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Z -- SERVICES AND MATERIALS FOR PRODUCTIVITY IMPROVEMENTS TO TRANSONIC DYNAMICS TUNNEL BUILDING 648 EAST AREA SOL 1-141-RFS.1277 DUE 101600 POC Michael T. Stubbs, Contract Specialist, Phone (757) 864-2435, Fax (757) 864-8863, Email M.T.STUBBS@larc.nasa.gov -- Richard C. Shisler, Contract Specialist, Phone (757) 864-2419, Fax (757) 864-8863, Email R.C.SHISLER@larc.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=23#1-141-RFS.1277. E-MAIL: Michael T. Stubbs, M.T.STUBBS@larc.nasa.gov. NASA/LaRC plans to issue a RFP/ Request for Proposal for the work to be performed under these specifications consists of facility modification to increase the productivity of the Transonic Dynamics Tunnel (TDT) located in the East Area of NASA Langley Research Center, Building 648, 648 Dodd Boulevard, Hampton, Virginia. The Contractor shall furnish all plant, equipment, tools, materials, labor and services necessary for or incidental to a complete and finished job as shown on the drawings listed below and as specified herein. The work to be performed consists of six project elements which include four base bid items and two options and includes, but is not limited to, the following: Base Bid-Modify existing high pressure air system to stabilize flow through the heavy gas compressor and cold boxes. Provide and install the following: 1.Piping, valves, and supports for connection to existing 2400 psig air supply. 2.2400 psig to 600 psia pressure reducing station. 3.Venturi mass flow meter. 4.Controls and instrumentation. 5.Integration of new controls and instrumentation into existing control system. Modify existing air and heavy gas systems to allow simultaneous operation of reclamation system and tunnel operation. Provide and install the following: 1.Piping, valves, and supports for connection to existing 200 psig air supply. 2.200 psig to 5 psia pressure reducing station. 3.30-inch isolation valve for compressor suction line. 4.Piping, valves and supports for re-routing existing piping. 5. Controls and instrumentation. 6.Integration of new controls and instrumentation into existing control system. Provide integrated mechanical lock system for process piping and valves into tunnel/plenum access system. Provide and install the following: 1.Replacement actuators with locking pins for existing process isolation valves. 2.Two (2)36-inch isolation valves with locking pins. 3.Flanges, fittings, and tubing for valve and actuator installations. 4.Controls and instrumentation. 5.Integration of new controls and instrumentation into existing control system. Modify heavy gas vaporizer to prevent downstream liquid accumulation. Provide and install the following: 1.Positive displacement vane pump. 2.Valves, piping, fittings, and supports for pump installation. 3.Controls and instrumentation. 4.Integration of new controls and instrumentation into existing control system. Option 2-Improve the cooling water system efficiency with automated controls and remote monitoring capabilities. Provide and install the following: 1.Valves, piping and supports for modifications to existing cooling water system. 2.Controls and instrumentation. 3.New PLC for modified cooling water system control. 4.Integration of new controls and instrumentation into existing control system. Option 1-Repair leaks at various tunnel penetrations. Provide and install the following: 1.Flexible seal around stairwell through tunnel shell. 2.Cap and weld unused pipe penetrations. 3.Replace shaft seals. 4.Repair and re-seal various pressure boxes, cable penetrations, windows, and access cover. The order of magnitude for the procurement is $1,000,000 and $5,000,000 and the effort including any options shall be completed within 200 calendar days after notice to proceed. This procurement is part of the Small Business Competitiveness Demonstration Program. The SIC Code and small business size standard for this procurement are 1629 and $27.5M, respectively. The anticipated release date of the RFP is on or about 9/15/00 with an anticipated offer closing date of on or about 10/16/00. The firm date for receipt of bids or offers will be stated in the RFP. Drawings will be available from the Bid Distribution Office 757-864-2547. All QUALIFIED responsible sources may submit a bid which shall be considered by the agency. An ombudsman has been appointed -- See NASA Specific Note "B". The solicitation and any documents related to this procurement [with the exception of the drawings] will be available over the Internet. These documents will be in Microsoft Office Suite (Word 6.0, Excel 5.0, or PowerPoint 4.0) format and will reside on a World-Wide Web (WWW) server, which may be accessed using a WWW browser application. The Internet site, or URL, for the NASA/LaRC Business Opportunities page is http://nais.msfc.nasa.gov/cgi-bin/EPS/bizops.cgi?gr=C&pin=23 Prospective offerors shall notify this office of their intent to submit an offer. It is the offeror's responsibility to monitor the Internet site for the release of the solicitation and amendments (if any). Potential offerors will be responsible for downloading their own copy of the solicitation and amendments (if any). Hard copies of drawings may be obtained from the Bid Distribution office; however, the closing date for the hard copy received shall be the same as the solicitation, inclusive of any amendments, released on the Internet. Any referenced notes can be viewed at the following URL: http://genesis.gsfc.nasa.gov/nasanote.html Posted 08/24/00 (D-SN489809). (0237)

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