Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, 50 Irving Street, N.W., Washington, DC 20422

41 -- CHILLER MAINTENANCE SOL 688-059-0451 DUE 020899 POC La Keisha Wiley-Bess, 202-745-8420 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 notice constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation is being issued as a Request for Quotation number RFQ 688-059-0451. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular number 97-9. The SIC code for this solicitation is 1711. The small business size standard is $7.0 million. Contractor to provide: all labor, equipment, and materials to perform the following scope of work to Chiller #1 and #2 in main hospital. (A) Remove approximately 6400 lbs of oil laden R-11 refrigerant from Chiller #1, this R-11 refrigerant will be reclaimed and reintroduced to the chiller to remove additional residual oil to acceptable operating levels. Once completed, the R-11 will becharged into the chiller. Refrigerant removal will include: (1) All necessary cylinder and transportation to perform the refrigerant side mineral oil reduction process. (2) All work to be performed in compliance with EPA regulations with respect to Section 608 of the Clean Air Act. (3) Certified, supervised personnel. (4) Necessary laboratory analysis of the refrigerant side service to establish level of completion. (5) All refrigerant used to perform the refrigerant side service will be weighted to established total use. (6) All R-11 refrigerant used will be properly evacuated and reclaimed to specifications (7) System will be re-charged with reclaimed (from machine being serviced) R-11 upon completion (additional R-11 if needed will be supplied by the V.A. (8) Provide continuous online monitoring for oil and perform visual test for particulate matter during flush procedure. (9) Complete leak test of machine and repair any leaks. (B) Change oil and oil filters in both chillers and disposal of used oil and filters. (C) Check all operating electrical controls on chiller and make necessary repairs, calibrate and complete check out on start up of machine. Acceptance time will be 60 days from bid opening date. The following provisions apply to this solicitation: 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial, 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items, 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items, and 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions including clauses incorporated by reference under Section (b) (6) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (E.O. 11246), Affirmative Action for Special Disabled and Vietnam Era Veterans (38 U.S.C. 4212), 52-222-36 Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers (29 U.S.C. 793), Buy American Act -- Supplies (41 U.S.C. 10), 52.222-41, Service Contract Act and 852.236-86, Workman's Compensation. A written notice of award or acceptance of offer, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful bidder within the time for acceptance specified in the offer shall result in a binding contract without further actions by either party. Bidders responding to this announcement shall submit a price for this service along with the information required in 52.212-1 and a completed copy of provision 52.212-3 to VA Medical Center (688/90C), Room 1B-112, 50 Irving Street, NW, Washington, DC 20422 by February 8, 1999 at 4:30pm Local Time. All work to be completed no later than March 5, 1999. Faxed bids will be accepted. All responsible sources will be considered. Posted 01/22/99 (W-SN290518). (0022)

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