Department of the Air Force, Pacific Air Forces, 15 CONS, 90 G Street, Hickam AFB, HI, 96853-5230

B -- BOILER USEFUL LIFE STUDY SOL F6460500Q0366 DUE 051900 POC Alison Miki, Contract Specialist, Phone (808)449-6860 x608, Fax (808)449-7026, Email alison.miki@hickam.af.mil -- James Watanabe, Director of Contract Operations, Phone (808)449-6860 x416, Fax (808)449-7026, Email WEB: Visit this URL for the latest information about this, http://www.eps.gov/cgi-bin/WebObjects/EPS?ACode=P&ProjID=F6460500Q03660366 &LocID=588. E-MAIL: Alison Miki, alison.miki@hickam.af.mil. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number is F6460500Q0366 and is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). The contractor shall provide all transportation, materials, equipment, and labor to provide a Boiler Useful Life Study for two (2) each 120,000 pounds/hour Coal-fired High-pressure Steam Boilers at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. The contractor is required to conduct the on-site inspection during the week of 18 June 2000 at which time both boilers will be shut down. Proposed dates during the week of 18 June for the on-site inspection must be included in the quote. Government-Furnished Items: Transportation to and from the airport; on-base lodging (if available) at contractor expense; on-base transportation; ASME Manufacturer_s Data Report or other documents identifying original design specifications; and identification of boiler modifications, repairs or alterations. Boilers will be shut-down, cooled, and cleaned prior to contractor specified inspection dates. Contractor Submission: All proposals must include round trip coach airfare, lodging, meals, and any incidental expenses. A proposed scope of work for the Boiler Useful Life Study must be submitted with the quote. It should include, but is not limited to: the approach to conducting condition assessment of water tube boilers and evaluation of boiler conditions with respect to boilers_ useful life; types of examinations to be conducted in determining tube thickness and condition to include, but not limited to: ultrasonic imaging; remote field eddy current readings; and magnetic particles testing in examination of welds. A final report detailing findings, repair or retrofit recommendations, corrosion rates and boiler conditions relating to remaining useful life, evaluation of quantitative test data, and photographic documentation, shall be provided not later than 45 days following completion of theon-site inspection by the contractor. The contractor must provide a copy of their most recent Boiler Useful Life Study conducted on boilers similar to those at Eielson AFB, as well as a name and phone number for whom the study was conducted, and the names and phone numbers of references for whom similar boiler studies were conducted over the past two years. Quotes are due not later than 19 May 200 and may be submitted by fax to (808) 449-7026 or by e-mail to Alison.Miki@hickam.af.mil. It is anticipated that a firm fixed price purchase order will be issued based on the quote determined to provide the best value, considering proven past performance, technical characteristics, and price. Posted 05/04/00 (D-SN451701). (0125)

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