Naval Surface Warfare Center, Code 1163, 300 Highway 361, Crane, IN 47522-5001

59 -- LIQUID COOLING UNIT SOL N00164-99-Q-0094 DUE 032499 POC Ms. Diane Pearson, Code 1163W7, telephone 812-854-5201, fax 812-854-3805; Ms. Luann Shelton, Contracting Officer WEB: click here to download copy of the RFP, http://www.crane.navy.mil. E-MAIL: click here to contact via e-mail, pearson_d@crane.navy.mil. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This requirement is unrestricted to small businesses. Solicitation Number N00164-99-Q-0094 is issued as a Request for Quotation. Solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-10 and Defense Acquisition Circular 91-13. The Standard Industrial Classification Code for this procurement is 3829. The size standard is 500 employees. This requirement is for the procurement of 2 each Liquid Cooling Unit, Electro Impulse Laboratory Model #542002, brand name or equal in accordance with the following salient characteristics: a. Return pressure restriction less than 10 psi at return hose termination b. Differential Pressure Meter -- 0 to 30 psi +/- 5 psi, measurement point at hose termination c. Adjustable Flow Control -- 1.5 gpm to 4.0 gpm d. No reservoir in Cooling Unit (will use transmitter reservoir) e. Flow Meter 0-5 gpm f. Coolant Hose -- 15' +/- 3" -- terminate with "-16 37 degree flare female fitting g. Maximum dimensions of unit -- 23" wide, 3' deep, 6' 6" high (with the 23" being the front) h. Coolant hoses coming from front of unit i. Polyalphaolephin (PAO) Coolant j. Return Temperature Gauge, 0 -- 240 degrees maximum k. Heat Load approx. 10,000 watts l. Maximum Coolant Supply Temperature 50 degrees F. above ambient m. Prime Input Power 115V, 1-Phase, 60 Hz less than 20 amp n. Supply Temperature Gauge, 0 -- 240 degrees maximum o. Flow Switch Interlock closes at 1 gpm p. Full Flow Filter 10-20 micron q. Location of Coolant Connections -- Front of Unit r. Environment -- Indoor Laboratory s. Mode of Operation -- Liquid to Air Heat Exchange t Air Flow Orientation -- Inlet: Left Side, Outlet: Top u. Controls -- Front of Unit This requirement will be a firm fixed price contract and will be awarded utilizing Simplified Acquisition Procedures. The shipping terms will be FOB destination, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane, IN with inspection and acceptance at destination, 8 weeks after contract award. FAR Clauses/provisions 52.203-3 Gratuities, 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items, 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial items, 52-212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders Commercial Items (incorporating FAR 52.203-6 Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government, with Alternate I, 52.219-8 Utilization of Small Business Concerns and Small Disadvantaged Business Concerns, 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (E.O. 11246), 52,222-35 Affirmative Action for Special Disables and Vietnam Era Veterans, 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers, 52.222-18 European Community Sanctions for end Products) applies to this acquisition. DFARS 252.212-7001, Contract Terms & Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items (APR 1998), 252.225-7012, Preference for Certain Domestic Commodities and 252.227-7015 Technical Data Commercial Items apply to this acquisition. Offerors responding to this announcement must provide the information contained in 52.212-1, Instruction to Offerors Commercial items and must include a completed copy of provision, 52.212-3, Offferor Representations and Certifications Commercial items. The offeror should also provide its Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code, Contractor Establishment Code and Tax Identification Number. SPECIAL NOTE The Director, Defense Procurement has revised DFARS to require contractors to be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) as a condition for receipt of contract award effective 1 June 1998. Offerors may obtain information on registration and annual confirmation requirements by calling 1-888-227-2423, or vial the Internet at http://ccr.edi.disa.mil. For further detains regarding the requirements of CCR, offerors are advised to review the requirements of DFAR 252.204-7004 contained herein. 252.204-7004 Required Central Contractor Registration. [As prescribed in 204.703], use the following clause: Required Central Contractor Registration (MAR 98) (a) Definitions. As used in this clause (1) Central Contractor Registration (CCR database means the primary DOD repository for contractor information required to the conduct of business with DOD. (2) Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number means the 9-digit number assigned by Dun and Bradstreet Information Services to identify unique business entities. (3) Data Universal Numbering System +4(DUNS+4) number means the DUNS number assigned by Dun and Bradstreet plus a 4-digit suffix that may be assigned by a parent (controlling) business concern. This 4-digit suffix may be assigned at the discretion of the parent business concern for such purposes as identifying sub-units or affiliates of the parent business concern. (4) Registered in the CCR database means that all mandatory information, including the DUNS number or the DUNS+4 number, if applicable, and the corresponding Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code, is in the CCR database; the DUNS number and the CAGE code have been validated; and all edits have been successfully completed. (b)(1) By submission of an offer, the offeror acknowledges the requirement that a prospective awardee must be registered in the CCR database prior to award, during performance, and through final payment of any contract resulting from this solicitation, except for awards to foreign vendors for work to be performed outside the United States. (2) The offeror shall provide it DUNS or, if applicable, its DUNS+4 number with its offer, which will be used by the Contracting Officer to verify that the offeror is registered in the CCR database. (3) Lack of registration in the CCR database will make an offeror ineligible for award. (4) DOD has established a goal of registering an applicant in the CCR database within 48 hours after receipt of a complete and accurate application via the Internet. However, registration of an applicant submitting an application through a method other than the Internet may take up to 30 days. Therefore, offerors that are not registered should consider applying for registration immediately upon receipt of this solicitation. (c) The Contractor is responsible for the accuracy and completeness of the data within the CCR, and for any liability resulting from the Government's reliance on inaccurate or incomplete data. To remain registered in the CCR database after the initial registration, the Contractor is required to confirm on an annual basis that its information in the CCR database is accurate and complete. (d) Offerors and contractors may obtain information on registration and annual confirmation requirements by calling 1-888-227-2423, or via the Internet at http://ccr.edi.disa.mil. The Government intends to award to the responsible contractor whose quotation is the most advantageous to the Government considering price and price-related factors. The offers will be evaluated on the following factors: Technical specification compliance, past performance and price. Technical specification compliance and past performance are equal, and when taken together are significantly more important than price. The Contractor shall provide past performance for same/similar products/specifications with other Government Agencies, public or local Government for the past three years. If a change occurs in this requirement, only those offerors that respond to this announcement within the required time frame will be provided any changes/amendments and considered for future discussions and/or award. All responsible sources may submit an offer which will be considered by the agency. Submit responses to Diane Pearson via fax at 812-854-3805 by 3:00 P.M. 24 March 1999. Posted 03/12/99 (W-SN307796). (0071)

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