to the Government, replacement of all parts and material which are found to be defective during the guarantee period. Replacement of material and parts will be furnished to the Government at the point of installation, if installation is within the continental United States, or f.o.b. the continental U.S. port to be designated by the contracting officer if installation is outside of the continental United States. Cost of installation of replacement material and parts shall be borne by the contractor. Payment may be made by Government Purchase Card (VISA). System is to be delivered to the VA Medical Center, Warehouse (90D), One Veterans Drive, Minneapolis, MN 55417. The solicitation clauses incorporated herein are those in effect through FAR FAC 97-3: 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors; 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items; 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes on Executive Orders -- Commercial Items; 52.214-21 Descriptive Literature (Alternate I); 852.210-77 Brand Name or Equal. Include a completed copy of 52.212-3 Offeror Representation and Certifications Commercial Items with offer. Proposals should address pricing, descriptive literature and a statement addressing VISA payment. Award of Best Value for the Government contract will be based on pricing, delivery period, warranty, and award will likely be made without discussions. Offers are due February 25, 1998 at 1:30 pm. Submit offers to Mavis B. Nelson (90C), Contracting Officer, VA Medical Center, One Veterans Drive, Minneapolis, MN 55417. For information, contact Mavis B. Nelson at (612) 725-2189. (0037)

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