Contracting Officer (Code 520), Naval Construction Battalion Center, 5200 CBC 2nd Street, Gulfport, MS 39501-5001

65 -- STERILIZATION EQUIPMENT SOL N62604-99-Q-7502 DUE 021099 POC Point of Contact -- Charlene Kreeger, Phone 228-871-2281, FAX 228-871- 3212/2691 E-MAIL: Naval Construction Battalion Center, ckreegercbcgulf.navfac.navy.mil. This is a brand name or equal 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; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation # N62604-99-Q-7502 is issued as a request for quotations (RFQ). This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-09 and Defense Acquisition Circular 91-13. This acquisition is unrestricted. The standard classification code is 3841, small business size standard is 500 employees. There are ten (10) contract line items consisting of sterilization equipment for Naval Medical/Dental Clinic, Camp Schwab, Okinawa. Successful contractor will be responsible for furnishing all components and installing equipment on site in Okinawa. All equipment, including piping/fittings required for installation, must be compatible CLIN 0001 -- One (1) each Sterilizer, steam (autoclave), double door, foot pedal activated, power operated sliding ; prevacuum configuration, programmable, micro processor controlled with recorder, minimum 12 cycle capacity, solid stainless steel chamber and door, cross contamination seal, recessed installation through two walls, stainless steel steam piping, 120 volt, 60 HZ, chamber dimension 20x20x38". Furnished with 2 SE Service/Operator's Manuals and 2 SE Part's Manuals. Eagle Century Model FS24- 310-00 or equal; CLIN 0002 -- One (1) each Generator, steam, fully insulated carbon steel pressure vessel, must be ASME rated. Steam output minimum 190 pounds per hour. Steam produced to meet or exceed 97% vapor quality. Generator to have the following features: automatic water level control, high water level sensing system, auxiliary low water cutoff, automatic steam pressure controls, manual or automatic flushing system. Electrical: 60 KW, 208V, 60 HZ, 3 PH. Unit must meet seismic safety considerations for Okinawa. Furnished with 2 SE Service/Operator's Manuals and 2 SE Part's Manuals. Eagle Century Model CH07-821-00 or equal; CLIN 0003 -- One (1) each Auto flush drain kit, Steris P/N 760265-950 or equal: CLIN 0004 One (1) each Installation package for steam generator, Steris P/N 764317-032 or equal; CLIN 0005 -- One (1) each Utensil Washer/Sanitizer, for use in hospitals. Unit washes, rinses, and sanitizes . Unit must mount under standard height countertop. Water is electrically heated -- 208V/60 HZ/3 PH. Unit must be stainless steel construction (both interior and exterior), furnished with utensil rack, minimum 15 minute thermal rinse, and have automatic controls. Furnished with 2 SE Service/Operator's Manuals and 2 SE Parts Manuals. Reliance Series 310 Utensil Washer or equal; CLIN 0006 -- One (1) lot Loading Cart, Transfer Carriage, and Track Assembly. Loading cart is to be stainless steel construction, furnished with two shelves, and guard rails. The cart must fit in sterilizer chamber 20" x 20" x 38". The transfer carriage should be sized to accommodate the loading cart, adjusts in height to align with tracks in sterilizer, furnished with four swivel casters. Track Assembly to fit sterilizer chamber 20" x 20" x 38", includes extra 1" NPT port, extra port plugs into the chamber to allow service or testing, Steris P/N FV02-200- 4 or equal; CLIN 0007- One (1) lot Installation package with steam separator, required to connect sterilizer to steam line from the steam generator, Steris P/N 760265-879 or equal; CLIN 0008 -- One (1) lot Installation hardware required to connect the sterilizer to the building's electrical and plumbing, Steris P/N 760265-826 or equal; CLIN 0009 -One (1) job TRAINING, Operator/maintenance training to be performed on site for maximum 15 operators and dental equipment repairman; CLIN 0010 -- One (1) job INSTALLATION: Service to install the above equipment at Naval Medical/Dental Clinic, Camp Schwab, Okinawa. Contractor to be responsible for air fare, car rental, meals, and lodging while on site. Delivery of CLIN's 0001-0008 will be required within 60 days after award of contract. The shipping terms will be F.O.B. Destination, Receiving Officer, Warehouse #320, Naval Construction Battalion Center, Gulfport, MS 39501-5001 with inspection and acceptance at destination. (NCBC Gulfport will be responsible for shipping materials to