FILTERED AIR ENSLOSURE SYSTEM The New Brunswick Laboratory (NBL) intends to purchase one filtered air enclosure system, including the following: light fixtures, complete wiring, doors, HEPA filter/blower modules for Class 100, control and monitor panel, shipping, and installation. This is a Simplified Acquisition with an estimated value of less than $50,000. 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 announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation constitutes a request for proposal with a reference number of 14051. All correspondence in response to this solicitation must have this reference number on the bottom of each page. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-07 Addendum. Delivery of filtered air enclosure system will be coordinated with the delivery of an instrument. Delivery (FOB destination) is expected to take place not later than 30 days from the date of purchase order. Payment of invoices will be by electronic means. The successful vendor is required to complete an automated clearing house (ACH) vendor/miscellaneous payment enrollment form.The following are General Specifications of Filtered Air Enclosure for New Brunswick Laboratory Room C110 1. Dimensions of the enclosure shall be 18 x 14 feet. A 4 x 6 foot anteroom shall be included as an integral part of the main filtered air enclosure. The anteroom may be partially enclosed within the above dimensions, as shown in the accompanying figure, (figure and full text of this announcement available at http://www.nbl.doe.gov/ under procurement notices) or as a separate room attached to the main enclosure. The anteroom shall be placed within the northeast corner of the structure. The exterior enclosure wall facing the south side of Room C110 will be placed 3.5 feet from the existing room wall; the exterior enclosure wall facing the west side of Room C110 will be placed approximately 2 feet from the existing room wall. The enclosure shall be free standing and supported from the floor. Structural supports to joists may be used. The framework shall be treated anodized aluminum, epoxy-coated steel, or superior material with adjustable feet/vibration isolaters under the support legs. The completed structure must allow for subsequent installation of fire sprinklers within the enclosure. 2. The air particulate quality shall be Class 100 (Federal Standard 209E) or better using HEPA filters (rated >99.99% efficient for particles to 0.3 micrometer). Blower modules shall have variable-speed/multiple-speed controllers. Specifications of the blower modules shall be equivalent to an Envirco MAC10 low energy unit with a work output rating of approximately 550 Btu/hour (voltage: 120/60/1; 1.5 amps full load). A minimum of ten HEPA blower modules shall be used in the enclosure. 3. The maximum height available for installation of the enclosure with associated HEPA blower modules in New Brunswick Laboratory room C110 is: 105". This value is measured from the floor to base of ceiling ductwork. All structures and apparatus of the filtered air enclosure shall fit within these limits, with sufficient room for air intake. An architectural schematic drawing of room C110 can be provided. The ceiling grid shall be a conventional T-grid fabricated of coated aluminum with appropriate gaskets/seals. Ceiling blank tiles shall be comparable or better than Armstrong type 1721 with an acoustic performance NRC value of 0.55 or better. 4. Clear Plexiglas ( 1/4" acrylic) viewing panels, including Plexiglas panels in the doors, shall be used along at least two sides of the enclosure and throughout the anteroom to maximize viewing capability. The cost of optional one-half vision panels for the entire enclosure should be quoted to reduce cost. If plastic-coated (aluminum) wall panels are used, they should have a smoke rating (ASTM-E-84; NFPA255) of 20 or less, flame spread 0-25, and a fire rating (ASTM-E-84) value of 5 or less. 5. Fluorescent cleanroom-rated lighting fixtures and switches shall be included to produce a well-illuminated room. Four-lamp electrical ballast (T8 cool white lamps) fixtures shall be used; one in the anteroom and six in the main cleanroom. 6. All necessary wiring and switches for the enclosure shall be included. Installation cost for 120 volt electrical outlets to be placed along each interior wall of the enclosure shall be quoted separately. Manufacturer/supplier shall provide details of electrical power requirements. A conventional device (magnehelic gauges or electronic equivalents) for monitoring air pressure within the main enclosure and anteroom shall be included. A single electrical connection to the main power supply is desired. Purchaser will be responsible for connecting the unit to a disconnect tied to the main electrical power supply in the building. The disconnect will be mounted on the south wall of room C110, three feet from the enclosure. 7. Installation and shipping shall be included in the unit cost. 8. Manufacturer/supplier shall provide evidence of experience in fabricating and/or installing similar enclosures, and a list of references.9. The following minimum tests (IES RP-CC-006) shall be provided following installation: filter integrity, velocity/uniformity, airborne particle count, sound, lighting, and temperature. Terms and Conditions -- Simplified Acquisitions (Other Than Commercial Items)This purchase is made under the Federal Acquisitions Regulations (FAR) Part 13 -- Simplified Acquisitions Procedures. As such, the Terms and Conditions (FAR 52.213-4) as prescribed in FAR 13.302-5(d) apply.Terms and Conditions -- Simplified Acquisitions (Other Than Commercial Items) (Aug 1998) (a) The Contractor shall comply with the following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses that are incorporated by reference: (1) The clauses listed below implement provisions of law or Executive order: (i) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (Aug 1996) (E.O. 11755). (ii) 52.233-3, Protest After Award (Aug 1996) (31 U.S.C. 3553). (2) Listed below are additional clauses that apply: (i) 52.225-11, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (Aug 1998). (ii) 52.232-1, Payments (Apr 1984). (iii) 52.232-8, Discounts for Prompt Payment (May 1997).