The Fleet Readiness Center East at the Marine Corps Air Station, Cherry Point,  NC has a requirement for explosion proof HEPA vacuums with accessories. 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.  Solicitation number M00146-08-T-N044 is hereby issued as a Request for  Quotation.  The incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal  Acquisition Circular 2005-22 and Defense Acquisition Circular 98-93.  This acquisition is unrestricted. The North American Industry Classification  System code 335212, with a small business size standard of 750 employees.  This requirement is for a firm fixed priced contract for the following items: Item 0001 8 each explosion proof HEPA vacuums with accessories ESSENTIAL CHARACTERISTICS PURCHASE DESCRIPTION 1. NOMENCLATURE: Electric powered Explosion Proof HEPA Vacuum(s) with  accessories. 2. ESSENTIAL CHARACTERISTICS: 2.1 General Description: The new vacuum(s) system shall capture, transport,  and contain dust generated from aircraft and aircraft components corrosion  control and paint preparation sanding operations. The vacuum(s) shall be  supplied with high efficiency manual reverse flow cleaning cartridges and HEPA  after filters, with header system, with accessories, and have the essential  characteristics listed below. 2.2 Vacuum(s) shall have the following characteristics: a. The vacuum system shall be suitable for aircraft hangar, corrosion  removal, aircraft paint preparation sanding, aircraft painting environment,  and industrial production service. b. The vacuum shall be equipped with a HEPA filter with filtration  efficiency of 99.97 percent or higher on 0.3 micron particles. c. The minimum rated volumetric flow rate shall be no less than 390  standard cubic feet per minute (scfm) at 0 inches water column blower external  static pressure. d. The minimum rated volumetric flow rate shall be no less than 290  standard cubic feet per minute (scfm) at 40 inches water column blower  external static pressure. e. The minimum rated volumetric flow rate shall be no less than 240  standard cubic feet per minute (scfm) at 60 inches water column blower  external static pressure. f. The minimum rated volumetric flow rate shall be no less than 190  standard cubic feet per minute (scfm) at 75 inches water column blower  external static pressure. g. The minimum rated volumetric flow rate shall be no less than 150  standard cubic feet per minute (scfm) at 90 inches water column blower  external static pressure. h. The primary filter material shall be compatible, effective, and  reliable with the intended paint preparation sanding operations. i. The vacuum system shall comply with NFPA 33 for paint preparation and  paint application service. j. The vacuum system shall comply with NFPA 484 for aluminum or titanium  dust service. k. The vacuum system shall be certified by a Nationally Recognized  Testing Laboratory, for use in the United States in hazardous environments  including environments that may contain flammable and combustible gasses,  vapors and combustible metal dust. These metals include aluminum and  titanium. The certification shall be affixed to the unit. l. The NFPA 484 required deflagration vent shall be designed and  positioned not to be a personnel collision hazard. m. The primary filter material shall be conductive. n. The primary filters shall clean effectively by having an easy release  filter material or finish. o. The primary filter shall have an efficiency of 99.95 percent on 0.5  micron particulate. p. The primary filters surface area shall be not less than 80 square feet. q. The primary filter shall have reverse airflow cleaning. r. The primary filter cartridge cleaning shall be manually operated  reverse airflow. The manual cleaning mode shall clean the filter cartridges  while dust is kept in the vacuum system. s. During cleaning cycles, the system shall not emit dust. t. All filters shall have differential pressure gages with clearly marked  normal and maximum operating limits. u. The vacuum system shall not generate noise in excess of 84dB. v. The vacuum system shall utilize 480V, 60 Hz, 3-phase electrical power. w. Electrical components and system shall comply with NFPA 70, NEC Class  I Division I Group D, and NEC Class II Group E. x. The vacuum system shall be listed and labeled for use with combustible  aluminum dust. y. The vacuum system shall be conductive and able to be grounded in  accordance with NFPA 33, 70, 409, and 484. The grounding conductor cord shall  be no less than 50 feet long. The ground conductor cord shall include a  grounding clamp connector meeting the requirements of MIL-DTL-83413/7C. z. The vacuum system shall be supplied with a power cord no less than 50  feet long. aa. The vacuum system shall be supplied without a power cord plug. bb. The motor starter shall be heavy duty NEMA rated. The motor starter  size shall be no less than