--THIS NOTICE REPLACES USA-SNOTE-051005-004 WHICH HAS AN INCORRECT NAICS Code; it also makes this action a SMALL BUSINESS SET ASIDE. Two (2) Complete Walk-In Freezer Systems capable of Maintaining -10 Degree Fahrenheit Temperature.

The U.S. Army RDECOM (AMSRD-ACC-NS), Natick Contracting Division, Kansas Street, Natick, MA on behalf of the United States Army  Soldier Systems Center, Natick, MA has a requirement for the fabrication, installation, and start-up of two (2) walk-in freezer systems. The resulting walk-in freezer systems will incorporate the following features: The walk-in freezer boxes will be located inside of a building but will have the compressors and air-cooled condensers mounted outside of the building. The evaporators will be mounted inside the structure; all wiring and piping associated with the evapora tors will be provided and installed by the Contractor. The freezers will be capable of maintaining a temperature of -10 degrees Fahrenheit. The two freezers will include the enclosure boxes (insulation, doors, and wall, ceiling, and floor panels), refrig eration equipment, and associated piping and drain assemblies. The freezers will include a weatherproof electrical control box with compressor contactor and fused control circuit, a spring mounted semi-hermetic compressor with suction and discharge vibrati on eliminator, energy efficient PSC condenser fan motor, high efficiency enhanced tube and fin condenser design, receiver with fusible plug and liquid shut-off valve, adjustable high/low pressure control, suction service valve, outdoor weather resistant ho using with removable hood, flooded head pressure control, and crankcase heater. The outside freezer box dimensions will be approximately 15 feet by 15 feet by 8 feet. The required voltage is 208/230 3 phase. Electrical work and wall penetrations will be performed by the Army and are not included in this solicitation. Start-up services will include leak and triple evacuation testing and recording temperatures, amperage, and pressures to ensure that the system meets operating requirements. The vendor will be expected to provide a one year warranty covering parts, labor, and installation; Warranty service response will be expected within 24 hours of notification. In accordance with FAR PART 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures, this is a verbal solicitation and interested parties shall contact Mr. David W. Mark for additional information. Interested parties should submit quotes and Offeror Representations and Cert ifications  Commercial Items to Mr. David W. Mark, by fax to fax number (508) 233-5286, or by e-mail to [email protected]. Questions concerning this acquisition may be addressed to the above address, Attention: Mr. David W. Mark (AMSRD-ACC-NS) or by E-mail at [email protected]. This announcement expires at 12:00 p.m. local time on Wednesday October 12, 2005.