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59 -- SECURITY LIGHT EQUIPMENT SOL RFQ 133-017 DUE 031600 POC G.F. Garceau, Contract Specialist (570) 547-1641 ext. 548 (i) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in the notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and written solicitation will not be issued. (ii) This solicitation is issued as Request for Quotation (RFQ) 133-017. (iii) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 97-15. (iv) This solicitation is open to ONLY small businesses under Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) Code of 3646, with a size standard of 500 employees. Other forms referenced herein are required to be completed and submitted with all quotations. (v) The contractor shall provide unit price for the following: Various clothing articles as indicated in section "vi". (vi) GENERAL: (Item number/description including size/quantity breakdown / total quantity& unit of issue) [1] 4 ft. Polycarbonate Surface Luminaire. Back plate shall be die formed 16 gauge cold rolled steel. Lense shall be one piece UV stabilized minimum of .15625" thru .21875" polycarbonate material. Lense shall be prismatically designed to facilitate even light distribution. Lense shall cover entire metal back plate leaving no metal exposed on bottom and sides. Power Module: Electrical components shall be mounted to a unitized power module with quick disconnect that is removable without tools to facilitate service. Type thhn or equal wire shall be used throughout. Ballast: Shall be class P, electronic energy saving 120VAC primary, instant start, less than 20% third harmonic distortion, minimum starting temperature 32deg. F, inherent thermal protection, high frequency, ballast must operate two F32T8 fluorescent lamps. Also mounted in the power module shall be a night light. The night light socket and ballast must accommodate a 7 watt Biax fluorescent lamp base type G23. Fasteners: If machine screws are used to fasten lense to steel back box they shall be stainless steel machine type screws with torx head with out center reject pin. Finish: Steel back box shall have a white finish that produces a reflectance value of 90% or better. This fixture must UL approved for damp locations. / 46 EA [2] 4 ft. maximum security surface light fixture. Housing: Clamshell designed with sloped sides and ends. Shall be die-formed from cold rolled 14 gauge steel with continuously welded and ground seams. Housing shall have adequate fasteners on each long side to ensure even contact with the mounting surface. Backplate: Shall be die formed 14 gauge cold rolled steel with raised mounting holes to maintain positive metal to mounting surface contact. All sides shall have a V shaped compound bend to form an integral irretrievable blade trap and increase strength. Hinge: Housing shall be hinged on one side with an adequate continuous hinge to support the weight. The hinge shall be hidden to prevent tampering. Hinge shall be designed with a slotted system to facilitate removal of housing from back plate to enable installation and maintenance. Lense: Shall be clear tempered glass approximately 3/8" thick the lense shall have an overlay of some type of prismatic diffuser to facilitate even light distribution. The lense shall be installed in such a manner to allow replacement if broken. Power Module: Electrical components shall be mounted to a unitized power module with quick disconnect that is removable without tools to facilitate service. Type thhn or equal wire shall be used throughout. Ballast: Shall be class P, electronic energy saving 120VAC Primary, instant start, less than20% third harmonic distortion, minimum starting temperature 32deg. F, inherent thermal protection, high frequency, must be parallel operation of (2) F32T8 fluorescent lamps. Also mounted in the power module shall be a night light. The night light socket and ballast must accommodate a 7 watt biax fluorescent lamp base type G23. Fasteners: There shall bea minimum of eight stainless steel fasteners,angled to pull housing up to the mounting surface, these fasteners shall secure through captive cagenuts that are accessible without removing back plate from mounting surface. Fasteners shall be stainless steel machine screws, torx type head without center reject pin. Photometric Data: The minimum maintained foot candle light distribution shall be no less than 20 foot candles. This minimum foot candle requirement shall be calculated on a volumetric room dimension of 6'-2" wide x 9'-11" long x 8'-10" high. The 