recommended by the blower manufacturer, and no less  than NEMA 1. The motor starter shall not be adversely affected by local high  ambient temperatures. The motor starter enclosure shall meet the requirements  of NEC Class I Div I Group D, and NEC Class II Group E. cc. The motor starter and enclosure, and system exhaust flow shall not be  mounted in close proximity. The motor starter and enclosure shall be mounted  such that the exhaust does not flow onto the motor starter and enclosure. dd. Metal surfaces shall be conductive and corrosion resistant. ee. The vacuum dust storage bin capacity shall be no less than 3 gallons  and no greater than 16 gallons. ff. The vacuum system motor horsepower shall be no less than 10. gg. The vacuum system shall be supplied with adequately sized swivel  locking casters. 2.3 Vacuum System Accessories shall have the following characteristics: a. The system shall include complete vacuum header tubes. The header  tube shall each be no less than 80 feet long. Header tube segments shall be  cut into nominally 4 feet long segments. b. The system header tube shall be sized to enable four simultaneous  operators each. c. The system header tube shall include easy connect/easy disconnect  valve receptacles, at intervals no greater than 5 feet. Central vacuum system  wall inlets with spring loaded flap door valves meet this requirement. d. The tool hose assembly shall simply insert into the header connection  receptacle. Friction and static pressure will be sufficient to maintain the  tool hose to header connection. e. No less than quantity fifteen (15) header connection valve receptacles  shall be provided. f. The system header connection valve receptacles shall close  automatically when the tool vacuum hose assembly is withdrawn. g. The vacuum system shall include no less than quantity twelve (12) tool  hoses to connect the tool hood to the header tube. Each tool hose shall be no  less than 15 feet long. h. The tool hose size inside diameter shall be nominally 1-1/2 inches. i. The accessories shall include cleaning attachments. These attachments  shall include dust brushes, crevice nozzles, and floor cleaning nozzles. The  vacuum system shall include six sets of dust brushes and crevice nozzles; and  two floor cleaning nozzles with hose. Each floor cleaning nozzle shall  include a 20 feet long hose. j. All components and accessories shall be conductive and able to be  grounded in accordance with NFPA 33, 70, 409, and 484. 3. EQUIPMENT MANUALS: Three sets of equipment manuals shall be provided.  These manuals shall contain all required technical data including operating  instructions, parts list, mechanical diagrams, and maintenance instructions.  The manuals shall include the blower, blower motor, and motor starter  manufacturers and model numbers. The manuals shall include the blower  performance curve, operating point, maximum operating horsepower, and selected  motor horsepower. The manuals shall include the filter differential pressure  information. This information shall include the minimum, normal operating,  maximum allowable differential pressure, and filter cleaning differential  pressure instructions. Two (2) sets of manuals shall be mailed with the  equipment. One (1) complete set shall be mailed within 15 days after date of  contract award to: Fleet Readiness Center East, Code 6.3.1 Building 159, PSC  Box 8021, Cherry Point, NC 28533-0021, Attn: Brian J. Jackson  Item 0002 6 each explosion proof HEPA vacuums ESSENTIAL CHARACTERISTICS PURCHASE DESCRIPTION 1. NOMENCLATURE: Electric powered Explosion Proof HEPA Vacuum(s) with  accessories. 2. ESSENTIAL CHARACTERISTICS: 2.1 General Description: The new vacuum(s) system shall capture, transport,  and contain dust generated from aircraft and aircraft components paint  preparation sanding operations. The vacuum(s) shall be supplied with high  efficiency manual reverse flow cleaning cartridges and HEPA after filters,  with header system, with accessories, and have the essential characteristics  listed below. 2.2 Vacuum(s) shall have the following characteristics: hh. The vacuum system shall be suitable for aircraft hangar, aircraft  paint preparation, aircraft painting, and industrial production service. ii. The vacuum shall be equipped with a HEPA filter with filtration  efficiency of 99.97 percent or higher on 0.3 micron particles. jj. The minimum rated volumetric flow rate shall be no less than 390  standard cubic feet per minute (scfm) at 0 inches water column blower external  static pressure. kk. The minimum rated volumetric flow rate shall be no less than 290  standard cubic feet per minute (scfm) at 40 inches water column blower  external static pressure. ll. The minimum rated volumetric flow rate shall be no less than 240  standard cubic feet per minute (scfm) at 60 inches water column blower  external static pressure. mm. The minimum rated