Steam generating system components

CANCELLATION NOTICE: 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. The solicitation number is PR7118793 and is issued as an invitation for bids (IFB), unless otherwise indicated herein. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-97. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 2005-97 with a small business size standard of 0.00 employees. This requirement is unrestricted and only qualified offerors may submit bids. The solicitation pricing on www.FedBid.com will start on the date this solicitation is posted and will end on 2018-04-26 12:00:00.0 Eastern Time or as otherwise displayed at www.FedBid.com. FOB Destination shall be Tbilisi, Georgia, null 0131

The U.S. Embassy Tbilisi, Georgia requires the following items, Brand Name or Equal, to the following:
LI 001: Back pressure valve
Nova-Tech International
Injection Check/Back Pressure Valve Assembly For Pulsatron pumps with wet end codes: VTC1
3/8"" OD tubing connection fitting with coupling nut; 1/2"" NPT male connection for the injection point.
Code:- J41996 . Manufacturer:-Nova-T
ech International,Inc, 13, EA;
LI 002: Bleed valve assembly
Nova-Tech International
Bleed Valve Assembly For Pulsatron pumps with wet end codes: VTC1
3/8"" OD tubing connection fitting with coupling nut.Includes: TEFLON gasket
Code:- L3300T01-PVC . Manufacturer:-Nova-T
ech International,Inc.", 13, EA;
LI 003: Foot Valve with strainer
Nova-Tech International
Foot Valve/Strainer Assembly For Pulsatron pumps with wet end codes: VTC1.
3/8"" OD tubing connection fitting with coupling nut.Includes: ceramic weight.
Code:- J60716 . Manufacturer:-Nova-T
ech International,Inc, 13, EA;
LI 004: PVC hose
Nova-Tech International
Pulsafeeder PVC Suction Tubing ; Clear, 3/8 inch OD
Code:- 00007 . Manufacturer:-Nova-T
ech International,Inc, 80, Feet;
LI 005: Pulsafeeder repair kit
Nova-Tech International
K2VTC1 Pulsafeeder KOPkit for PULSAtron pumps size 2 with VTC1 wet end code
PTFE-faced CSPE-backed diaphragm, PVC suction and discharge valve cartridge assemblies with
Tubing 3/8"" O.D. connection, 13, EA;
LI 006: Pulsafeeder repair kit
Nova-Tech International
K8WTC8 Pulsafeeder KOPkit for PULSAtron pumps size 8 with WTC8 wet end code
PTFE-faced CSPE-backed diaphragm, PVC suction and discharge valve cartridge assemblies with piping 1/2"" NPT(F) connection, 13, EA;
LI 007: Repair kit
TW Ward
Grundfos Shaft Seal CR15-06.
For Grundfos Pump Type : CR 15-06 KP-GJ-A-E-HQQE. Manufacturer: -T W Ward Industrial Boilers Limited, 4, EA;
LI 008: Repair kit
TW Ward
Gasket kit CR15-06.
For Grundfos Pump Type : CR 15-06 KP-GJ-A-E-HQQE. Manufacturer: -T W Ward Industrial Boilers Limited, 4, EA;
LI 009: Repair kit for lower part of pump
TW Ward
Low end PSH stack kit CR15-06.
