Materials Management Officer, Naval Hospital, 1 Pinckney Blvd, Beaufort, South Carolina 29902-6148

35 -- WASTE TREATMENT UNIT SOL N61337-99-Q-0042 DUE 060799 POC Contact Doris Mulligan, Supervisory Purchasing Agent, (843) 525-5377, or G.L. Sanford, Contracting Officer, (843) 525-5374 (i) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with format in FAR subpart 12.6. This announcement constitutes the only sdolicitation; quotes are being rquested and written request for quotation will not be issued. (ii) Solicitation N61337-99-Q-0042 is being issued as a Request For Quotation (RFQ). (iii) The solicitation document and incorporated previsions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition circular 97-09. (vi) This acquisition is restricted as a 100% small busdiness set aside. The associated standard industrial clasification code (SIC) is 3582. (v) The following is a list of contract line item numbers. item descriptions, quantities, and units.: 0001-Waste Treatment Unit to include installation, two copies of operator/maintenance manuals, on-site training. Quantity-1. Unit-Each. 0001AA-Surfactant, 55 Gal Drum. Quantity-1. Unit-Each. 0001AB-Filter Bags. Quantity-10. Unit-Package. 0001AC-Replacement Cutter Blades. Quantity-1. Unit-Set. (vi)(a) General specifications of Waste Treatment Unit: Treatment unit must sterilize medical waste using proven technology to a minimum of 4 log 10 reduction. Steam sterilization is the preferred technology. The unit should produce a verifiable sterilization record for each cycle. The unit must be capable of treating 50-100 lbs per cycle with cycle time of less then 60 minutes. The unit must be able to treat all types of standard hospital medical wastes including blood units, isolyzer products, culture plates and sharps. The unit must produce a volume reduction of less than 75%, preferably in one continuous process so material does not have to be handled twice. The volume reduction must render the material unrecognizable. The end product must be safe to go into the solid waste stream and into the sanitary sewer. Products must meet OSHA's definition of unregulated waste. There should be no emissions or odor associated with the process. The unit must be compact enough to fit into available room-50 square feet ofless. The unit must be dependable and easy to operate and maintain by in-house staff. Digital diagnosis capabilities and quick emergency repair service must be available for the unit. Replacement parts should not be too costly. On-site training and available service contract required. (b) Installation: The contractor shall provide all materials, tools, equipment, and labor necessary to complete installation of the equipment. (vii) Inspection and acceptance shall be performed at Naval Hospital, Beaufort, SC. The Treatment Unit shall be delivered FOB destination, on or before 30 days from the date of award Mon-Fri, 7:30 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. (viii) The following Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) provisions and clauses apply to this acquisition: Provisdion 52.212-1, Instructions to Offeror-Commercial; Offeror shall include a complete copy of provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, with a copy of its offer. The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The clause at 52-212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. (ix) Each offerer shall review the clauses and provisions incorporated by reference in paragraph (viii) above. Copies of clause provisions may be provided upon request. (x) Submitt Quotes to Materials Management Department, Naval Hospital, 1 Pinckney Blvd, Beaufort, SC 29902. Offerors may also fax their quotes to (843) 525-5532. Posted 05/21/99 (W-SN334301). (0141)

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