Steam vacuum NOX emission reduction system

This is a modification to the synopsis entitled STEAM VACUUM SYSTEM NOx EMISSIONREDUCTION SYSTEM, NNA1173369R-1 which was posted on September 2, 2011. You are notifiedthat in addition to the site visit scheduled for Oct. 31, 2011, as previously announced,a second organized site visit has also been scheduled for 2:00 p.m. on Nov. 2, 2011. The point of contact is: Name: Ken Kitahara Address: Building N213, Room 101A NASA Ames Research Center Moffett Field, CA 94035-1000 Telephone: (650) 604-3717 Email: kenneth.kitahara@nasa.govParticipants will meet at Building N213, Room 261 All interested offerors are urged andexpected to inspect the site where construction services are to be performed and tosatisfy themselves regarding all general and local conditions that may affect the cost ofcontract performance, to the extent that the information is reasonably obtainable. In noevent shall failure to inspect the site constitute grounds for a claim after contractaward.The site will not be open for inspection at any other time unless authorized by amendmentto this synopsis. Other Information, as applicable: Prior arrangements must be made to attend eitherpre-proposal conferences/site visits. Please submit an email request for facility accessto Ken Kitahara at kenneth.kitahara@nasa.gov. Information needed to reserve a visitorsbadge is 1) Full name of attendee, 2) Name of firm the attendee is representing, 3)Attendee must be a U.S. Citizen, and 4) All attendees are required to have a valid statedrivers license in order to obtain a visitors pass at the NASA Ames Research CenterMain Gate. Please arrive early to allow for badge processing at the main entrance gate. Due to National Security, company representation shall be limited to a maximum of twopeople. All participants in the site visit must be U.S. citizens. Also, a valid driverlicense with picture identification will be required before access to the Center will beallowed. Documents related to this procurement will be available over the Internet. Thesedocuments will reside on a World Wide Web (WWW) server, which may be accessed using a WWWbrowser application. The Internet site, or URL, for the NASA/ARC Business Opportunitieshome page is http://prod.nais.nasa.gov/cgi-bin/eps/bizops.cgi?gr=D&pin=21 Offerors are responsible for monitoring this site for the release of the solicitation andany amendments. Potential offerors are responsible for downloading their own copy ofthe solicitation and amendments (if any).

This is a modification to the synopsis entitled STEAM VACUUM SYSTEM NOx EMISSIONREDUCTION SYSTEM, NNA1173369R-1 which was posted on September 2, 2011. You are notifiedthat an organized site visit has been scheduled for 2:00 p.m. on Oct. 31, 2011. Name: Ken Kitahara Address: Building N213, Room 261A NASA Ames Research Center Moffett Field, CA 94035-1000 Telephone: (650) 604-3717 Email: kenneth.kitahara@nasa.govParticipants will meet at Building N213, Room 261All interested offerors are urged and expected to inspect the site where constructionservices are to be performed and to satisfy themselves regarding all general and localconditions that may affect the cost of contract performance, to the extent that theinformation is reasonably obtainable. In no event shall failure to inspect the siteconstitute grounds for a claim after contract award.The site will not be open for inspection at any other time unless authorized by amendmentto this solicitation. All offerors are required to have a valid state drivers licensein order to signin at the NASA Ames Research Center Main Gate. Due to National Security, company representation shall be limited to a maximum of twopeople. All participants in the site visit must be U.S. citizens. Also, a valid driverlicense with picture identification will be required before access to the Center will beallowed. A revised draft RFP is provided as an attachment.Documents related to this procurement will be available over the Internet. Thesedocuments will reside on a World Wide Web (WWW) server, which may be accessed using a WWWbrowser application. The Internet site, or URL, for the NASA/ARC Business Opportunitieshome page is http://prod.nais.nasa.gov/cgi-bin/eps/bizops.cgi?gr=D&pin=21 Offerors are responsible for monitoring this site for the release of the solicitation andany amendments. Potential offerors are responsible for downloading their own copy ofthe solicitation and amendments (if any).

This is a modification to the synopsis entitled Steam Vacuum System NOx EmissionReduction System which was posted on September 2, 2011. You are notified that thefollowing changes are made: FAR 52.236-27 Site Visit (Construction) (Feb 1995) Alternate I (Feb 1995)(a) The clauses at 52.236-2, Differing Site Conditions, and 52.236-3, SiteInvestigations and Conditions Affecting the Work, will be included in any contractawarded as a result of the solicitation. Accordingly, offerors or quoters are urged andexpected to inspect the site where the work will be performed. (b) An organized site visit has been scheduled for - A tentative organized site visit has been scheduled for TBD in the finalizedsolicitation.Documents related to this procurement will be available over the Internet. Thesedocuments will reside on a World Wide Web (WWW) server, which may be accessed using a WWWbrowser application. The Internet site, or URL, for the NASA/ARC Business Opportunitieshome page is http://prod.nais.nasa.gov/cgi-bin/eps/bizops.cgi?gr=D&pin=21 Offerors are responsible for monitoring this site for the release of the solicitation andany amendments. Potential offerors are responsible for downloading their own copy ofthe solicitation and amendments (if any).

