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41 -- FURNISH A 170 TON CENTRIFUGAL (R-123) CHILLER SOL F01600-98-Q1698 DUE 092498 POC Mary Lou Crook, 334-953-2560 E-MAIL: mary.crook@max2.maxwell.af.mil, mary.crook@max2.maxwell.af.mil. 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; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This synopsis/solicitation is issued as a Request for Proposal (RFP).. Simplified acquisition procedures shall be utilized. This solicitation and incorporated provisions are those in effect through FAC 97-05 and DAC 91-13. Reference Solicitation Number: F01600-98-Q1698. This acquisition is to purchase a new 170 ton centrifugal (R-123) chiller in accordance with the following minimum specifications: The 170-ton chiller performance shall be certified in accordance with ARI Standard 550-92. The sound pressure shall be measured in accordance with ARI Standard 575-87. The following items shall be included. 1) Industrial design centrifugal compressor; (2) MicroComputer control panel with the following safety and control features: 1) alphanumeric display annunciates the following operating parameters: entering and leaving chilled water temperatures; entering and leaving condenser water temperatures, refrigerant pressures, oil pressure differential, percent motor current, 2) digital keypad entry allow for programming of: leaving chilled water, percent current limit (40% to 100%), automatic load limiting on start-up (400% to 100%, 1 to 255 minutes) time remaining in load limiting cycle displayed; 7day/24hour start/stop schedule with holiday function; Allowable range of chilled water temperature reset for DDC system and automatic printout function of operating log, 3) interface capabilities for: chilled water pump start/stop, condenser water pump start/stop, chilled water reset from an external signal, cycling shutdown annunciator "Run" signal; Remote "Ready to Start" signal, Printer to provide hard copy of log reports, alarins, etc, 4) alphanumeric display annunciates the following safety and cycling shutdowns and warning conditions. Time and day of safety/cycling shutdown and type of restart required (automatic or manual) annunciated: low water temperature, Power fault, high compressor discharge temperature high oil pressure, low oil pressure, low evaporator pressure, high condenser pressure, motor starter shutdown, chilled water pump interlock, remote stop (from DDC system), high condenser pressure limit in effect, low evaporator pressure limit in effect. Evaporator differential pressure switch; Evaporator factory insulated; Current limit and temperature reset interface boards; Condenser water readout; Factory mounted solid state starter. Factory piped, refrigerant cooled oil cooler;. HCFC-123 refrigerant charge.; Marine water box on condenser. Start-up and training of operational personnel shall be included as separate pricing with the submission of your offer. The start-up and training will be conducted on-site. Delivery date and place of delivery shall be not later than 90 days after receipt of purchase order. Inspection and delivery shall be at FOB destination point; 42CES/CEOG, 115 South Butler Street, MAFB-Gunter Annex, AL 36114. Warranty provisions and installation information shall be included with your offer. The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government. The following provisions and clauses apply to this acquisition: 52.512-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial; 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial items, The specific evaluation criteria under paragraph (a) of FAR 52.212-2 are: (a) price; (b) technically acceptable; (c) past performance. All evaluation factors other than price when combined is approximately equal to price. 52.212-3, Offerors Representations and Certifications Commercial Items (Offerors must include a completed copy with their offer) and must accompany the offeror's quote; 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items; 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Commercial Items; 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity; 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. The following DFAR provisions are hereby incorporated by reference; 252.204-7004, Required Central Contractor Registration (Lack of registration in the CCR database will make an offeror/quoter ineligible for award of a contract/purchase order. Please ensure compliance with this regulation when submitting your quote. Call 888-227-2423/800-841-4431 for more information) and 252.232-7009, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer, (CCR). The SIC Code is 3585. Small Business Size; 750 employees. This acquisition is an unrestricted purchase. CLIN: 0001: quantity: 1 each; (give unit price) CLIN: 0002: Installation of Chiller -- quantity: 1 job; CLIN 0003: Training: quantity: 1 job,CLIN 0004: Start-Up: quantity: 1 job. An award will be made to the responsible offeror whose offer conforms with all requirements of this solicitation. The CLIN's awarded will be subject to availability of funds. Preference will be given to those quotations based on Federal Supply Schedules: Offerors should include GSA contract number, expiration date, terms and conditions of specific GSA Schedule and item description with specifications that comply with the item described above. The quotation shall be submitted not later than 3:00 p.m. CDT, 24 September 1998. Point of contact is 2Lt Chad Nichols at (334) 953-3593 and Mary Lou Crook, Contracting Officer (334) 953-2560. If a site visit is required, please contact 2Lt Chad Nichols no later than 22 September 1998 and arrangements will be made (prior to submission of offer). All responsible sources may submit an offer, which shall be considered by the agency. Posted 09/10/98 (W-SN248290). (0253)

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