Okinawa). An offeror must quote on all items in this solicitation to be eligible for award. Solicitation provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items (Jun 1997) is hereby incorporated by reference. FAR Clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items (May 1997) is hereby incorporated by reference. FAR Clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, is hereby incorporated by reference. The following paragraphs apply to this solicitation and any resultant contract (b)(6) 52.222-26, (b)(7) 52.222-35, (b)(8) 52.222-36, (b)(9) 52.222-37, (b)(17) 52.247-64. DFARS Clause 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items, is hereby incorporated by reference, with additional DFAR clauses included in this solicitation and any resultant contract, as follows: (b)(7) 252.219-7006, (b)(8) 252.225-7001, (b)(17) 252.225-7036. Additional Contract Terms and Conditions applicable to this procurement are: Type of contract: A firm fixed-price contract will be awarded using Simplified Acquisition Procedures. Warranty: The contractor shall extend to the Government full coverage of any standard commercial warranty normally offered in a similar commercial sale. Acceptance of the warranty does not waive the Government's rights with regard to the other terms and conditions of the contract. In the event of a conflict, the terms and conditions of the contract shall take precedence over the warranty. The warranty period shall begin upon completion of installation for the items listed in the schedule. 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, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: technical capability and price. Technical capability is approximately equal to price. Award will be made to the offeror that meets the solicitations minimum criteria for technical acceptability at the lowest price. To be determined technically acceptable, the offeror must furnish product literature that demonstrates the products offered meets all requirements stated in the above purchase description. The Government reserves the right to make award on the initial offer received without discussions. The Government reserves the right to eliminate from further consideration those proposals which are considered non- responsive. Companies wishing to respond to this solicitation should provide this office with the following: A price quote, submitted on your company letterhead or your standard company quotation forms, for the requested items showing solicitation number, unit price, extended price, FOB, prompt payment terms, delivery time, and correct address. OFFERS MUST BE SIGNED. Offerors are reminded to include a completed copy of the provisions at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -Commercial Items, as well as DFARS 252.212-7000, Offeror Representations and Certifications -Commercial Items, and DFARS 252.225-7035, Buy American Act-North American Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act-Balance of Payments Program Certificate with their offers. Those companies not in possession of the provisions in full text may contact this office and a copy will be faxed to you. Each offer shall include their Dun & Bradstreet Code and their Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code. NOTICE TO ALL CONTRACTORS: All contractors who provide goods/services to the Department of Defense (DOD) must be registered in the Central Contractor Register (CCR). Further information may be obtained through the Internet at: http://www.acq.osd.mil/ec/faqs. You cannot be awarded a DOD contract if you are not registered in the CCR. The Internet site for registering in the CCR is http://ccr.edi.disa.mil. If you do not have Internet access and want to register with a paper form, you should contact CCR Registration Assistance Center at 1-888-227-2423, Customer Service, and request the registration form and assistance packet for your completion. All questions concerning this RFQ must be submitted in writing, no telephonic responses will be processed. Questions should be faxed to CHARLENE KREEGER, FAX 228-871-3212/2691 by 5 FEB 99. Quotations are due on 10 FEB 1999 2:00 p.m. to Contracting Officer (Code 520), 5200 CBC 2nd Street, Gulfport, MS 39501-5001. Facsimile quotations acceptable, FAX 228- 871-3212/2691. No oral quotations will be accepted. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which shall be considered. EMAIL Posted 01/19/99 (D-SN289085). (0019)

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