8'-10" dimension is the floor to ceiling height. The fixture will be positioned on the ceiling in center of room with the long dimension of fixture corresponding to the long dimension of the room. The room reflectance will be based on all sides being semi-gloss white, with exception of the floor which is semi-gloss medium gray. Color and finish of metal parts: Shall be white polyester powder coat finish over multi-stage phosphatizing pretreatment to ensure superior paint adhesion and rust resistance, producing a minimum reflectance of 90%. / 60 EA [3] Surface mounting adapter for Cresent 4' light fixture NLT240ASSOCT. This adapter shall be made of steel and be the same color and finish as the fixture. Also the mounting adapter shall be the same length and width as the bottom mounting surface of the fixture to ensure a positive fit between the two parts. The height of the adapter shall be of sufficient size to accommodate up to 3/4" conduit. The adapter must be designed to accept conduit on all four sides. The adapter shall have captive nuts and machine bolts of the same size and large enough to support the weight of the fixture. Also there shall be enough mounting bolts to ensure a continuous fit between the adapter and fixture. / 170 EA [4] 4 ft. maximum security surface light fixture. Housing: Clamshell designed with sloped sides and ends. Shall be die-formed from cold rolled 14 gauge steel with continuously welded and ground seams. Housing shall have adequatefasteners on each long side to ensure even contact with the mounting surface. Backplate: Shall be die formed 14 gauge cold rolled steel with raised mounting holes to maintain positive metal to mounting surface contact. All sides shall have a V shaped compound bend to form an integral irretrievable blade trap and increase strength. Hinge: Housing shall be hinged on one side with an adequate continuous hinge to support the weight. The hinge shall be hidden to prevent tampering. Hinge shall be designed with a slotted system to facilitate removal of housing from back plate to enable installation and maintenance. Lense: Shall be clear tempered glass approximately 3/8" thick the lense shall have an overlay of some type of prismatic diffuser to facilitate even light distribution. The lense shall be installed in such a manner to allow replacement if broken. Power Module: Electrical components shall be mounted to a unitized power module with quick disconnect that is removable without tools to facilitate service. Typethhn or equal wire shall be used throughout. Ballast: Shall be class P, electronic energy saving 120VAC Primary, instant start, less than20% third harmonic distortion, minimum starting temperature 32deg. F, inherent thermal protection, high frequency, must be parallel operation of (2) F32T8 fluorescent lamps. Also mounted in the power module shall be a night light. The night light socket and ballast must accommodate a 7 watt biax fluorescent lamp base type G23. Fasteners: There shall be a minimum of eight stainless steel fasteners,angled to pull housing up to the mounting surface, these fasteners shall secure through captive cagenuts that are accessible without removing back plate from mounting surface. Fastners shall be stainless steel machine screws, torx type head without center reject pin. Photometric Data: The minimum maintained foot candle light distribution shall be no less than 20 foot candles. This minimum foot candle requirement shall be calculated on a volumetric room dimension of 6'-2" wide x 9'-11" long x 8'-10" high. The 8'-10" dimension is the floor to ceiling height. The fixture will be positioned on the ceiling in the center of room with the long dimension of fixture corresponding to the long dimension of the room. The room reflectance will be based on all sides being semi-gloss white, with exception of the floor which is semi-gloss medium gray. Color and finish of metal parts: Shall be white polyester powder coat finish over multi-stage phosphatizing pretreatment to ensure superior paint adhesion and rust resistance, producing a minimum reflectance of 90%. Accessories: The light fixture shall have the larger of the two ballasts switch controlled. The switch shall be mounted in eighter of the narrow ends of the housing cover. The switch shall be a (# 71 McGill ) 6 ampere 125 Volt AC single pole, lever type, all angle pull chain with rope extension. / 163 ea [5] Polycarbonate Surface Luminaire: One piece, die cast aluminum housing. Separate ballast compartment to optimize thermal performance. Housing shall accommodate a minimum of .5" conduit on all four sides. Lense: One piece, UV stabilize, shall include a prismatic design to allow even light distribution. There shall be a positive seal between the housing and the lense. Ballast: Shall be of size to operate one 13 Watt Biax fluorescent lamp, lamp holder shall be a GX23 type base. Fasteners: Fasteners to secure lense shall be stainless steel machine screws without center reject pin. Reflectance: Fixture shall produce a minimum of 90% reflectance. Wiring: Type thhn wiring or equal shall be used throughout fixture. Exterior Finish: Exterior finish of the aluminum housing shall be a bronze powder coat finish over multi-stage phosphatizing pretreatment to ensure superior paint adhesion and rust resistance. Ratings: This fixture shall be approved for damp locations. Also shall be UL and CSA approved. Voltage: Primary Ballast voltage 120VAC / 4 EA [6] Fluorescent lamp holder: shallow base slide on quick wire 660 watt 1000V, for single pin T8 &T12 lamps, plunger type end. 2534 Leviton or equal. / 80 EA [7] Fluorescent lamp holder: shallow base slide on quick wire 660 watt 1000V, for single pin T8 & T12 lamps, stationary type end. 2535 Leviton or equal. / 80 EA [8] 48" plastic fluorescent bulb guards & end caps for use with 48" T8 fluorescent bulbs. / 100 EA (vii) The contractor has 30 calendar days after date of the award to deliver all material to the United States Penitentiary Lewisburg, RD #5, Lewisburg, PA 17837. This is to be FOB: Destination.(viii) FAR Provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items (NOV 1999) and the following clauses incorporated by addendum apply -- At paragraph (c), "Period of Acceptance of Offers," has been determined by the Contracting Officer to be non-applicable to this solicitation and is hereby removed in its entirety for the purpose of this requirement.; At paragraph (e), "Multiple Offers," has been determined by the Contracting Officer to be non-applicable to this solicitation and is hereby removed in its entirety for the purposes of this requirement; 52.204-6 Contractor Identification Number -- Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) Number (JUN 1999) (ix) The evaluation will be based on price and price related factors. FAR Provision 52.212-2 Evaluation -- Commercial Items (JAN 1999) (x) FAR Provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items (OCT 1999) is incorporated and is required to be submitted with the contractor's quote. (xi) FAR Clause 52.212-4 Contract Term and Conditions -- Commercial Items (MAY 1999) and the following clauses incorporated by addendum apply -- 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (JUL 1996); 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (FEB 2000); 52.247-34 F.O.B. Destination (NOV 1991). (xii) FAR Clause 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items (FEB 2000) and the following clauses apply to this clause -- 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (FEB 1999); 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity; 52.222-35 Affirmative Action for Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era; 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities; 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era. **Deviation to 52.222-37 changes paragraph f to read as follows: "(f) Subcontracts. The Contractor shall include the terms of this clause in every subcontract or purchase order of $25,000 or more unless exempted by rules, regulations, or orders of the Secretary."; 52.232-34 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer -- Other than Central Contractor Registration (MAY 1999). (xiii) FAR Provision 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998); FAR 52.242-15 Stop-Work Order (AUG 1989); FAR Clause 52.252-6 Authorized Deviations in Clauses (APR 1984); FAR Clause 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998); JAR Clause "Compliance with Veterans Employment Reporting Requirements"; JAR Clause "Year 2000 Warranty"; FAR Clause 52.211-06 Brand Name or Equal (AUG 1999); Clause 2852.223-70 Unsafe Conditions Due to the Presence of Hazardous Material (JUNE 1996); The FAR clauses/provisions can be found at www.arnet.gov/far and the JAR clauses can be found at www.usdoj.gov. (xiv) N/A (xv) N/A (xvi) The quotes are due by 4:00 P.M. on 3/16/00 to the following address: FPC Allenwood, Regional Contracting Office, P.O. Box 1000, Montgomery, PA 17752. All quotes should be marked with the RFQ number 133-017. Posted 02/10/00 (W-SN424178). (0041)

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