U.S. Army Materiel Command, Natick Contracting Division, Attn: AMSSB-ACN, Natick, MA 01760-5011

99 -- HEATER, WATER AND RATION SOL DAAD15-00-T-0006 DUE 030800 POC Jay F. Britton, Use e-mail WEB: Click here to download a copy of the RFQ and the Performance, www3.natick.army.mil. E-MAIL: Click here to contact the Contract Specialist Assigned, jbritton@natick-amed02.army.mil. The U.S. Army Materiel Command Acquisition Center, Natick Contracting Division, has a requirement for a quantity of 115 each Heater, Water and Ration, NSN: 7310 01 387 1305. The Government intends to utilize best value source selection procedures. This acquisition will be solicited and awarded on a firm-fixed-price basis. Performance Specification number MIL-PRF-44466A is available for this item. Deliveries of 115 each Heater, Water and Ration shall be shipped F.O.B. Destination to New Cumberland, PA. The quantity of 115 is required to be delivered within 90 days after award of a purchase order. Alternative Delivery Schedules will be considered. A best value source selection will be conducted based on the quoter's production demonstration sample (PDS) evaluation result, proposed price and past performance. When combined the PDS is equal in importance to the Price Area which are significantly more important than the Past Performance Area. Pricing shall be filled in on the Request for Quotation DAAD15-00-T-0006 (CLIN 0001AA). Quoters shall also submit a one-page past performance sheet listing at least three recent (past two years) references for the same or a similar item. The past performance sheet must contain the name and address of each company or government agency, a point of contact for each, a current telephone and fax number, and a description of the quantity and dollar value of the purchase order/contract. All offerors shall submit one production demonstration sample (PDS) to the contracting activity (at no cost to the Government), postage prepaid, for evaluation by Government technical experts for non-destructive testing. At the completion of testing, the sample shall be returned to each offeror postage prepaid in the same condition as submitted to the Government. The production sample shall be tested as follows: 1. Heating water test. The HWR shall be connected to a 24/28 Volt DC power supply at an ambient air temperature of approximately 70 degrees F. One gallon of water at approximately 40 degrees F (T1) shall be added to the main container. The temperature selection switch shall be set to the high temperature setting for 1 hour. Upon completion of 1 hour, the unit shall be shut off and the temperature of the water taken (T2). Verify that T2-T1 is greater than or equal to 100 degrees F.; 2. Capacity verification. The capacity of the main compartment and the removable inner container shall be verified.; 3. Control panel verification During the heating tests, verification shall be made that the low/off/high temperature selection switch works properly; the indicator lights are color coded (power -- green; heating -- white) and functioning; the electrical supply receptacle is properly located, and that the spigot is heavy-duty and properly guarded to prevent accidental activation.; 4. Automatic shutdown verification. The temperature selection switch shall be set to the "high" position. Verify that the over temperature control stops the current and shuts down the HWR when the main compartment temperature exceeds 205 degrees F. The HWR shall be given sufficient time to cool down. Proper operation of the HWR shall be verified by performing the test procedure specified in 4.3.2.2.; 5. Spillage test. One-half gallon of water shall be placed into the HWR and the lid shall be secured. The container shall be placed on its side and left for 10 minutes. The container shall then be placed on its next side by rotating 90 degrees and again left for 10 minutes. This procedure shall be repeated until all 4 sides have been done. The HWR shall then be turned upside down so that the HWR is resting on its lid. Verify that no leakage, except leakage through the pressure relief valve has occurred.; 6. Operating current test. The HWR shall be connected to a 24/28 Volt DC power supply. The temperature selection switch shall be set to the "high" position and to the "low" position for 20 seconds each. Drawing of a current no less than 10 amps or no greater than 15 amps shall be verified.; 7. Low voltage detector test. Verify that the low voltage detector monitors the power supply and activates the heater off latch when the voltage level is less than or equal to 20 Volts DC.; 8. Dimensions verification. Verify that overall dimensions of the HWR are no greater than indicated on figure 1.; 9. Electric supply receptacle verification. Verify that the receptacle, pins and polarizing key location are as shown on figure 1. Verify that the pin connections are Pin A positive, Pin B negative, and Pin C no connection.; 10. Mounting studs verification. Verify the permanency of the mounting stud attachment and that the stud thread, location, and dimensions are as indicated on figure 1.; 11. Weight verification. Verify that the empty HWR does not exceed 20 pounds.; 12. Maintainability verification. Verify that all components are accessible for ease of installation, adjustment, maintenance, servicing and replacement without the removal of any other component and that there is no requirement for special tools. ; 13. Instruction plate inspection. Visually verify that all instructions are complete and accurate and that the plate is located as indicated on figure 1.; 14. Heat retention test. The HWR shall be connected to a 24/28 Volt DC power supply at an ambient air temperature of approximately 70 degrees F. One gallon of water shall be added to the main container. The temperature selection switch shall be set to the "high" temperature setting for 2 hours. After 2 hours, the switch shall be turned to the "off" setting and the temperature of the water shall be taken and recorded as the maximum achieved temperature, T3. The switch shall remain in the "off" position for 3 hours. After 3 hours, the temperature of the water shall be taken and recorded as T4. Verify that the HWR has retained not less than 45 percent of the maximum achieved. Figure 1 will be included in the Performance Specification which will be attached to RFQ DAAD15-00-T-0006. This acquisition is 100 percent set aside for small business. The Standard Industrial Classification is 3699 and the size standard is 750 employees. The Request for Quotation will be posted on the Natick Acquisition Center's web site: http://www3.natick.army.mil on or about 22 February 2000. If quoters wish to receive amendments to this RFQ, they must contact Jay Britton by email at the following e-mail address: "jbritton@natick-amed02.army.mil". Quotes are due no later than 8 March 2000 to be received by 3:00 p.m. local time. Quotes may be faxed (508-233-5286), federal expressed to Jay Britton at the address listed on page 1, of the Solicitation, or submitted electronically to the World Wide Web site address stated above, or scanned and attached to an e-mail. See Note 1. Posted 02/17/00 (W-SN426342). (0048)

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