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Scope.   The purpose of this Request for Quote is to acquire hardware maintenance support for Caterpillar Generators 1500KW and 1750KW in accordance with the equipment list below:

Equipment     Model # /Serial #           Location      Response Time/Repair Time

1500KW         D3512B / 1GZ00800    BUNKERS               4 hours/4 hours

1750KW         3516 / 25Z02109           Bldg 1000                 2 days/2 days

Performance Requirements. The Contractor shall furnish all necessary labor, material, parts, components, tools, supplies, test equipment, diagnostics, manuals, schematic drawings, facilities, freight, temporary or standby equipment, vehicle usage, travel, mileage and other necessary items to perform maintenance services to keep the equipment cited within this contract in good operating condition.

Good operating condition is defined as not less than 98 percent effectiveness level for each line item system/equipment identified on the 1500KW and not less than 90 percent effectiveness level for each line item system/equipment identified on the 1750KW.  The effectiveness level is calculated by dividing the operational hours per month minus the downtime, by the operational hours (Exhibit A). The equipment will be considered in use 24 hours per day/7 days a week, inclusive of holidays. 

If the effectiveness level for a line item drops below 98% for the 1500KW or 90% for the 1750KW for a month, the Contractor shall grant a 100% maintenance credit for that line item of system/equipment each month until the 98% for the 1500KW or 90% for the 1750KW effectiveness level is achieved. Maintenance credit will be issued by the Contractor as a credit on the Contractor's monthly invoice and will be reviewed and approved by the government Program Manager.

Contractor will stock spare parts as applicable and recommended by OEM and mutually agreed upon by Contractor and government Program Manager or his designated representative.  Long-lead items are to be noted as such and stock maintained to achieve uninterrupted operations.  Spare parts list is to be provided to the government Program Manager and location of stock to be mutually agreed upon.

Maintenance service shall be performed at the John C. Stennis Space Center (SSC), Mississippi Building 1000 and the Bunkers.