W -- RENEWAL OF LEASE OF CARBON DIOXIDE (C02) RECEIVING VESSELS

Notice Date

February 9, 2001

Contracting Office

Commander, U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Command, Acquisition Center, Research Development and Engineering Center, Redstone Arsenal, AL 35898-5000

ZIP Code

35898-5000

Solicitation Number

G00FCA96KN

Response Due

February 22, 2001

Point of Contact

Richard Williams, Contracting Officer, (256) 876-5207, Camille Jones, Contract Specialist, (256) 876-3080

Description

THIS IS A COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION, SOLICITATION NUMBER: G00FCA96KN, NOUN: Renewal of Lease of Carbon Dioxide (CO2) receiving vessels, CLOSING DATE: 22 FEB 2001, NAICS Code 332420, email camille.jones@redstone.army.mil 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. The solicitation number is: G00FCA96KN, the solicitation is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-23. The contract line item number(s) and items, quantities and units of measure are: CLIN 0001 -- Lease of Carbon Dioxide (C02) receiving vessels for the period 1 Mar 01 thru 30 Nov 01, Quantity -- 9, Unit -- months. CLIN 0002 -- OPTION I -- Lease of Carbon Dioxide (C02) receiving vessels for the period 1 DEC 01 thru 30 Nov 02, Quantity -- 12, Unit -- months. CLIN 0003 -- OPTION II -- Lease of Carbon Dioxide (C02) receiving vessels for the period 1 DEC 02 thru 30 Nov 03, Quantity -- 12, Unit -- months. Description of requirements for the items to be acquired are as follows: Renewal of Lease of Carbon Dioxide (CO2) receiving vessels of the following capacities: 1 each 6,000 lb. stationary; 2 each 28,000 lb. stationary, and 1 each 4,000 lb. portable. The receivers will be located on Redstone Arsenal, AL. The receivers shall be capable of completely automatic long-term storage of liquid carbon dioxide (CO2) and shall be capable of supplying liquid or gaseous CO2 to other equipment by simply connecting hoses and valves. The receivers shall be capable of being refilled while in use. The receivers shall consist of an insulated vessel, automatic controls, a refrigeration system, a vaporizer, and will operate on 480 volts, 3-phase, 60Hz electrical power. Maintenance of the receivers shall be performed by the contractor at no additional cost. In case of receiver malfunction, a contractor maintenance engineer will report to the receiver location for correction within 24 hours after notification. The maximum delivery pressure required will be 300 PSI. The period of performance will be 1 Mar 01 thru 30 Nov 01 (9 months), with two options: 1 Dec 01 thru 30 Nov 02 (12 months), and 1 Dec 02 thru 30 Nov 03 (12 months). This procurement is a renewal of a lease with Airgas Carbonic Industries, Duluth, GA. Airgas Carbonic Industries is the only known supplier of the stationary and portable receivers in the southeast area of the United States capable of providing the required receivers and service. This notice is not a request for competitive proposals. The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial, applies to this acquisition. Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items, with 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. The additional FAR clauses cited at paragraph (b) in the clause and applicable to this acquisition are: clause (1), (11), (12), (13), (14), (15), (22) and (23). Clause No. 52.217-5, Evaluation of Options, applies to this acquisition. Clause No. 52.217-9, Option to Extend the Term of the Contract, applies to this acquisition. Insert "10 days prior to contract completion date" in the 1st blank in paragraph (a), insert "30 days" in the second blank in paragraph (a), and insert "33 months" in the blank in paragraph (c) of this clause. The date, time and place offers are due: Offers are due via email, fax or mail by 22 Feb 2001, 4:30 PM Local Time, in the contracting office, building 5400, Redstone Arsenal, AL The name and telephone number of the individual to contact for information regarding this solicitation is Ms. Camille Jones (256)876-3080; fax (256)876-7799; email camille.jones@redstone.army.mil.

Record

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