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41 -- AIR-COOLED CHILLER SOL 99-5491 DUE 092399 POC Joanne Mann (612)370-2241 E-MAIL: /presol, Joanne.Mann@usda.gov. The USDA, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), Veterinary Services (VS), Animal Import/Export Center, Miami, Florida, intends to procure a 30 ton air-cooled chiller. Chiller must be delivered within four days and installed in two days, due to emergency situation. Consideration will be based on delivery and price as well as meeting the specifications as listed. Submit faxed quotations to "Purchasing Section," at (612) 370-2136. QUOTATIONS ARE DUE SEPTEMBER 23, 1999, BY 8:00 a.m. Simplified procurement procedures will be used as well as commercial item acquisition regulations per FAR 12. 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; quotations are being requested and A WRITTEN SOLICITATION WILL NOT BE ISSUED. This solicitation document incorporates provisions and clauses which are in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-13. Applicable FAR clauses are incorporated by reference: Prompt Payment 52.249-1 (4/84); Fixed price 52.243-1 (8/87); Price Evaluation Adjustment for Small Disadvantaged Business Concern 52.249-1; Notice of Price Evaluation preference for HUB Zone Small Business Concern 52.219-4; Evaluation-Commercial items 52.212-2 (10/97); Offeror Representations and Certifications 52.212-3 ((1-/98); Contract Terms and Conditions- Commercial Items 52.212-4 (4/98); Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders-Commercial Items 52.212-5 (10/98). ALL RESPONSIBLE SOURCES MAY SUBMIT A QUOTATION FOR CONSIDERATION. All offers must be signed. Offers should include tax payer identification number__________________________ DUNS number__________________ and business size ___________________. SPECIFICATIONS: New 30-ton chiller based on ARI conditions, to include: Four (2) scroll compressors; ASME constructed evaporator assembly designed for 225-PSI waterside working pressure and insultated; Air-cooled condenser assembly with aluminum fins, cooper tubes and direct drive fans; refrigerated circuit with expansion valve, removable core filter drier; microcomputer controls with digital display provide leaving chilled water temperature control, compressor modulation, condenser fan sequencing, anti-recycle logic, automatic lead/lag compressor starting and load limiting; Nonfused unit mounted disconnect switch; R-22 refrigerant and oil charge; Control power trnasformer; Start-up and one (1) year warranty labor service. Price to include delivery to the job-site and setin place at the lcoation of the existing equipment pad. All new chilled water piping from the new chiller to the existing piping to be installed to match existing. Furnish and install pipe insulation to match existing; new electrical hook-ups and wiring for new chiller and controls. Start-up and water balancing of the new chiller performed in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations. Price to include all permits, engineering, crane and rigging (as required), applicable taxes and insurance. Posted 09/22/99 (W-SN383412). (0265)

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