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44--Vacuum Furnace (OB1797799) (2006-04-25)

DRAFT SYNOPSIS SOLICITATION FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS 1. Class Code: 44 2. NAICS
Code: 333994 3. Subject: Vacuum Furnace 4. Solicitation Number: W911QX-06-
T-0055 5. Set-Aside Code: SMALL BUSINESS SETASIDE 100% 6. Response Date:
04/20/06 7. Place of Performance: US Army Research, Development &
Engineering Command Acquisition Center, Adelphi Contracting Division Aberdeen
Proving Grounds APG MD 21005-5001 1. 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; proposa ls are being
requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. (i) The
solicitation number is W911QX-06-T-0055. This acquisition is issued as a
Request for Proposal. (ii) The solicitation document and
incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal
Acquisition Circular 2005-07. (iii) This acquisition is set-aside for 100%
small business concerns. The associated NAICS code is 333994. The small
business size standard is 500. (iv) The following is a list of
contract line item number(s) and items, quantities and units of measure: CLIN
0001 The contractor shall provide a Front Loading Metal Furnace System in
accordance with the Statement of Work / Specifications paragraphs C.1 through
C.12.6. 1 Each; CLIN 0002 The contractor shall provide installation,
documentation and training in accordance with the Statement of Work /
Specifications paragraphs C.13 through C.14.6. 1 Lot; CLIN 0003 The
Contractor shall report in accordance with the Statement of Work, paragraph
entitled, Contractor Manpower Reporting for Requesting Activity UIC W262AA in
accordance with the Statement of Work / Specifications paragraph C.15. 1
Lot. (v) Description of requirements/Statement of Work: C.1.0
GENERAL DESCRIPTION C.1.1 Front Loading Metal Furnace System
capable of 1200 degrees C in high vacuum, nitrogen, helium and argon; with a
minimum vacuum level of 10 (ten to the negative five) torr at temperatures up
to 1200 degrees C and a leak rate less than 10 (ten to the negative seven)
std. cc/sec; with temperature control of plus or minus 1 degree C from 100
degrees C to 1200 degrees C; and a load cell capable of 30,000 pounds. C.2.0
PERFORMANCE C.2.1 Maximum Temperature Capability: The furnace
shall have the capability to heat up to and sustain a temperature of 1200
degrees C in an atmosphere of nitrogen, argon, helium, and under vacuum.
C.2.2 Usable Work Zone: no less than: 12 inches X 12 inches X 12
inches C.2.3 Atmospheres: Inert Gas and Vacuum C3.0
CHAMBER C.3.1 Chamber C.3.1.1 Stainless
steel, double walled, water cooled C.3.1.2 Chamber size:
minimum: 30 inches diameter X 28 inches long C.3.2 Ports
C3.2.1 Minimum of Six thermocouple ports (temperature control,
overtemperature control & survey) C.3.3 Chamber Access Front and
Rear C.3.3.1 Stainless steel, double walled, water cooled
C.3.3.2 Full opening, hinged door C.3.3.3 One sight
window port (front) C.3.3.4 One sight window shutter port
(front) C.3.4 Sight Window C.3.4.1 Minimum size: 1/2
inches diameter C.3.4.2 Mounted in front door; aligned with
centerline of the heat zone C.3.4.3 Quartz lens
C.3.4.4 Manually operated shutter C.3.5 Support Frame
C.3.5.1 Welded or bolted on structural steel C.4.0 HEAT ZONE
C.4.1 Element C.4.1.1 Molybdenum rod, six (6)
sided C.4.2 Insulation 4.2.1 Six layers three
molybdenum/three stainless steel C.4.3 Work Support
4.3.1 TZM, 12 inches X 12 inches C.5.0 CONTROL CONSOLE / POWER
SUPPLY C.5.1 Floor mounted control console C.5.1.1 Minimum Size:
70 inches high X 20 inches wide X 20 inches deep
Maxim um Size: 80 inches high X 24 inches wide X 26 inches deep
C.5.1.2 Graphically depicted system layout C.5.1.3 Main
power disconnect via a lockable circuit breaker C.5.1.4 Heat
