Military Sealift Command, Pacific, Code N-10, 140 Sylvester Road, San Diego, CA 92106-3521

J -- REFRIGERATED DECK CARGO CONTAINERS SOL N31980-00-R-0243 DUE 041400 POC Joanne Venaglia, Fax 619-553-7774 WEB: click here to download a copy of this combined solcitation/synopsis, www.neco.navy.mil. E-MAIL: click here to contact the contracting officer via, joanne.venaglia@msc.navy.mil. Procurement of Refrigerated Deck Cargo Containers. This solicitation issued as a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Items, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation N31980-00-R-0243 applies and is issued as a Request for Proposal (RFP). This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 97-16. The standard industrial classification code is 3585 or 3537 and the business size standard is 750 employees. This requirement is for a fixed priced contract. Statement of work: The contractor shall provide materials and services to manufacture eight (8) new twenty foot (20') Refrigerated Cargo Containers. The contractor shall provide eight (8) copies of the manufacturer's technical operation and maintenance manuals upon delivery of the refrigerated containers to the vessel. Manuals shall be written in English and contain, as a minimum, general system descriptions, construction details, operation and maintenance procedures, spare parts listing, troubleshooting, wiring diagrams and illustrations as applicable. The containers shall have the following general characteristics: (a) containers shall be designed and constructed for over the road and sea transportation of refrigerated perishable goods, shall be suitable for weather deck storage aboard ocean going vessels and shall meet American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) requirement; (b) containers shall be all electric powered, integral self-cooling and heating units; (c) dimensions shall not exceed 19' 10 " overall length (excluding the refrigeration unit), 96" overall width, and 102" overall height. Units shall fit a standard 20 ft container frame mounting and standard locking devices; (d) containers shall have a minimum internal capacity of 960 cubic feet, maximum payload of at least 60,000 pounds, and a maximum gross weight of 68,000 pounds; (e) containers shall be capable of maintaining an internal temperature range of minus 20-degree Fahrenheit to plus 80-degree Fahrenheit while operating in an ambient temperature range of minus 22-degree Fahrenheit to plus 122-degree Fahrenheit; (f) containers shall be delivered fully equipped and in ready to use condition; (g) each Connex box shall have eighteen (18) thirty one (31) day charts provided with it, total for all eight boxes is one hundred forty four (144); (h) containers shall be delivered with Cargo Roller Conveyors for ease of loading and unloading. Electrical/Control Requirements: (a) units shall be designed to operate on 440 VAC, 3 phase, 60 cycle customer suppied electrical source with a provision for 220 VAC, 3 phase 60 cycle power via a step up transformer; (b) units shall be equipped with solid state electronic temperature controllers and a temperature recording device for thirty one (31) day operation; (c) control circuit shall be 24 VAC, single phase; (d) as a minimum, the following protective devices shall be included: main circuit breaker, power transformer circuit breaker, control circuit breaker, condenser fan circuit breakers, evaporator motor thermal overload relays, and high pressure cut-out switch; (e) units shall be equipped with both manual and automatic defrost systems; (f) control box and electrical connections shall be of waterproof design; (g) 20 ft. length power cords shall be provided with Russell Stoll 30 amp, 480 volts, 60 cycles Electrical plugs Cat Number DS3404 MP. Mechanical/Structural Requirements: (a) containers shall have rear end door access and side mounted fork lift pockets; (b) container frames shall be steel. All interior and exterior panels shall be stainless steel or aluminum; (c) exposed surfaces of containers shall be properly prepared, primed and top coated with final cost being white in color; (d) all exposed mounting hardware and fasteners shall be stainless steel; (e) the units shall be factory charged with R-134A refrigerant; (f) each unit shall be equipped with a minimum of four (4) adjustable cargo restraint devices. Remove and dispose of old units. Warranty: 1 year on electrical components ; 3 years on motors and compressors or manufacturer's customary warranty if longer. Evaluated quantity: Eight (8). Contractor agrees to provide same unit price for estimated quantity. The Government intends to purchase Eight (8) units under the contract. The contract start date is immediately upon award. Delivery Instructions: four (4) units will be FOB destination to San Diego, CA at the following address: N21856, MSC BATS, ATTN: USNS PECOS; 9284 BALBOA AVE.; SAN DIEGO, CA 92193. Mark containers: Attn:LARRY LINGATONG; Tel: 619-553-6053; USNS PECOS T-AO 197. Delivery for the remaining four (4) units will be N00604, FISC PEARL RECEIVING OFFICER; 1942 GAFFNEY ST SUITE 100; PEARL HARBOR, HI 96860-4549. Clearly mark the exterior of the shipping crate/package with the following phrase: USNS ERICSSON T-AO 200. The provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items applies. Addendum to FAR 52.212-1: Paragraph (h), Multiple Awards, delete the entire paragraph. Substitute "Single Award. The Government plans to award a single contract resulting from this solicitation. Award will be made to the Offeror whose proposal conforming to the solicitation is determined to be the best value to the Government. Techncial evaluation factors, when combined, are approximately equal to price. The Evaluation factors will be: 1) Technical Evaluation Factors In order of importance: A) Past Performance Provide contract numbers, Points of Contact and phone numbers; B) Description of Product Offered Describe product, manufacturer of major components, special features, and any deviation from requirement; C) Delivery Schedule -- Provide best possible delivery schedule; describe options to schedule; D) Warranty Describe warranty offered. State if warranty conforms to requirement stated above or, if different, describe. 2) The price to the Government will be evaluated to determine cost realism and reasonableness of proposed price. Government Credit Purchase Card (GCPC) will be used as a payment method for this contract. Invoice submission shall be specified in the contract award document. The provision at FAR 52.212-2, applies. Offerors are required to complete and include a copy of the following provisions with their proposal (copy of the following provisions may be obtained from the POC stated herein or by down loading a copy from the internet address http://farsite.hill.af.mil: FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representation and Certifications-Commercial Items; DFARS 252.212-7000, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items 252-225-7000, Buy American Act and Balance of Payments Program Certificate; Also, DFARS 252.204 -7004, Required Central Contract Registration. Clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items applies. FAR 52.214-35, Submission of Offers in U.S. Currency applies. Add the following addendum clause, FAR 52.211-5, Material Requirements; and provision, FAR 52.215-5, Facsimile Proposals. The clause at FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders-Commercial Items applies as well as any additional FAR clauses cited in the clause. Clause 52.211-15, Defense Priority and Allocation Requirements applies. DFARS 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisition of Commercial Items, applies with the following clauses applicable to paragraph (b): DFARS 252.225-7001, Buy American Act and Balance of Payments Program; DFARS 252.227-7015, Technical Data -- Commercial Items; DFARS 252.227-7036 Buy American North American Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act Balance of Payments Program; DFARS 252.227-7037, Validation of Restrictive Markings on Technical Data; DFARS 252.247-7024, Notification of Transportation of Supplies by Sea. Proposals must be received no later than 11:00 A.M., PST, 14 April 2000. Proposals should be submitted to: Military Sealift Command, Pacific, ATTN: Joanne Venaglia 140 Sylvester, San Diego, CA 92106 on a 3 floppy disk or by electronic transmission (e-mail). The acceptable electronic format for proposals include Word 6.0/95, Word 7.0/97, Excel 5.0/97 or Adobe Acrobat 3.0 WIN (.pdf). Posted 03/31/00 (W-SN440353). (0091)

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