30 -- UNFIRED PRESSURE VESSELS, 20 CUBIC FEET CAPACITY WITH VESSEL SUPPORT RACKS AND INTERIOR EPOXY PAINTING WITH OPTIONS FOR ADDITIONAL UNITS

Notice Date

July 12, 2001

Contracting Office

Commercial Acquisition Department, Bldg 11, Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division, Newport, Code 59, Simonpietri Dr., Newport, RI 02841-1708

ZIP Code

02841-1708

Solicitation Number

N66604-01-Q-5245

Response Due

August 29, 2001

Point of Contact

J. Whiteman, Contract Negotiator at (401) 832-1927; L. Brazil, Contracting Officer at (401) 832-1437; FAX (401) 832-4820

E-Mail Address

Jeanne Whiteman, Contract Negotiator (whitemanjy@npt.nuwc.navy.mil)

Description

The Naval Undersea Warfare Center intends to issue a solicitation on a competitive basis for the acquisition of two (2) Unfired Pressure Vessels with options for an additional one (1), two (2) or three (3) if the options are exercised. The vessel(s) shall be constructed in accordance with ASME BPVC SEC VIII D1 and as specified below. Each vessel(s) shall be registered with NBBI and the board registration number marked on each vessel(s). An overview of the specifications are as follows: (1) The dimensions of the vessel(s) shall be approximately one foot-eight inch diameter by fourteen feet -- two inches long (1' X 8" X 14'-2"). The vessel shall be cylindrical in shape with two hemisphere ends. Vessel(s) shall have: one 1-1/2" socket weld connection at the top of the flask; one 1" socket weld connection at the bottom of the flask; and two 3/4" NPT female connections for test and gauge in the top hemisphere of the flask. Each shall be provided with a 3/4" plug rated for 5,000 psi working pressure. The vessel(s) shall be shipped plugged and charged with nitrogen. Shop drawings of the vessel(s) and support racks shall be submitted for approval prior to fabrication. Vessel(s) shall come complete with design drawings and engineering design data stamped by a registered professional engineer. Design data shall include calculations for wall thickness, principle stresses, stress concentrations, corrosion allowance, burst strenght, and factor of safety. Provide support racks for installation in a vertical position. The receivers shall incorporate individual base rings and floor brackets for vertical mounting. The vessel(s) shall come complete with a "Certificate of Shop Compliance" and "Certificate of Shop Inspection". The Government intends to award a single contract on a Firm Fixed Price Contract basis using Simplified Acquisition Procedures. A Request for Quote will be released on or about 3 Aug 01. Delivery is required to be F.O.B. Destination at Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division Newport, Newport, Rhode Island within 90 days after contract award. The North American Industry Classification System Code is 332999; 500 employees. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which shall be considered by the Government. Award is expected on or about 7 September 01. This acquisition is 100% set aside for small business. Our department no longer issues solicitations or amendments in paper form. Instead, they may be accessed at our web site http://www.npt.nuwc.navy.mil/contract/. We also provide electronic access in our Bid Room. Estimated RFP release date: 8-03-01; NAICS Code: 332999.

Web Link

NAVAL UNDERSEA WARFARE CENTER DIVISION, NEWPORT (http://www.npt.nuwc.navy.mil/contract/)

Record

Loren Data Corp. 20010716/30SOL001.HTM (W-193 SN50R602)