Fleet & Industrial Supply Center, Norfolk Naval Shipyard Annex, Purchase Division, Bldg. 1500, Portsmouth, VA 23709-5000

43 -- AIRLESS PAINT SPRAY UNIT SOL N00181-99-Q-0550 DUE 091799 POC Debby Spain (757) 396-8364 WEB: na, na. E-MAIL: na, spainda@nnsy.navy.mil. It is the intent of FISC, NNSY ANNEX, to contract for: (1) complete air-operated, variable ratio, plural component proportioning, airless paint spray system (Graco SuperCat Variable Ratio 2:1-6:1 unit or equal). System shall consist of the following: A) Proportioner unit shall be skid-mounted with a minimum working pressure of 5000 psi. The entire system footprint should occupy no more than 30 sq. ft. The proportioner drive air motor shall be designed to prevent air motor icing-related downtime. B) The volumetric mixing ratio shall be adjustable at all increments of 2:1 up to 6:1 +/- 5%, with electronic ratio assurance and fault diagnostics. The electronic control system shall provide an audible pressure differential alarm, ratio assurance, low-level indication, low air supply fault, temperature and pressure gages. C) System shall be equipped with (2) in-line 240-volt fluid heaters. D) System shall be equipped with a portable, external mixing unit and valve assembly. Once proportioned, the fluid streams will remain independent in a heat-insulated hose assembly prior to mixing in a remote, portable concentric flow mix manifold designed to actuate the fluid stream simultaneously and prevent the back flow of mixed fluid into the solvent stream. E) Include (1) 46:1 solvent supply flush pump and all necessary hoses and fittings for thorough flush of mixed materials from the manifold, mixer, fluid hoses and guns. F) The unit shall be supplied with (2) 5000 psi airless spray guns with heavy-duty reversible tips and safety guards (Graco 510 with HD RAC tip or equal). G) Include 200-ft of 1/2" and 200-ft of 1/4" insulated fluid hose, 5000 psi (400-ft total length). H) System shall include (2) 10:1 feed (diaphragm) pump systems including hoses, agitator, drum cover, elevator, and controls. I) Provide Operation and Maintenance (O&M) manuals and maintenance kits (spares) for all frequent wear items. Vendor shall provide repair parts, as required, with 36-hr notice. J) Provide (1) week startup, training, and technical support on-site (consecutive 8-hr days, between Monday and Friday, during normal business hours, allowing for travel on Monday morning and Friday afternoon). Unlimited technical support via phone shall be provided. L) Vendor shall provide additional 24-hr on-site service, technical or emergency response upon request, at additional cost, excluding Holidays and weekends. NOTE: All offers of "equal" material must be accompanied by descriptive literature/specifications for evaluation purposes. Failure to submit this descriptive data may render the offeror ineligible for further evaluation. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items 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 written solicitation will not be issued. DFARS 252.204-7004 (Required Central Registration) applies. Lack of registration in the CCR database will make an offeror/quoter INELIGIBLE FOR AWARD. Information can be obtained through Internet at http://ccr.edi.disa.mil. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition circular 97.13. FAR Provision 52.212-1, 52.212-2, 52.212-4, 52.212-5, 52.247-34 and DFAR 252-212.7000, 252.212.7001, 252.243.7002 and 252.204.7000 apply to this acquisition. Offeror shall include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3. Offer Representation and Certification-Commercial Items. Standard Industrial Code is 3563; business size standard is 500 employees. Offer shall be evaluated for fair and reasonable price technical acceptability, adherence to applicable clauses, provisions, delivery schedule and satisfactory past performance record. Procurement is being conducted under simplified acquisition procedures. Parties responding to this solicitation may submit their quote in accordance with their standard commercial practices (e.g. on company letterhead, formal quote form, etc.) but must include the following information: (1) Company's complete mailing and remittance address; (2) discounts for prompt payment; (3) anticipated delivery of material; (4) Cage code; (5) Dun & Bradstreet number (DUNS); (6) Taxpayer ID number; (7) Location of manufacturing facility. Import Internet addresses: 1) Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) at http//www.arnet/gov/far; 2) Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) at http//www.dtic.mil./dfars/. Responses relative to this solicitation should be faxed to Debby Spain, (757) 396-8503. Offers are due by close of business September 17, 1999. Posted 09/10/99 (W-SN379046). (0253)

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