Contracting Section USCG Aircraft Repair & Supply Center, Elizabeth City, NC 27909-5001

16 -- AIRCRAFT COMPONENTS & ACCESSORIES SOL DTCG38-00-Q-200001 DUE 111999 POC Cindy Soules, Purchasing Agent, (252)335-6641 or Ellisa D. Gill, Contracting Officer, (252)335-6141 This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for a 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. Solicitation number DTCG38-00-Q-200001 is issued as a Request for Quotations (RFQ). This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-14. The applicable Standard Industrial Classification Code is 3728. The small business size standard is 1,000 employees. Items Required: Hydraulic Power units, 10Each. Award will be made to the Offeror proposing the best value to the Government considering technical acceptability, price, delivery, and past performance. These hydraulic power units shall be new, commercial off the shelf (COTS), and fully supportable through commercial parts sources. These items will be used in flightline, hangar, flightdeck, and remote environments, primarily with the Coast Guard's HH65 Dolphin helicopter. Because of mobility and field requirements, these units shall be portable and self contained, capable of performing in remote/austere locations. Each hydraulic power unit shall have the following basic performance requirements and capabilities: Type: Adjustable dual system (primary and secondary) capable of simultaneous independent operation. Features: Built-in reservoir capable of supporting both systems simultaneously. Reservoir: Internally mounted in unit; minimum capacity 8 U.S. gallons, maximum capacity 12 U.S. gallons. Operating Pressure: primary-870psi (+29, -0 psi) fully adjustable, secondary-3000 psi (+47,-0psi) fully adjustable, Flow rate: primary-1.6gpm fully adjustable, secondary-6.68gpm fully adjustable. Flow meters: One for each system, designed for the flow conditions specified herein. Meters shall be accurate to +/-5% of full-scale reading and shall be mounted on the operator's control panel. Safety: Pressure relief valves shall be provided for each system. Primary 950+/-25 psi, Secondary 3300+/-100psi. The relief valves shall incorporate a locking device so that vibrations cannot change their settings. The power unit shall be equipped with an unloading valve in the high-pressure system to allow the motor to start under no-load conditions. The valve shall be controlled from the operator control panel. A "valve on" and "valve off" indicator shall be provided on the control panel in close proximity to the control switch. Hydraulic lines: primary pressure-25 feet long 1/2inch hose with quick disconnects installed, primary return-25 feet long 5/16 inch hose with quick disconnects installed, secondary pressure-25 feet long 5/16 inch hose with quick disconnects installed, secondary return-25 feet long inch hose with quick disconnects installed. Quick disconnects: All quick disconnects shall be Aeroquip brand with numbers 5D,8D,12D sizes, corresponding with the1/2,5/16 and 3/4 inch hose size respectively. Filters: Installed in each system, having 3Micron ABS with no bypass. Size: Inches tall, 66 inches long, and 30 inches wide maximum. This includes all electrical cable and hose mounting devices and with wheels/casters installed. Portability: Industrial wheel or caster. Electrical: All electrical components, assemblies, and sub-assemblies shall be installed in accordance with industry standards as applicable (NEMA, NEC safety codes, etc) Power requirements: 220 VAC/60 Hz. Max Current: 60Amps at 220 VAC with both hydraulic systems operating simultaneously. Power cable: Power In (1 EA) 60 feet long. Environment: Operating-32 Deg F to 120 Deg F Storage-0 Deg F to 160 Deg F Manuals: 1 each Operators manual per unit, to include electrical and hydraulic system schematics, illustrated parts breakdown, and commercial part numbers. Conformance Requirements: A certificate of conformance shall be provided for each completed hydraulic power unit. The contractor shall manufacture and deliver hydraulic power units in accordance with the specifications and capabilities listed above. Items are to be delivered no later than January 31, 2000 to the following locations: 5 units to Elizabeth city, NC, (1) unit to Selfridge ANGB, MI, (1) unit to Aguadilla, PR, (1) unit to Los Angeles, WA, (1) unit to Port Angeles, WA, (1) unit to Kodiak, Ak. Earlier deliveries will be accepted. Delivery shall be F.O.B. destination with final inspection and acceptance at destination. The following Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) provisions and clauses apply: FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commerical Items (Nov 1999); FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications- Commercial Items (June 1999)-Offeror shall include a complete copy of this provision with their offer. FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items (Apr 1998) with the following addenda: FAR 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (May 1999), also the full text of a clause may be addressed electronically at this Internet address: WWW.deskbook.Osd.Mil; FAR 52.246-2 Inspection of Supplies-Fixed Price (Aug 1996), FAR 52.246-15 Certificate of Conformance (Apr 1984) and the Coast Guard required Airworthiness Certification Requirements (to receive a copy contact C. Soules at (252) 335-6641 or fax (252)334-5240). FAR 52.247-34 F.O.B. Destination (Nov 91). Each item shall be packaged in accordance with best commercial packaging to enable shipment to destination and transshipment to a Coast Guard unit without repackaging or incurring damage during shipping and handling. Materials shall be marked in accordance with MIL-STD-129M, Marking for Shipment and Storage, dated 15 Jun 93. All labeling will reflect the appropriate National Stock Number, Part Number, Nomenclature, Quantity, Purchase Order Number, and Serial Number. Labeling data shall be attached to the outside of the shipping container. Inspection and acceptance to ensure that items are in accordance with manufacturer's specifications shall be performed at destination. FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items (May 1999), paragraph (b) (11)-(17)(23) are also applicable. The basis for award will be the best value to the Government considering technical acceptability, price, and delivery and past performance. Closing date and time for receipt of quotes is Nov 19, 1999, 3:00 PM, Eastern Standard Time. Facsimile quotes are acceptable and may be forwarded via Fax Number (252) 334-5240. Attention: Minority, Women-Owned and Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBES)! The Department of Transportation (DOT), Short-term Lending Program (STLP) offers working capital financing in the forms of lines of credit to finance accounts receivable for transportation related contracts. Maximum line of credit is $500,000 with interest at prime rate. For further information, call (800) 532-1169. Internet address: http:/osdbuweb.dot.gov.*** Posted 10/26/99 (W-SN395157). (0299)

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