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K -- UPGRADE OF DEVICES 9A9 AND 9A1B ALTITUDE TRAINING HYPOBARIC CHAMBER WINDOWS SOL N61339-98-Q-2000 DUE 031398 POC Linda Hill, Contracting Officer, 407-380-4107 WEB: NAWCTSD Home Page, Request for Quote, http://www.ntsc.navy.mil/contract/procure.htm. E-MAIL: Linda Hill, NAWCTSD, Code 27113, Linda_Hill@ntsc.navy.mil. This is a combined/synopsis solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation WILL NOT be issued. Solicitation number N61339-98-Q-2000 is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). All references to "offers" are understood to be "quotations". The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 90-45. This is a Firm Fixed Price Requirement (FFP). The following synopsis is for the upgrade of Device 9A9 and 9A1B hypobaric chambers in use by the government as altitude training devices. Specifically, the windows for six (6) Device 9A9 chambers (devices located in NAS Lemoore, CA, NAS Norfolk, VA, NAS Miramar, CA, Cherry Point, NC, Jacksonville, FL, and Pensacola, FL) and one Device 9A1B chamber (located at NAS Whidbey Island, WA) will be upgraded from the existing material (glass) to ASME-PVHO-1-1997 compliant acrylic. This announcement constitutes a request for the commercial items and services as described below. Device Description: The 9A9 and 9A1B hypobaric chambers, hereafter referenced as "chambers", provide altitude effects and hypoxia awareness training to various government and armed forces activities. Each device currently uses glass for viewing window surfaces which is less desirable than ASME-PVHO compliant acrylic. Deliverables/Service with Description: The government's objective is to procure services for fabrication and installation of ASME-PVHO-1-1997 compliant acrylics windows and associated gaskets. The upgrade of the chambers will include the replacement of the existing glass viewing windows with acrylic windows. Exact size of each window is to be determined by the contractor. Window sizes as reflected in NAVFACENGCOM report are provided for estimated purposes only as follows (Window, Nominal Size (quantity) and Quantity Spares): Device 9A9 -- Chief Observer Window, 20"x88" (6), 2 spares; Side Window, 20"x36"(48), 12 spares; Lock Door, 12"x18" (12), 4 spares, 18"x18" (6), 2 spares; Bulkhead, 20"x30" (6), 2 spares. Device 9A1B -- Chief Observer Window, 14"x74" (1), 1 spares; Side Window, 20"x25" (3), 1 spares; Lock Door, 14" diameter (3), 1 spares; Bulkhead, 7"diameter (1), 1 spares. The replacement effort shall reflect and employ the findings resulting from a "Code-Case" study on the performance of acrylic viewports (results of study to be provided by the government) to ensure that the final product is safe. The government's objective includes modifying existing documentation for Devices 9A9 and 9A1B Operation and Maintenance Manuals, Planned Maintenance System, Maintenance Review Cards and Sequence Control Charts and engineering drawings. Modifications to be provided via redline changes for government correction if necessary. New drawings are to be provided in Autocad 10 or higher. Quotation should includeestimates for Verification of windows sizes and gaskets. Quotation should include separate pricing for each trainer. Response should address detailed method of replacement and protection of the viewpoint surfaces. Best Value Award Factors: Pricing, delivery schedule, past performance and risk. The contracting officer is not responsible for locating any information not identified in the quote and reasonably available. The Government intends to award a contract, without discussion, to the responsible offeror whose quotation conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. FAR 52.212-1 "Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items (OCT 1995)" is incorporated by reference and applies to this procurement. Inspection and acceptance shall be made at destination. The provision 52.212-2 "Evaluation -- commercial items" is incorporated by reference. Offers are to include a complete copy of the provision at 52-212-3, "Offeror Representations and Certifications." 52-212-4, "Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items" is incorporated by reference. 52-212-5, "Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items" is incorporated by reference. The following Clauses/Provisions are incorporated by reference: 52.222-26, "Equal Opportunity (E.O. 11246)"; 52.222-36, "Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers (29 U.S.C. 793)"; 52.225-3, "Buy American Act -- Supplies (41 U.S.C. 10)"; 52.225-21, "Buy American Act -- North American Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act -- Balance of Payments Program (41 U.S.C. 10, Pub l 103-187); 52.232-33 "Mandatory Information for Electronic Funds Transfer Payment (Aug 1996)". All responsible offerors shall submit fax quotes to Linda Hill, 407-380-8318 to arrive NLT 13 March 1998. The Government anticipates an estimated award date of 20 March 1998. Upon request, this office will provide the full text of the FAR provisions and clauses listed herein. Contractors are encouraged to review the CBD from time to time to obtain the most current information available, such as amendments to this synopsis/solicitation. SIC Code is K099. (0055)

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