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47 -- PIPE SPOOL, MODIFICATION, FELEXIBLE HOSE, REMOVABLE STRAINER,, DESIGN & ANALYSIS OF PIPING SUPPORTS & ANCHORS SOL 3-099652 DUE 042398 POC Jean M. Boylan, Purchasing Agent, Phone (216) 433-2140, Fax (216) 433-2480, Email Jean.M.Boylan@ lerc.nasa.gov WEB: Click here for the latest information about this notice, http://nais.nasa.gov/EPS/LeRC/date.html#3-099652. E-MAIL: Jean M. Boylan, Jean.M.Boylan@lerc.nasa.gov. DESCRIPTION : PIPE SPOOL 1). VACUUM JACKETED PIPE SPOOL, ONE END 2" 600# FLANGE, ONE END BAYONET CONNECTION. PER DRAWING PFSK980316 AND SPECIFICATION PARAGRAPH 4.1.1.1.1 2). VACUUM JACKETED PIPE SPOOL, ONE END 2" BAYONET CONNECTION, OTHER END OF LINE SPLIT TO TWO 2" LINES WITH 2 VALVES, EACH TERMINATING IN 2" 150# LAP JOINT FLANGE CONNECTION, PER DRAWING PFSK980316 AND SPECIFICATION PARAGRAPH 4.1.1.1.1 3). VACUUM JACKETED PIPE SPOOL, 4" FEMALE BAYONET ONE END, 2" MALE BAYONET OTHER END, WITH V-BANK CLAMP, O-RING, AND DUST COVER FOR EACH END. PER DRAWING PFSK980316 AND SPECIFICATION PARAGRAPH 4.1.1.1.2 4). MODIFY EXISTING PIPE SPOOL, AND TEE, 4" RUN BY 2" BRANCH. 4" RUN TO TERMINATE IN 150" FLANGED CONNECTION, 2" BRANCH TO TERMINATE IN 600# FLANGED CONNECTION, PER DRAWING PFSK980316 AND SPECIFICATION PARAGRAPH 4.1.1.1.3 5). VACUUM JACKETED FLEXIBLE HOSE, APPROX. 8 LONG, ONE END TERMINATE IN 1 =" 150# WELD NECK FLANGE, ONE END TO TERMINATE IN 2" 150# LAP JOINT FLANGE, PER DRAWING PFSK980316 AND SPECIFICATION PARAGRAPH 4.1.1.2 6).NON VACUUM JACKETED FLEXIBLE HOSE, APPROX. 8 LONG, EACH END TO TERMINATE IN 2" 150# LAP JOINT FLANGES, PER DRAWING PFSK980316, AND SPECIFICATION PARAGRAPH 4.1.1.2 7). REMOVABLE STRAINER, 50 MESH SCREEN, TO FIT IN 2" PIPING BETWEEN FLANGED CONNECTIONS, PER DRAWING PFSK980316 AND SPECIFICATION PARAGRAPH 4.1.1.2 AND 4.2.2.11 8). DESIGN AND ANALYSIS OF PIPING SUPPORTS AND ANCHORS REQUIRED FOR PIPING INSTALLATION. ACTUAL INSTALLATION OF ANCHORS AND SUPPORTS ARE NOT IN THE SCOPE OF THIS WORK. REFERENCE PARAGRAPH 4.1.1.5 OF SPECIFICATION 9). FIELD INSPECTION OF FINAL SYSTEM INSTALLATION INCLUDING VACUUM JACKETED PIPING, SUPPORTS, AND ANCHORS. ACTUAL EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION IS NOT WITHIN THE SCOPE OF THIS WORK. REFERENCE PARAGRAPH 4.1.1.6 OF SPECIFICATION Delivery is to Cleveland, Ohio 44135. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered. 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. This solicitation and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-3. The Standard Industrial Classification Code (SIC) for this procurement is 3494. The Small Business Size Standard is 500. This procurement is being conducted under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT) portion of the Federal Acquisition Streamlining Act (FASA). The following provisions apply to this acquisition: 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial; 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions; and 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items. Offerors must include a completed copy of the provision 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items (available at URL: ftp://procure.msfc.nasa.gov/pub/reps_certs/sats/ with their offer. All documents related to this procurement will be available via the NASA Acquisition Internet Service (NAIS). The documents will resided on a World Wide Web server, which may be accessed using client browsers, such as MOSAIC or Netscape. The WWW address, or Uniform Resource Locator (URL) of the Lewis Research Center Business Opportunities page is http://procurement.nasa.gov/EPS/LeRC/class.html. EVALUATION FACTORSAward shall be made on best value to the Government, with consideration given to price, delivery, past performance, warranties and other considerations of value. It is anticipated that an award will be made within 10 business days after the date for submission of quotes. Offeror MUST meet all the requirements in the Specifications/Statement of Work . It is the quoter's responsibility to monitor this site for the release of amendments (if any). Potential quoters will be responsible for downloading their own copy of this combination synopsis/solicitation and amendments (if any). Hard copies may be obtained from the identified point of contact; however, the closing date is as stated in this combination synopsis/solicitation, inclusive of any amendments. In accordance with NASA FAR Supplement clause 1852.215-84, an ombudsman has been appointed to hear concerns from offerors, potential offerors and contractors during the preaward and postaward phases of this acquisition. HOWEVER, BEFORE CONSULTING WITH ANY OMBUDSMAN, parties should first address their concerns, issues, disagreements, and/or recommendations to the contracting officer specified above for resolution. If resolution cannot be made by the contracting officer, concerned parties maycall the installation ombudsman, Dr. Julian Earls, at (216) 433-3014. Concerns and issues which cannot be resolved at the installation may be referred to the NASA ombudsman, the Deputy Administrator for Procurement, at (202) 358-2090. PLEASE DO NOT CONTACT THE OMBUDSMAN TO REQUEST COPIES OF THE SOLICITATION, VERIFY OFFER DUE DATE, CLARIFY TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS, ETC. Requests of this nature should be made either to the contracting officer or as specified elsewhere in this document. Requests for copies of drawings and specification related to this requirement will be accepted via mail, fax at (216) 433-2480. Requests shall include the solicitation number and your company s name, phone number, and mailing address. Quotes may be submitted via the point of contact listed above. Any referenced numbered notes can be viewed at the following URL: http://genesis.gsfc.nasa.gov/nnotes.htm. NUMBERED NOTES: 1 100% set aside for small business concerns A Definition of Commercial Items (0098)

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