zone amp/volt meters C.5.1.5 Silicon Controlled Rectifier (SCR)
power controller C.5.2 The furnace shall utilize no more than 480
volts, 3 phase, 60 hertz, 175 kV due to utility constraints at laboratory
site. C.5.2.1 Mounted in separate enclosure C.5.3 Water
cooled, flexible, copper power cables C.6.0 VACUUM and TEMPERATURE CONTROL
INSTRUMENTATION C.6.1 Temperature Control C.6.1.1
Programmer/Controller: Eurotherm, Model 2404 or Honeywell DCP 550 (brand name
or equal) C.6.1.2 Overtemperature Limiter: Eurotherm, Model
2216e or UDC 2300 (brand name or equal) C.6.2 Temperature Sensors
C.6.2.1 Temperature Control Sensor C6.2.1.1
Thermocouple, molybdenum sheathed, 1/8 inches OD, hafnia insulation
C.6.2.2 Overtemperature Control Sensor C6.2.2.1
Thermocouple, molybdenum sheathed, 1/8 inches OD, hafnia insulation C6.3
Sequence Controller C.6.3.1 One Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)
C.6.4 Vacuum Controller .C6.4.1 One (1) ion gauge
C.6.4.2 Two (2) thermocouple gauges and cables
C.6.5 Data Acquisition C6.5.1 Chart Recorder C7.0
WATER COOLING SYSTEM C.7.1 Four to eight inlet/outlet water distribution
manifold C.7.2 Individual, manually operated ball valve
control on each water circuit C.7.3 One paddle wheel flow
switch/controlled master water circuit protection C.7.4 In-Line strainer
C.7.5 Pressure gauge in water line C.8.0 EVACUATION/PURGE SYSTEM (Roughing
Pump) C.8.1 Roughing Pump C.8.1.1 Minimum: 250 l/m pumping
speed C.8.1.2 Vacuum manifold as required C.8.1.3
Manual leak check/air release valve in foreline C.9.0 VACUUM SYSTEM (High
Vacuum System) C.9.1 Turbo Pump C.9.2 Electro-pneumatically operated
vacuum valves C.9.3 Graphically depicted system layout shown on front of
control enclosure C.10.0 NONCOMBUSTIBLE GAS SYSTEM C.10.1 One solenoid
operated inlet valve C.10.2 One flowmeter C.10.3 One 2 PSIG Relief
Valve C.11.0 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM COMPONENTS and SAFETY INTERLOCKS
C.11.1 Main power disconnect via a lockable circuit breaker
C.11.2 All motors protected from overload with thermal devices
C.11.3 Protective electric isolation covers provided wherever
necessary C.11.4 All vacuum valves normally closed C.11.5 One
set of spare fuses C.12.0 HYDRAULIC PRESSING SYSTEM C.12.1 Bellows
C.12.2 Top mounted, hydraulic cylinder (minimum 2.0 inches bore,
maximum 4.0 inches bore) C.12.3 Hydraulic Power Pack C.12.4 Servo
Valve Control C.12.5 Load Cell 30,000 LB (minimum) C.12.6 Top
(movable) and bottom (fixed) Compression Rods C.13.0 DOCUMENTATION and
MISCELLANEOUS C.13.1 Two sets of operating/maintenance manuals that shall
incorporate all the drawings and schematics necessary to install, service, and
maintain the equipment. C.14.0 TESTING, INSTALLATION and TRAINING C.14.1
The manufacturer shall test the furnace prior to packing at the manufacturers
site. The furnace shall be tested for ability to hold a high vacuum, ability
to reach and sustain 1200 degrees C, ability to hold a load of 30,000 pounds,
and ensure t he operation of all interlocks and controls. C.14.2 The
contractor shall place the equipment in the location designated by the POC and
connect all the electrical and plumbing required. High power extensions and
any other materials needed to complete this installation shall be the
responsibility of the contractor. C.14.3 The contractor shall operate the
furnace to meet the performance specifications. The vacuum shall be checked
to see if a vacuum of 10 (ten to the negative six) torr can be sustained. The
furnace shall be heated to 1200 degrees C and he ld for three hours in argon.
The furnace shall also be heated in vacuum to 1200 degrees C. The furnace
shall be observed post heating to look for damage caused by oxygen
contamination due to leaks in the seals or damage to the vacuum system.