This is a modification to the synopsis entitled Steam Vacuum System NOx EmissionSystem which was posted on September 2, 2011. You are notified that the following changesare made: FAR 52.236-27 Site Visit (Construction) (Feb 1995) Alternate I (Feb 1995)(a) The clauses at 52.236-2, Differing Site Conditions, and 52.236-3, SiteInvestigations and Conditions Affecting the Work, will be included in any contractawarded as a result of the solicitation. Accordingly, offerors or quoters are urged andexpected to inspect the site where the work will be performed. (b) An organized site visit has been scheduled for - The tentative organized site visit has been postponed. An organized site visit will beestablished in the finalized solicitation.Documents related to this procurement will be available over the Internet. Thesedocuments will reside on a World Wide Web (WWW) server, which may be accessed using a WWWbrowser application. The Internet site, or URL, for the NASA/ARC Business Opportunitieshome page is http://prod.nais.nasa.gov/cgi-bin/eps/bizops.cgi?gr=D&pin=21 Offerors are responsible for monitoring this site for the release of the solicitation andany amendments. Potential offerors are responsible for downloading their own copy ofthe solicitation and amendments (if any).

NASA/ARC plans to issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) for services for areplacement of the existing steam vacuum system NOx emission reduction system that willtreat the process gas exiting the arc jet Steam Vacuum pumping system and ensurecontinued compliance with local, state, and federal environmental laws. All equipment andcontrols shall be furnished that are necessary to automatically maintain abatementchemicals and/or systems required to effectively remove pollutant gases and to minimizethe possibility of excess discharges due to fluctuations in gas flow or concentration.More specifically the contractor will provide design-build services, equipment, labor andmaterial to install the NOx emission reduction system. This will comprise ofdesign-build, fabrication and installation of the NOx equipment, cooling system,interconnecting piping, structural frames and supports, installation of control systems,excavation, and utilities such as electrical power. The order of magnitude for theprocurement is between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000 and the effort shall be completed within330 calendar days (a 270 day Base Period with a 60 day Option) after notice to proceed.The NAICS Code and small business size standard for this procurement are 238220 and $14M,respectively. The anticipated release date of the RFP is on or about September 19, 2011 with ananticipated offer closing date of on or about October 19.The firm date for receipt of bids or proposals will be stated in the RFP. Drawings willbe available with the RFP.All responsible sources may submit a proposal which shall be considered by the agency.NASA Clause 1852.215-84, Ombudsman, is applicable. The installation Ombudsman isDeborah L. Feng, NASA Ames Research Center, Mailstop 200-9, Moffett Field, CA 94035-0001, 650-604-0256, e-mail Deb.Feng@nasa.gov.The solicitation and any documents related to this procurement will be available over theInternet. These documents will reside on a World-Wide Web (WWW) server, which may beaccessed using a WWW browser application. The Internet site, or URL, for the NASABusiness Opportunities page is http://procurement.nasa.gov/cgi-bin/EPS/bizops.cgi?gr=D&pin= .Prospective offerors shall notify this office of their intent to submit an offer. It isthe offeror's responsibility to monitor the Internet site for the release of thesolicitation and amendments (if any). Potential offerors will be responsible fordownloading their own copy of the solicitation and amendments (if any). FAR 52.236-27 Site Visit (Construction) (Feb 1995) Alternate I (Feb 1995)(a) The clauses at 52.236-2, Differing Site Conditions, and 52.236-3, SiteInvestigations and Conditions Affecting the Work, will be included in any contractawarded as a result of the solicitation. Accordingly, offerors or quoters are urged andexpected to inspect the site where the work will be performed. (b) An organized site visit has been scheduled for - A tentative organized site visit has been scheduled for 1:00 pm on Sept. 27, 2011. Name: Ken Kitahara Address: Building N213, Room 101A NASA Ames Research Center Moffett Field, CA 94035-1000 Telephone: 650) 604-3717 Email: kenneth.kitahara@nasa.gov Participants will meet at Building N213, Room 261 (End of Provision)All contractual and technical questions must be submitted in writing. Telephonequestions will not be accepted.