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20 -- SHIP AND MARINE EQUIPMENT SOL DACW29-00-R-0001 DUE 102299 POC Angel Cantu (504)862-2868 or Winifred Dyer (504)862-1998 This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for a best value commercial item 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 written solicitation will not be issued. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New Orleans District requires a quantity of : -- one (1) ea. -- Oily Water Separation unit with a rated capacity of not less than 10 g.p.m (no mounting skid required), with local control unit. -- three (3) ea -- Oily Water/Bilge Monitoring and Control System Units. The unit shall be equipped with ample bilge alarm terminals for remote sensors, audio/visual indicator alarms, terminal/relays for cycle overboard discharge valve closed upon high contamination level. Unit shall have a LED or LCD display of oil level in parts per millionth (PPM) with an indication range of 0 -- not less than 150 PPM. Note: one unit will be used local (mounted adjacent) to the separator unit. Provide solenoid valves for controlling the operation of one (1) ea. Oily Water Separator unit; functions include the capability to perform both separator re-circulation and separator shutdown upon high separator discharge contamination level. Provide solenoid valve for actuating power operated overboard discharge valve closed upon high separator discharge contamination level and open during normal operation. All equipment/materials supplied under this order shall be U.S. Coast Guard approved. The proposal shall included copy of USCG Certificate of Approval. The equipment contained within this solicitation is for an ocean going, Government owned, hopper dredge, and is for direct replacement, with additional monitoring units added to increase operating efficiency and increase monitoring capability. The current system has built in integral oily bilge holding tank, integral waste holding tank, and an automatic, 10 g.pm., separator controlled by a bilge control/monitoring system. The system also includes bilge transfer pumps, bilge level sensors, alarms, and the necessary valves, piping and fittings to control the flow/distribution of clean and oily water from bilges throughout the vessel. The oily water monitor measures the content of oil in the effluent and controls a power operated, overboard discharge valve for discharging clean water. The monitor controls shutdown of separator in the event high level contamination is measured. The system sequentially pumps oily bilges on demand, yet gives priority to a demand signal from the engine room bilge. Separator Unit: The desired system is one that uses a non-disposable separation media or principle. For the purpose of this solicitation, the Government will not consider a system that uses disposable filter media as its primary means of separation. Also, the system will utilize an automatic backflush, or some other non-labor intensive method of cleaning. Oily Content Monitors/Control Systems: The desired system is one that uses a method of sampling/analysis that is integral to the unit, with documented, proven, reliability, and does so with a minimum amount of calibration required. The unit controls the flow of effluent through interface with the separator unit, and in the event of above limit separator discharge, has sufficient alarms and switches necessary to stop overboard discharge of effluent by shutting down the overboard discharge valve and subsequently re-circulating the effluent through the separator unit until it meets discharge standards or shutting down the unit. The system will sequentially pump oily bilges on demand, yet give priority to a demand signal from the engine room bilge. The system will have the capability of monitoring tank levels, giving notice of high levels, and control start-up of separator unit. TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS (for bid evaluation). Manpower Support Requirements: -- Maintenance requirements -- Method of cleaning required -- Amount of operator attention required Technical Capacity/Characteristics: -- Technical documentation furnished -- Principle of Operation and Reliability -- Accuracy -- Required Interval of Re-calibration -- Kinematic Viscosity Limits Physical Attributes: -- Size of Unit -- Aesthetics Pricing and Delivery: -- Delivery schedule ARO. -- Pricing and lead time (notice needed for scheduling) of technical representative during installation -- Warranty -- Amount/cost of consumables; e.g. filter media if applicable Past Performance: -- References for proposed model in similar applications. SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS (Required). Oily Content Monitors/Control Systems: -- Power requirement given -- Provide an itemized list of control system capabilities, e.g. alarms, programmability (to control bilge/tank priorities). -- Allow for a minimum of thirteen (13) sensor locations -- Allow for sensor removal without shutting down the unit or re-calibration -- Have strip chart connection circuitry Separator Requirements:—Capacity (minimum): 10 g.p.m. -- System self-priming pump/motor for the rated capacity of the unit -- Size Limitation... -- Overall length of the separator shall not exceed -- 40 inches -- Overall width of the separator shall not exceed -- 36 inches -- Overall height of the separator shall not exceed -- 70 inches -- Total weight of the separator shall not exceed -- dry: 750 lbs.; wet: 1500 lbs. -- Proposal shall include method/principle of separation with a basic description -- Include a description of unit limitations, e.g., the unit will not handle chemical or mechanical emulsification -- Separator effluent (single pass) must meet discharge limit of 15 PPM (within navigable waters of the United States) under normal operating conditions as established by CFR title 33, part 151.10 (1999) . -- Furnish detailed list/or drawing w/bill of material which includes size/type of all connections The significant evaluation criteria at 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items included in paragraph (a) of that provision is technical capability, past performance, and price: technical capacity/characteristics and past performance are of equal importance and when combined, slightly higher than price. Delivery time is an important evaluation factor, but does not outweigh pricing and technical capacity. Physical attributes bear the least weight in evaluation. Include product descriptive literature with offer as well as a quote that addresses all requirements and salient characteristics. Technical manuals will be accepted as a supplement to product literature if necessary to convey technical characteristics. Posted 10/08/99 (W-SN390428). (0281)

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