U. S. Environmental Protection Agency, Contracts Management Division (MD-33), Attention: OARSC, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711

61 -- AC GENERATOR; EPA CERTIFIED, TRAILER MOUNTED, DIESEL FUELED SOL EEE497 DUE 092799 POC Joel P. Smith, Contract Specialist, (919) 541-0184/Kathy Moore, Contracting Officer, (919) 541-0184 E-MAIL: "Click" here to contact the Contract Specialist via, smith.joel@epa.gov. 17. 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; QUOTES ARE BEING REQUESTED AND A WRITTEN SOLICITATION WILL NOT BE ISSUED. The solicitation number is EEE497 and the solicitation is being issued as a Request for Quote solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-10. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) anticipates that the contract will be awarded as a result of full and open competition. A firm-fixed-price purchase order is anticipated to result from the award of this solicitation. The associated Standard Industrial Code (SIC) is 3621. This procurement is for acquisition of a Trailer Mounted, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) certified, Diesel Fueled Engine Driven AC Generator. The following specifications apply: General Specifications: 20 kW prime output 120/240 VAC 60 Hz 1 4 wire generator. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) certified Diesel Fueled Engine. Certification of Year 2000 compliance by manufacturer. Engine and Generator Specifications: 120/240 VAC 60 Hz single phase. Brushless, permanent magnet exciter. Solid state volts/Hz voltage regulator with 1% no load to full load regulation. 100% of rated kW one-step load acceptance per NFPA 110. Short-circuit capability enabling downstream circuit breakers to trip without collapsing the generator field. Compliance with NEMA, IEEE, and ANSI standards for temperature rise. Electronic isochronous governor. Frequency regulation of < 0.5% when loaded. Integral vibration isolation. Controller and overload protection with Indicators and Warnings for: Keyed start switch (key removable when off or running). Audio/visual annunciation with NFPA-110, Level 2 capability. Remote start, prime power, and remote annunciation capability. Analog Gauges/Meters 2% Accuracy. Oil Pressure gauge, Tachometer, hourmeter, Temperature gauge (Engine Coolant), Voltmeter VDC (Battery), Wattmeter, AC Ammeter, AC Voltmeter, Frequency Meter. Engine audio/visual alarms and required automatic engine shutdown: Low Oil Pressure, High Coolant Temperature, Engine Overspeed/Overcrank. Sound Attenuated Enclosure: Drip proof sound shielded weatherproof housing, sound shield vertical lifting eyes, Removable/hinged pre-painted side panels w/ stainless latches w/ locks keyed alike, Residential Exhaust Silencer installed (<69 dB(A) at 7 meters from generator set center 360 ), Vertical Exhaust pipe with Rain Cap installed, Skid end caps installed if skid mounted. Trailer (D.O.T. certified): Tandem Axle design, Axle Brakes (electric or electro-hydraulic), Tongue Mounted Swivel Jack stand, Adjustable height multi-purpose hitch assembly (2 5/16" ball in addition to Drawbar eye with minimum eye opening of 2 3/8" and maximum eye crossection of 1 13/16" ). 200 gal UL listed fuel cell frame mounted in trailer and connected. Fuel pressure gauge, Fuel level gauge, Low Fuel Level Alarm, High Fuel Level Alarm, Fuel In Basin Alarm, vent caps, rear stabilizers, rear heavy duty stabilizer jacks, safety chains. D.O.T. approved lighting on sides and rear consisting of: 4 side lights (1 yellow front left and right, 1 red rear left and right), 4 rear lights (2 red left, 2 red right), 7 pin male Commercial Truck wiring socket mounted to trailer and connected, Radial Tires rated at 125% of fully fueled wet weight of complete system. Accessories: Heavy Duty Air Cleaner with air cleaner restriction indicator, Unit Mounted Radiator, 12 VDC Starting Batteries with battery rack and cabling installed, 100 Amp -- 600 VAC Line Shunt-Trip Circuit Breaker with emergency Shutdown from both sides of trailer. Engine block heater installed and connectable with side access covers shut, Oil drain extension and valve installed for easy access from side of trailer, Initial fill of Lube Oil and Antifreeze. Onsite installation, test and startup supervisedby factory authorized representative, One (1) Year Comprehensive Factory Warranty, Two (2) copies of Operations / Maintenance Manuals, one (1) each air filter, one (1) each oil filter, one (1) each fuel filter, and a list of recommended spare parts. Delivery Requirements: In less than 12 weeks from placement of order including on-site delivery and testing. A best value award will be made considering price and the evaluation criteria outlined below. Evaluation criteria to be included in paragraph (a) of provision 52.212-2 are as follows: (I) technically acceptable, (II) lowest priced offeror. The following FAR provisions (which can be downloaded at the following site: http://www.epa.gov/oamrtpnc/spclaus/index.htm) apply to this solicitation: 52.212-1, Evaluation-Instructions to Offerors-Commercial; 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Item. All offerors are to include with their offers a completed copy of provision 52.212-3, Offeror representations and Certification-Commercial Items. The following FAR clause applies to this acquisition: 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-commercial Items. The following additional FAR clauses which are cited in clauses 52.212-5 are applicable to the acquisition: 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government, with Alternate I: 52.203-10, Price or Fee Adjustment for Illegal or Improper Activity; 52.219-14, Limitation on Subcontracting; 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity, 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Special Disabled and Vietnam Era Veterans; 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers: 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era; 52.225-3, Buy American Act -- Supplies. Cost and technical information should be submitted to Joel P. Smith, Contract Specialist, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, MD-33, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711. Courier Delivery Address is: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Receptionist-Administration Bldg. Lobby, Attn: Joel P. Smith, 79 T.W. Alexander Drive, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709. All offers are due by September 22, 1999, 4:00 PM ET. No telephonic requests will be honored. Posted 09/10/99 (W-SN378933). (0253)

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