For Grundfos Pump Type : CR 15-06 KP-GJ-A-E-HQQE. Manufacturer: -T W Ward Industrial Boilers Limited, 2, EA;
LI 010: Safety valve for steam generator
Cemline
Safety valve .6030-JH-E01 2""X 2 1/2"" SS STEAM RV ET@25PSI; Part No: 02-311-385. Manufacturer: Cemline Corporation", 1, EA;
LI 011: Steam generator maintenance kit
Cemline
Steam Generator maintenance gasket.16"" RING GASKET 150#GARLOCK 5500; Part No: 04-005-125. Manufacturer:
Cemline Corporation, 2, EA;
LI 012: Steam generator maintenance kit
Cemline
Steam Generator maintenance gasket. 16"" C-RIB GASKET 150#GARLOCK 5500; Part No: 04-005-315
Manufacturer: Cemline Corporation, 2, EA;
LI 013: Steam generator maintenance kit
Cemline
Steam Generator maintenance kit. ALS-700 4 FLOAT LEVEL CONTROL; Part No: 02-111-204. Manufacturer: Cemline
Corporation, 1, EA;
LI 014: Steam generator maintenance kit
Cemline
Steam Generator maintenance kit 4 1/2"" 30"" X 100# 1/4"" BOTTOM CON; Part No: 02-302-008. Manufacturer: Cemline
Corporation, 1, EA;
LI 015: Steam generator maintenance kit
Cemline
Steam Generator maintenance kit.3/4"" F&T TRAP 125#HOFFMAN FT125H; Part No: 03-030-309. Manufacturer: Cemline
Corporation, 1, EA;
LI 016: Steam generator maintenance kit
Cemline
Steam Generator maintenance kit.2"" F&T TRAP 125#HOFFMAN FT125X; Part No: 03-030-331. Manufacturer: Cemline
Corporation, 1, EA;
LI 017: Steam generator maintenance kit
Cemline
Steam Generator maintenance kit. 3/4"" SS NEMA4 S211GF01L7EG5,24V; Part No: 02-315-033. Manufacturer: Cemline
Corporation, 1, EA;
LI 018: Steam generator maintenance kit
Cemline
Steam Generator maintenance kit. 1/2"" NC SS S211GF01L7DG4,24V; Part No: 02-315-024. Manufacturer: Cemline
Corporation, 1, EA;
LI 019: NA-60 non-asbestos Gasket
Seal & Design
NA-60 compressed non-asbestos Gasket 3/4"" for steam application, 200, EA;
LI 020: NA-60 non-asbestos Gasket
Seal & Design
NA-60 compressed non-asbestos Gasket 1"" for steam application, 100, EA;
LI 021: NA-60 non-asbestos Gasket
Seal & Design
NA-60 compressed non-asbestos Gasket 1.5"" for steam application, 60, EA;
LI 022: NA-60 non-asbestos Gasket
Seal & Design
NA-60 compressed non-asbestos Gasket 2"" for steam application, 100, EA;
LI 023: NA-60 non-asbestos Gasket
Seal & Design
NA-60 compressed non-asbestos Gasket 3"" for steam application, 100, EA;
LI 024: NA-60 non-asbestos Gasket
Seal & Design
NA-60 compressed non-asbestos Gasket 3"" for steam application, 100, EA;
LI 025: Repair kit for steam trap
Spirax Sarco
Main Valve Assy for Spirax Sarco steam trap DN50 FT11/20/46/47/44-4.5, 4, EA;
LI 026: Repair kit for steam trap
Spirax Sarco
Ball Float for Spirax Sarco steam trap DN40-50 FT10/14/47/32/43/44/
46 DN100 FT43/44, 8, EA;
LI 027: Repair kit for steam trap
Spirax Sarco
Air Vent Assy 1-2 FT10 1/2 -1 FT16 Spirax Sarco steam trap DN15-50 FT41-47, 8, EA;
LI 028: Repair kit for steam trap
Spirax Sarco
Gasket Set for Spirax Sarco steam trap2"" FT10/40 DN50 FT14/43/43V DN80-100 FT43, 4, EA;
