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12 -- REPLACEMENT OF FIRE PUMPS IN BUILDINGS 1 AND 45 SOL 9-BJ33-T13-0-23Q POC Frances B. Davidson, Contract Specialist, Phone (281) 483-4176, Fax (281) 483-9741, Email frances.b.davidson1@jsc.nasa.gov -- Rodney J. Etchberger, Contracting Officer, Phone (281) 483-8530, Fax (281) 483-9741, Email rodney.j.etchberger1@jsc.nasa.gov WEB: Click here for the latest information about this notice, http://nais.msfc.nasa.gov/cgi-bin/EPS/bizops.cgi?gr=D&pin=73#9-BJ33-T13-0-23Q. E-MAIL: Frances B. Davidson, frances.b.davidson1@jsc.nasa.gov. This notice 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; offers are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This notice is being issued as a Request for Quotations (RFQ) for replacement of the existing aging 50 horsepower (hp) fire pumps in Buildings 1 and 45. The existing pumps are currently rated at 191 feet of head pressure and 500 gpm of water flow. Basically this means that in case of a fire in either building the water will reach the upper most portion of the building and aid in extinguishing the fire. These older pumps will be replaced with new 40 hp pumps rated at 200 feet of head pressure at 500 gpm of water flow. The piping and valves to both pumps are to be replaced with new piping and valves to extend from the inlet OS&Y valve, to the pump to the outlet OS&Y valve, and all in between. New gages and vents are included. The provisions and clauses in the RFQ are those in effect through FAC 97-18. The SIC code and the small business size standard for this procurement are 7389 and $5 M average annual receipts over three years, respectively. The offeror shall state in their offer their size status for this procurement. All qualified responsible business sources may submit an offer which shall be considered by the agency. The DPAS rating for this procurement is DO-C2. A site visit is scheduled for August 8, 2000, 10:00 A.M., Building 45, Room 747, Johnson Space Center. Specifications, and drawings for this project may be purchased from Ridgway's, Inc., 5711 Hillcroft, Houston, TX 77036, telephone number 713-787-1224, Facsimile 713-782-2862, Email Address: RDI@Ridgways.com. Offers for the items(s) described above are due by 4:00 P.M. CST on September 1, 2000 and delivered to Building 45, Room 724, Johnson Space Center or mailed to NASA/Johnson Space Center, Attn: Frances Davidson, Mail Code: BJ33, 2101 NASA Road 1, Houston, TX 77058-3696. Offer must include, solicitation number, FOB destination to this Center, proposed delivery schedule, discount/payment terms, warranty duration (if applicable), taxpayer identification number (TIN), identification of any special commercial terms, and be signed by an authorized company representative. Offerors are encouraged to use the Standard Form 1449, Solicitation/Contract/Order for Commercial Items form found at URL: http://procure.arc.nasa.gov/Acq/Forms/Index.html to submit a offer. If the end product(s) offered is other than domestic end product(s) as defined in the clause entitled "Buy American Act -- Supplies," the offeror shall so state and shall list the country of origin. FAR 52.212-5 is applicable and the following identified clauses are incorporated by reference: 52.222-26, 52.222-37, and 52.232-34. The FAR may be obtained via the Internet at URL: http://www.arnet.gov/far/ The NFS may be obtained via the Internet at URL: http://www.hq.nasa.gov/office/procurement/regs/nfstoc.htm Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses for construction apply to the installation of the pumps, the piping and valves to both pumps that is to be replaced with new piping and valves to extend from the inlet OS&Y valve, to the pump to the OS&Y valve, and all in between. New gages and vents are also included. Wage Determination TX 000010 dated 06/02/2000 and Safety Requirements for Construction Contractor Safety Plan are also applicable. A twenty percent Bid Bond is required with each proposal. Performance and Payment Bonds are required from the successful offeror at the time of award. Technical acceptability will be determined by information submitted by the offeror providing a description in sufficient detail to show that the product offered meets the Government's requirements. Questions regarding this acquisition must be submitted in writing no later than Close of Business (COB), August 11, 2000, to Frances Davidson at 281-483-4176 or FAX 281-483-9741. Award will be based upon overall best value to the Government, with consideration given to the factors of proposed technical merits, price, and past performance; other critical requirements (i.e., delivery) if so stated in the solicitation will also be considered. Unless otherwise stated in the solicitation, for selection purposes, technical, price, and past performance are essentially equal in importance. It is critical that offerors provide adequate detail to allow evaluation of their offer. See FAR 52.212-1(b)). Offerors must include completed copies of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items with their offer. These may be obtained via the internet at URL: http://ec.msfc.nasa.gov/msfc/pub/reps_certs/midrange/ . These representations and certifications will be incorporated by reference in any resultant contract. An ombudsman has been appointed -- See NASA Specific Note "B". Prospective offerors shall notify this office of their intent to submit anoffer. It is the offeror's responsibility to monitor the following Internet site for the release of solicitation amendments (if any): http://nais.msfc.nasa.gov/cgi-bin/EPS/bizops.cgi?gr=C&pin=73 Potential offerors will be responsible for downloading their own copy of this combination synopsis/solicitation and amendments (if any). Any referenced notes can be viewed at the following URL: http://genesis.gsfc.nasa.gov/nasanote.html Posted 07/14/00 (D-SN475007). (0196)

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