volumetric flow rate shall be no less than 190  standard cubic feet per minute (scfm) at 75 inches water column blower  external static pressure. nn. The minimum rated volumetric flow rate shall be no less than 150  standard cubic feet per minute (scfm) at 90 inches water column blower  external static pressure. oo. The primary filter material shall be compatible, effective, and  reliable with the intended paint preparation sanding operations. pp. The vacuum system shall comply with NFPA 33 for paint preparation and  paint application service. qq. The vacuum system shall comply with NFPA 484 for aluminum or titanium  dust service. rr. The vacuum system shall be certified by a Nationally Recognized  Testing Laboratory, for use in the United States in hazardous environments  including environments that may contain flammable and combustible gasses,  vapors and combustible metal dust. These metals include aluminum and  titanium. The certification shall be affixed to the unit. ss. The NFPA 484 required deflagration vent shall be designed and  positioned not to be a personnel collision hazard. tt. The primary filter material shall be conductive. uu. The primary filters shall clean effectively by having an easy release  filter material or finish. vv. The primary filter shall have an efficiency of 99.95 percent on 0.5  micron particulate. ww. The primary filters surface area shall be not less than 80 square feet. xx. The primary filter shall have reverse airflow cleaning. yy. The primary filter cartridge cleaning shall be manually operated  reverse airflow. The manual cleaning mode shall clean the filter cartridges  while dust is kept in the vacuum system. zz. During cleaning cycles, the system shall not emit dust. aaa. All filters shall have differential pressure gages with clearly marked  normal and maximum operating limits. bbb. The vacuum system shall not generate noise in excess of 84dB. ccc. The vacuum system shall utilize 480V, 60 Hz, 3-phase electrical power. ddd. Electrical components and system shall comply with NFPA 70, NEC Class  I Division I Group D, and NEC Class II Group E. eee. The vacuum system shall be listed and labeled for use with combustible  aluminum dust. fff. The vacuum system shall be conductive and able to be grounded in  accordance with NFPA 33, 70, 409, and 484. The grounding conductor cord shall  be no less than 50 feet long. The ground conductor cord shall include a  grounding clamp connector meeting the requirements of MIL-DTL-83413/7C. ggg. The vacuum system shall be supplied with a power cord no less than 50  feet long. The power cord shall be 10/3WG SEOW rubber jacketed type with the  plug installed. hhh. The vacuum system shall be supplied with a power cord plug. The plug  shall be delayed action, 30 amp, 460 volt, 3 phase, 4 pole, Crouse-Hinds  Catalog Number CPH7934. iii. The motor starter shall be heavy duty NEMA rated. The motor starter  size shall be no less than recommended by the blower manufacturer, and no less  than NEMA 1. The motor starter shall not be adversely affected by local high  ambient temperatures. The motor starter enclosure shall meet the requirements  of NEC Class I Div I Group D, and NEC Class II Group E. jjj. The motor starter and enclosure, and system exhaust flow shall not be  mounted in close proximity. The motor starter and enclosure shall be mounted  such that the exhaust does not flow onto the motor starter and enclosure. kkk. Metal surfaces shall be conductive and corrosion resistant. lll. The vacuum dust storage bin capacity shall be no less than 3 gallons  and no greater than 16 gallons. mmm. The vacuum system motor horsepower shall be no less than 10. nnn. The vacuum system shall be supplied with adequately sized swivel  locking casters. 2.3 Vacuum System Accessories shall have the following characteristics: k. The system shall include quantity two (2) separate complete vacuum  header tubes, one of which to be used at a time. l. The header tubes shall each be no less than 80 feet long. Header tube  segments shall be cut into nominally 4 feet long segments. Burrs and sharp  edges shall be removed. m. Each header shall include a large radius elbow fitting with easy  connect/easy disconnect valve receptacles for the header end opposite the  vacuum end of header. n. The header tubes shall include ample couplings to join the tube  segments, branch fittings, transition fittings, and header end elbow. o. The system header tubes shall be sized to enable four simultaneous  operators each. p. The system header tube shall include easy connect/easy disconnect  valve receptacles, at intervals no greater than 5 feet. Central vacuum system  style wall inlets with spring loaded flap door valves meet this requirement. q. The tool hose assembly shall simply insert into the header connection  receptacle. Friction and static pressure shall be sufficient to maintain the  tool hose to header