Fleet & Industrial Supply Center, Regional Contracts Dept, Attn: Bid Officer/Code 210A94, 937 N. Harbor Drive, Suite 212, San Diego, CA 92132-0212

W -- HIGH/LOW AIR COMPRESSOR UNITS SOL N00244-99-T-B310 DUE 091099 POC Contracting Officer, Luis De La Fuente, Code 2405, (619) 532-2888 WEB: Click here to obtain information abour FISC, San Diego., http://www.sd.fisc.navy.mil. E-MAIL: Click here to contact the Contracting Officer via, luis_de_lafuente@sd.fisc.navy.mil. The Fleet and Industrial Supply Center (FISC), San Diego is issuing 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 SEPARATE WRITTEN SOLICITATION WILL NOT BE ISSUED. Solicitation number N00244-99-T-B310 applies and is issued as a Request For Quotation. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition circular 90-97-13 and Defense Acquisition Circular 91-13. The standard industrial code is 7359 and the business size standard is $5 million dollars. This procurement action is a 100% set-aside for small business concerns. All responsible sources may submit an offer. Agency need is for the lease of electric motor driven high/low pressure air compressor (HPAC's) units. This requirement is for a fixed price, indefinite delivery/requirements type contract for line items as follows: BASE YEAR -- Line Item 0001: Quantity 300 days; Item Description: Lease of High pressure air compressor, electric motor driven, 3 phase, 440 volts, 60 HERTS, 5,000 PSI, 15-20 CFM capacity. Line Item 0002: Quantity 165 days; Item Description: Lease of Low pressure air compressor, electric motor driven, 3 phase, 440 volts, 60 HERTS, 75HP, 125 PSI, 250 CFM capacity. OPTION YEAR 1 -- Line Item 0003: Quantity 300 days; Item Description: Lease of High pressure air compressor, electric motor driven, 3 phase, 440 volts, 60 HERTS, 5,000 PSI, 15-20 CFM capacity. Line Item 0004: Quantity 165 days; Item Description: Lease of Low pressure air compressor, electric motor driven, 3 phase, 440 volts, 60 HERTS, 75HP, 125 PSI, 250 CFM capacity. OPTION YEAR 2 -- Line Item 0005: Quantity 300 days; Item Description: Lease of High pressure air compressor, electric motor driven, 3 phase, 440 volts, 60 HERTS, 5,000 PSI, 15-20 CFM capacity. Line Item 0006: Quantity 165days; Item Description: Lease of Low pressure air compressor, electric motor driven, 3 phase, 440 volts, 60 HERTS, 75HP, 125 PSI, 250 CFM capacity. The Statement Of Work (SOW) applicable to the air compressor units is as follows: 1.0 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS 1.1 The contractor shall deliver all High Pressure Air Compressors (HPAC) and Low Pressure Air Compressors (LPAC) in accordance with each delivery order and the specifications contained herein. 1.2 The price of all compressors shall include all hardware and hoses necessary to operate the compressors in the manner they are designed. 1.3 The price of all compressors shall include on site delivery and pickup, and any relocation between sites at the Naval Submarine Base, Point Loma, San Diego. 1.4 The Government shall supply all utilities required at all pier sites. If any facilities are required to set up the compressor that are not normally supplied on the submarine piers, the contractor shall contact FISC, SIMA Site, Point Loma in advance to arrange for thoseservices. 1.4 It is the contractor's responsibility to coordinate the set up of additional facilities with FISC, SIMA Site, Point Loma prior to the required delivery date and time of the compressor. 2.0 SPECIFICATIONS 2.1 Each HPAC compressor shall include one high pressure hose. The hose shall be a minimum of 200 feet and a maximum of 250 feet in length, and each high pressure hose shall be tested and certified to 10,000 PSI, nominally rated to 5,000 PSI, within the previous twelve (12) months. 2.2 Each LPAC rental shall include one low pressure hose. The hose shall be a minimum of 200 feet and a maximum of 250 feet in length, and each low pressure hose shall be tested and certified to 125 PSI, within the twelve (12) months. 2.3 All interconnecting piping between and following each stage of compression, should be properly secured by manufacturer to contain piping and tubing, should fittings and tube ends separate due to equipment vibration and/or metal fatigue. Interconnection between stages by means of flexible hoses are not acceptable. 2.4 A copy of the certified test results shall accompany each hose supplied with the compressors. 2.5 The contractor shall deliver, set up and test all compressors leased under this contract within forty-eight (48) hours to the location specified in the individual delivery order. Delivery orders may either be oral or written as specified herein. 2.5.1 Delivery times are between 0800 Monday through 1700 Friday local time, excluding federal holidays. All deliveries shall be coordinated with a technical representative from the FISC, SIMA Site, Point Loma. 2.6 The contractor shall repair or replace sub-standard equipment or equipment that malfunctions while operating, within one day (24 hours) of notification by the Government at no additional cost. 2.7 The contractor shall relocate any compressor specified within one day (24 hours) of the request by the Government at no additional charge. 2.7.1 Relocation consists of disconnecting the installed compressor, moving it to the designated location, and setting it up for use. 2.7.2 Compressor will be relocated only within the Naval Submarine Base, and only on or near the submarine piers. 3.0 SAFETY STANDARDS General safety guidelines are listed in American Petroleum Institute Standard 618 Reciprocating Compressors for General Refinery Services, Third Edition. 