47th Conracting Squadron, 171 Alabama Ave, Laughlin AFB, TX 78843-5102

36 -- AUTOMATIC METAL DENSIFYING MACHINE SOL F41685 98Q0312 DUE 092498 POC SSgt Gary Wellman (830) 298-5993 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; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Acquisition Circular 97-05. FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial applies to this acquisition. FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. The following factors will be used to evaluate offers: 1) equipment meeting minimum specification stated below 2) price and 3) delivery date. All offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, with its offer. The clause at FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items applies to this acquisition with no addendum attached. The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders Commercial Items; specifically 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity, 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Special Disabled and Vietnem Era Veternas, 52.222-36, Affirmative Action For Handicapped Workers, 52.222.37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era and 52.225-21 Buy American Act- North American Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act-Balance of Payments Program. The proposed contract is 100% set aside for small business concerns. All offers are due at 47 CONS/LGCS 171 Alabama Ave, Laughlin AFB, TX 78843 by 4:30 p.m. CST on 24 Sep 98. Point of contact for additional information is Gary Wellman at (830) 298-5993. Quotations may be faxed to (830) 298-4178 prior to the close out time. Request for quotation on one (1) Automatic Metal Densifying Machine with the capability to automatically densify metal and produce a finished metal brick suitable for recycling. The system must work on oil filters, paint cans, food cans, beverage cans, and empty aerosol cans. System must be computer controlled with self diagnostic capability. The unit must also have an output chute to pass the brick into a disposal bin. Specific specifications include: a) be less than 6' wide and 12' high; b) have an output dimension of less than a 10" by 10" by 10" block; c) have an operational capacity of 4 -- 55gallon drums of uncrushed filters per hour minimum, d) produce a densified block suitable for recycling; e) must have a waste contamination shroud; f) automated pumping of waste into holding tank; g) have secondary containment for waste; h) have a hydraulic oil cooler; i) require minimal maintenance; j) have automated or power assisted devices to facilitate rapid clean up and access for routine maintenance; and k) have a crushing force of at least 90 tons. Posted 09/09/98 (W-SN247675). (0252)

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