Department Of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, 4646 John R, Detroit, MI 48201

J -- REFRIGERATION AND AIR CONDITIONING SERVICE AND REPAIR SOL RFQ 553-53-00 DUE 033100 POC Paula Allstetter, Contract Specialist, (313) 576-3006 This Request for Quote (RFQ) 553-53-00, is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in 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. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-15. The standard industrial classification (SIC) code is 7623, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Service and Repair. Offerors are encouraged to submit quotes for the annual preventive maintenance of five YORK centrifugal chillers as specified by the manufacturer. Proposed rates should include all costs associated with providing the following services. (1) Checking the Compressor/ Motor Assembly and performing preventative maintenance (PM) Tasks (reporting voltages, lubricating open motor, checking and lubricating coupling, seals, inlet vane operator and linkage), (2) Checking the Compressor Oil System (oil analysis, changing oil filter/dryer, independent laboratory analysis on oil/oil filter, check oil/pump/seal/motor, check oil heater/thermostat, check all other oil system components such as cooler/starter/solenoid valve), (3) Checking Motor Starter (run diagnostic check, check terminals/tightening connections, and starter coolant fluid level/add as required), (4) Review of the Control Panel (run diagnostic of micro control panel, check safety shutdown operation/terminals/tightening connections and check display data accuracy/setpoints), (5) Reviewing the Condenser (check water flow/flow switch operation/condenser water heat transfer), (6) Checking the Cooler (water flow/flow switch operation/refrigerant level/chilled water heat transfer), (7) Checking the System (leak check/identifying leak sources for repair, recording condition of sight glasses, checking refrigerant cycle to verify proper operating balance), and (8) General items (repair insulation removed for inspection/maintenance procedure, cleaning equipment/surrounding area upon completion of work, consulting with the operator, reporting deficiencies/repairs required). Additional service and supplies shall not be provided without prior approval of the Contracting Officer. Outlined written documentation will be required for each instance. Services will be performed at the John D. Dingell VA Medical Center, 4646 John R. Street, Detroit, Michigan. The contractor's employees shall be required to observe all Medical Center policies and memorandums. The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial (NOV 1999), applies to this acquisition. The provision at 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items (JAN 1999), applies to this procurement. Minimum requirements: (1) Contractor shall have a minimum of two employees who are trained by the original equipment manufacturer (YORK International Corporation)to perform the above listed work. (2) Contractor shall have a minimum of five years of experience performing maintenance work on similar size chillers. Evaluation criteria in descending order of importance are, (1) Past Performance and (2) price. Past Performance is more important than Price. A minimum of three references for work on similar size chillers shall be submitted with quote. Offerors are required to include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212.3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items ALT III (JAN 1999), with its offer. The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items (MAY 1999), applies to this acquisition with the following clauses added as addenda to the clause: 52.204-4 Printing/Copying Double Sided on Recycled Paper (JUN 1996), 852.270-4 Commercial Advertising (NOV 1984), 852.237-70 Contractor's Responsibilities (APR 1984), 852.270-1 Representatives of Contracting Officers (APR 1984), The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items (MAY 1999), applies to this acquisition and the additional FAR clauses cited in the clause are: 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Feb 1999), 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (E.O. 11246), 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era (29 U.S.C. 793), 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (29 U.S.C. 793), 52.222-37, 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer -- Other than Central Contractor Registration (31 U.S.C. 3332), 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era (38 U.S.C. 4212), 52.222-41, Service Contract Act of 1965, As Amended (41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.), 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.), 52.222-43, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Act -- Price Adjustment (Multiple Year and Option Contracts (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.), 52.222-47, SCA Minimum Wages and Fringe Benefits Applicable to Successor Contract Pursuant to Predecessor Contractor Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) (41 U.S.C. 351, et seq. The period of service will be from date of award through September 30, 2000 and will contain four (4) option periods from October, 1, 2001 to September 30, 2004. This procurement is unrestricted. Proposals are due no later than 4:30 p.m., local time, March 31, 2000. No solicitation document will be issued. Questions may be submitted to the contracting officer via facsimile at (313) 576-1077, or by telephone at (313) 576-3006. Posted 03/15/00 (W-SN434566). (0075)

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