OZONE GENERATORS
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; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation No. 1252KJ19S0008 is being issued as a Request for Quotes (RFQ). This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2019-03. The NAICS code applicable to this acquisition is 333318. The USDA-ARS in Urbana, Illinois, has a requirement for two ozone generator systems that will be used to produce ozone from an oxygen feed gas source for free air concentration enrichment of maize and soybean. The systems must be compatible with existing ozone generators (Ozonia Model CFS-3 2G) used at the Soybean Free Air CO2 Enrichment facility.
Minimum specifications: The ozone generators must be water cooled, use 230-volt, 1 phase, 60 hz power, and be capable of producing 165 g/hr on oxygen (10% wt) feed gas. The system should also be adjustable and be able to deliver various ozone amounts less than 165 g/hr throughout the day. The ozone production range must be highly adaptable from ~5 to 100% production adjustment capability. The generator must be able to work in ambient temperatures from 5 to 40 degrees celcius and have a gas feed inlet pressure of 3 to 8 bars and a cooling water pressure of 2 to 6 bars. The generator must be small enough to fit in a field shed with a water cooler and an ozone analyzer (~720 x 800 x 370 mm; <100 kg).
Power
230 VAC 60 Hz
~8.8 Amp
Ozone production
165-175 g/h ozone on ~100% oxygen (10% weight)
Adjustable between ~5%=100% capability
Feed Gas
~100% oxygen
3-8 bar inlet pressure
Environment
5-40 degrees Celsius ambient temperature
Cooling
Closed loop
Water cooled
~.27 m3/h or less
Size and weight
Approximately 720 x 800 x 370 mm; <100 kg)
Electrical control and signaling
4-20 mA to set output to 0-100% of capability
Potential free contact activated by 24V DC, 2 mA to turn Supply On
Potential free contact activated by 24V DC, 2 mA to turn Purge On
Potential free contact to return Supply On signal
Potential free contact to return Purge On signal
Potential free contact to return Remote On signal
Fittings
Feed gas in compatible with Serto SO 41521-10
Ozone out compatible with Serto 51521-10
Cooling medium in/out compatible with Serto 41521-12
DOCUMENTS TO BE INCLUDED IN QUOTE: In order to be considered for award, Offerors shall provide 1) technical specifications and part numbers, INCLUDING PRODUCT BROCHURE; 2) price and 3) Company's DUNS number.
REJECTION OF QUOTATION: Failure to demonstrate compliance will be cause to reject the quote without further discussions. All responsible sources may submit an offer which will be considered.
The following provisions and clauses apply to this acquisition and can be found in full text at http://www.acquisition.gov/comp/far/index.html. FAR 52.252-1, Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference are as follows: FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items (Provide with Quote); FAR 52.204-7, System for Awards Management (ALL OFFERORS MUST BE REGISTERED AND ACTIVE IN THE SYSTEM FOR AWARDS MANAGEMENT DATABASE IN ORDER TO RECEIVE AN AWARD) The website address for registration is: http://www.sam.gov; and FAR 52.222-22, Previous Compliance Report. FAR 52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated by Reference, FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items apply to this acquisition. The following FAR clauses cited in 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items are applicable to this acquisition: FAR 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First Tier Subcontract Awards; FAR 52.222-3, Convict Labor (E.O. 11755); FAR 52.222-19, Child Labor; 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities; 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity; 52.225-2, Buy American Act Certificate ; 52.225-13, Restriction on Certain Foreign Purchases; 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer (31 U.S.C. 3332); 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party (31 U.S.C. 3332) and FAR 52.233, Protest After Award. The above FAR clauses may be viewed at http://www.acquisition.gov/comp/far/loadmainre.html.
DELIVERY: FOB Destination. DELIVERY TO: USDA-ARS Urbana, IL 61801. QUOTE PRICE MUST INCLUDE any freight, shipping, handling, as well as any applicable duties, brokerage, or customs fees. DELIVERY DATE: Each offeror shall include their proposed delivery schedule as part of their quotation.
The basis for award is Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA). "LPTA" means the expected outcome of the acquisition that results from selection of the technically acceptable proposal with the lowest evaluated price. Pursuant to FAR 52.212-2, the criteria for evaluation are: (1) Technical Acceptability, (2) Net Price and must also have acceptable past performance.
Questions relating to this requirement shall be sent via email to Danielle Cooley, Contracting Officer at danielle.cooley@usda.gov and received no later than 2pm Central, Monday, September 23, 2019. Answers to all questions will be provided in the form of a modification to this solicitation. No phone calls will be accepted.
Furnish Quotes no later than 2pm Central, Tuesday, September 24, 2019 to Danielle Cooley, Contracting Officer at danielle.cooley@usda.gov. Quotes will only be accepted via email, no phone calls will be accepted.
Danielle Cooley, Purchasing Agent, Phone 765-494-5607, Fax 765-494-1705, Email danielle.cooley@ars.usda.gov