(iv) 52.232-11, Extras (Apr 1984). (v) 52.232-25, Prompt Payment (Jun 1997). (vi) 52.232-33, Mandatory Information for Electronic Funds Transfer Payment (Aug 1996). (vii) 52.233-1, Disputes (Oct 1995). (viii) 52.244-6, Subcontracts for Commercial Items and Commercial Components (Oct 1995).(ix) 52.253-1, Computer Generated Forms (Jan 1991). (b) The Contractor shall comply with the following FAR clauses, incorporated by reference, unless the circumstances do not apply: (1) The clauses listed below implement provisions of law or Executive order:(i) 52.222-20, Walsh-Healey Public Contracts Act (Dec 1996) (41 U.S.C. 35-45) (Applies tosupply contracts over $10,000 in the United States). (ii) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Apr 1984) (E.O. 11246) (Applies to contracts over $10,000). (iii) 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era (Apr1998) (38 U.S.C. 4212) (Applies to contracts over $10,000). (iv) 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (Jun 1998) (29 U.S.C. 793) (Applies to contracts over $10,000). (v) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era(Apr 1998) (38 U.S.C. 4212) (Applies to contracts over $10,000). (vi) 52.222-41, Service Contract Act of 1965, As Amended (May 1989) (41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.) (Applies to service contracts over $2,500). (vii) 52.223-5, Pollution Prevention and Right-to-Know Information (Apr 1998) (E.O. 12856)(Applies to services performed on Federal facilities). (viii) 52.225-3, Buy American Act -- Supplies (Jan 1994) (41 U.S.C. 10) (Applies to supplies, and to services involving the furnishing of supplies, if the contract was -- (A) Under $25,000; or (B) Set aside for small business concerns, regardless of dollar value). (2) Listed below are additional clauses that may apply: (i) 52.209-6, Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting with ContractorsDebarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment (July 1995) (Applies to contracts over $25,000). (ii) 52.211-17, Delivery of Excess Quantities (Sept 1989) (Applies to fixed-price supplies). (iii) 52.247-29, F.o.b. Origin (Jun 1988) (Applies to supplies if delivery is f.o.b. origin). (iv) 52.247-34, F.o.b. Destination (Nov 1991) (Applies to supplies if delivery is f.o.b. destination). (c) FAR 52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998). This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text.Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es): www.arnet.gov/far/pdf-home.htmlor www.arnet.gov/far/loadmain52.html (d) Inspection/Acceptance. The Contractor shall tender for acceptance only those items that conform to the requirements of this contract. The Government reserves the right to inspect or test any supplies or services that have been tendered for acceptance. The Government may require repair or replacement of nonconforming supplies or reperformance of nonconforming services at no increase in contract price. The Government must exercise its postacceptance rights -- (1) Within a reasonable period of time after the defect was discovered or should have beendiscovered; and (2) Before any substantial change occurs in the condition of the item, unless the change is due tothe defect in the item. (e) Excusable delays. The Contractor shall be liable for default unless nonperformance is causedby an occurrence beyond the reasonable control of the Contractor and without its fault ornegligence, such as acts of God or the public enemy, acts of the Government in either its sovereign orcontractual capacity, fires, floods, epidemics, quarantine restrictions, strikes,unusually severe weather, and delays of common carriers. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer in writing as soon as it is reasonably possible after the commencement of any excusable delay, setting forth the full particulars in connection therewith, shall remedy such occurrence with all reasonable dispatch, and shall promptly give written notice to the Contracting Officer of the cessation of such occurrence. (f) Termination for the Government's convenience. The Government reserves the right toterminate this contract, or any part hereof, for its sole convenience. In the event of suchtermination, the Contractor shall immediately stop all work hereunder and shall immediately cause any and all of its suppliers and subcontractors to cease work. Subject to the terms of this contract, the Contractor shall be paid a percentage of the contract price reflecting the percentageof the work performed prior to the notice of termination, plus reasonable charges that the Contractor can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Government, using its standard recordkeeping system, have resulted from the termination. The Contractor shall not be required to comply with the cost accounting standards or contract cost principles for this purpose. This paragraph does not give the Government any right to audit the Contractor's records. The Contractor shall not be paid for any work performed or costs incurred that reasonably could have been avoided. (g) Termination for cause. The Government may terminate this contract, or any part hereof, for cause in the event of any default by the Contractor, or if the Contractor fails to comply with any contract terms and conditions, or fails to provide the Government, upon request, with adequateassurances of future performance. In the event of termination for cause, the Government shall not be liable to the Contractor for any amount for supplies or services not accepted, and the Contractor shall be liable to the Government for any and all rights and remedies provided by law. If it is determined that the Government improperly terminated this contract for default, suchtermination shall be deemed a termination for convenience. (h) Warranty. The Contractor warrants and implies that the items delivered hereunder are merchantable and fit for use for the particular purpose described in this contract. (End of clause) Questions concerning this action may be directed to Kathryn Papenfuss by FAX at 630-252-4023; or email kathryn.papenfuss@ch.doe.gov on or before noon on April 12, 1999. WEB: homepage for the New Brunswick Laboratory, http://www.nbl.doe.gov under Procurement Notices. E-MAIL: Contracting Officer via e-mail, Kathryn.Papenfuss@ch.doe.gov. Posted 03/12/99 (W-SN308150).

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