U.S. Property & Fiscal Office For Kansas, 2737 S Kansas Ave, Attn: Contracting, Topeka, KS 66611-1170

49 -- DYE PENETRANT INSPECTION SYSTEM SOL DAAH14-99-R-4002 DUE 031799 POC Mr. Tom Coleman, Contracting Officer, (785) 274-1211 E-MAIL: Click here to contact the contracting officer via, tcoleman@ks-arng.ngb.army.mil. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for Dye Penetrate Inspection System prepared IAW 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. This solicitation DAHA14 99 R 4002 is issued as an RFP. This is a solicitation document and incorporates provisions are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-10. SIC code is 3599. Dye Penetrate Inspection System. This requirement is for the Kansas Army National Guard, Topeka, Kansas. The requirement is for special test equipment to inspect for cracks the internal components of the AGT-1500 turbine engine. The inspection system shall be a chemical dye system that will penetrate and become lodged in cracks or fractures of metal and them visible under special light conditions (black light). Complete assembly shall include the items necessary to allow a smooth and labor efficient, flow of engine components across the inspection system. All separate stations shall be assembled adjacent to each other and must fit within a 30 X 40foot area. (includes operator work space) Complete system shall include a filtration system for cleaning and reuse of the chemicals. Required components of the systems are: (1) Chemical Spray Booth: Must be a self-contained unit, mist collector may be separately attached. Inside working area of spray booth shall be minimum of 48"L by 36" W by 42"H. Hand operated chemical spray gun. Sufficient black light (mounted or hand held) for visual verification by operator. Mist collector must be capable of capturing and filtering over spray. Filtration must be complete enough to allow final venting back into shop space. (2) Rinse Station: Self-contained unit with roller assembly for movement of parts. Non corrosive drain basin. Hand held sprayer and clack light required. Supply and drain water connections shall allow simple hookup to facility water supply and drain. (3) All Drain Stations: Self contained unit with roller assemblies for movement of parts across drain area. (4) Drying Station: Drying equipment shall be capable of holding the same size components as the rest of the system. Drying chamber shall have insulated and heat reflective panels or coatings. Heating elements and circulation fans shall be removable. Doors or panels for loading and unloading of the dryers shall be hinged or balanced for ease of operation. Dryer system must be capable of 230 VAC or 460 VAC. (5) Developer Station: Developer must be capable of holding the same size components as the rest of the system. System must be capable of collecting vented dust and must clean air to a level that can be vented directly back into the shop space. Floor of system shall have roller system for movement of components through developer. Non corrosive drain basin. (6) Inspection Station: Unit shall be large enough to house components and the Inspector within a Clack light controlled area. Inspection Station shall have its own ventilation system and separate white and black light with all controls available to operator working inside of the booth. (7) Chemical Filtration System: Must be capable of processing 300 gallons per day. System must be self-contained with separate process and cleaner tanks. Filtration screens or bags must be removable for separate particulate filtering sizing. A firm fixed price contract is anticipated. Proposals must include a written description of the equipment indicating its compliance with the specifications. The proposal also should include sufficient information to include promotional brochures, pictures, or any other submission to indicate specific performance characteristics of the equipment. Award shall be lowest price technical acceptable proposal . Contractor shall submit a list of at least three companies, to include point of contact and telephone number of individual(s), who currently use the equipment described in their proposal. All of the technical evaluation factors other than cost or price, when combined, are approximately equal to price. The provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications (Oct 1995) applies to this acquisition. A completed-signed copy of this provision shall be submitted with any proposal. The clause at FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions (Apr 1998). The clause at FAR 52.212-5, Contract terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items (Jun 1998 applies to this acquisition. Under paragraph b, the following clauses are incorporated: 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government, with Alternate I; 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity; 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era; 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities; 252.222-37, Employment Reports on Disabled Veterans; 52.225-3, Buy American Act-Supplies. The clause 52.232-33, Mandatory Information for Electronic Funds Transfer Payment (Aug 1996) applies to this solicitation. The clause at DFARS 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes to Defense Acquisition of Commercial Items (Nov 1995), is applicable to this acquisition. Offers are due by 2 p.m., 17 March 1999 by e-mail, fax or mail. Mail to the Contracting Officer, USPFO for Kansas, 2737 S. Kansas Ave., Topeka, KS 66611-1170 or fax to (785) 274-1642 Attn.: Mr. Tom Coleman; or e-mail to: tcoleman@ks-arng.ngb.army.mil. Simplified Acquisition Procedures will be utilized. Posted 02/16/99 (W-SN298614). (0047)

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