U.S. Department of Energy, Nevada Operations Office, P.O. Box 98518, Las Vegas, NV 89193-8518

J -- PROVIDE PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE FOR REFRIGERANT STORAGE AND RECYCLING SYSTEMS SOL DE-RQ08-00NV13811 DUE 021100 POC Diane Rodriguez, Purchasing Agent, (702) 295-1080; Beverly Colbert, Contracting Officer, (702) 295-1466 WEB: click here to access referenced documents, http://www.nv.doe.gov/business/procurement/solicit.htm. E-MAIL: click here to contact the Purchasing Agent, rodriguez@nv.doe.gov. (i)This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commerical items prepared IAW the format in Fed. Acquisition Reg. Subpart 12.6, as supplemented w/additional information included in this notice. This notice constitutes the solicitation; quotes are being requested; separate solicitation document won't be issued. (ii) Solicitation number is DE-RQ08-00NV13811, REQUEST FOR QUOTATION (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions/clauses are those in effect through Fed. Acquisition Circular 97-14. (iv) This requirement is 100% set-aside for small businesses. Standard Industrial Classification Code is 7623. Size standard is $5M (avg. of total sales over 3 years can't exceed the size standard). (v) Offeror shall provide all materials, labor, and transportation necessary to provide 12 months of preventative maintenance for the refrigerant storage and recycling systems for the Nevada Support Facility (NSF), 232 Energy Way, N. Las Vegas, NV 89030. (vi)Following is the statement of work (SOW) for preventative maintenance: The vendor shall perform preventative maintenance for the refrigerant storage and recycling systems for the NSF central plant beginning March 1, 2000 and continuing through February 28, 2001. The vendor will provide a complete program of preventative maintenance on three York rotary screw water chillers, model number YSCACAS2-CFB, rated at 200 tons and three York solid state motor starters, model number 7L. The equipment is to be maintained in good working order, and all preventative maintenance tasks shall be performed by factory-trained technicians in accordance with the guidelines issued by York Engineering for the model(s) specified. The preventative maintenance program must meet the manufacturer's requirements to properly maintain and service the equipment and will consist of (1) a minimum of five [5] operating inspections; (2) an annual shut down to evaluate equipment status; (3) brush clean condenser tubes; (4) an oil analysis for each unit; (5) oil and oil filter changes as required; (6)fine tuning and adjustment for optimum operation; (7) operator training; and (8) provide 24 hr, 7 days a week emergency response as needed. When performing Item (5), should refrigerant charge be removed, stored or recharged, the vendor shall provide storage and recycling equipment and perform these activities with technicians who have been trained and certified. All disposal of used oil and filters will be done by the vendor per EPA guidelines and written confirmation will be provided to DOE. The vendor shall provide a written report of findings, corrective actions, and recommendations following each visit. The NSF is a secured facility and requires a DOE/NV sign-in and/or escort for any work to be done. Coordination w/point of contact (POC) is required prior to arrival to perform work to avoid delays in gaining access to the NSF. If access is denied due to failure to coordinate arrival w/POC, the Gov't won't be liable for costs of that trip. (vii) Delivery Point is NSF, 232 Energy Way, N. Las Vegas,NV 89030. Acceptance is at destination. Delivery is per instructions in para. (vi). NOTE: Following clauses are located at website. (viii) FAR provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Comc'l Items, applies and the following addenda: para (bz)(4) In addressing technical portion of RFQ, offeror must provide their plan to accomplish work, schedule, and labor plan. (b)(11) An SF-1449 is to be completed and signed (3 copies) and returned with offer. (ix) Refer to provision at 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Comc'l Items: evaluation factors are technical approach, past performance, and price. Tech. approach/past perform., when combined, are equal to price. (x) Offeror is to complete and return provision at 52.12-3, Offeror Reps & Certs -- Comc'l Items. (xi) Clause 52.212.4, Contract Terms & Conditions -- Comc'l Items is applicable. (xii) Clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms & Conditions Required to Implement Statutes & Executive Orders -- Comc'l Items is applicable as amended. (xiii-xiv) N/A. (xv) Numbered Note 1 applies. (xvi) Quotes are due February 11, 2000, at 4:30 pm PST, at 232 Energy Way, N. Las Vegas, NV 89030, for handcarried or courier delivered packages; or P.O. Box 98518, Las Vegas, NV 89193-8518, for USPS, to attention Diane Rodriguez. (xvii) Questions can be refered to Diane Rodriguez, Purchasing Agent, (702) 295-1080; or Beverly Colbert, Contracting Officer, (702) 295-1466. Posted 01/21/00 (W-SN417597). (0021)

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