Moveable Environmental Chambers

The purpose of this amendment is to post the answers to questions asked by interested vendors, as follows:
QUESTION #1: Please confirm that there will be an adequate LN2 supply at the chamber.
ANSWER #1: The SOW has the following language:
3.1.3 Heating and Cooling

The chamber, with mechanical cooling, will perform the following temperature transitions:

+85 °C to -65 °C in 15 minutes or less (10 °C per minute average rate of change)

-65 °C to +85 °C in 15 minutes or less (10 °C per minute average rate of change)
QUESTION #2: One pulldown at the specified rate will require 13 lbs. per minute with a total of 195 lbs. LN2 total for each pull down. This is much more than can be handled by portable dewar bottles.
ANSWER #2: The chamber shall have LN2 boost capability for high ramp rate applications.
QUESTION #3: Do you also have flexible LN2 connections at the installation site (Vacuum jacketed lines)?
ANSWER #3: We currently use portable LN2 bottles only for boost, not for primary cooling.

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The purpose of this amendment is to post the answers to questions asked by interested vendors, as follows:

QUESTION #1: While the predominant test methods are referenced in the background section, are there any specific test methods and corresponding performance details not listed in section 3.1 that are required?
ANSWER #1: The specific test methods intended for this chamber are those associated with temperature, altitude, and humidity tests contained in MIL-HDBK-781 and MIL-STD-810.
QUESTION #2: What are the actual move-in dimensions / restrictions?
ANSWER #2: The unit will be move into the building through a 92 inch wide by 108 inch high door and be maneuvered down a 90 inch wide aisle.
QUESTION #3: How often will the chambers be moved (weekly, monthly, a couple times a year)?
ANSWER #3: The larger chamber will be moved 2 to 3 times per year. However, the environmental working space of the chamber will be backed off and reseated on a daily basis to access the test article.
QUESTION #4: How much vertical and later alignment adjustment is required?
ANSWER #4: The fine alignment on the chamber once it in position will be +/- 2 inches vertically and laterally and 30 inches longitudinally.

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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 is attached. The provisions and clauses listed in the attached Solicitation document are supplemented with those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-101.

The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 334513. This procurement is being solicited as a 100% total small-business set-aside.
The Naval Air Warfare Center - Aircraft Division, Lakehurst (NAWC-AD LKE) will negotiate and award a firm-fixed-price contract procuring a quantity of two (2) Moveable Environmental Chambers (MEC) to perform unique mission-based environmental evaluations for use in the NAVAIR 4.4.6 Electrical Test Operations & Maintenance (ETO & M) Branch Laboratory, Patuxent River, MD. This requirement is for the design, manufacturing, delivery, installation, start-up, documentation, and warranty of two (2) Moveable Environmental Chambers and all ancillary equipment as stated in this announcement and the attached Solicitation, Statement of Work and Contract Data Requirements Lists.
New Equipment ONLY; NO remanufactured or "gray market" items. All items must be covered by the manufacturer's warranty.
DELIVERY / SHIP-TO LOCATION: see attached Solicitation for delivery instructions / ship-to location(s). Shipping Instructions - Shipping must be free on board (FOB) Destination - CONUS (Continental U.S.), which means that the Vendor must deliver the goods on its conveyance at the destination specified by the Government, and the Vendor is responsible for the cost of shipping and risk of loss prior to actual delivery at the specified destination. The Solicitation states the required delivery schedule for the quantities listed. Vendors are to provide their delivery schedule on the quantities listed if different than the date(s) listed on the Solicitation. Earlier deliveries are acceptable at no additional cost(s) to the Government.
Vendors should read this announcement, and all attachment(s), carefully and submit the requested information as stated. Vendors are to submit their proposal on the full requirement identified. Partial proposals will not be considered. Failure to submit a proposal for each line item will result in the entire proposal being deemed non-responsive. Only one proposal per Vendor will be considered. Proposal must state the time period that proposed prices are valid (i.e. 30 days, or a date certain). An incomplete and / or late proposal will not be considered for evaluation and / or award. The Government reserves the right to cancel this Solicitation, either before or after the response date. The Contracting Officer reserves the right to make no award under this procedure.
NOTE: The final proposed price(s), both total and individual, MUST include all applicable taxes, fees, gratuities, commissions, service charges, etc... The Federal Government is tax exempt.
Vendors are put on notice that the Government will not be held liable for any requirement that is to be paid for by participants or any amounts associated with those items, including any guaranteed minimum purchases that the Vendor may require. A written notice of award or acceptance of a proposal mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful Vendor within the time for acceptance specified in the proposal, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the specified expiration date and time of a proposal, the Government may accept the proposal whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award.
SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (SAM) REQUIREMENT: This Solicitation requires registration with the System for Award Management (SAM) in order to be considered for award, pursuant to applicable regulations and guidelines. Registration information can be found at www.sam.gov Registration in SAM must be listed as "ACTIVE" at time of award. In addition, the small business size for all Vendors that submit a proposal in response to this Solicitation will be validated via SAM.
BASIS OF AWARD: An award resulting from this announcement will be made to the responsible Vendor whose proposal is technically acceptable, is in full compliance to all other requirements set forth in the Solicitation, and the lowest price. Interested Vendors are cautioned that their initial proposal should contain the Vendors best terms from a technical and price standpoint. However, the Government reserves the right to obtain clarifications and / or conduct discussions and request proposal revisions if the Contracting Officer later determines them to be necessary. A Vendors past performance will be evaluated in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation Part 9 - "Contractor Qualifications" and will be included in the Government's responsibility determination. To assist the Government in making a responsibility determination, Vendors are allowed to provide what the Vendor considers to be relevant past performance information with their proposal submission. In addition, past performance information will be obtained from established systems such as the Past Performance Information Retrieval System, Federal Awardee Performance and Integrity Information System, Supplier Performance Risk System, Electronic Subcontract Reporting System, and / or other databases; and may be obtained from other sources available to the Government, such as the Defense Contract Management Agency and the Small Business Administration. All proposals will be evaluated for compliance with the terms, conditions, and requirements set forth in this Solicitation.
Payments terms are upon Government acceptance of the full requirements on the resultant Contract. Vendors are allowed to propose alternative payment terms for the Government's consideration.
Interested Vendors are to email their signed proposal to William Waterhouse, Contract Specialist, via the email specified in this announcement. Questions concerning this Solicitation should be addressed to William Waterhouse, Contract Specialist, via the email specified. Any question(s) received telephonically will not be answered and you are directed to submit your question(s) in writing to the Contract Specialist via the email specified in this announcement. All questions and answers specific to this Solicitation will be posted to the Federal Business Opportunities website.
The deadline for question submittal is 5:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on Tuesday, 22 January 2019. Interested Vendors are requested to submit questions at the earliest possible date to enable the Government to provide a comprehensive and timely response. Any amendment(s) to this Solicitation will be posted to the Federal Business Opportunities website. No telephone requests for the Solicitation will be accepted, no written requests will be accepted and no hard copies of the Solicitation package will be mailed.

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