Department of the Treasury (DY), Bureau of Engraving and Printing Office of Procurement, 14th & C Sts., SW, Room 708-A, Washington, DC 20228

Z -- ELECTRONIC CONTROL SYSTEM FOR BUREAU ELEVATORS SOL BEP99-20 DUE 031599 POC Angel L. Walls (202) 874-2139, Donald Jameson (202)874-3337 This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The Request for Proposal (RFP) is identified by solicitation No. BEP 99-20. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-09. This acquisition is a Small Business Set Aside. This SIC code is 1796 with a Small Business Size Standard of $7,000,000.00. Specifications for Electronic Control System for Bureau Elevators -- 1. Minimum Specifications for elevator control system-The Electrical Control system for the Bureau of Engraving and Printings (BEP) elevators will be installed on #13 elevator located in the Annex Building on the 14th Street Side. This control system will allow the operation of the elevator within the following specifications: a.System configuration-DC-SCR Static Drive Application b. Car Speed-500 FPM. 8MPS C. Floor Stops-8 d. Horse Power-250 e. Motor Control-Dual Closed Loop Technology F. Car Group Size g. Operating Environment-Ambient Temperature: 324 to 122F . 0c to 50c Humidity: Non-Condensing to 95% h.System Monitoring-Remote monitoring not required i. System Access (Tool)-Standard Notebook PC or Machine Room RVU Monitor j. Electromagnetic Compatibility(EMC)-Emissions & Immunity CE, FCC part 15 &ICES-001 Compliance with optional Filter k. Field Connections-Serial Communications or conventional wiring l. Code Compliance-ASME A17.5 CAN/CSA B44.1, CE EN-81, Australia m. Dispatching-Integral to each Car Controller (No Group Controller Required until second car in bank is upgraded) n. Floor Leveling Accuracy- +/- " . +/- 6mm o. Security Features (Option)-Key Switch p. Controller Enclosure Dimensions Standard Configuration-20.5" W x 32.5" D x 74.25" H . 521mm W x 826mm D x 1886mm H 47" W x 19.75" D x 70.75" H . 1200mm W x 500mm D x 1800mm H. This control system is to be built by using readily available standardized components that are not custom made to any one manufacturers requirements; this section is requiring that the various components of the system be readily available from many vendors as off-the-shelf items. All documentation is to be furnished in print form and also in a digital format (TIF format) to allow storage in a PC based system. 2. Minimum Specifications for control panel system/floor indicators-The car control system fixtures shall be furnished in a type of vandal resistant fixture to deter destruction of components of the panel. The fixture should use a combination of heavy gauge stainless steel faceplate and a "positive stop" style button. This car control fixture shall be required to meet or exceed any OSHA requirements (this should include requirements fire control and emergency medical control of the elevator, which will key controlled). This OSHA compliance should also detail requirements for Braille identification. The car control panel will also contain communication provisions, emergency lighting, and indication of current position. Position indicators furnished with the system shall be mounted on each floor with a readout designating floor location and indication of direction (up arrow or down arrow) from current location. These controls shall also be furnished as a vandal proof type hall call stations. 3. Installation Requirements-The installation of this system is to be conducted by the contractor on #13 Elevator in the Annex building of the Bureau of Engraving and Printing. The installation will be completed by the contractor and tested to be in compliance with all applicable OSHA or other regulating authorities safety requirements and pass proper certification test. The installation of this equipment and testing should be completed within eight (8) work weeks (40 consecutive workdays), Monday through Friday) after contract award. 4. Training Requirements-the installation is to be conducted in such a manner that the Bureau of Engraving and Printing personnel will gain sufficient knowledge and experience to install similar systems on the other seven (7) elevators. The contractor will supply sufficient hands-on experience to Bureau mechanics to allow them to obtain necessary skills to install additional systems to the point of having safety and certification tests completed. For technical information contact Donald Jameson (202) 874-3337. Award will be made to the most technically acceptable offeror, price and other factors considered. FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The evaluation criteria and scoring are as follows: Criteria 1-Past Performance: A statement and discussion of the offeror's previous performance on contracts of similar type and complexity, i.e., overall technical and management performance with name and contact person. Scoring-Pass/Fail. Award will be made to the most technically acceptable offer following evaluation of past performance. If all offers are deemed technically acceptable award will be based on lowest price. All factors will be considered. FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. Additional applicable clauses shall be incorporated in the contract prior to award. This is a small business set-aside. Offers shall be mailed to the Bureau of Engraving and Printing, Office of Procurement, Room 705A, 14th and C Sts., SW, Washington, DC 20228-0001, Attn: Angel L. Walls. OFFERS ARE DUE ON OR BEFORE MARCH 15, 1999, AT 3:00 P.M. EST. All offerors are requested to submit questions on or before close of business March 1, 1999. A response to questions received shall be published on March 8, 1999. All questions are to be forwarded to Don Jameson at the following E-Mail address don.jameson@bep.treas.gov "See Note 1" Posted 02/19/99 (W-SN300354). (0050)

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