Instructions to Offerors.pdf
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This solicitation requests quotes for a dual chamber heavy duty air recirculating furnace to be delivered to and installed at a US Coast Guard facility. Offerors must quote a Lucifer Dual Chamber Heavy Duty Recirculating Furnace, Model DU42-R36, or an equal product that meets all listed salient characteristics. The solicitation will evaluate quotes based on technical acceptability, delivery schedule, and price, in that order of importance. Offerors must submit quotes for the entire requirement on an all-or-none basis and include part numbers, manufacturers, and documentation demonstrating any equal products comply with requirements, as well as unit pricing, lead times, and estimated delivery costs. Quotes are due by the closing date of this solicitation and must be emailed to the purchasing agent.
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COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION 70Z03823QK0000034
INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS
52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Products and Commercial Mar 2023 Services
Evaluation Criteria Factor 1 – Technical Acceptability/Performance Factor 2 – Speed of Delivery Factor 3 – Price
Evaluation Method
52.212.2 Evaluation-Commercial Items Oct 2014
(a) The Government will award a contract resulting from this Request for Quote (RFQ) to the responsible offeror whose quotation conforming to the RFQ is the most advantageous to the Government, price and non-price factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate the quotations and are listed in relative order of importance:
Factor 1 – Technical Acceptability Factor 2 – Speed of Delivery Factor 3 – Price
Factor 1 – Technical Acceptability The Government will assess the information submitted with the offeror’s quotation to determine how well the product meets the salient characteristics of this solicitation. Technical acceptability will be evaluated to determine an overall pass/fail rating according to the ability of the offeror to provide new manufactured commercial items that meet all of the requirements of this solicitation.
Schedule of Supplies and Salient Characteristics
The United States Coast Guard (USCG) requires the equipment listed in the Schedule of Supplies on a brand name or equal basis.
The USCG requires the purchase of, and subsequent installation and training on, a Lucifer® Dual Chamber Heavy Duty Recirculating Furnace, Model: DU42-R36, hereinafter referred to as the Furnace.
The brand name and original equipment manufacturer (OEM) of the Furnace and its related equipment is Sycamore Capital, LLC (CAGE Code: 99ZB6), doing business as Lucifer Furnaces. In addition to the purchase of the Furnace, this acquisition shall cover installation, including any required rigging, as well as initial training on the machine’s operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting techniques.
The salient characteristics and features of the Furnace and its accessories are as follows:
Lucifer Dual Chamber Heavy Duty Air Recirculating Furnace Model Number: DU42-R36
a. Must fit into the footprint of approximately 78” in height (H), 43” in width (W), and 53” in length (L).
b. Equipped with alloy fan assembly and stainless-steel liner to direct air flow and maintain uniform temperature throughout the chamber.
c. Loading capacity of 50 lbs. per square foot.
d. 6.5” of insulation on walls.
e. Hard brick work surface.
f. Completely wired to National Electrical Code (NEC).
g. Assembled, test fired, and shipped ready for connection to main power supply.
h. Welded sheet metal construction with structural reinforcement.
i. Heavy gauge coiled wire low watt density heating elements for longer life.
j. Multi-layered energy efficient lightweight firebrick and mineral block insulation for maximum heat storage and minimum heat loss.
k. Elements mounted in easy-to replace holders located on side walls for uniform temperature.
l. Stainless steel fan with motor and drive belt.
m. Stainless steel liner forms work area and directs air flow.
n. Horizontal swing door with adjustable latch for positive seal.
o. Safety micro-switch shuts off power to elements and fan when door opens.
p. Digital temperature controller with type K thermocouple and magnetic contactor.
q. Controls operate on 115 volts mounted in front base.
Design Conditions Chamber: 24” H X 24” W X 36” L (Both Chambers) Overall: 78” H X 43” W X 53” L Max Temperature: 1200°F (Both Chambers)
Utilities Voltage: 460/3/60 Power: 40 KW (20 KW Each Chamber)
Approximate Shipping Weight and Dimensions Weight: 3,000 lbs.
Overall: 78” H X 43” W X 53” L
If offering the products of the listed OEM, all parts must have clear traceability to the OEM including the OEM’s Certificate of Conformance (COC) IAW FAR 52.246-15. Traceability is defined as a clear, complete, documented, and auditable paper trail which traces each step from an OEM or distributor to its current location.
Contractors providing “equal to” items shall clearly indicate so in their offer and include the OEM of each item. “Equal to” offers shall include a product description along with detailed specifications, product characteristics, processing/handling guidance, illustrations, pictures, and other information sufficient to enable the Contracting Officer to determine that the quoted product is “equal to” the brand-name product. Specific website addresses containing this information may be provided in lieu of product literature. The offeror must clearly demonstrate that the quoted product is “equal to”; the offeror’s assertion is insufficient. The Contracting Officer is not responsible for locating or obtaining any information not identified in the offer.
Factor 2 – Delivery Under this factor, the Government will evaluate the offeror’s delivery schedule to determine which offeror is able to meet or exceed the required delivery timeframe.
Factor 3 – Price The offeror shall provide pricing as requested in the Schedule. Any quantity price discounts and discounts for prompt payment should be included in this section. The offeror’s quotation will be evaluated using one or more of the techniques defined in FAR 13.106-3, in order to determine if pricing is fair and reasonable.
Submission of Quotes and Additional Instructions:
Quotes and supporting documentation for “equal to” items shall be emailed directly to Ms. Stacey Riggs, Purchasing Agent, at Stacey.M.Riggs@uscg.mil no later than the closing date of this solicitation. Offerors shall quote on an “all or none” basis.
Delivery and installation shall be to the following address:
USCG Aviation Logistics Center Machine Shop, Bldg. 97 1664 Weeksville Road Elizabeth City, NC 27909-5001
Quotes shall include the following information:
A. Part numbers and manufacturer of items being offered.
B. If offering “or equal” items, include any supporting documentation necessary to demonstrate its compliance with all of the listed salient characteristics.
C. Unit price D. Lead/delivery time E. Delivery terms and estimated shipping costs if FOB Origin.
mailto:Stacey.M.Riggs@uscg.mil
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