connection. r. No less than quantity fifteen (15) header connection valve receptacles  for each header shall be provided. s. The system header connection valve receptacles shall close  automatically when the tool vacuum hose assembly is withdrawn. t. Each vacuum system shall include no less than quantity twelve (12)  tool hoses to connect the tool hood to the header tube. Each tool hose shall  be no less than 15 feet long. u. The tool hose size inside diameter shall be nominally 1-1/2 inches. v. The accessories shall include cleaning attachments. These attachments  shall include dust brushes, crevice nozzles, and floor cleaning nozzles. Each  vacuum system shall include six sets of dust brushes and crevice nozzles; and  two floor cleaning nozzles with hose. Each floor cleaning nozzle shall  include a 20 feet long hose. w. All components and accessories shall be conductive and able to be  grounded in accordance with NFPA 33, 70, 409, and 484. 3. EQUIPMENT MANUALS: Three sets of equipment manuals shall be provided.  These manuals shall contain all required technical data including operating  instructions, parts list, mechanical diagrams, and maintenance instructions.  The manuals shall include the blower, blower motor, and motor starter  manufacturers and model numbers. The manuals shall include the blower  performance curve, operating point, maximum operating horsepower, and selected  motor horsepower. The manuals shall include the filter differential pressure  information. This information shall include the minimum, normal operating,  maximum allowable differential pressure, and filter cleaning differential  pressure instructions. Two (2) sets of manuals shall be mailed with the  equipment. One (1) complete set shall be mailed within 15 days after date of  contract award to: Fleet Readiness Center East, Code 6.3.1 Building 159, PSC  Box 8021, Cherry Point, NC 28533-0021, Attn: Brian J. Jackson The delivery requirements are FOB destination and are to be delivered to  Marine Corps Air Station, Cherry Point, NC 28533. Delivery is required within  ten (10) weeks of award or sooner. The following clauses and provisions are incorporated and are to remain in  full force in any resultant purchase order:  FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items (SEPT 2006).  FAR 52.212-1 Addendum. The following addition/changes are made to FAR  Provision 52.212-1, which is incorporated by reference: The following provision is hereby incorporated by reference: 52.211-14 Notice of Priority Rating For National Defense Use (SEPT 1990).  DFARS 252.212-7000, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial  Items (JUN 2005). A completed copy of this provision shall be submitted  with the offer. FAR 52.212-3, Offer Representation and Certifications-Commercial Items (SEP  2007), Alternate I (APR 2002). A completed copy of this provision shall be  submitted with the offer. FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items (FEB 2007).  FAR 52.212-4 Addendum. The following addition/changes are made to FAR Clause  52.212-4, which is incorporated by reference: The following clauses are hereby incorporated by reference: FAR 52.211-15 Defense Priority and Allocation Requirement (SEPT 1990). DFARS 252.211-7003 Item Identification and Valuation (JUN 2005). DFARS 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement  Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial  Items (APR 2007), applies with the following clauses applicable for paragraph  (a);  52.203-3 Gratuities (APR 1984); and applies with the following clauses  applicable for paragraph (b); (5) (17) (20)(i).  FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or  Executive Orders-Commercial Items (NOV 2007), to include the following clauses  listed at paragraph 52.212-5 (b): (1) (3) (7) (15) (16) (17) (18) (19) (20)  (21) (22) (23) (29) and (34).  Award shall be made to the lowest priced responsible offeror(s), whose offer  conforms to the solicitation, and who demonstrates acceptable past  performance.  This requirement has a Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) rating  of DO-C9.  All quotes must be received no later than 3:oo p.m., local time, 19 February  2008.  Point of Contact: Debora Berget, Contract Specialist, Phone 252-466-7766, Fax  252-466-8492, Email [Please use the link below].  You may Email or fax your quote to the above.  Offers sent via the US Postal Service should be mailed to:  Supply Directorate, Contracting Department  Attn: Debora Berget code SUL3G  Supply MCAS, PSC Box 8018  Cherry Point NC 28533-0018.  All quotes not sent through the US mail (excluding Email and faxes) shall be  sent to Cunningham Street, Building 159, Door T1, MCAS, Cherry Point, NC  28533. Direct delivery of quote is only possible during weekdays, excluding  federal holidays, between the hours of 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM.