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36 -- THERMAL OXIDIZER FOR GROUP 86 WEB PRESSES SOL RFP#1245899 DUE 012500 POC Joel Hettger, 202 512 2010 ext 31505, fax 202 512 1354, E-mail jhettger@gpo.gov This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. RFP#1245899. The incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through FAC#97-14. The US Government Printing Office is a legislative branch entity; as such; it does not follow the small business program. This systems shall consist of the following major elements: a. A thermal oxidizer; b. an exhaust stack to the roof; c. a purge stack to the roof; d an exhaust fan; e. a supply duct to the oxidizer; f. steel structure on roof of bridge. The GPO proposes to procure a MEGTEC oxidizer (Phoenix 5000).In order to comply with title V regulations concerning theexhaust from dryers of Group 86 web presses, a pollution control system is required. The new oxidizer must be compatible to the exisitng system due to the requirement that engineering must operate and maintain this pollution control system. The testing of the electrical control systems and safety iterlocks should be the same so as to facilitate the maintenance of this equipment in a safe manner and to avoid non-compliance with the clean air standards. Any failure of this oxidizer will result in the shutdown of the Group 86 web presses. The Phoenix model 5000 offered by the MEGTEC company meets all of the regulations regarding pollution control and is fully compatible to the existing system. Due to the critical nature of this function, a sole source from MEGTEC will be negotiated. A MEGTEC oxidizer (Phoenix 5000) is currently in service on the roof of building #3 which treats the exhaust from the Group 98 presses. One system is being procured. Delivery shall be the US Government Printing Office, Central Receiving, Room C170A, Washington, DC 20401. Time of deliveryand installation shall be within 9 months after award of the contract. FOB Destination. Provision 52.212-1 Instructions to Offers-commercial Items applies to this acquisition. Acceptance shallbe when 30 days of satisfactoryoperation have been logged by the contracting officer. Offerors shall complete a copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and certifications-commercial Items with its offer. The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The clause at 52.212-5, contract Terms and conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The GPO Disputes Clause applies in lieu of the FAR clause. Warranty- Notwithstanding inspection and acceptance by the Government of the equipment of the equipment furnished under this contract, the contractor warrants that for a period of 1 year after the date of the acceptance, all work furnished under this contract will be free from defects in workmanship or material and will conform to the specifications and all other requirements of the contract, and that upon written notice from the contracting officer issued within the warranty period, he shall promptly furnish all labor and material to replace or correct the defective equipment; and responsibility for the equipment while in transit shall be borne by the cotractor. The heat exchanger of the incinerator shall be covered by a 5 year warranty against any type of failure such as corrosion,metal ftigue, cracking, etc. This extended warrantyis predicated on the operation of the icinerator so as to not exceed the maximum design temperature of the unit as established by the manufacturer. the company may elect to install sensors on the presses which will modify the operation of the incinerator in order to prevent overheating. Providing, installing and wiring these sensors and controls is the responsibility of the contractor. As site inspection shall be arranged for interested offerors. References, including names and phone numbers, from four previous installations shall be submitted.DPAS (defense Priorities and Allocations System, is Not Applicable. See Notes 12 and 22. Offers are due Jan. 25, 2000 at 2:00PM, Washington, DC local time, place: US GPO, Bid Room, Room B-104, 45 G street NW, Washington, DC 20401. for further information contact Joel Hettger, contracting Officer, 202 512 2010 ext. 31505, email jhettger@gpo.gov ; fax 202 512 1354. Posted 12/07/99 (W-SN406456). (0341)

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