37 -- CONVEYORIZED TUNNEL WASHER

Notice Date

August 22, 2001

Contracting Office

Department of Veterans Affairs, Chief, Acquisition & Materiel Management Service (90C), Audie L. Murphy Division, STVHCS, 7400 Merton Minter Blvd, San Antonio, TX 78284

ZIP Code

78284

Solicitation Number

671-34Q-01

Response Due

September 10, 2001

Point of Contact

Joe Ortiz, Purchasing Agent, Phone (210) 617-5147

Description

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR 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. This procurement is unrestricted. The NAICS is 421450. Prospective offers are required to submit written or faxed quotations. The South Texas Veterans Healthcare System (STVHCS), Audie L. Murphy Division, 7400 Merton Minter Blvd, San Antonio, Texas 78229 has a requirement to purchase one (1) Model T236 NorthStar Tunnel Cage Washer (Conveyorized washer designed for the automatic processing of cages, bottles and utensils used in care and housing of research animals) To include the following features: Washer length: 20 feet (28 feet including dryer section); Stainless steel flat belt (36"); Automatic Microprocessor Controlled Cycle (Pre-wash, detergent wash, first rinse, second thermal rinse and optional drying stage); Variable speed control (2' to 6' per minute); Emergency stop button at both and unload sides; Insulated stainless steel cabinet type SS304; All stainless steel piping; Pneumatically controlled valves; Removal lower spray headers; Removal debris baskets in Wash, & First Rinse Sections; Stainless steel 7.5 hp Wash/Rinse Pump; Stainless steel sump heaters (wash and rinse tanks). Control panels to include: Illuminated On/Off switch; Cycle step indicator lights; Digital temperature controller for wash and final rinse and Emergency stop button. Optional features & accessories to include: Standard Trim Package (for pass thru units, 2" trim); Roller conveyor: Gravity roller conveyor to collect clean cages. Approximately 7 feet long curved to fit space available. Water Temperature Booster: Steam (120F-180F) Graham Heat Exchanger and Dryer Section, 8 feet (steam heated with blower fan), Drain Cool Down System: (Direct cold water injection during drain stage). Provide freight cost to site and the cost of off loading and setting-up of equipment in place at destination by manufacturer. Manufacturer is Northwestern Systems Corp. Quotations shall include all warranty information, technical data, etc. Quotations shall be submitted F.O.B. destination. All quotations are to include a completed copy of the provisions at 52.212-3; Offer representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, with quotation (a copy of this provision may be requested by facsimile to (210) 617-5255, Attention: Joe Ortiz). The following provisions and clauses apply to this action; 52-212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items, 52-212-5, ContractTerms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues and Executive Order, 2-212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items VAAR clause' 852.211-77 Brand name or equal applies. Additional clauses cited in clause 52-212-5, that are applicable to this acquisition are as follows: 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities, 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (E.O. 11246), 52-222-35, Affirmative Action for Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era (38 U.S.C. 4212), 52-222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (29 U.S.C. 793), 52-222-37, Employment Reports on Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era (38 U.S.C.)' 52-222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (E.O. 13126), 52-2245-1, Buy American Act Balance of Payment Program-Supplies (41 U.S.C. 10a-10d), 5t2-225-13, Restriction on Certain Foreign Purchases (E.O. 12722, 12724, 13059, 13067, 13121, and 13129) and 52-232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer Other than Central Contractor Registration (31 U.S.C. 3332). Delivery of items must be available on or before September 30, 2001 to meet government requirement. E-mail quotations and facsimile are not acceptable. Only written offers will be accepted. Forward to Joe Ortiz by Close of Business (COB) 4:30P. M. CST on September 10, 2001.

Record

Loren Data Corp. 20010824/37SOL001.HTM (W-234 SN50V7J8)