LI 029: Repair kit for steam trap
Spirax Sarco
Main Valve Assy for Spirax Sarco steam trap DN40 FT11/20/46/47/44-4.5, 4, EA;
LI 030: Repair kit for steam trap
Spirax Sarco
Gasket Set for Spirax Sarco steam trap1- 1/2"" FT10/40 DN40 FT14/43/43V DN80-100 FT43, 4, EA;
LI 031: Gasketing material
Grainger
Virgin PTFE Gasket Sheet, White.Grainger Item# 16T701;Mfr. Model# 8764V12125;Catalog Page# 3529, 12, EA;
LI 032: Gasketing material
Grainger
Synthetic Fibers with Nitrile Binder Gasket Sheet, Green. Grainger Item# 38R340;Mfr. Model# C-4401;Catalog Page# 3529, 12, EA;
LI 033: Cleaver Brooks
GASKET,MOUNTING PLATE,SCANNER TUBE.Part No:032-00497-000 . Assebmbly No:429-01338-000, 2, EA;
LI 034: Gasket
Cleaver Brooks
GASKET,RELIEF DOOR, CB 250-350 .Part No:032-00895-000 .Assebmbly No:428-00037-000, 2, EA;
LI 035: Gasket
Cleaver Brooks
GASKET,HEAD, CB/CBW 96""GARLOCK COD .Part No:032-00901-000 .Assebmbly No:619-00005-000, 4, EA;
LI 036: Gasket
Cleaver Brooks
GASKET,BLOWER, 96""LE"".Part No:032-02524-000 .Assebmbly No:619-00001-000, 2, EA;
LI 037: Gasket
Cleaver Brooks
GASKET,BURNER SUPPORT,BURNER DRAWER.Part No:032-02531-000 .Assebmbly No:619-00005-000, 2, EA;
LI 038: Gasket
Cleaver Brooks
GASKET,50 CYCLE AIR OIL TANK. Part No:032-02554-000 .Assebmbly No:538-00130-000, 2, EA;
LI 039: Gland
Cleaver Brooks
GLAND, PILOT, PACKING . Part No:034-00007-000 .Assebmbly No:429-01338-000, 2, EA;
LI 040: Gland bushing
Cleaver Brooks
VENTURI, GAS PILOT, CB 250 TO800800 .Part No:048-00098-000 .Assebmbly No:429-01338-000, 2, EA;
LI 041: Burner spud
Cleaver Brooks
SPUD,GAS BURNER,.250""NPS SCH.40S X .Part No:057-01024-000 .Assebmbly No:619-00005-000, 6, EA;
LI 042: Burner spud
Cleaver Brooks
SPUD,GAS BURNER,.250""NPS SCH.40S X .Part No:057-01025-000 .Assebmbly No:619-00005-000, 5, EA;
LI 043: Relay
Cleaver Brooks
RELAY, D.P.D.T. 120V COIL .Part No:833-02261-000 .Assebmbly No:619-00003-000, 7, EA;
LI 044: Relay socket
Cleaver Brooks
SOCKET, RELAY MTNG ""KU"" TYPE 8. Part No:833-02263-000 .Assebmbly No:619-00002-000, 7, EA;
LI 045: Contactor
Cleaver Brooks
CONTACTOR,IEC,SQ D LC1D18F7,3-POLE, Part No:833-02667-000 .Assebmbly No:619-00003-000, 1, EA;
LI 046: Contactor
Cleaver Brooks
CONTACTOR,IEC,SQ D LC1D65F7,3-POLE, Part No:833-02671-000 .Assebmbly No:619-00002-000, 1, EA;
LI 047: Overload relay
Cleaver Brooks
OVERLOAD RELAY,IEC,SQ-D #LRD-16,9-1 , Part No: 833-02680-000 .Assebmbly No:619-00003-000, 1, EA;
LI 048: Controller
Cleaver Brooks
BASE, CONTROLLER , Part No:833-02725-000 .Assebmbly No:619-00002-000, 1, EA;
LI 049: Controller
Cleaver Brooks
CONTROLLER, PROGRAM TIMING , Part No:833-02730-000 .Assebmbly No:619-00002-000, 1, EA;
LI 050: Pressure gauge
Cleaver Brooks
GAUGE, LOW PRESS., 2-1/2"", 0- , Part No:850-00109-000 .Assebmbly No:619-00010-000, 2, EA;
LI 051: Pressure gauge
Cleaver Brooks
GAUGE, LOW PRESS., 2-1/2"", 0- , Part No:850-00580-000 .Assebmbly No:619-00010-000, 2, EA;
LI 052: Glass pipe
