Contracting Division, P O Box 8368, Marine Corps Base, Camp Lejeune, NC 28547-8368

79 -- THERMAL CLEANING SYSTEM SOL M6700199Q0031 DUE 091799 POC Contract Specialist Sgt Mavis S. Brown, (910) 451-3011 E-MAIL: MAVIS S. BROWN: USMC Contracting Division, Camp Lejeune,, stmp[brownm1@clb.usmc.mil]. <DESC>This is a combined Synopsis /Solicitation for a commercial item prepared in accordance with the format in 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 is a request for quotation (RFQ) and the solicitation number is M6700199Q0031. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-11. The standard industrial classification (SIC) code for this requirement is 3559. Item 0001: Sunnen Thermal Cleaning System, Model TCS-2538 or Equal. a. System must include: ( 1) Thermal Degreaser W/Afterburner* ( 2) Airless Bead Blaster W/800+ CFM Vacuum Filtration System/Cool-Down Shaker Unit* ( 3) Stainless Steel Exhaust Stack Kit (30" Section 10" ID) ( 4) Heat Shields ( 5) Hydraulic Unit ( 6) Central Lubrication System ( 7) 50lbs of .02" Diameter Blast Media (InitialLoad) ( 8) Combination Basket to Hold Small Components ( 9) Straight Retaining Rods for Combo Basket (10) Diesel Block/Transmission/Transfer Basket W/Set of Fixtures (11) Segment PTS Basket 1/4" Mesh (12) Segment PTS Basket 1" Mesh (13) Basket Loading/Unloading System W/Motorized Brake and Foot Pedal (14) Overhead Hoist Running Entire Length of Machines to Include Loading Areas (15) Automatic Filter Shaker for Vacuum Bag (16) Propane Converter Kit (If Required) *All machines must be top-loading with interchangable baskets. b. Capacity. System must be able to clean complete engine assemblies, two automotive engine block concurrently, or four automotive heads or crankshafts per load. c. Utilities. System uses 230 volt 30 phase 60hz to run the machines and is heated by either natural gas or propane. d. The airless bead blaster shot media must be a stainless steel cut wire with a .02" diameter. e. The cool-down shaker must be able to cool the components to a workable temperature within 1 hour, 10 minutes from the time the thermal cleaning process begins. f. Thermal cleaning system must meet or exceed current Federal and North Carolina State EPA regulations. System must come with factory support and complete environmental test data. It must also work in conjunction with a current thermal cleaner located at Maintenance Battalion, so the environmental impact is critical. Other Requirements (a) System must clean all components from start to finish in less than 1 hour, 10 minutes, to include a cool-down period. (b) System must be able to clean aluminum and cast iron metals at the same time. (c) System cannot harm the delicate metal areas of cast iron, aluminum, or sheet metal. (d) System must include baskets for transferring components from machine to machine, and heat shields to prevent injuries in the workplace. (e) No pre-cleaning of equipment should be required before use of system. (f) No daily burner flame adjustment should be required. (g) System should be a top-quality product that is built for an extended life. Installation, Service and Warranty. The price for system must include shipping and handling. Vendor must install the equipment and operate it through one cycle of cleaning. On-site training of operators must be conducted at no additional cost directly after completion of the installation of the equipment. Vendor must have a warranty covering on-site repairs and parts for one year and free on-site consult in the event that repairs after that year are required during the duration of the life of the equipment. A technical support team must back this service. Delivery to be 15 to 30 days from date of award. FOB Destination to Freight Traffic Branch, Marine Corps Base, Camp Lejeune, NC 28542. Quotes other than FOB DESTINATION will be rejected. The following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Acquisition Federal Regulation Supplement (DFARS) provision and clauses apply to this acquisition: FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items, FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items, FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, DFARS 252.212-7001 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commerical Items, DFARS 252.225-7001 Buy American Act and Balance of Payments Program, DFARS 252.225.7000 Buy American Act-Balance of Payments Program Certificate. and DFARS 252.212-7000 Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items. "OFFEROR SHALL PROVIDE COMPLETED COPIES OF FAR 52.212-3 AND DFARS 252.225-7000 WITH THEIR QUOTE." FAR Clause 52.232-33 Mandatory Information for Electronic Transfer Payment (Aug 1996) and DFAS Clause 252-204-7004 Required Central Contractor Registration (Mar 1998) are applicable to this procurement. Award cannot be made unless contractor is registered. For more information about registering, contact CCR Regional Assistance Center 888-227-2423 or visit their WEBsite (www.ccr.dlsc.dla.mil). The Offeror is required to provide their Contractor's DUNS Code and Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code with their offer. The CAGE code entered must be for that name and address provided by the contractor. Evaluation for award will be based on price and past performance. The Government anticipates a Sole Source Award. Offerors responding to this announcement shall submit their offers in accordance with FAR 52.212-1. Also submit descriptive literature with quotation and past performance information of at least one concern, giving name, address and telephone number. The closing date for this solicitation is 17 Sep 99 by 2:00 P.M. Submit offers to Contracting Division, Bldg 1116, Camp Lejeune, NC 28547 or (910) 451-2193. < Posted 09/02/99 (W-SN375825). (0245)

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