Bureau of Reclamation, Yuma Area Office, 7301 Calle Agua Salada, Yuma, Az85364

48 -- VALVES SOL 98-SQ-34-0222 DUE 072298 POC Myra Cordero, Contract Specialist 520-343-8134; Bridget Gauer, Contracting Officer 520-343-8138 E-MAIL: E-mail to Contract Specialist, mcordero-@lc.usbr.gov. 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-34-0222 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 busines size standard is 500 employees. The Bureau of Reclamation, Yuma Area Office, has a requirement for wafer valves which are to be used for a pump discharge header on a reverse osmosis feed headers. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS: Valve Type -- 1/4 turn butterfly/disc; SIZE: 24 Inch, 1 Each; SIZE: 18 Inch, 3 Each; SIZE 12 Inch, 2 Each. PRESSURE RATINGS: 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; 1 inch larger in diameter than pipe diameter X 0.24 inches deep X 0.375 inches wide. DISC SEAL: Metal to Metal, zero leakage, ANSI B16.104, Class 5. PACKING GLAND: Adjustable. MATERIALS OF CONSTRUCTION: Wetted Parts, 316 Stainless Steel, including body. Bolting shall be monel. OPERATING CONDITIONS: Location -- Outdoors; Temperature Range -- 0 to 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 at the date of order, shall form a part of this specification to the extend they are applicable to the valves specified. American National Standards Insitutue (ANSI): ANSI B16.10, Valves, Face to Face dimensions; ANSI B16.5, Pipe Flanges & Flanged Fittings; ANSI B16.34, Valve Design; ANSI B16.104, Valve Seat Leakage. Manufacturer shall design 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. Torque requirements for seating and unseating 500 psi shall be provided. The shaft stem 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 shop tests and inspections as required to assure the valves meet the requirements of this specification. Specific tests on the supplied valves are not required if the data is available and can be furnished for the same make, model, and size of valve. MARKING: Valves shall be marked with a stainless steel identification plate in accordance with MSS-SP-25. DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED: The following data shall be supplied with the bid documents for evaluation/approval in such detail that the Government can determine the suitability for service -- Manufacturers catalog cuts and other documentation showing the valve, model, materials of construction, the outline dimensions. Chart of flow coefficients. Actuator Torque requirements (to include; breakway, running, and maximum) and operating arc/revolution requirement. Three sets of the following data shall be supplied not later than with the shipment of the valves; Spare parts list; 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 quotes is July 22, 1998, 4:15 pm local time. Responses to this RFQ should be mailed to Bureau of Reclmation, Yuma Area Office, 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 lowest priced technically accpetable product offered by a responsible vendor. Provision 52.212-3, Offerors Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items; a complete copy of this provision shall be required with the quote. 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 demostrates the products ability to meet the minimum requirement of the specifications. SEE NOTES: 1 and 12. Posted 07/09/98. (0190)

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