42 -- SCBA CYLINDER RECHARGING STATION -- BAUER UNICUS II OR EQUAL

Notice Date

December 15, 2000

Contracting Office

Department of the Air Force, Air Mobility Command, 22 CONS, 53147 Kansas St, Suite 102, McConnell AFB, KS, 67221-3606

ZIP Code

67221-3606

Solicitation Number

F14614-01-T-0004

Response Due

January 4, 2001

Point of Contact

Kevin Hughes, Contract Specialist, Phone (316) 759-4508, Fax (316 759-4507, Email kevin.hughes@mcconnell.af.mil -- Timothy Officer, Contracting Officer, Phone (316) 759-4530, Fax (316) 759-4507, Email

E-Mail Address

Kevin Hughes (kevin.hughes@mcconnell.af.mil)

Description

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; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number is F14614-01-T-0004. This solicitation incorporates the provisions and clauses as those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-14. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 333912, Air and Gas Compressor Manufacturing, with a size standard of 500 employees. This requirement is a 100% small business set aside. This request is for a Brand Name or Equal version of a Bauer UNICUS II/25-E-3; SCBA Cylinder Recharging Station for the Fire Department located on McConnell Air Force Base, Wichita, Kansas. As a minimum, the following specifications shall be met: the recharging station shall have the ability to refill self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) cylinders with purified air that meets or exceeds the requirements of CGA Pamphlet G-7, Compressed Air for Human Respiration, the requirements of ANSI/CGA G-7.1, Commodity Specification for Air, Grade E, and all other recognized standards for respirable air. The breathing air station shall be comprised, in part, of a high pressure compressor and purification system, storage system, cascade fill control panel and a containment fill station. This station shall be designed for a maximum working pressure of 6,000 psig. The breathing air station shall be tested by the manufacturer prior to shipment with a copy of the certified manufacturer's test report accompanying the station at time of shipment. All documentation associated with the breathing air station shall be supplied and available at time of delivery. The following minimum documentation shall be included, an operation manual, spare parts list(s), warranty information and a start-up warranty registration form. In addition to the standard features listed above, the following equipment should be included with the quote: Electronic Carbon Monoxide (CO) monitor complete with calibration system wired for alarm and shutdown. Calibration Gas should be included. Two (2) additional ASME air storage cylinders with relief valve and mounting clamps 6,000 psi. Quotes shall include delivery, installation (except electrical hookup) plus two days of training to take place concurrent with the installation of the compressor. This training shall be scheduled in order to provide maximum coverage for two twenty four (24) hour shifts comprised of thirty firefighters per shift. All Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses and provision referenced below may be reviewed and/or obtained from the Federal Acquisition Regulations web site at Internet address http://farsite.hill.af.mil/. The following FAR provisions and clauses apply to this solicitation and are incorporated by reference: FAR 52.211-6, Brand Name or Equal. FAR 52.212-1, Instruction to Offerors -- Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items. The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible quoter whose quote, conforming to this solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate quotes in descending order of importance: technical capability and price. FAR 52.212-3, Offerors Representation and Certification -- Commercial Items. Quotations shall be accompanied by a completed representations and certifications. FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items, FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items; the following clauses under paragraph (b) apply: (12) 52.222-26, (13) 52.222-35, (14) 52.222-36, (15) 52.222-37 and (23) 52.232-33. DFARS 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items, the following clause under paragraph (a) applies: DFARS 252.225-7001. DFARS 252.204-7004, Required Central Contractor Registration. Quotations in response to this notice from responsible sources shall be submitted no later than 04 Jan 01, 4:00 Central Standard Time (CST), via email to kevin.hughes@mcconnell.af.mil or by fax to (316) 759-4507, ATTN: Kevin Hughes, Contract Administrator. The contracting officer for this solicitation is MSgt Timothy A. Officer who may be reached via email at timothy.officer@mcconnell.af.mil or commercial telephone at (316) 759-4530.

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Record

Loren Data Corp. 20001219/42SOL003.HTM (D-350 SN509077)