Bed Bug Ovens

Added: Sep 22, 2015 1:59 pm This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items 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; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation VA251-15-R-0611 is issued as a request for proposal (RFP). The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code 335999 All Other Miscellaneous Electrical Equipment and Component Manufacturing and a Business Size Standard of 500 employees is applicable. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-83. No telephone requests will be accepted. Quotes are requested for the following items:

1. 4 EACH - Bed Bug Treatment Oven: $

" Self-contained heating cabinet outside measuring 72"H x 36"W x 24"D

" Insulated cabinet with 1 electric heating element and a gentle forced air system; all controlled by a pre-programmed digital controller

" 220 VAC Single Phase 20 AMP power. To be pre-wired with cord that shall plug into a NEMA Configuration 6-20R receptacle.

" Digital controller that shall maintain the proper temperature (+/-5ºF)

" Pre-programmed digital controller that shall allow for a low temperature (120ºF) and high temperature (150ºF) cut off limits and a set point of 130ºF

" Duct system shall have an independent sensor that will open in case of an over- temperature condition such as fan or temperature controller failure. An over-temperature fault light shall be provided. Power shall be cycled to the cabinet in order to reset the fault.

" Exterior shall be powder coated, heavy-duty, all steel cabinet. Casters not required.

" Inside cabinet dimensions: 70" Height X 34" Width X 22" Depth

" Inside of the unit shall have two open mesh baskets that slide out of the front for the loading of items.

" The interior surface shall be insulated with a minimum of 1" thick foil faced semi rigid fiberglass panels. The insulation seams and joints shall be foil taped for safety and convenience.

" The heating elements and blower unit shall be mounted to the top of the unit and protected by a metal grill. The heating elements and fan shall be removable for maintenance.

" Oven shall have 2 thermometers - one for air temperature and one for item temperature.



2. 2 EACH - Spare Parts for Maintenance:

" Heater Element - $

" Thermocouple - $

" Over-Temperature Switch - $

" Pre-Programmed Temperature Controller - $

" Solid State Relay and Fan Unit - $



3. Shipping Charges $ (cannot exceed $250.00 for the entire order)



Quotes will be evaluated using lowest price technically acceptable with technical acceptability being any offer that includes at a minimum the items listed in this announcement. Price will be considered equal to technical acceptability.



Full text of the following clauses and/or provisions can be viewed through Internet access at http://farsite.hill.af.mil. The clause at FAR 52.203-99, Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements (FEB 2015). The provisions at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. Offerors shall submit with their offer, a completed copy of the provisions at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items or confirm this has already been completed in their SAM registration. 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 Statues or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition which shall include the following clauses: 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.222-37, 52.232-34.



Offerors shall submit their proposals by e-mail to calynda.baines3@va.gov. All questions must be submitted in writing. Offers are due no later than 3:00 pm. EDST, 25 September 2015. The successful offeror must be registered with SAM to be awarded a contract. You may register or update your registration on-line at https://www.sam.gov.