Kadena Portable ROWPU
The Air Force Special Operations Command is seeking to procure a portable Reverse Osmosis Water Purification Unit (ROWPU) system for delivery to Kadena Air Base in Okinawa, Japan. The solicitation is specifically for one complete Aspen 2000DM Desalination System, which includes extended components, spare parts, accessories, and a comprehensive package of maintenance items and consumables. Technical requirements mandate the system have AC/DC power capability, an electronic control system with digital display, maximum operating pressure of 1,000 psi, UV sterilizing system, and a maximum feed rate of 4 gallons per minute. The procurement will be evaluated on a lowest price technically acceptable basis, requiring vendors to quote on all items and meet specific technical specifications. Quotes must be submitted by February 13, 2025 at 1:00 PM CST, with quote validity extended through March 31, 2025.
The contract is set aside exclusively for small businesses within NAICS category 325998, with a size standard of 650 employees. Vendors must have active SAM registration and comply with Buy American Act requirements. The system is to be housed in a military-grade transportable hard case measuring 50 x 36 x 26 inches and will include additional equipment such as a 300-gallon potable water bladder, transfer pump package, 4000K generator, and a 5-day training component. Delivery will be FOB destination to Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan, with the specific delivery location being postal code 904-0203. While no specific award value is mentioned, the comprehensive nature of the system and its specialized military application suggests a potentially significant procurement investment for water purification and treatment capabilities.
FA441725Q0054 Department of the Air Force Special Operations Command
2/4/25, 10:24 AM Solids removal filter, Ammonia removal filter and UV sterilizer, 5 each
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial goods and commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in FAR 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 12405B-PR1076417 and is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). The NAICS code is 221310 - Water Supply and Irrigation Systems. This solicitation document incorporates those provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2022-07.
The USDA, ARS, in New Orleans, LA requires 5 sets of: solids removal filter, ammonia removal filter and UV sterilizer.
This includes the following items:
Solids removal
20” diameter tank
Multiport valve
8 lateral under-drain for back-washing and filtering
1 1/2” Bulk head connection
Maximum operating pressure: 50 p.s.i.
3 Year Tank Warranty and 1 year warranty on all other components
2 cubic feet permabead media
25 gal per minute
Ammonia Filter
125 gallon tank
8cu ft of polypropylene injection molded media
Specific surface area/volume: 750m2 /m3 (228 ft2 /ft3)
Density: 1.00 g/cm3
Filling material: Barium Sulphate
Air Pump: 1.5 cubic feet/minute
Flow rate: 13 – 31 gal per minute
UV sterilizer
150W UV
90mJ UV dose @ 25 GPM
Kills most algae, bacteria, viruses, and fungi
Any quotes not meeting the minimum specifications will not be considered.
DOCUMENTS TO BE INCLUDED IN QUOTE: In order to be considered for award Offerors shall provide 1) a Quote on company letterhead detailing the item description, unit price per item, discounts for trade-ins, total price and valid for at least 60 days after receipt of quote; and 2) FAR 52.212-3, OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATION-COMMERCIAL GOODS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES; The Representation and Certification section must be completed electronically in the System for Award Management (SAM) website at www.sam.gov.
REJECTION OF QUOTATION: Failure to demonstrate compliance will be caused to reject the quote without further discussions. All responsible sources may submit an offer and will be considered.
The following clauses and provisions apply to this acquisition. 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference; 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS - COMMERCIAL GOODS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES; 52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS - COMMERCIAL GOODS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES applies,; 52.222-3, Convict Labor; 52.233-3, Protest after award; 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity; 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans; 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities; 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans; 52.222-19, Child Labor - Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies; 52.223-2 Affirmative Procurement of Biobased Products Under Service and Construction Contracts; 52.223-15 Energy Efficiency in Energy-Consuming Products; 52.223-17 Affirmative Procurement of EPA-designated Items in Service and Construction Contracts; 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases; 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer - System for Award Management; applicable to this acquisition; 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference; 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS - COMMERCIAL GOODS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES; 52.223-1 Biobased Product Certification; 52.223-4 Recovered Materials Certification; 52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial goods and commercial services ; 52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS - COMMERCIAL GOODS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES; 52.217-8 Option to Extend Services.