Cleaver Brooks
GLASS,TUBULAR,10.5
00""""LG,CORNING PY , Prt No: 851-00034-000 .Assebmbly No:619-00006-000, 30, EA;
LI 053: Gasket
Cleaver Brooks
GASKET RING,2.500""""-300# ANSI STD,1 ,Part No: 853-00341-000 .Assebmbly No:603-00218-000, 8, EA;
LI 054: Gasket
Cleaver Brooks
GASKET RING,2.000""""-300# ANSI STD,1 ,Part No: 853-00347-000 .Assebmbly No:507-08338-000, 12, EA;
LI 055: Fiberglass rope
Cleaver Brooks
BULK ROPE,FIBERGLASS, .250""""DIA,HI- ,Part No: 853-00348-000 .Assebmbly No:619-00026-000, 12, EA;
LI 056: Gasket
Cleaver Brooks
GASKET,FULL FACE SIZE 4"" ,Part No: 853-00403-000 .Assebmbly No:619-00026-000, 12, EA;
LI 057: Rubber gasket
Cleaver Brooks
GASKET,RUBBER,1/8"
"""THK, 3/8""""ID ,Part No: 853-00436-000 .Assebmbly No:619-00001-000, 60, EA;
LI 058: Rubber gasket
Cleaver Brooks
GASKET,RUBBER,1/8"""
"THK, 9/16""""ID ,Part No: 853-00454-000 .Assebmbly No:619-00001-000, 60, EA;
LI 059: Gasket
Cleaver Brooks
GASKET (WASHER) 1/8""""X 3/4""""ID X2"""" ,Part No: 853-00574-000 .Assebmbly No:428-00037-000, 4, EA;
LI 060: Gasket
Cleaver Brooks
GASKET,HANDHOLE,3-
1/4 X 4-1/2 OBRO ,Part No: 853-00935-000 .Assebmbly No:270-02097-000, 12, EA;
LI 061: Gasket
Cleaver Brooks
GASKET,MANHOLE,12"
" X 16"", ELLIPTICA ,Part No: 853-00939-000 .Assebmbly No:270-02097-000, 2, EA;
LI 062: Fiberglass rope
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Cleaver Brooks
BULK ROPE,FIBERGLASS,1.50
0""""DIA,HI- ,Part No: 853-01036-000 .Assebmbly No:619-00005-000, 24, Feet;
LI 063: Indicator
Cleaver Brooks
LIGHT ASSEMBLY,RED LENS,120V,SCRE ,Part No: 881-00386-000 .Assebmbly No:619-00002-000, 2, EA;
LI 064: Indicator
Cleaver Brooks
LIGHT ASSEMBLY,WHITE LENS,120V,SCRE ,Part No: 881-00387-000 .Assebmbly No:619-00002-000, 4, EA;
LI 065: Fuse
Cleaver Brooks
VALVE,RELIEF,1/2""
""PRESET FOR 80PSIA ,Part No: 940-06599-000 .Assebmbly No:619-00016-000, 1, EA;
LI 066: Gasket
Cleaver Brooks
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GASKET FULL FACE ,Part No: 853-00816 ., 8, EA;
LI 067: Gasket
Cleaver Brooks
GASKET RING SEPCO ,Part No: 853-00976, 1, EA;
LI 068: Gasket
Cleaver Brooks
GASKET RING SEPCO (Sepco sheet or eq 0.0632 thick X 29.0002 id X 30.500 o/d ,Part No: 853-01003., 2, EA;
LI 069: Screw
Cleaver Brooks
CAP SCREW (BOLT for fron door) ,Part No: 868-00819, 20, EA;
LI 070: Screw
Cleaver Brooks
CAP SCREW (BOLT for rear door) ,Part No: 868-00594, 20, EA;
LI 071: Nut
Cleaver Brooks
NUT (for fron and rear doors) ,Part No: 051-00162, 30, EA;
LI 072: FIRE SIDE GASKET KIT
Cleaver Brooks
FIRE SIDE GASKET KIT ,Part No: 880-00656, 2, EA;
LI 073: FIRE SIDE GASKET KIT
Cleaver Brooks
FIRE SIDE GASKET KIT ,Part No: 999303/AF, 2, EA;
LI 074: Spring
Cleaver Brooks
SPRING,BURNER DRAWER ,Part No: 082-00007-000. Assembly No: 251-00183-000, 2, EA;
LI 075: Orifice assembly
Cleaver Brooks
ORRIFICE ASS'Y, LIGHT OIL ,Part No: 277-00121-000. Assembly No: 619-00016-000, 2, EA;
LI 076: Fuse
Cleaver Brooks
FUSE,CARTRIDGE,80.
