325th Contracting Squadron, 501 Illinois Avenue, STE 5, Tyndall AFB, FL 32403-5526

41 -- WATER CHILLER, PORTABLE, 100-TON SOL F0863798R0008 DUE 032498 POC SSgt Todd Cook (850-283-8618), Ms. Nell Matchkus (850-283-8620), TSgt Drew Carrington (850-283-8623) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for a commodity contract to be obtained using commercial practices in accordance with the format in FAR 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included with this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; offers are being requested and a formal solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation, number F0863798R0008, is to be issued as Request For Proposal (RFP). This is a 100% small business set-aside, firm-fixed price contract. The Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) Code is 3585, with a business size standard of 750 employees. Schedule: Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) 0001 -- Water Chiller, portable, 100-ton Trane Model RTAA-100 or York or equal with the following salient features as a minimum: 100-ton output capacity at standard ARI 550/590 conditions 208-230/60/3 unit construction; Weather rated step-down transformer for 460/230 volt operation wired to chiller; Shell and Tube Evaporator design with seamless Copper Tubes; Evaporator and all chilled water piping surfaces provided with 3/4 expanded Polyvinyl Chloride insulation (k=0.26); Heater tapes to protect Evaporator and Water Piping to customer connections to an ambient of -20 degrees F; Air-cooled Condenser Coils have configured Aluminum Fins mechanically bonded to seamless Copper Tubing with factory furnished Heresite corrosion coating; Wye Delta Closed Transition Motor Starter and Refrigeration controls in a weather-tight panel; Clear Language Microprocessor Control system with Diagnostic Display; Full operation charge of Refrigerant and Oil; Automatic Capacity Reduction from 100% to 15% Full Load; Control Power Transformer, factory installed; Dual semi-hermetic helical rotary Compressors with two (2) complete independent Refrigerant and Electrical Circuits; Low Ambient Operation to 15 degrees F; UL Approval; Complete First Year Unit parts and labor Warranty on entire portable water chiller unit; Owner Training and Factory Startup Service, O&M Manuals to be provided; Power Supply Monitor; Automatic Compressor Lead-Lag Control; Dual Axle Trailer -- yoke style tongue with 2" ball -- steel type yoke; Chilled water circulating pump with interconnecting piping (Pump discharge to chiller inlet); Weather rated step down transformer for 460/230 volt operation wired to chiller; Control panel with pump starter and interlock, connections with chiller for a single point power connection; Utility box (trailer mounted with 8 -- 25 length 4" hose -- flanged connection); Spare Parts Kit including processor boards (clear language CPM, EXV, MCSP) fan motor and TXU motor; Generic BAS Interface Module; Remote Run Indicator and Alarm Contacts; Weather rated unit mounted Fused Disconnect switch wired to chiller starter and transformer; 100 feet of power cable; Make-up water connection and relief valve; Weather cover ("SUNBRELLA" material) for chiller. Line Item Number (CLIN) 0002 -- Purchase & Install -- 55 Chiller Connection Kits with flanged type isolation valves, to be field installed. Contractor to provide rubber-tex insulation for each connection kit. Connections will range in size from 2" to 6". All offerors will be responsible to field measure chiller connections to flanged type isolation valves. Kits adapting to pipes are mainly carbon steel/butt-weld fittings or copper/silver brazed fittings, and a few are PVC. Contractor accepts sole responsibility for compatibility with existing systems. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-3. The provisions at FAR 52.212-1, Instruction to Offerors-Commercial Items, and FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items, apply to this solicitation. The clauses at FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items,and 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, apply to this acquisition [this includes, but is not limited to, the following FAR clauses: 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity; 52.222.35, Affirmative Action for Special Disabled and Vietnam Era Veterans; 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers; 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era]. The clauses at FAR 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside; also apply to this solicitation. Offerors are to include a completed copy of the provisions at FAR 52.212-3, Offer Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items with proposal. Offerors shall submit manufacturers specifications. Site visit will be conducted 12 Mar 98, at 8:00 a.m. (CDT) at Bldg. 647 (325 Contracting Squadron, 501 Illinois Ave., Tyndall AFB, FL). Transportation will be provided. Interested Offerors are strongly encouraged to attend. Attendees are to notify SSgt Todd D. Cook (850-283-8618), Ms. Nell Matchkus (850-283-8620), or TSgt Drew Carrington (850-283-8623), or fax notification to (850-283-3963) not later than 10 Mar 98, 4:00 p.m. (CDT). Proposals shall be submitted to 325th CONS/LGCS, 501 Illinois Ave, Suite 5 Tyndall AFB FL 32403-5526. Facsimile proposals will not be accepted. The Government reserves the right to award without discussions. Offers will be evaluated based on the following factors, listed in descending order of importance: (a) Technical Specifications, (b) Representations and Certifications, and (c) Price. A single award will be made. Direct any questions, or requests for copies of provisions or forms, by calling (850) 283-8618/8620 or 2931. Closing date is 24 Mar 98. (0064)

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