C.14.4 The interlocks for cooling water and temperature sensor faults shall
be tested for proper operation. C.14.5 The unit shall include an industry
standard (1) year parts and labor warranty. C.14.6 The contractor shall
provide training for up to 4 U.S. Army Research Laboratory personnel on the
proper operation of the furnace including operation of the controllers and
cooling system at APG. C.15 CONTRACTOR MANPOWER REPORTING The Office of the
Assistant Secretary of the Army (Manpower & Reserve Affairs) operates and
maintains a secure Army data collection site where the contractor shall report
ALL contractor manpower (including subcontractor manpower) required for
performance o f this contract. The contractor is required to completely fill
in all the information in the format using the following web address
https://contractormanpower.army.pentagon.mil . The required information
includes: (1) Contracting Office, Contracting Offic er, Contracting Officer's
Technical Representative; (2) Contract number, including task order and
delivery order number; (3) Beginning and ending dates covered by reporting
period; (4) Contractor name, address, phone number email address identify of
contra ctor employee entering data; (5) Estimated direct labor hours
(including sub-contractors); (6) Estimated direct labor dollars paid this
reporting period (including subcontractors); (7) Total payments (including sub-
contractors); (8) Predominant Federal Ser vice Code (FSC) reflecting services
provided by contractor (and separate predominant FSC for each sub-contractor
if different); (9) Estimated data collection cost; (10) Organizational title
associated with the Unit Identification Code (UIC) for the Army Re quiring
Activity (the Army Requiring Activity is responsible for providing the
contractor with its UIC for the purposes of reporting this information); (11)
Locations where contractor and sub-contractors perform the work (specified by
zip code in the Unite d States and nearest city, country, when in an overseas
location using standardized nomenclature provided on website); (12) Presence
of deployment or contingency contract language; and (13) Number of contractor
and sub-contractor employees deployed in thea ter this reporting period (by
country). As part of its submission, the contractor shall also provide the
estimated total cost (if any) incurred to comply with this reporting
requirement. Reporting period shall be the period of performance not to exceed
12 months ending September 30 of each government fiscal year and must be
reported by 31 October of each calendar year. Contractors may use a direct XML
data transfer to the database server or fill in the fields on the website. The
XML direct transfer is a for mat for transferring files from a contractor's
systems to the secure web site without the need for separate data entries for
each required data element at the web site. The specific formats for the XML
direct transfer may be downloaded from the web site. (vi) Delivery is
required by 15 September 2006. Delivery shall be made to the Army Research
Laboratory, Aberdeen Proving Grounds APG MD 21005-5001. Acceptance shall be
performed by an authorized Government Representative at the Government site.
The FOB point is Destination. (vii) The following provisions and FAR/DFAR
clauses can be obtained at http://www.arl.army.mil/contracts/opport.htm,
http://farsite.hill.af.mil/VFFAR1.htm, or
http://farsite.hill.af.mil/VFDFARa.htm. (viii) The provision at 52.212-
1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial, applies to this acquisition.
(ix) The provision at FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Items is
applicable to this acquisition. The specific best value evaluation criteria t
o be included in paragraph (a) of that provision are as follows: 1) The
ability of the proposed product to meet the requirements of the Statement of
Work/Specifications as described in paragraph (v) above; 2) Past
Performance. All offerors are to provide at documented history of providing
similar systems. Submit the company name of the manufacturer and provide a
point of contact and telephone number: and 3) Total Price for each line item.
(b) Offerors are required to submit technical information. (i) Technical
Information, means clear and convincing evidence that the product(s) offered
meet fully the specifications contained in paragraph (v) above (e.g., cuts,
illustrations, specifications, drawings, etc.). This information is required
to establish, for the purpose of evaluation and award, details of the product
(s) offered, and pertain to significant elements such as (1) design; (2)
materials; (3) components; (4) performance characteristics; and (5) methods of
manufacture, assembly, construction, or operation. The term includes only
information required to determine the technical acceptability of the offered
product. It does not include other information such as that used in
determining the responsibility of an offeror or for operating or maintainin g
equipment. (ii) Technical Information must be (1) identified to show the item
(s) of the offer to which it applies and (2) received by the time specified in
this solicitation for receipt of proposals. (c) Failure of Technical
Information to show that the product(s) offered conforms to the requirements
of this solicitation may result in the proposal being determined
unacceptable. (d) Failure to submit Technical Information as required above
may result in the proposal receiving no further consideration . (x)
Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3,
Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items, and DFARS
252.212-7000, Offeror Representations and Certifications -Commercial Items,
with its offer. (xi) The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -
Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. (xii) The clause at
52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or
Executive Orders - Commercial Items and DFARS 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and
Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to
Defen se Acquisitions of Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The
following additional FAR/DFARS clauses cited in this clause are applicable:
52.203-3, 52.203-6, 52.219-6, 52.219-8, 52.219-14, 52.222-3, 52.222-19, 52.222-
21, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.2 22-36, 52.222-37, 52.222-39, 52.225-13, 52.232-
33, 252.225-7012, 252.232-7003, 252.243-7002, 252.247-7023, 252.247-7024.
(xiii) The following additional contract requirement(s) or terms and
conditions apply: 52.004-4408, 52.005-4401, 52.032-4418. (xiv) The
following notes apply to this announcement: Note 1. (xv) Offers are due
on 20 April 2006, by 10:00 am, Eastern Standard Time, via email to
[Please use the link below]. For information regarding this solicitation, please
contact Robin Stoltz, Contract Specialist, 301-394-3381, [Please use the link below].

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