00 AMP,600V,B ,Part No: 832-00502-000. Assembly No: 619-00026-000, 3, EA;
LI 077: Fuse
Cleaver Brooks
FUSE,CARTRIDGE,2.8
0 AMP,600V,B ,Part No: 832-01806-000. Assembly No: 619-00003-000, 2, EA;
LI 078: Fuse
Cleaver Brooks
FUSE,CARTRIDGE,17.5 AMP,600V,B,Part No: 832-01840-000. Assembly No: 619-00003-000, 2, EA;
LI 079: Fuse
Cleaver Brooks
FUSE,CARTRIDGE,60.
00 AMP,600V,B,Part No: 832-01848-000. Assembly No: 619-00003-000, 3, EA;
LI 080: Fuse
Cleaver Brooks
FUSE,CARTRIDGE,5.6
0 AMP,600V,B,Part No: 832-01917-000. Assembly No: 619-00003-000, 1, EA;
LI 081: Solenoid valve
Cleaver Brooks
VALVE,SOLENOID,GAS VENT,N.O.3/4'',Part No: 948-00002-000. Assembly No: 619-00010-000, 2, EA;
LI 082: Solenoid valve
Cleaver Brooks
VALVE,SOLENOID,GAS VENT,NC 1/2''NPT 3/4'' ORF',Part No: 948-00197-000. Assembly No: 619-00010-000, 2, EA;
LI 083: Gasket
Cleaver Brooks
Gasket for ALWCO ,Part No: 853-00268., 8, EA;
LI 084: Repair Kit for Blow Down Valve
Cleaver Brooks
Repair Kit for Blow Down Valve ,Part No: 945-00317, 4, EA;
LI 085: Rubber gasket
Cleaver Brooks
Gasket for water level gauge glass ,Part No: 853-00-115-000, 60, EA;
LI 086: Safety valve
Cleaver Brooks
VALVE SAFETY,KUNKLE #6252KH,SET@100 ,Part No: 940-07367-000. Assembly No: 619-00011-000, 4, EA;
LI 087: Cleaver Brooks
Control, Pessure, L91 ,Part No: 817-00234-0000., 2, EA;
LI 088: Metal brush for cleaning of inner surface of pipes
TW Ward
2 "" DIA S.SPIRAL TUBE BRUSH for boiler cleaning
Item No: 69-005-SS. Manufacturer: T.W. WARD Industrial Boilers Ltd, 12, EA;
LI 089: Metal brush for cleaning of inner surface of pipes
TW Ward
2.14 "" DIA S.SPIRAL TUBE BRUSH for boiler cleaning
Item No: 69-006-SS. Manufacturer: T.W. WARD Industrial Boilers Ltd, 12, EA;
LI 090: Lubricant
AmSoil
Synthetic Compressor Oil - ISO 46, SAE 20, 20, Liters;
LI 091: Shipping address:
1. Tbilisi, Republic of Georgia;
DIPLOMATIC CARGO
AMERICAN EMBASSY TBILISI
11 GEORGE BALANCHINE STREET,
TBILISI 0131, GEORGIA, 1, EA;
LI 092: Shipping address:
2. Landstar Express America;
C/O A&F Service;
333 First Street;
Elizabeth, NJ 07206;
Attn: US DESPATCH;
Tel: 800-272-8732/908-862-0043, 1, EA;

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