Naval Surface Warfare Center, Code 1163, 300 Highway 361, Crane, IN 47522-5001

36 -- SPECIAL INDUSTRY MACHINERY SOL N00164-98-Q-0155 DUE 052998 POC Ms. Diane Pearson, Code 1163W7, telephone 812-854-5201, Ms. Teresa Brough, Code 1163WT, Contracting Officer WEB: click here to download copy of RFP, http://crane.navy.mil. E-MAIL: click here to contact contracting officer via e-mail, pearson_d@crane.navy.mil. 17. 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 procurement is set-aside for small business concerns only. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation Number N00164-98-Q-0155 is issued as a Request for Quotation. Solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-04 and Defense Acquisition Circular 91-13. The Standard Industrial Classification Code for this procurement is 3559. The size standard is 500 employees. This requirement is for the procurement of 1 each Vacuum Debulking/Curing Table, Briskheat Model Number VT1000-2E2, brand name or equal in accordance with the following specifications GENERAL REQUIREMENTS: The table shall as a minimum consist of the following major components or subsystems: Reusable vacuum bag lid assembly;Vacuum system; Temperature source/control system; Temperature monitor; Data logger/recorder. Physical size and power requirements, reusable vacuum bag lid assembly. The vacuum bag lid assembly shall consist of a lid frame, mechanical lifting actuators, vacuum bag, vacuum seal and related controls. The lid frame shall be hinged at the rear of the table and will open to a minimum angle of 70 degrees to allow placement of the part to be cured. The vacuum bag shall be supported by the lid frame and form a vacuum chamber by being drawn over a seal. The seal shall be a permanent part of the equipment. The lid fuse and controls shall be located on the control console. The raise/lower function of the lid shall be accomplished in such a manner as to prevent the operator from being injured (example: two actuator buttons requiring the use of both hands to activate the lid moving actuators.) The mechanical lifting actuators shall be electrical. If the push buttons are released or the power to the table is interrupted, the mechanical actuators shall lock in place preventing the lid from moving up or down accidentally. VACUUM SYSTEM -- The vacuum system shall consist of a high volume vacuum pump, vacuum ports, a vacuum gauge, a vacuum adjust valve and related controls. The vacuum pump shall be an oil-less, non-lubricated, piston type pump, shock mounted to the underside of the table. The vacuum ports shall be equally spaced on the ends of the table to allow maximum working surface. The vacuum gauge and controls (gauge and valve) shall be mounted on the front of the control console. The power fuse shall be located inside the main junction box. TEMPERATURE SOURCE/CONTROL SYSTEM -- The table shall have two heating zones. The temperature source/control system shall consist of, as a minimum, one programmable temperature controller, one power switch, one audible alarm and one alarm on/off switch per zone, and one system fuse. The temperature controller(s) shall have two displays, oneshowing the actual temperature being measured and one showing the set point entered by the operator. All of the temperature source/control system shall be located on the control console. The temperature source/control system shall operate in normal control process mode (operate), with an operator altered setpoint (setpoint mode) or with altered parameters (parameter setting mode). The alarm shall sound if the controller senses a high or low temperature failure, heater break, or loss of vacuum. TEMPERATURE MONITOR -- The temperature monitor shall have a minimum of 16 thermocouple jacks located in the table seal or on the control console, a GPIB port, RS232 port and a printer port (for connection to the datalogger). The monitor shall be a scanning monitor, taking samples from all 16 thermocouples. The monitor shall display, the active channel, the status of the parameter, the actual temperature of the active channel, and any error indications. The monitor shall allow selection of the active channel and parameter modification/entry. The temperature monitor shall be capable of storing/recalling parameter set-ups by program number. The monitor information shall be printable at an operator determined interval. The RS232 port shall be capable of attachment to a PC using a standard serial cable. The baud rate shall be adjustable from 150 to 9600. All monitor parameters shall be capable of being set via the RS232 interface. Any unique software required for this operation shall be included. The GPIB address shall be addressable from 0 to 31. The table shall be equipped to operate using "J" type thermocouples with jacks being of the standard size and type for the US. The monitor shall contain a replaceable battery to maintain the preset data in the event of a power failure. DATA LOGGER/RECORDER -- The data logger/recorder shall record the information from the temperature monitor. The data logger/recorder shall be a dot matrix type using a printer ribbon. The data logger/ recorder shall use plain paper verses thermal paper tape. PHYSICAL SIZE AND POWER REQUIREMENTS -- The table shall not exceed 150 " wide X 84" deep X 45" high (closed) / 118 " high (open). The table shall be equipped with a minimum of 6 vacuum ports. The table shall have a minimum heated area of 144" X 72" with a minimum useable area of 138" X 66".The table shall be capable of supplying 450 degrees continuous temperature while operating at 240 Volt AC, 60 Hz, 3 phase. Having a total wattage not to exceed 16,000 watts or a total of 40 amps. The vacuum pump and temperature controls shall operate on 120 VAC or 230 VAC, 1 phase, 60Hz. The reusable vacuum bag shall be of silicone rubber, clear, with a minimum of 800% elongation, and a tensile strength of 700 PSI. The vacuum seal shall be silicone rubber. The table surface shall be T6061 Aluminum. The table shall be mounted on casters for easy movement. The table and frame shall be gray in color. The table enclosure shall have removable panels for maintenance. This requirement will be negotiated at a firm fixed price contract and will be awarded utilizing Simplified Acquisition Procedures. The shipping terms will be F.O.B. destination, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane IN, with inspection/acceptance at destination. The required delivery is 8 weeks after contract issuance. FAR Clauses/Provisions 52.203-3 Gratuities, 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items, 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items, 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items (incorporating FAR 52.203-6 Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government, with Alternate I, 52.219-8 Utilization of Small Business Concerns and Small Disadvantaged Business Concerns, 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (E.O. 11246), 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, 52.225-18 European Community Sanctions for end Products) applies to this acquisition. DFARS 252-212-7001, Contract Terms & Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items (APR 1998), 252.225-7012, Preference for Certain Domestic Commodities and 252.227-7015 Technical Data -- Commercial Items apply to this acquisition. Offerors responding to this announcement must provide the information contained in 52.212-1, Instruction to Offerors -- Commercial items and must include a completed copy of provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial items. The offeror should also provide its Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code, Contractor Establishment Code and Tax Identification Number. The Government intends to award to the responsible contractor whose quotation is the most advantageous to the Government considering price and price-related factors. The offers will be evaluated on the following factors: Technical specification compliance, past performance and price. Technical specification compliance and past performance are equal, and when taken together are significantly more important than price. The Contractor shall provide past performance for same/similar products/specifications with other Government Agencies, public or local Government for the past three years. If a change occurs in this requirement, only those offerors that respond to this announcement within the required time frame will be provided any changes/ amendments and considered for future discussions and/or award. All responsible sources may submit an offer which will be considered by the agency. Submit responses to Diane Pearson via fax at 812-854-3805 by 3:00 P.M. 29 May 98. ***** (0140)

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