Western Area Power Administration, 114 Parkshore Drive, Folsom, CA 95630

59 -- INSULATORS; NON-CERAMIC FOR 230 KV HV TRANSMISSION LINE SOL DE-RQ65-99WN50131 DUE 011199 POC S. Bates; CO, TEL: (916)353-4469; FAX: (916) 985-1933 Western Area Power Administration (WAPA) intends to procure Non-Ceramic Insulators to be used as replacement parts on a 230 kV HV Transmission Line. The insulators shall have end fittings made of high-strength ductile iron, galvanized to resist corrosion, and pressed onto fiberglass rod covered with continuous silicone rubber weather sheds. Corona rings shall be provided. Insulators must be able to withstand high pressure washing with water. Insulators shall meet the following minimum specifications: ITEM 001 -- (450 EACH): TOWER END FITTING: EYE; LINE END FITTING: BALL(ANSI 52-5); CORONA RING -- TOWER END: NONE; CORONA RING -- LINE END: 8 INCHES; NUMBER OF SHEDS: 47; APPROXIMATE WEIGHT: 24 LBS; SECTION LENGTH: 86 INCHES; SHED DIAMETER:5 INCHES; SHED SPACING: 1.5 INCHES; DRY ARC DISTANCE: 73 INCHES; LEAKAGE DISTANCE: 256 INCHES; 60 Hz DRY FLASH OVER: 711kV; 60 Hz WET FLASH OVER: 815kV; IMPLUSE POSITIVE FLASH OVER: 1172kV; IMPLUSE NEGATIVE FLASH OVER: 1235kV; SPECIFIC MECHANICAL LOAD: 25,000 LBS.; ROUTINE TEST LOAD: 12,500 LBS. THIS IS A COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION for commercial items prepared IAW the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; RFQs are being requested and a written solicitation will not be used. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-07. This acquisition is 'unrestricted'. The SIC code is 3644. Delivery is required on or before March 5, 1999; FOB Destination to the Redding Maintenance Facility, 1545 Beltline Road, Redding, CA 96003. Acceptance and Inspection of supply shall be done at the Redding Maintenance Facility. The following FAR Clauses apply to this acquisition: Instructions to Offerors-52.212-1; Evaluation -- Commercial Items-52.212-2; Past Performance, Technical Capability & Price; Representations & Certifications -- Commercial Items-52.212-3; Contract Terms & Conditions-52.212-4; Contract Terms & Conditions -- 52.212-5; Service of Protest -- 952.233-2; 52.222-26 -- Equal Employment Opportunity (EO 11246); 52.222-35 -- Affirmative Action for Special Disabled & Viet Nam Era Vets (38 USC 4212); 52.222-36 -- Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers (29 USC 793); 52.222-37 -- Employment Reports on Special Disabled Vets & Veterans of the Viet Nam Era (38 USC 4212); 52.225-3 -- Buy American Act Supplies (41 USC 10); 52.247-34 FOB Destination; and 52.215-14 -- Explanation to Prospective Offerors. Brand Name or Equal purchased previously and known to meet minimum technical requirement is P/N NLI #251SL630EJ-W, NGK-Locke, Baltimore, MD. Offerors are required to submit a completed copy of Representations & Certifications IAW Far 52.212-3 and technical specs/drawings of product offered with RFQ. Questions regarding this synopsis/solicitation shall be put in writing and faxed to Sharon Bates at (916)985-1933. RFQs are due Monday, January 11, 1999 by 4:00 pm PST. RFQs may be mailed to US Dept of Energy, WAPA, ATTN: S. Bates, 114 Parkshore Drive, Folsome, CA 95630. Faxed RFQs will be accepted. Posted 12/29/98 (W-SN284023). (0363)

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