Fuel Laboratory Equipment

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6 of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), as supplemented with additional information included in this notice.

Quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This acquisition has not been set-aside for small businesses and is issued under Full and Open Competition. The purchase order resulting from this procurement will be firm fixed-price purchase. The solicitation, SPE610-19-Q-0850, is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ), under FAR Part 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures, with FAR Part 12 Acquisition of Commercial Items. This document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-100. DPAS rating for potential award is DO. The clauses and provisions referenced in this solicitation may be reviewed/obtained in full text form at http://farsite.hill.af.mil/vffara.htm. The prompt payment act is applicable.

NOTE: All offers shall be registered in System of Award Management (SAM).

Scope of Contract:

CLIN 0001: Nomenclature: High-Frequency Reciprocating Rig (HFRR), Diesel Fuel 1 EA Unit Price tiny_mce_marker__________
Description: Shall adhere to ASTM D 6079/ASTM D7688/IP450, Standard Test Method for Evaluating Lubricity of Diesel Fuels by the High-Frequency Reciprocating Rig (HFRR). Unit should include; Humidity controlled cabinet, Metallurgical microscope, wear scar camera with software and PC, accessory kit including test specimens and all other items needed to utilize and calibrate equipment must be included in the price and shipped with the equipment. Instrument must meet the voltage requirement of 220 Volts/50Hz with European style plugs. The equipment shall include no less than a one-year warranty. This is a brand name or equal requirement (Reference FAR 52.211-6) MFG: PCS Instruments Model: HFRR

CLIN 0002: Nomenclature: Colorimeter, Automated, Petroleum Products 1 EA Unit Price tiny_mce_marker__________
Description: Shall adhere to ASTM D1500, Standard Test Method for ASTM Color of Petroleum Products and ASTM D6045, Standard Test Method for Color of Petroleum Products by the Automatic Tristimulus Method. Accessory kit including all items needed to utilize and calibrate equipment must be included in the price and shipped with the equipment. Instrument must meet the voltage requirement of 220 Volts/50Hz with European style plugs. Required dimensions not more than 45.5 centimeters wide and 20 centimeters deep and weigh less than 6.8 kilograms. Height is not restricted. Interface should have USB, LAN, RS232. The equipment shall include no less than a one-year warranty. This is a brand name or equal requirement (Reference FAR 52.211-6) MFG: LOVIBOND, Model: PFX195i/2 Saybolt Color of Jet Fuel.

CLIN 0003: Nomenclature: Flash Point Testing Apparatus, Automatic, Jet Fuel and Diesel 1 EA Unit Price tiny_mce_marker__________
Description: Shall adhere to ASTM D93, Flash Point by Pensky-Martens Closed Cup Method. Must use an electric igniter with built-in fire suppression system. Size must be no greater than 25.4 centimeters wide and 53.3 centimeters deep. Height is not restricted. Must be able to perform a safety pre-test function and include a built-in barometric pressure sensor for automatic correction of flash point. Accessory kit including all items needed to utilize and calibrate equipment must be included in the price and shipped with the equipment. The equipment shall include no less than a one-year warranty. Instrument must meet the voltage requirement of 220 Volts/50Hz with European style plugs. This is a brand name or equal requirement (Reference FAR 52.211-6) MFG: PAC Herzog, Model: OptiFlash Pensky-Martens

CLIN 0004: Nomenclature: Miniflash 1 EA Unit Price tiny_mce_marker__________
Description: Shall adhere to ASTM D6450, Standard Test Method for Flash Point by Continuously Closed Cup (CCCFP) Tester. Instrument must include a battery power supply for field applications. Size must be no greater than 20.3 centimeters wide x 33 centimeters high x 17.78 centimeters deep. Accessory kit including all items needed to utilize and calibrate equipment must be included in the price and shipped with the equipment. The equipment shall include no less than a one-year warranty. Instrument must meet the voltage requirement of 220 Volts/50Hz with European style plugs. This is a brand name or equal requirement (Reference FAR 52.211-6) Reference MFG: Petrolab/Grabner Instruments, Model: Miniflash FLP

CLIN 0005: Nomenclature: Shipping and Installation 1 Lot Price tiny_mce_marker__________
Description: This price should include shipping and installation, if not already included in the unit price above. U.S. Government acceptance occurs when the units are unpackaged and installed in proper working order (FOB Destination). If the units arrive before the personnel sent to install them, the units will be acknowledged as delivered by the U.S. Government but final acceptance will not occur until installation and verification occurs.

Required delivery date: Date of Award through 17 December 2018.

FOB Destination.

Electronic Funds Transfer as a means of payment will be made upon receipt and acceptance of all products through Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF).

The following provisions and clauses apply to this acquisition: FAR 52-212-1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items; 52.212-2 Evaluation of Commercial Items; the evaluation criteria stated in paragraph (a) of the provision are as follows: The basis of award will be lowest price responsible offer responding to this RFQ. The significant evaluation factors will be 1) PRICE, which will be evaluated as an aggregate of the price for the requirement 2) TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS of the EQUIPMENT offered, including personnel qualifications used for the installation thereof and 3) PAST PERFORMANCE. 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items; 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items and 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive orders - Commercial Items. In paragraph (b) of 52.212-5, the following apply FAR 52.203-6, FAR 52.203-13, FAR 52.203-15, FAR 52.204-10, FAR 52.209-6, FAR 52.209-9, FAR 52.222-3, FAR 52.222-50, FAR 52.223-18, FAR 52.223-20, FAR 52.225-5, FAR 52.225-13, and FAR 52.232-33.

DLA Energy appreciates your interest in this requirement.

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