3.2 The following safety standards are minimum requirements for operation of compressors at a Naval facility. The contractor is not limited to these standards: 3.2.i LOW OIL PRESSURE and LOW OIL SHUTDOWN -- All air compressors shall have a built-in shutdown for a low level oil condition. The specific low oil pressures and levels vary with the type of compressor. 3.2. 2 NEMA -- 4 WFATHER-TIGHT ELECTRICAL ENCLOSURES -- All equipment will be operated in areas exposed to varying weather conditions as well as a salt water environment. All compressor electrical components will be contained in weather tight enclosures. 3.2.3 BELT GUARD ENCLOSURES -- All compressors shall have belt guard enclosures which meet or exceed OSHA safety requirements. 3.2.4 CONDENSATE BLOW-DOWN COLLECTION SYSTEM Compressor condensate is considered a hazardous waste. All compressors shall include a condensate blow-down collection system to avoid spillage. After collection, FISC SIMA, Point Loma will dispose of any collected condensate. 3.2.5 STARTER -- All compressors shall include a combination disconnect magnetic starter to protect electrical components and ensure correctly sized switch gear is used. 3.2.6 ROTATION SAFETY SHUTDOWN -- All compressors shall include a wrong rotation safety shutdown to protect equipment from damage upon initial start up. 3.2.7 HIGH TEMPERATURE SHUTDOWN -- All compressors shall include a high discharge air temperature shutdown switch in order to avoid potential hose failure and pipeline explosions. The maximum actual discharge temperature shall not exceed -300 degrees Fahrenheit per stage of compression. The high temperature discharge shutdown switch shall be set at 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Period of performance/ordering period shall be from 01 October 1999 through 30 September 2000 with two, 1-year options. Orders may be place immediately upon contract award. Deliveries must be coordinated with FISC, SIMA Site, Point Loma. Point of contact and phone number will be provided upon contract award. The U.S. Government Credit Card (VISA) shall be utilized in the placement and payment of orders. Offerors responding to this procurement action must be capable of processing VISA Government Credit Orders. The following clauses and provisions are applicable and hereby incorporated into the solicitation by reference in lieu of being checked and will be provided by the contracting officer in full text upon request. The provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items applies. Addendum to FAR 52.212-1, Paragraph (b)(5): offers shall provide an express warranty which at a minimum shall be the same warranty terms, including offers of extended warranties, offered to the general public. Express warranties shall be included in the contract. Successful Offeror will be required to complete a copy of the following provisions: FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representation and Certifications-Commercial Items; DFARS Clause 252.212-7000, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items; and addendum clause DFARS 252.225-7035, Buy American Act-North American Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act-Balance of Payments Program Certificate. Clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items, applies as well as the following addendum clauses: FAR 52.211-5, New Material; FAR 52.211-7, Other Than New Material, Residual Inventory, and Former Government Surplus Property; FAR 52.225-18, European Community Sanctions for End Products. The clause at 52.212-S, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items applies with the following applicable clauses for paragraph (b): FAR 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government-Alternate I; FAR 52.203-10, Price or Fee Adjustment for Illegal or Improper Activity; FAR 52.219-8 Utilization of Small, Small Disadvantaged and Women Owned Small Business Concerns; FAR 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity; FAR 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Special Disabled and Vietnam Era Veterans; FAR 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers; FAR S2.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era. DFARS 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items, applies with the following clauses applicable for paragraph (b): DFARS 252.225-7012, Preference for Certain Domestic Commodities; and DFARS 252.225-7036, North American Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act. Any contract awarded as a result of this solicitation will be a DO rated order certified for national defense use under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System. The government intends to make a single award to the responsible offeror whose offer is the most advantageous to the government considering price and price-related factors. Provision 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items, applies. Contract Negotiator/ Point Of Contact is Luis De La Fuente, Code 2405, (619) 532-2888. Sealed offers in original and 1 copy must be received no later than 3:00pm (PST), 10 September 1999. Offers sent via the US Postal Service should be mailed to the Fleet and Industrial Supply Center, Bid officer, 937 N. Harbor Drive, San Diego, Ca 92132-0212. All offers not sent through the US mail will be considered to be hand carried and direct delivered. Hand carried offers must be delivered directly to and placed in the depository located in Building 1, 2nd Floor Bid Desk, Room 207, 937 N. Harbor Drive, FISC Regional Contracts Department. Direct delivery of offers is only possible during weekdays, excluding federal holidays, between the hours of 8:00 am and 4:00pm. Offers may also be faxed to the Contract Negotiator at (619) 532-1089. Note(s): See Note 1. Posted 08/30/99 (W-SN374120). (0242)

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