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This is a combined 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; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-18 The Federal Bureau of Prisons, Federal Correctional Institution, Miami, Florida intends to award a firm-fixed price contract to a responsible small business entity for the provision of . GENERAL REQUIREMENTS/ SPECIFICATIONS: 1. Provide four to six natural gas water heaters with 186 gallon holding tanks. Water heaters shall meet ASME/ANSI codes and shall carry the Underwriters Laboratory Label (UL) 2. The water heaters shall be 120 volts/60 HZ/ single phase, 350,000 BTU, have the capacity to circulate 337 gallons per hour. The water heater shall include: flow switch, temperature control, aqua stat, recirculating pump, tank drain, relief valve, thermometer on tank, intermittent pilot, control module, return to tank, pre wired, all in one unit to fit existing field conditions. 3. Platform is 70" x 48", tank size is 79 ?" high, vent pipe? diameter. 4. All materials shall consist of non asbestos materials. 5. Units will be replacing Weben Jarco AJH35W/186 water heaters. CONTRACT PRICING: Contract pricing shall include all charges to the Government for natural gas water heater systems required by this solicitation (e.g., start-up, shipping, etc.). The Government reserves the right to award without discussion; therefore, the initial quote should contain the quoters best terms format price standpoint. Quoters are hereby notified that an offer of contract award shall be extended to the responsive/responsible quoter submitting the lowest price, technically acceptable quote. CONTRACT CLAUSES: 52.252-2 -- Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998). This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a FAR clause may be accessed electronically at this address: www.acquisition.gov . Full text copies of Justice Acquisition Regulation (JAR) clauses or BOP clauses may be requested in writing from the Contracting Officer. 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Items (FEB 2007) with addendum to incorporate the additional clauses listed below into this solicitation and any resulting contract. 52.232-18 Availability of Funds (APR 1984) The following clauses will be incorporated into any resulting contract in full text with applicable fill-in information as noted: Department of Justice Residency Requirement - BOP Clause (JUNE 2004) 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes of Executive Orders - Commercial Items (MAR 2007) - (b) 5, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17, 23, 31. OTHER CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS: A resultant contract will be a firm-fixed price type contract. It is anticipated that contract award resulting from this solicitation will be made approximately August 17, 2007. In accordance with FAR 46.503 and 46.403(a)(6), the place of acceptance for services under this contract is at the destination, FCI Miami, located in Miami, Florida. SOLICITATION PROVISIONS: 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998) This solicitation incorporates one or more provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a FAR clause may be accessed electronically at this address: www.acquisition.gov 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors ? Commercial Items (SEPT 2006) tailored to delete paragraphs at c, d, h, and I as they have been determined to be non-applicable to this solicitation. The additional provisions listed below are incorporated into this solicitation via addendum to this provision. 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications ? Commercial Items (NOV 2006) 52.233-2 Service of Protest (SEPT 2006) (a) Procurement Executive, BOP, 320 First Street, N.W., Room 5006, Washington, D.C. 20534 52.237-1 Site Visit (APR 1984) Protests Filed Directly with the Department of Justice (JAR 2852.233-70) Faith-Based and Community- Based Organizations (AUG 2005) - can submit offers/bids/quotations equally with other organizations for contracts for which they are eligible. Quoters are advised that the Contracting Officer will verify registration in the Central Contractors Registration database (www.ccr.gov) and the Online Representations and Certifications Application (orca.bpn.gov) prior to award of any contract, by entering the potential awardee DUNS number into each database. Failure to complete the registration may result in elimination from consideration for award. The North American Industrial Classification (NAICS) code is 423720 and the applicable small business size standard is 100 employees. SUBMISSION OF QUOTATIONS: On letterhead or business stationary, the following information is required: (1) Contractors DUNS Number (2) Quoted pricing based on each natural gas water heater and tank: The offer should be in this format: Water heaters $_______ + holding tank $_______ + shipping $_______ = _______ Total Price. (3) A completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications ? Commercial Items (NOV 2006) if different from entry made to the Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA) site located at orca.bpn.gov All quotes must be received at the Federal Bureau of Prisons, Federal Correctional Institution, 15801 SW 137th Avenue, Miami, FL 33177 no later than 2:00 pm local time on Tuesday, August 14, 2007. Offers can be faxed to Donald J. Ferguson, Supervisory Contract Specialist, at (305) 259-2392.