Bureau of Reclamation, Yuma Area Office, 7301 Calle Agua Salada, Yuma, Az85364

43 -- BOOSTER PUMP FOR GOVERNMENT-OWNED DREDGES AT YUMA AREA OFFICE, YUMA AZ SOL 00SQ340231 DUE 061600 POC Myra Cordero, Contract Specialist, 520-343-8134, fax: 520-343-8568 E-MAIL: email to Contract Specialist, mcordero@lc.usbr.gov. This is a combination 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 a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number 00-SQ-34-0231 is issued as an RFQ. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-17. This is a Small Business Set-Aside. SIC is 3561. Standard Size is 500 employees. The Bureau of Reclamation has a requirement for one (1) Booster Pump which is reliable, has a service record for continuous heavy-duty operation and requires minimum maintenance. The unit shall be capable of serving as a booster pump in support of two Government-owned Dredges. One dredge is a 12" discharge which will operate with a maximum of 3000 feet at 30' TDH and using SDR-17 plastic line. The second dredge is an 8" discharge which operates with a maximumof 3000 feet at 0 TDH using SDR-17 plastic line. This could require the booster pump to operate at full RPM while serving as a booster for the Government-owned 12" Dredge and less than full RPM while serving as a booster to the Government-owned 8" Dredge. Complete unit shall consist of the following Engine Assembly with a Power Take Off (PTO)/speed reducer, slurry pump, service water pump and fuel tank all which shall be skid mounted with a maximum width of 10'. The skid unit shall be constructed of steel to withstand pulling or lifting as a complete unit including a 800 gallon capacity full fuel tank. The skid shall be painted with TNEME High Build Epoxoline Series 66 or Equal with the following salient characteristics: Polyamide epoxy, low temperature cure, corrosion resistant coating for protection against abrasion, immersion and mild chemical contact; finish shall be satin; material shall be two part. Bidders shall provide documentation of proper metal preparation to assure compliance with specifications. Surface preparation of steel shall be according to SSPC-SP6, where needed 1 " x 1 " galvanized serrated bar grating shall be used. SLURRY PUMP REQUIREMENT: Slurry pump shall operate at the following minimum requirements: Flow 3,000 Gallons Per Minute; Total Dynamic Head 180' at 750 Revolutions Per Minute (RPM) Maximum; Sphere passage 4 " minimum; Impeller diameter 30" minimum and equipped with a forward flushing stuffing box. Pump wear parts shall be constructed of white iron, Ni-hard 4, minimum 600 BHN this includes the shell, impeller and door liners. The pump shall operate at a MAXIMUM operating pressure of 275 PSI and static pressure tested at 1.5 above the maximum operating pressure for ten (10) minutes. The bearing housing unit shall have a minimum L-10 bearing life, shall exceed 60,000 hours, and shall be capable of forward adjustment for impeller wear. A sealing water system shall be supplied based upon the flushing requirements of the slurry pump manufacturer. The shaft seal must be capable of running dry, a mechanical seal is NOT acceptable. The seal water plumbing shall be plumbed with a flexible hose from the discharge of pump to a manifold and going to a sealing water manifold consisting of 1 " forged steel fittings, black pipe silicon filed pressure gauges (2 each), stainless steel gate valve. The slurry pump shall be coupled to an engine by a PTO/speed reducer and a clutch capable of operating at the specified horsepower and RPM (approximately 425 horsepower at 1,800 RPM). If a belt driven PTO is supplied a flywheel pilot bearing is NOT acceptable. ENGINE REQUIREMENT: Engine shall be equipped with J1939 Datalink interface and operate at minimum 425 HP at 1,800 RPM continuous duty, Turbocharged, in-line, 6-cylinder, and 4 cycle. Engine shall be furnished with sufficient cooling system as to be operated 24 hours per day with daytime temperatures reaching 127̊ Fahrenheit and 40 percent humidity. Engine shall have at a minimum the following instrumentation: fuel pressure gauge, water temperature, oil pressure, digital tachometer, local engine and speed control, and a J1939 Datalink interface. FUEL TANK REQUIREMENT: Fuel tank shall have a capacity of 800 gallons U/L listed with the following features: double wall construction, outer shell of heavy gauge steel, both inner and outer walls are to be vented, direct reading level gauge, 2" lockable fill cap, drip basin, 4" emergency vent, double wall sight glass and baffled. Contractor shall provide two (2) sets each of the parts and operation and maintenance manuals for the unit. Contractor shall provide a complete breakdown of delivery time and cost of the following spare parts: (1) Pump shell $_______; (2) Impeller $_______; (3) Door liners $_______ ; and (4) Shaft sleeve $_______. FOB is Destination. Delivery shall be made to the Bureau of Reclamation, Yuma Area Office, 7301 Calle Agua Salada, Yuma, AZ 85364. The Government reserves the right to perform an on-site audit of the successful contractors facility. The provisions at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition; 52.212-2 Evaluation -- Commercial Items (Jan 1999) -- (a) The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: (i) price (ii) technical capability of the item offered to meet the Government requirement; and (iii) past performance (see FAR 15.304). Technical capability is considered to be ability to meet the minimum requirements, the spare parts availability, delivery time (leadtime) for spare parts, the ability of the item to be reliable and the period of time the pump has been in production. Technical and past performance when combined, are equal to cost/price. Bidders shall submit the following 4 items with their quote: 1 A list of three (3) Relevant and recent references for past performance evaluation, the list shall include Name of Firm, Contact person, Phone number, and contract/purchase order number and date(s) supplies were provided; 2 A detailed diagram for the proposed item; 3 A brochure, specifications, or literature of the proposed item including the information for Brand Name or Equal (paint); 4 A copy of the standard customary commercial warranty for the proposed item. Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provisions at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items with its offer. The clause at FAR 52.212-4 Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items is applicable to this acquisition. FAR Clause 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items applies to this acquisition with the following clauses applicable (1), (5), (7), (11), (12), (13), (14), (15), (16), (17), (23) and (c)(1) 52.222-41. These clauses are incorporated by reference and a full text of any clause may be accessed electronically at the following address http://www.arnet.gov/far. Interested parties must submit those items identified in this synopsis/solicitation to Myra Cordero at the address above within 10 calendar days of this notice. See Note 1. Posted 06/05/00 (W-SN461495). (0157)

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