National Institutes of Health, National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, Contracts Operations Branch, 6701 Rockledge Drive, Room 6100, MSC 7902, Bethesda, MD 20892

J -- STERILIZER SOL NHLBI-PS-2000-605 DUE 060900 POC Deborah Coulter, Purchasing Agent, (301) 435-0368 Fax (301) 480-3345 This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items, prepared in accordance with the format in FAR 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 number is NHLBI -PS-2000-605, and is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). The solicitation/contract will include all applicable provisions and clauses in effect through the Federal Acquisition Circular 97-17. The Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) Code is 5087 and the Size Standard is 100 employees used for this requirement. There are no small business set-aside restrictions for this requirement. The National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute intends to repair/upgrade two Getting Castle, Model 4033 Bulk Sterilizer, serial #s 56973814 and 647UNK, in accordance with the statement of work. Scope of Work: The contractor shall provide all labor, materials and equipment to perform the repair and upgrade of the Castle autoclaves. All work must be completed within 3 weeks from the start of work. Contractor Tasks: The contractor shall perform the following tasks: 1. Power the sterilizer down, cool, and lock out/tag out steam, water and electrical services. 2. Remove and store the door cover panels 3. Prepare the doorplate for disconnection from sterilizer. 4. In conjunction with a qualified rigger, remove the doorplate from the sterilizer and move it to a secure, remote storage location. 5. Secure the doorplate in a remote location to prevent injury to personnel in working areas. 6. Core drill the cinder block in the sterilizer pit and the ceiling above the autoclave for the shaft removal. 7. Secure the hinge bracket and upper bracket prior to removal. 8. Remove all the door hardware, gearbox and motor. 9. Clean and prepare the door blocks for the new hardware. new hardware. 10. Install the new door hardware (bushings, bearings, miter gears, cams, and shafts, etc.) 11. Reinstall the new / rebuilt door motor with clutch assembly. 12. Repair the gasket groove on doorplate. 13. Reinstall the doorplate in conjunction with a qualified rigger. 14. Secure the door covers. 15. Rewire the door motor(s). 16. Power up and test the sterilizer doors. Reports and Deliverables: The contractor shall provide to the Government copies of test results upon completion of the project and will demonstrate to Government personnel that doors are operating properly. Review and Approval: All work shall be performed in a professional manner and meet the manufacturer standards as listed in the Operator's manual. All work shall be reviewed and approved by the VRP Facility and Equipment Specialist and the Facility Manager following completion of project. Government Furnished Property: The Government will provide to the contractor a site to store and secure the doorplates following removal from the autoclave. The provisions of FAR Clause 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The provisions of FAR Clause 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items is applicable to this acquisition. The specific evaluation is compatibility to the Government's required specifications. The quoter must submit descriptive literature of the product quoted, itemized price list, a detailed proposal as to how the work will be completed. The Government intends to evaluate offers and award a contract without discussions with Offerors. Therefore, the initial offer should contain the offeror's best terms from a technical and price standpoint. However the Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if later determined by the Contracting Officer to be necessary. The Government may reject any or all offers if such action and waive informalities and minor irregularities in offers received. Award will be made to the lowest price, technically acceptable offeror meeting the Government's specifications. The offeror must include a completed copy of the provision of FAR Clause 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items with its offer. The provisions of FAR Clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The FAR Clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items -- Deviation For Simplified Acquisitions, applies to this Items is applicable to this acquisition. The clauses are available in full text at http://www.arnet.gov/far . Interested vendors capable of furnishing the government with the items specified in this synopsis should submit two (2) copies of a quotation to the below address. The quotation must reference "Solicitation number" NHLBI-PS-2000-605. The quotation is due June 09, 2000, at 8:30 a.m. local prevailing time or fifteen (15) calendar days from the publication date of this synopsis, whichever is later. All responsible sources may submit a quotation, which if timely received, shall be considered by the agency. Quotations must be submitted in writing to the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, Contracts Operations Branch, Procurement Section, 6701 Rockledge Drive, Bethesda, MD 20814-7902, Attention: Deborah Coulter. Fax quotations will only be accepted if dated and signed by an authorized company representative. Posted 05/24/00 (W-SN458186). (0145)

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