Contracting and Purchasing Division, P.O. Box 5069, Marine Corps Recruit Depot/ERR, Parris Island, S.C. 29905-5000

35 -- COMMERCIAL LAUNDRY DRYER/TUMBLER SOL M00263-98-Q-0007 DUE 040398 POC Contact Barbara Coppinger, Contract Specialist, (803) 525-2190, Linda Stroh, Contracting Officer, (803) 525-2151 (i)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; quotes are being requested and a written request for quotation will not be issued. (ii) Solicitation M00263-98-Q-0007 is being issued as a Request For Quotation (RFQ). (iii) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-02. (iv) This acquisition is restricted as a 100% small business set aside. The associated standard industrial classification code (SIC) is 3582. (v) The following is a list of contract line item numbers, item descriptions, quantities, and units: 0001-Drying and conditioning tumbler, laundry, commercial, 400 pound dry weight, to include all service and repair manuals. Quantity-1. Unit-Each. 0001AA-State unit price of line item 0001 without any exchange. 0001AB-Stateunit price of line item 0001 with the following exchange property: One 1986 model SLS4 Challenge Cook tumbler/dryer, 400 pound, one door, end loading style, steam heat, serial number 794111. (vi) (a) General specifications of required dryer: One door type with an opening not less than 48 inches in diameter. End loading style with a tilting or lifting device for loading and unloading. Reversible with minimum basket size of 123 cubic feet. Steam heat with three 2-row high-performance finned steam coils for 125 psi steam, with a steam consumption of 45 bhp or less. Steam coil assembly shall have a protective covering. Machine shall be equipped with a dry-type automatic lint removal and collection system. The lint collector shall be a size which adequately accomodates the dryer capacity, and contains a fire control function. Electrical shall be 480 volts, 3 phase, 60 cycle. All wiring shall be connected to existing buss duct with SO cord. Basket drive motor shall be a minimum of 3 hp. Basket shall be constructedof at least 13-ga HRS with 13-ga HRS ribs. The exhaust blower motor shall be at least 20 hp. All moving parts, belts, and motor pulleys shall be effectively guarded. Controls shall be 120 V. Motors shall have 3-phase magnetic starters with proper overload protection. Machine shall be furnished with an integral central control panel which contains, at a minimum: a microprocessor, inlet temperature control, auto cool, start/stop button, open/close control, tilting/lifting switch, rotation switch-one way or reversing, and a 60-minute drying temperature control. Drying cycle time for a full load with moisture retention of 50% shall not exceed 40 minutes, including cool down cycle. Machine exterior shall be insulated. Machine shall be mounted and installed according to industry standards with venting through the ceiling. The vent shall be protected from birds and other outside elements. Contractor shall prepare the opening in the roof for the vent during installation. The roof opening around the vent shall be finished so that the roof does not leak from rain. Steam piping shall be electric resistance welded schedule 40 black steel pipe conforming to ASTM A 106 or ASTM A 53 grade "b". Pipe used for bending shall conform to ASTM A 53. Insulation shall be calcium silicate with aluminum covering. (b) Installation: The contractor shall provide all materials, tools, equipment, and labor necessary to complete installation of the equipment. Contractor personnel shall be available at the time of delivery to ensure that Contractor's equipment is off loaded properly and delivered to the installation site within the laundry building. Installation shall occur immediately following delivery of the new equipment, and shall include a training demonstration to laundry personnel on the new machine's operation. Contractor shall coordinate installation dates and times with the Contracting Office at 803-525-2190. If an exchange is offered, prior to installation of the new equipment, the contractor shall remove the equipment offered for exchange. The exchange equipment shall not be removed before the new equipment is delivered, so that removal and installation of the old and new equipment occurs simultaneously. The exchange is contingent upon a successful offer for the new equipment. If the exchange of equipment is advantageous to the Government, the equipment will become the property of the contractor, and must be removed from the Government site no later than the completion date of the installation for the new equipment. If the equipment is not exchanged, Contractor will remove the Government-owned machine, and deliver it to another Government site to be specified by the Laundry Manager. (vii) Inspection and acceptance shall be performed at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, SC. The dryer shall be delivered FOB destination, on or before 60 days from the date of award, Mon-Fri, 6:30 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. (viii) The following Federal Acquisition Regulations(FAR) provisions and clauses apply to this acquisition: Provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial; 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items, to include the specific evaluation criteria in paragraph (a): 1) Quality of the equipment: meets or exceeds minimum specifications. 2) Past performance. 3) Value based on price. Any economic advantage associated with offers providing a trade-in price will be utilized in evaluating the lowest quote. If the evaluation results show that the lowest quote does not include a price for the trade-in equipment, the equipment shall remain the property of the Government; Offerors shall include a completed copy of provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, with a copy of its offer. The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The following additional clauses cited in the clause by reference apply: 52.222-3, Convict Labor; 52.233-3, Protest After Award; 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 following Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations Supplement (DFARS) clauses and provisions apply to this contract: The clause at 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. Clause 252.225-7001, Buy American Act-Balance of Payments Program is included in this contract by reference. Offerors shall include a completed copy of provision 252.225-7000 Buy American Act-Balance of Payments Program Certificate with a copy of its bid. (ix) Addendum 1, provision 252.217-7002, Offering Property for Exchange, is included in this acquisition: (a) The property described in item number 0001AB, is being offered in accordance with the exchange provisions of Section 201(c) of the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949, 63 Stat. 384(40 U.S.C. 481(c)). (b) The property is located at Depot Laundry, bldg. 158, Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, SC. Offerors may inspect the property during the period 16 March 1998 through 30 March 1998, from 8:00 A.M. -- 3:00 P.M. Addendum 2, Provision 52.214-31, Facimile Bids is also included in this acquisition. Addendum 3, The Government reserves the right to utilize the Government (Visa) credit card as a payment method upon delivery and acceptance of supplies and service under this contract. (x) Each Offeror shall review the clauses and provisions incorporated by reference in paragraphs (viii and ix) above, and return a completed copy of the two required provisions with its quote. Copies of clauses and provisions may be provided upon request. (xi) The Defense Priorities and Allocation System (DPAS) assigned rating is DO C9E. (xii) The Commerce Business Daily numbered note that appears at the end of this solicitation notifies prospective bidders that this request for quotation is limited to small business organizations. (xiii) Submit quotes to Contract and Purchasing Division, Attn Formal Contracts Branch, Bldg 159, Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, SC 29902. Offerors must submit their quotes to reach destination by 3:00 P.M., Eastern Standard Time, 03 April 1998. Offerors may also fax their quotes, to include completed provisions, to 803-525-2163. (xiv) Point of contact is Barbara Coppinger at 803-525-2190. All responsible sources may submit an offer which shall be considered by the Agency. See Numbered Note 1 (0071)

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