Bureau of Reclamation, Yuma Area Office, 7301 Calle Aqua Salada, Yuma, AZ 85364

48 -- VALVES SOL 98SQ340162 DUE 052998 POC Myra Cordero, Contract Specialist, (520) 343-8134; Edmund Archuleta, Contracting Officer, (520) 343-8137. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in 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 is Request for Quotation No. 98-SQ-34-0162 which incorporates all provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular No. 97-04. This is a Small Business Set-Aside, the SIC is 3492 and the small business size standard is 500 employees. The Bureau of Reclamation, Yuma Area Office, Yuma Desalting Plant, has a requirement for wafer valves to be used for pump discharge header on the reverse osmosis feed headers. General Requirements are; valve type -- ~1/4 inch turn butterfly/disc; size 24 inch, 1 each; size 18 inch, 3 each; Pressure Rating -- ANSI Class 300; End Connections -- Wafer. Groove each side for ~1/4 inch O ring seal to mate with standard flat faced piping flanges. Approximate groove dimensions are 1 inch larger in diameter than pipe diameter x 0.24 inches deep x 0.375 inches wide. Disc seal shall be metal to metal, zero leakage (ANSI Class V), Packing gland -- Adjustable. Materials of Construction: Wetted parts shall be 316 stainless steel, including body, except for threaded bolts which are submerged wetted parts. Material selection shall not promote galvanic corrosion, yet prevent galling or seizing of threaded parts. Operating Conditions: Location; Outdoors. Temperature Range: 0-50 degrees centigrade; Flow Direction -- Bidirectional; Fluid -- Water, specific gravity 1.0; pH range 4 to 5; total dissolved solids 3,000 mg/L; Maximum Operating Pressure and Differential -- 500 psi; Maximum Operating Temperature -- 40 degrees centigrade. Applicable Standards: The latest edition of the following standards in effect of the date of order, shall form a part of this specification to the extent they are applicable to the valves specified: American National Standard Institute (ANSI): ANSI B16.10, Valves, Face to Face Dimensions; ANSI B16.5 Pipe Flanges, and Flanged Fittings; ANSI B16.34, Valve Design. Manufacturer's Standardization Society (MSS) of the Valve and Fittings Industry SP-25 Standard Markings for Valves, Fittings, Flanges, and Unions. Design: Manufacture shall design the valves suitable for the above described service. The valve shall not contain asbestos materials. The pressure and temperature ratings of the valves shall comply with ANSI B16.34, and B31.1. Actuator: Actuator will be supplied by the Government. Maximum torque requirements for seating and unseating against 500 psi are for the 18-inch valve -- 11,800 foot-pounds and for 24 inch valve -- 23,600 foot-pounds. The shaft and keyway dimensions shall be provided. Data specified under the paragraph entitled "Documentation Required" shall be provided by the manufacturer, to allow proper selection of the actuator. Shop Test: Manufacturer shall perform tests and inspections as requiredto assure that the valves meet the requirement of this specification. Specific test on the supplied valves are not required if the data is available and can be furnished for the same make, model, and size of the valve. Marking: Valves shall be marked with a stainless steel identification place in accordance with MSS-SP-25. Documentation Required: The following data shall be supplied with the bid document for evaluation/approval in such detail that the Government can determine the suitability for service: Manufacturer catalog cuts and other documentation showing the valve, model, materials of construction, and outline dimensions. Chart of coefficients. Actuator torque requirements (including breakaway, running, and maximum) and operating arc/revolution requirements. Three (3) sets of the following shall be supplied with the valves; Spare parts list and Installation, actuator mounting dimensions including shaft and mounting flange, and set up instructions. FOB is Destination. Delivery of the valves is desired within 22 weeks after receipt of order; however, alternate delivery timeframes will be considered. Delivery shall be made to Bureau of Reclamation, 7301 Calle Agua Salada, Yuma, AZ 85364. The deadline for receipt of bids is May 29, 1998, 4:15 p.m. Responses to this RFQ should be mailed to Bureau of Reclamation, Yuma Area Office, Attention: YAO-3120, P.O. Box D, Yuma, AZ 85364. All responsible sources may submit a bid which shall be considered by the agency. Provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial applies. Provision 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items; Evaluation will be based on the lowest priced technically acceptable product offered by a responsible vendor. Provision 52.212~-3, Offerors Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items; a completed copy of this provision shall be required with the bid. Clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items applies with no addenda to the clause. Clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items applies and the following clauses are applicable: Nos. 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10. No DPAS has been set. Award will be made to the responsible offeror that provides a technically acceptable product at the lowest price. The offeror shall provide descriptive literature that demonstrates the product's ability to meet the minimum requirements of the specifications. See Notes: 1 and 12. (0139)

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