42--PORTABLE DELUGE SYSTEM

(i) 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 will not be issued. (ii) The solicitation number is W911QX-06-T-0137. This acquisition is issued as a request for quotation. (iii) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and claus es are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-12. (iv) The associated NAICS code is 334419. The small business size standard is 500 employees.(v) The following is a list of contract line item number(s) and items, quantities and units of measure, (including option(s), if applicable): CLIN 0001: PYROTECH INTERNATIONAL PROTABLE RAPID RESPONSE DELUGE SYSTEM, MODEL LMF-748, or equal. 2 each. (vi) Description of requirements: 1.0 The Contractor shall provide a system that is: a. PYROT ECH INTERNATIONAL PROTABLE RAPID RESPONSE DELUGE SYSTEM, MODEL LMF-748, or equal. Completely self contained fire suppression system for use in explosive processing facilities; capable of reaction to a fire in less than 100 milliseconds with reaction define d as time from fire detection to fire suppressant flow at the output nozzle; portable, maneuverable on wheels within a facility between operating labs as propelled by one person; sized to fit inside and through of a double wide door (72 inches wide by 84 high) opening or passage way; includes wheel breaks to secure system; controlled by an onboard electronic processing unit; operable in two different modes, single zone or dual zone - in single zone operation all detectors and nozzles act in conjunction an d in dual zone the four detectors and nozzles are divided into two distinct zones, 1 and 2 that act independently; and, includes all electrical components constructed to comply with explosion proof operation rated as class I, groups C and D, Class II, grou ps E and G. 2.0 Specifications: a. Controller response time: 25 milliseconds or less; b. Overall Response time: 100 milliseconds or less; c. Provisions for testing of response time incoporated into the system; d. Fire Detectors: UV optical type, 4 each, each with 20 ft of cable; e. Nozzles: flood type with a minimum output capability of 25 gallons/min, 4 each, each with 20 feet of cable and back flow prevention. f. Fire suppressant: Water; g. Water Capacity: 120 Gallons; h. Flow rate at functio ning at a minimum of 25 gallons/min/nozzle regardless of operating mode; i. Fire suppressant propulsion system: Nitrogen gas type, self contained and regulated output, operational pressures at 1000 psi for nitrogen source, and not fall below 150 psi for system while in operation; j. Control system shall provide output via alphanumeric and/or LED display to notify operator of system status, operational condition or exiting faults that could adversely affect operation; k. Power requirements: AC power s electable to 110 or 220 volts AC, 50/60 Hz; l. The system shall include a Battery backup subsystem capable of providing up to 16 hours of operation in standby mode and 30 minutes in fire suppression mode; m. A reset switch  with reset capability in l ess than 10 seconds upon activation; o. The system shall have oversize tires and a backup water connection including isolation valve and back flow preventer. (vii) Delivery is required by 120 days after receipt of order. Delivery shall be made to US AR MY RESEARCH LABORATORY, SHIPPING AND RECEIVING, ABERDEEN PROVING GROUNDS, BLDG 434, APG MD 21005-5001. Acceptance shall be performed at destination. The FOB point is destination. (viii) The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial, ap plies to this acquisition. The following addenda have been attached to this provision: NONE. (ix) The provision at FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Ite ms is applicable to this acquisition. The specific evaluation criteria to be included in paragraph (a) of that provision are as follows: meets the specifications, low price. (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 th is acquisition. The following addenda have been attached to this clause NONE. (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 Con ditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The following additional FAR/DFARS clauses cited in this clause are applicable: 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subco ntractor Sales to the Government (Jul 1995), with Alternate I (Oct 1995)(41 U.S.C. 253g and 10 U.S.C. 2402). 52.204-4 -- Printed or Copied Double-Sided on Recycled Paper (Aug 2000) , 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (MAY 2004) (15 U.S.C. 63 7 (d)(2) and (3)), 52.222-3, Convict Labor (JUNE 2003) (E.O. 11755), 52.222-19, Child Labor--Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Jun 2004) (E.O. 13126), 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (FEB 1999), 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (APR 2 002) (E.O. 11246), 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans (DEC 2001) (38 U.S.C. 4212), 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (JUN 1998) (29 U.S.C. 793), 52 .222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans (DEC 2001) (38 U.S.C. 4212), 52.222-39, Notification of Employee Rights Concerning Payment of Union Dues or Fees (DEC 2004) (E.O. 13201), 52. 