USDA-ARS-FAA, Richard B. Russell Center, 950 College Station Road, Athens, GA 30605-2720

37 -- SOIL STEAM TREATMENT SYSTEM SOL RFQ-011-4384-98 DUE 050898 POC Elaine Wood, Contract Specialist, 706/546-3534 WEB: Click here to download a copy of 52.212-3, http://www.nist.gov/admin/od/contract/repcert.htm. E-MAIL: Click here to contact the contracting officer via e-mail, woode@ars.usda.gov. 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; prices are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation number RFQ-011-4384-98 is issued as a request for quotation. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-04. FAR 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside is applicable to this acquisition. The standard industrial classification code is 3523. The small business size standard is 500 employees. Equipment Application: Steam treatment of soil is needed to remove/control seeds, insects, fungi and bacteria. Threatment soil must contain nutrients making it beneficial for plant growth. The treated soil will be used as potting material for sugarcane seedlings, eye pieces and true seed. System will include a steam generator, connection hose to a steam aerator, a steam aerator, connection hose from aerator to a 10 cubic yard soil treatment box. Specifications: 1. Steam generator-diesel fuel operation, maximum pressure operation:15PSI, rated heat output:520,000 BTU/hour or greater, minimum boiler horsepower 15.5 HP or greater, minimum rated heat input:650,000 BTU/hour, maximum temperature 250 degree F, rated steam output:535 lbs/hr or greater, built to ASME boiler code standard, water supply pressure:25-50 PSI, electrical:110/115 volts, 20 amps; 2. Steam aerator-single phase motor,115/230 volt, maximum working pressure:3 PSI, aerated steam discharge:200 CFM, 4"diameter vapor outlet, air filter:10 micron, vapor output temperature:145 degrees to 165 degrees F for at least 30 minutes, positive displacement blower motor, minimum 2 hp motor, steam generator and steam aerator must be able to maintain designated output for 12 hour intervals; 3. Hose assemble from steam generator to steam aerator-adequate length to convert steam generator to steam aerator and allow various positioning of the steam aerator; 4. Hose assembly from steam aerator to convert to a 10 cubic yard soil treatment card-attachments must be such that they are easily and quickly disconnected. Delivery shall be FOB destination, Canal Point, Florida with 60 days of award. Acceptance shall be made at destination. Descriptive literature showing the quoted items meet the above specifications must be included with each quotation. The provision at 52.212-1, Instruction to Offerors, Commercial, applies to this acquisition. Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror/Rrepresentations and Certifications-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. FAR 52.212-5, Contract terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The following FAR clauses cited in 52.212-5 are applicable to this acquisition for supplies 52.203-6; 52.203-10; 52.219-9; 52-219-14; 52-222-26; 52.222-35; 52.222-36; 52.222-37; 52.225-3; 52.225-9; 52.222-18; 52.225-19; 52.225-21; 52.239-1; 52.247-64.The contractor shall extend to the Government the full coverage of any standard commercial warranty normally offered in a similar commercial sale, provided such warranty is available at no additional cost to the Government. Acceptance of the standard commercial warranty does not waive the Government's rights under the Inspection clause not does it limit the Government's rights with regard to the other terms and conditions of this contract. In the event of a conflict, the terms and conditions of the contract shall take precedence over the standard commercial warranty. The contractor shall provide a copy of its standard commercial warranty (is applicable) with its response. Responses are due May 8, 1998 by 4:00 p.m. local time at USDA, Agricultural Research Service, 950 College Station Rd, Athens, GA 30605-2720 (or POBX 5677, Athens GA 30604-5677). Point of contact for this acquisition is Elaine Wood, Contract Specialist, 706/546-3534 or fax (706) 546-3444. (0100)

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