This is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format listed in FAR 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number isFA4621-04-Q-0050 The solicitation is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ). This solicitation is reserved for small businesses; The requirement is for: Item # 1- BOILER TYPE STEAM HEATING, SIZE 1500 MBH, OTHER NAT GAS L.E.S INC. SERIES HF45BHP SCOTCH BOX MODEL HF-1500-S15-PF.G-UL/IRI/CSD-.(1,552LBS./HR) STEAM AT 8-10 PSIG WITH BOILER FEED WATER AT 212 DEGREES F WHEN FIRED WITH 1,805 MBH OF 1,000BTU/CU.FT.7-14"WC: MFG- L.E.S INC. MFG PART No. -HF-1500-S15-PF.G-UL/IRI/CSD-1: All items will be shipped FOB Destination to McConnell AFB, KS 67221. The NAICS code for this Acquisition is 423720 (Size 500) and the SIC code is 5074. FAR Provisions 52.212-1 Instructions To Offerors-Commercial Items; 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items; 52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Items; 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items; 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items; 52.225-1 Buy American Act; shall apply to this solicitation. DFAR provisions DFARS 252.212-7000, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items; DFARS 252.204-7004, Required Central Contractor Registration; DFARS 252.225-7001, Buy American Act and Balance of Payment Program; and DFARS 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items shall also apply to this solicitation. Please submit with your quote a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items; All quotes will be evaluated on price and delivery with price being more important than delivery. The Government will award a contract to the responsible offeror whose offer is confirming to the solicitation and will be most advantageous to the Government. The solicitation may be accessed at http://eps.gov The FAR and DFARS clauses may be viewed at http://farsite.hill.af.mil Contractors submitting quotes must be enrolled in the Central Contractor Registration Program (CCR). The closing date for this solicitation will be 17 August 2004, 4:00 PM Central Standard Time. Late quotes will not be accepted. Point of Contact Kenneth Williams Contract Administrator, Phone: 316-759-4519, Fax: 316-759-4538; E-mail:
[email protected] or Patrick Butler, Phone 316-759-4520; Email:
[email protected] Answers to Questions: Comfort Sales Agency, Inc asked the following questions. Q. The burner is listed as "Operation Low/High/Low" which means two-stage firing. Also listed is a "Firing rate pressure control-modulation" and "Firing rate potentiometer" which is used only on burners with full modulation firing (a.k.a Operation: Modulation). A. The operation of the burner is full modulation not low/high/low Q. Since a "Motor starter" is also now specified, the exact job site voltage and phase should be specified (i.e. 240/1/60, 208/3/60, etc.). A. The voltage is 115 volts the unit can have a contactor or starter which ever the boiler comes with. Q. In addition the available natural gas pressure for the boiler should be listed (i.e. 7" w.c., 2-PSI, etc.). A. The gas pressure is 14" WC.