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This is a solicitation for the lease or rental of two (2) sea water pump units for the Nuclear Power Training Unit (NPTU) in Goose Creek, SC. The pumps must be electrically powered (480v), capable of starting and running on a 200 amp circuit breaker, and equipped with a male 500 mcm Kamlock fitting. They must provide at least 300 gallons per minute (GPM) of sea water flow at approximately 150 ft of delivery head and 20 feet of suction head. Each pump must include 50 feet of suction hose, be capable of running dry and automatically priming, and operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The discharge must be 2 1/2 male NPT, with adapters provided if necessary. Contractors must adhere to rigging requirements outlined in attachment B and ensure units are free-standing with forklift slots. Units must be affixed with a metal tag designating the supplying company, a point of contact (POC) for repairs and maintenance, and their phone number. Contractor responsibilities include delivery, setup, and removal at no cost to the government, assisting with initial startup and testing, providing POC information directly on the equipment, assembling units if required, providing all parts for repair or replacement due to normal wear and tear at no additional charge, performing preventative maintenance, and providing service technicians who can meet NPTU Charleston's badging and security requirements. If rental pump assemblies hold 55 gallons or more of fuel or oil, an environmental catch is required. A representative must be dispatched within six (6) hours of a service request, and if the machine cannot be returned to service within 48 hours, a replacement must be delivered at no extra charge. The government may require continued performance of services within contract limits and rates, with potential adjustments for prevailing labor rates. Options exist to allow NPTU to continue rental in one-week increments, with the government reserving the right to extend for an additional three (3) weeks. New or used equipment may be provided, and NNSY reserves the right to inspect equipment prior to award. The pumps will be exposed to weather and saltwater air, requiring protective coverings. The government reserves the right to return units at any time with twenty-four (24) hours' notice. Security requirements include obtaining a Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) card and a NAVSEA badge, adherence to Portable Electronic Devices (PEDs) policy, and potentially requiring a security clearance for access to classified information or spaces. The North American Industry Classification Standard (NAICS) code is 532490. The solicitation will be posted on beta. sam. gov.
The bid notice does not explicitly state a delivery deadline for the pump units. However, it mentions that the contractor shall dispatch a representative within six (6) hours of a service request and provide a replacement within 24 hours if the machine cannot be returned to service within 48 hours.
The bid notice states that the contractor is responsible for providing all parts requiring repair or replacement under circumstances of normal equipment wear and tear at no additional charge.
The bid notice mentions that prospective offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database. Additionally, contractors must be able to meet the badging and security requirements of NPTU Charleston, which may include obtaining a DBIDS card, a NAVSEA badge, and potentially a security clearance.
The bid notice does not mention the submission of samples.