232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer--Central Contractor Registration (OCT 2003) (31 U.S.C. 3332), 52.203-3 Gratuities (APR 1984) (10 U.S.C. 2207), 252.205-7000 Provision of Information to Cooperative Agreement Holders (DEC 1991) (10 U.S.C. 2416), 252.225-7036 Buy American Act--North American Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act--Balance of Payment Program (DEC 2004), 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests (JAN 2004) (10 U.S.C. 2227), 252.247-7023 Transportation of Supplies by Sea (MAY 2002). (xiii) The following additional contract requirement(s) or terms and conditions apply: 52.032-4418 TAX EXEMPTION CERTIFICATE (SEP 1999) Exemption certificate number 30005004 covers exemption from Maryland retail sales and use tax. 52.0 32-4408 DISTRIBUTION OF INVOICES WITH RECEIVING REPORT (DFAS - OPLOC) (SEP 1999) The contractor shall forward invoices to the addresses below in a simultaneous mailing: (1) The original and two (2) copies of the invoice to the Defense Finance and Accounting Service. The address is: DFAS - ROCK ISLAND OPERATING LOCATION, ATTN: DFAS-RI-FPV BLDG 68, ROCK ISLAND ARSENAL, ROCK ISLAND, IL 61299-8000 EFT:T Customer Service: +1 (555) 000-0000; (2) One copy to the Governments Technical Representati ve, addressed to: TO BE PROVIDED AT AWARD NOTE: All invoices must identify the CLIN under which payment is being requested. INVOICES WHICH DO NOT IDENTIFY THE PROPER CLIN(s) WILL BE REJECTED BY THE PAYMENT OFFICE AS IMPROPER. (End of clause) 52.005-44 01 RELEASE OF INFORMATION BY MANUFACTURERS, RESEARCH ORGANIZATIONS, EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS, AND OTHER COMMERCIAL ENTITIES HOLDING ARMY CONTRACTS (AUG 2006) Army Regulation AR 360-1, para 5-48 and Appendix D, prescribes Department of the Army policies on the review and clearance of materials proposed for release to the public by all entities holding Army contracts and/or assistance instruments. This clause is intended to provide safeguards against the accidental release of proprietary or classified information. The contractor shall forward the information proposed for public release, along with a cover transmittal letter, identifying the contract/instrument num ber, the specific information to be released, the medium to be used, and the purpose of the release, to the cognizant Contracting Officers Representative. The Government will have no longer than sixty (60) calendar days to review the proposed release of information. During this 60-day period, the contractor and the Government agree to confer and consult with each other to ensure that no proprietary or classified information is released. The contractor shall assure that an acknowledgment of Government su pport and disclaimer of Government endorsement as set forth below shall appear on each publication or presentation of material based on or developed under this program. These statements shall appear either on the title/first page or the final page of such documents - The research reported in this document/presentation was performed in connection with contract/instrument W911QX-YY-C-NNNN with the U.S. Army Research Laboratory. The views and conclusions contained in this document/presentation are those of t he authors and should not be interpreted as presenting the official policies or position, either expressed or implied, of the U.S. Army Research Laboratory or the U.S. Government unless so designated by other authorized documents. Citation of manufacturer s or trade names does not constitute an official endorsement or approval of the use thereof. The U.S. Government is authorized to reproduce and distribute reprints for Government purposes notwithstanding any copyright notation hereon. (End of clause) 52 .011-4401 RECEIVING ROOM REQUIREMENTS - APG ALTERNATE I (JAN 2003) At ABERDEEN PROVING GROUNDS truck shipments are accepted Monday through Friday (except holidays) from 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM only at Shipping and Receiving, Building 434. Suppliers shall affi x packing slips to the outside of any packages delivered under this contract. Packing slips must be clearly identified and easy to retrieve enclosed packing papers. To coordinate/schedule deliveries, contact Bldg. 434 at +1 (555) 000-0000. (End of clause) (x iv) This acquisition is rated under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) as N/A.(xv) The following notes apply to this announcement: NONE (xvi) Offers are due on 17 August 2006, by 11:59pm Eastern Time. Proposals should be sent via emai l to contact@example.gov. (xvii) For information regarding this solicitation, please contact Mr. Ted Weitzman, +1 (555) 000-0000, contact@example.gov.