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41 -- DISPENSERS, WATER, MECHANICALLY COOLED SOL 6FES-G5-980005-N DUE 070198 POC Pamela D. Waters PH:816-823-1290 Fax: 816-926-3678 This synopsis will cover the requirements for this National Stock Number(NSN) for the next twelve (12) months. NOTE: This is not a formal contract, but a standing price for stock requirements, under simplified acquisition procedures, of this NSN for a period up to twelve(12) months until a formal contract can be solicited and put into place. Estimated value over the period exceeds $25,000. We desire Destination pricing for the Contiguous United States, which will be good for twelve months. Bar coding will be required. Inspection will be at origin. Delivery 45 DARO. Minimum order 1 Unit The present requirement is: 370 EA. This is divided between 7 orders.(for these orders and most subsequent orders, the quantity will be for at least 30 EA.) However, as noted above we reserve to right to order in quantities as low as one(1) each. Please FAX YOUR QUOTES TO THE NUMBER ABOVE. If you need a copy of the Commercial Item Description please fax your request to the number above. 4110-00-255-8760 UI: EA DISPENSER, DRINKING WATER, MECHANICALLY COOLED DESCRIPTION In accordance with Commercial Item Description A-A-1151B, dated July 6, 1988. Class 1 -- 115 volts, 60 Hertz, single phase; Style A -- Free standing; Size 10 -- 9.5 gallons per hour minimum draw off capacity; Bubbler type pressure water cooler; Hermetically sealed refrigeration system, air cooled. EXCEPTION(S) TO TECHNICAL DOCUMENT Paragraph 2.6, Lead free requirements, add the following: "Acceptable evidence of compliance shall be the contractor's certification that the drinking water dispenser meets the Safe Drinking Water Act." Paragraph 2.6, Workmanship, change the paragraph number to "2.8". Add the following new paragraph: "2.7 Dimensions. 2.7.1 For free standing drinking water dispensers, the height of the bubbler outlet shall be between 33 inches and 44 inches from the floor. The depth and width shall be 25-1/2 inches or less. 2.7.2 For wall hung drinking water dispensers, the height of the bubbler outlet shall be 33 inches or less from the bottom of the unit, and the depth and width shall be 19 inches or less." Add the following new paragraph: "2.9. Installation Instructions. A set of complete and accurate installation instructions shall be packed with each drinking water dispenser." Paragraph 3.2, delete. Paragraph 3.3, last sentence, delete and substitute: "All defects found shall be classified as critical, major, or minor in accordance with Paragraphs 3.3.1, 3.4, and 3.5 of this Commercial Item Description." Add the following new paragraph: "3.3.1. Critical defects. The following conditions of nonconformance with the stated requirement shall be considered a critical defect which may affect the safety of the item. The existence of a condition of nonconformance shall be cause for rejection of the lot. Failure to provide the contractor's certificaiton of conformance with the SAFE DRINKING WATER ACT AS AMENDED BY THE SAFE DRINKING WATER ACT AMENDMENTS OF 1986 (PUBLIC LAW 99-339, JUNE 19, 1986)." Under Paragraph 3.4, Major Defects, delete the following condition of nonconformance: "No acceptable evidence of conformance with THE SAFE DRINKING WATER ACT AS AMENDED BY THE SAFE DRINKING WATER ACT AMENDMENTS OF 1986 (PUBLIC LAW 99-339, JUNE 19, 1986)." Paragraph 3.4, add the following condition of nonconformance: "Incomplete or inaccurate installation instructions." Installation difficult (e.g. requires excessive disassembly of the unit to install, difficult to properly mate inlet and outlet pipes, etc.) WORKMANSHIP Details of workmanship shall be in accordance with the best commercial standards and practices. Paints, coatings, platings, and finishes shall be smooth, dry, adherent, continuous, and not stained or discolored. Fasteners shall be firmly secured and show no evidence of deformation, cross threading, or hazardous burrs. Adhesives and lubricants adequate for their intended purpose shall be properly and neatly applied. Adhesives shall be adequately cured. Wires and cables shall be neatly dressed and shall not be frayed or in contact with sharp edges. Wire and cable insulation shall show no evidence of burns, abrading, or pinch marks. There shall be no interference, binding, or galling of parts. External and bearing surfaces shall be free of tool and gouge marks, nicks, or other surface imperfections. The item shall be clean and free of corrosion and debris (e.g., chips, shavings, slivers) or other foreign material. The item shall be free from manufacturing workmanship defects (e.g., loose, missing, binding or misaligned parts, sharp or rough external edges, corners or surfaces) and material workmanship defects (e.g., pits, rips, fins, burrs, tears, nodules, cracks, blisters) which may adversely impact the item's serviceability, durability, safety, or appearance. PACKAGING Each item and accessory shall be preserved and packaged in accordance with normal commercial practice. The complete package shall protect the item and accessories against damage during shipment, handling and storage. Accessories or parts placed in the applianceshall also be packed to prevent movement. Blocking and bracing in the form of molded cushions, die-cast fiberboard forms or tie down brackets shall be utilized to prevent movement of the item within the package. PACKING Each packaged item shall be packed in a shipping container to insure delivery at destination, to provide for redistribution by the initial receiving activity, and shall be acceptable by common carrier under the National Motor Freight Classification and the Uniform Freight Classification. MARKING All unit, intermediate, exterior shipping containers, and palletized or unitized loads shall be marked for delivery to civilian activities in accordance with latest version of FED-STD-123 or for delivery to military activities in accordance with latest version of MIL-STD-129, as applicable. (0166)

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