Operational Contracting Office, 8110 Industrial Dr., Suite 200, USAF Academy, CO 80840-2315

J -- OVERHAUL OF TRAILER MOUNTED BOILERS SOL F0561198T1019 DUE 041098 POC Mr. Ron Hudgins, Contract Specialist, (719)333-2965 or Ms. Tracie Rounds, Contract Officer, (719)333-2570 . This is a combination synopsis/solicitation prepared in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation Subpart 12.6 for commercial items as supplemented with additional information included in the notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) using solicitation number F0561198T1019. All responsible small business sources may submit a quote. Requirement is to overhaul five each trailer mounted oil fired Scotch Marine design tube boilers and restore to a highly serviceable like new condition. Contractor is to furnish all new parts, labor, facilities and transportation necessary to inspect, repair, and service the five boilers which operate at 100 PSIG and circulate medium temperature hot water at 335 Deg F. Two each boilers manufactured by Cleaver Brooks, (1) 200 BHP, (1) 100 BHP. One each manufactured by Cyclotherm, (1) 200 BHP. Two each manufacturedby Continental, (1) 150 BHP, (1) 100 BHP. Service and repairs shall include :(1) clean fire sides of boilers; flush and clean water sides; (2) hydrostatic test tubes for leaks; roll leaking tubes, if found; replace non repairable tubes; (3) replace any damaged refractory; (4) replace any missing or weak studs for boiler doors and access panels; (5) replace boiler piping, water columns and gauges; (6) refurbish all burner and electrode, nozzle assemblies to like new condition; (7) replace burner motors and ignition transformers; (8) replace oil control valves; (9) Install "Fireye" E110 Flame Monitors on all boilers; (10) replace all boiler control wiring; wiring will be color coded, and wiring schematics will be provided for each boiler; (11) Replace relays, modulating damper motors, temperature controllers, pressure controls, switches, and miscellaneous valves, air pumps, motor starters, circuit breakers, if signs of excessive wear, overheating or improper operation is evident; (12) replace five each medium temperature hot water circulating pumps and motors with pumps meeting the same GPM, head and temperature requirements as the exisiting circulating pumps; (13) replace five each make-up water pumps along with proper piping, shut off and check valves; (14) replace five each boiler oil pumps and install fuel filters to protect oil burner nozzles; (15) repipe oil system as required for new pumps and insure no oil leaks exist; (16) certify boiler safety valves; (17) perform a type "B" inspection; (18) adjust firing for an efficient clear stack operation throughout the boiler operating load ranges; (19) perform type "C" inspection; (20) test fire boilers under load, at operating temperature and pressure for a minimum of four hours; (21). Contractor will be responsible for piping each of the repaired boilers into a boiler in Heating Plant #1, which will be used as a heat sink during boiler testing. This work is to prepare the trailer mounted boilers for direct support of Project #980034C, "Replace Valves Heating Plant #1." They will provide heat to critical areas of the USAF Academy while Heating Plant #1 is down for the project; (22) Contractor will obtain approval from the Heating Plant Supervisor for replacement of major components having a dollar value over $500 each. Work will be accomplished at building 2560, Heating Plant #1, USAF Academy, CO and must be completed by 1 June 98. 0001, Material 1 JB, Total, 0001, $__ __ __ __ ___; 0002, Labor 1 JB, Total__ __ __ __ ___; Grand Total __ __ __ __ ___. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-3. The Standard Industrial Classification Code is 7699 and the business size standard is $5 million in annual receipts. The following provisions and clauses apply: 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Item, with addenda 52.228-5 Insurance-Work on a Government Installation (JAN 1997): As a minimum offeror's insurance shall include workers' compensation and employer's liability $100,000.00, general liability $500,000.00 per occurrence, automobile liability coverage of at least $200,000.00 per person and $500,000.00 per occurrence for bodily injury and $20,000.00 per occurrence for property damage, and 52.237-1 Site Visit should be conducted and may be arranged by contacting the contract specialist listed below; 52.212-5-Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, to include clauses (b)(6),(7),(8),(9), (c) (1),(2) 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.),Wage Determination No: 94-2079 REV (8) Area: CO, Colorado Springs, dated 09/01/97, the blank in (c) (2) is completed as #23183 Electronics Technician, Maintenance III @ $18.08/hr, #23790 Pipefitter, Maintenance @ $13.71/hr, #23960 Welder, Combination, Maintenance @ $13.71/hr and #23580 Maintenance Trades Helper @ $10.03/hr; 252.212-7001, contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items; 252.225-7001, Buy American Act and Balance of Payment Program (41 U.S.C. 10, E.O. 10582); and 252.225-7036, North American Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act (Alt I); 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial: Vendors are STRONGLY encouraged to use the Standard Form 1449 as the first page of their offer/quote/bid and completely provide the requested data for all blocks. If you chose NOT to use the Standard Form 1449, you are cautioned to complete and provide with your written offer/quote/bid all data requested by FAR 52.212-1. Failure to do so may render your offer/quote/bid as non-responsive and may eliminate you from consideration for award; 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items: Offerors shall be evaluated in accordance with the following criteria, which are listed in decending order of importance: (1) Technical Capability, (2) Past Performance, and (3) Price. Technical capability of the offeror shall be evaluated to determine if he has successfully completed work of similar scope and possesses personnel qualified to conduct necessary overhaul and inspections. Past performance will be evaluated to ensure satisfactory business practices and timely performance. Price will be evaluated to determine its fair and reasonableness as it relates to the services and replacement items offered; 52.212-3, Offeror Representation and Certification-Commercial Item (a completed copy of this provision shall be submitted with the offer) . Offers are to be received at the Operational Contracting Office, 8110 Industrial Drive, Suite 200, USAFA,CO 80840-2315, no later than 3:00 PM, Mountain Daylight Time on 10 APR 98. Contact Ronald Hudgins, Contract Specialist at (719) 333-2965 or Tracie L. Rounds, Contracting Officer at (719) 333-2570.***** (0085)

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