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J -- AIR COMPRESSORS: REPLACE SOL RFQ2-37075MJM DUE 081298 POC Michael J. McIntyre, Purchasing Agent, Phone (650) 604-1364, Fax (650) 604-3772, Email mmcintyre@mail.arc.nasa.gov -- Barbara A. Drake, Contracting Officer, Phone (650) 604-3002, Fax (650) 604-4646, Email bdrake@mail.arc.nasa.gov WEB: Click here for the latest information about this notice, http://nais.nasa.gov/EPS/ARC/date.html#RFQ2-37075MJM. E-MAIL: Michael J. McIntyre, mmcintyre@mail.arc.nasa.gov. This notice is a combined solicitation/RFQ 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; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This procurement is being conducted under the Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP). The purpose of this procurement is to remove eleven (11) each existing air compressors of various sizes and replace them with new ones and associated components in accordance with the following Statement of Work: 1. SCOPE: 1.1 Title: Air Compressors: Removal and Replacement 1.2 Location of Work: NASA Ames Research Center, Moffett Field, CA. 2. REFERENCES: a. AHB1700-1, NASA Ames Health and Safety Manual (for perusal at NASA) 3. REQUIREMENTS: 3.1 Remove and reinstall interferences necessary to accomplish the requirements of this statement of work. 3.2 Remove the existing and install new, the following listed air compressors (80 psig to 120psig range) and associated components: Bldg:, Location:, H.P:, Type:, NASA I. D. Number: a. N207, Hibay, 15, Recip., 4310090010061, b. N215, Boiler Rm., 10, Recip., 4310090010071, c. N233, Eq. Rm. 109, 20, Recip., 4310090010129, d. N226, Boiler Rm., 5, Recip., 4310090010074, e. N239, Bsmnt Mech. Rm., 3, Recip., 4310090010044, f. N239, Bsmnt Mech. Rm., 5, Recip., 4310090010167, g. N243, Bsmnt Mech. Rm., 15, Recip., 4310090010092, h. N245, Outside, North, 20, Recip., 4310090010185, i. N248C, Outside, West, 5, Recip., 4310090010186, j. N250, Basement, 5, Recip., 4310090010184, k. N267, Outside Shed, West, 10, Recip., 4310090010053 3.3 New air compressors shall be equipped with new air receivers (tanks) where applicable. 3.4 New air compressors shall be "oilless" type for 5 H. P. and under. 3.5 New air compressors shall be provided with new electrical (NEMA 12) starter control panels, 408/430 V, 60 Hz, 3 Phase with timers. 3.5.1 Accomplish all electrical modifications to suit new installation of new air compressor units. 3.6 Accomplish all piping modifications to suit installation of new air compressors to existing systems. 3.7 Install new auto drain piping and associated components where missing. 3.8 Install new vibration pads and fasteners on each new air compressor. CHECK POINT (Operational Tests) 3.9 Accomplish an operational test of each new air compressor installation, associated components, and piping. Set and adjust all controls. Allowable leakage at new and disturbed joints: None. 3.10 Clean, prepare, prime, and paint all new and disturbed surfaces as a result of the requirements of this SOW. 3.11 Contractor shall comply with all local, state, and federal codes and regulations as a result of the requirements of this SOW. 4. NOTES: 4.1 Project Manager will be Michael J. McIntyre, (650)604-1464 or Patrick Jacquemet, (650)604-4747, located at building 19, room 1021. 5. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED MATERIAL (GFM): 5.1 GFM: NONE Copies of the above SOW will be sent upon receipt of a written/fax request by interested parties. FAX:(650)604-7354. A job walk-through will be conducted on July 27, 1998 commencing at building 19, room 1021 at 09:00 AM, sharp. All interested parties shall submit the names of attending personnel no later than 02:00 PM, PDST, July 24, 1998 to FAX: (650)604-1364. The provisions and clauses in the RFQ are those in effect through FAC 97-05. This procurement is a total small business set-aside. See Note 1. The SIC code and the small business size standard for this procurement are 1711 and 7M, respectively. The quoter shall state in their quotation their size status for this procurement. All qualified responsible business sources may submit a quotation which shall be considered by the agency. Project completion at Ames Research Center is required within 30 days ARO. Delivery shall be FOB Destination. The DPAS rating for this procurement is DO-C9. Quotations for the items(s) described above may be mailed or faxed to the identified point of contact: Michael J. McIntyre(NASA Ames Research Center, Plant Engineering Branch, M/S: 19-11, Moffett Field, CA. 94035-1000 or FAX: (650)604-1364), by the date/time specified below and include, solicitation number, FOB destination to this Center, proposed delivery schedule, discount/payment terms, warranty duration (if applicable), taxpayer identification number (TIN), identification of any special commercial terms, and be signed by an authorized company representative. Quoters SHALL USE the Standard Form 1449, Solicitation/Contract/Order for Commercial Items form found at URL: http://procure.arc.nasa.gov/Acq/Standard_Forms/Index.html to submit a quotation. Quoters shall provide the information required by FAR 52.212-1. . If the end product(s) quoted is other than domestic end product(s) as defined in the clause entitled "Buy American Act -- Supplies," the quoter shall so state and shall list the country of origin. The Representations and Certifications required by FAR 52.2l2-3 may be obtained via the internet at URL: http://ec.msfc.nasa.gov/msfc/pub/reps_certs/sats/ FAR 52.212-4 is applicable. FAR 52.212-5 is applicable and the following identified clauses are incorporated by reference. Applicable clauses are: 52.219-8, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.222-37, 52.225-3, 52.225-9, 52.225-21, 52.222-41, 52.222-42, and 52.239-92. Questions regarding this acquisition must be submitted IN WRITING no later than July 31, 1998. FAX:(650)604-1364. Quotations are due by 03:00 PM, PDST, on August 12, 1998 to Plant Engineering Branch at the address specified above. Award will be based upon overall best value to the Government, with consideration given to the factors of proposed technical merits, price and past performance; other critical requirements (i.e., delivery) if so stated in the RFQ will also be considered. Unless otherwise stated in the solicitation, for selection purposes, technical, price and past performance are essentially equal in importance. It is critical that offerors provide adequate detail to allow evaluation of their offer (seeFAR 52.212-1(b). Quoters SHALL provide filled-in copies of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representation and Certifications -- Commercial Items with their quote. See above for where to obtain copies of the form via the Internet. An ombudsman has been appointed -- See Internet Note "B". Prospective quoters shall notify this office of their intent to submit a quotation. 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). Any referenced notes can be viewed at the following URL: http://genesis.gsfc.nasa.gov/nnotes.htm. Posted 07/17/98 (D-SN225254). (0198)

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