QUOTED PRICE MUST INCLUDE: any delivery costs as well as any applicable duties, brokerage, or customs fees.
DELIVERY DUE DATE: The Government requires delivery on or before 30 ARO, however, each offeror shall include their proposed delivery schedule as part of their quotation.
PAYMENT: Any award made under this solicitation is subject to 31 CFR Part 208 which requires all payments made by the government to be made by electronic funds transfer.
Contractors intending to conduct business with the Federal Government MUST register with the System for Award Management (SAM) database prior to submitting quotation. You may register online at www.sam.gov. Any amendment and documents related to this procurement will be available electronically at the Internet site: http://www.beta.SAM.gov.
FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Item, the significant evaluation factors, in the relative order of importance, are (i) technical capability of the item offered to meet the Government requirement including delivery date; (ii) past performance; and (iii) price (based on F.O.B. Destination), technical and past performance are more important than price. Award will be made based on overall BEST VALUE to the Government.
The government anticipates award of a firm fixed priced contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforms to the specifications that will be the most advantageous to the government in accordance with FAR 13.106-2. Responses shall include technical specifications, descriptive material and capabilities of the offeror’s equipment. Offerors shall identity where the offered item meets or does not meet each of the Government's functional and performance minimum specifications listed herein.
QUESTIONS REGARDING THIS RFQ ARE DUE TO RICHARD HAWTHORNE at Richard.hawthorne@usda.gov, NO LATER THAN 1:00 p. m. EDT, August 24th, 2022. Questions will only be accepted via email and WILL NOT be answered if received after this date/time.
QUOTES DUE BY: 1:00 p. m. EDT, August 25th, 2022.
Place of Performance:
USDA-ARS
1100 Allen Toussaint Blvd.
New Orleans, LA 70124
Primary Point of Contact:
Richard Hawthorne
Purchasing Agent
richard.hawthorne@usda.gov.
12405B-PR1076417 Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service Field Research Implementation and Information Delivery
8/22/22, 11:49 AM Planetary, Lunar, & Asteroid Natural Environment Testbed (PLANET) Vacuum Vessel & Pump
PLANET Vacuum Vessel & Pump Synopsis
NASA/MSFC plans to issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the following Commercial items: Planetary, Lunar, & Asteroid Natural Environment Testbed (PLANET) Vacuum Vessel and Pumping System.
This acquisition is a total small business set-aside.
The primary NAICS Code and Size Standard are 332420 – Metal Tank (Heavy Gauge) Manufacturing, and 750 employees, respectively.
The anticipated release date of RFQ (insert solicitation number) is on or about January 18, 2023, with an anticipated proposal due date on or about February 1, 2023.
All responsible sources may submit a proposal which shall be considered by the agency.
NASA Clause 1852.215-84, Ombudsman, is applicable. The Center Ombudsman for this acquisition can be found at : https://www.hq.nasa.gov/office/procurement/regs/Procurement-Ombuds-Comp-Advocate-Listing.pdf
This posting, in addition to any attached documents, will be available on
www.Sam.gov.
It is anticipated that Commercial Product Purchase Financing (Interim Payments) may be made available in accordance with FAR Subpart 32.2.
It is the offeror's responsibility to monitor this website for the release of the solicitation and amendments (if any). Potential offerors will be responsible for downloading their own copy of the solicitation and amendments (if any).
Prospective offerors are encouraged to notify this office of their intent to submit an offer. All contractual and technical questions must be submitted electronically via email to Kathrena Haefler at kathrena.r.haefler@nasa.gov and Sadie Moulton at sadie.m.moulton@nasa.gov not later than 9:00 AM Central Standard Time (CST) on January 17, 2023.
80MSFC23R0001 National Aeronautics and Space Administration Marshall Space Flight Center
1/11/23, 1:47 PM