| 23 -- Equipment Trailer for the Salmon-Challis National Forest |
| Program Summary |
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| Title: |
23 -- Equipment Trailer for the Salmon-Challis National Forest |
| GovCB Opps ID : |
ADP12037476060001575 |
| Document Type: |
Combine Solicitation |
| FSC Code: |
23 - Ground Effect Vehicles, Motor Vehicles, Trailers, and Cycles
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| Set Aside: |
Total Small Business |
| Solicitation No.: |
AG-02NV-S-08-0016 |
| Source: |
http://www1.fbo.gov/spg/USDA/FS/02S2/AG%2D02NV%2DS%2D08%2D0016/Combine%20Synopsis%5FSoli... |
Place of
Performance: |
Address: Salmon, Idaho Postal Code: 83467 Country: UNITED STATES
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Posted Date:
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Feb 23, 2008 |
| Last Update: |
Feb 23, 2008 |
| Due Date: |
Mar 25, 2008 |
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| Description |
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General Information
| Document Type: |
Combine Solicitation |
| Solicitation Number: |
AG-02NV-S-08-0016 |
| Posted Date: |
Feb 22, 2008 |
| Original Response Date: |
Mar 25, 2008 |
| Current Response Date: |
Mar 25, 2008 |
| Original Archive Date: |
Apr 09, 2008 |
| Current Archive Date: |
Apr 09, 2008 |
| Classification Code: |
23 -- Ground effects vehicles, motor vehicles, trailers & cycles |
| Set Aside: |
Total Small Business |
| Naics Code: |
336999 -- All Other Transportation Equipment Manufacturing |
Contracting Office Address
Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, R-4 IDAWY Acquisition Service Center, 1405 Hollipark Drive, Idaho Falls, ID, 83401, UNITED STATES
Description
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in 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. This is a request for quote (RFQ) No. AG-02NV-S-08-0016; proposal due date is March 2, 2008. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 23, effective as of 12/26/07. Non-manufacturers must furnish in the performance of the contract, the product of a small business manufacturer, which end product must be manufactured or produced in the United States. Small size standard for the manufacturer of the item would be 500 employees. Quantity and Unit of Measure is 1 each. Price proposal shall include delivery to FOB location shown for each item as well as any costs incurred during offloading.
SPECIFICATIONS FOR ITEM 1 (EQUIPMENT TRAILER 0608): FOB 1 unit to Salmon, Idaho. **USDA Forest Service has no available means to unload the trailer. Trailer may either be towed or hauled, but trailer must be set on the ground prior to final acceptance. If the trailer is hauled to Salmon, Idaho, offloading shall be the vendor?s responsibility and cost.**
1. GENERAL
All equipment and accessories will conform to all applicable U.S. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) in effect on the date of manufacture. Equipment offered will be a standard production model offered by the manufacturer for a minimum of 5 years.
2. CAPACITY
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) 68,100 lbs. - Minimum
Trailer Weight: 13,350 lbs. - Minimum
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) 55,500 lbs. - Minimum
3. DIMENSIONS
Overall length 36 feet 7 inches
Overall deck length 30 feet
Tilt deck length 25 feet
Stationary Deck length: 5 feet
Deck Height (loaded) 39 inches
Axle spacing 54 ? inches
Deck loading angle 14 degrees
Deck width 102 inches
Tongue length 6 feet 4 inches
Hitch height 25 inches to 36 inches
Hitch to rear axle 25 feet 9 inches
Front of deck to center axle 14 feet 8 inches
4. CONSTRUCTION
A. Main frame: To be 12 inch x 4 inch x 3/8 inch tubular steel, ASTM Structural A500-Grade B (58,000 psi tensile, 46,000 psi yield), from the front of trailer to the lead axle assembly. The remainder of the main frame shall be 10 inch x 4 inch x 3/8 inch tubular steel, ASTM Structural A500-Grade B (58,000 psi tensile, 46,000 psi yield).
B. Main frame cross members: To be 12 inch x 4 inch x ? inch tubular steel, ASTM Structural A500-Grade B (58,000 psi tensile, 46, 000 psi yield). spaced a maximum of 48 inches.
C. Deck shall be 4-beam longitudinal construction. There shall be two perimeter rails and two inside beams.
D. Perimeter frame rails shall be full length for each deck. They shall be a formed ?C? channel, 10 inch x 4 inch x ? inch steel ASTM A656 Gr. 80 (95,000 psi tensile, 80,000 psi yield).
E. The front of the deck shall be constructed of the same steel as the perimeter frame rails and include an integrated raised bumper of a minimum 4 inch height full width of trailer deck.
F. Inside frame beams: Shall be full length of deck. They shall be wide flange ?I? beam, 8 inch X 21 lb., ASTM A36 minimum 50,000 psi yield (8.28 inch depth, .250 inch thick web, 5.270 inch wide flange, .400 inch thick flange).
G. Deck frame cross members: Shall be 5 inch x 2 inch x 1/8 inch tubular steel, ASTM A500-Grade B (58,000 psi tensile, 46,000 psi yield). They shall be full length, piercing through the inside frame rails. They shall be installed on 16 inch centers from the front of the deck to the rear-most axle. From the rear most axle to the tapered loading ramp they shall be on 12 inch centers.
H. Deck latch: Shall be an over-center design, and have adjustment to compensate for wear. The latching mechanism shall be located in the center of the deck and shall feature a manual open and close lever on the road side of trailer. It shall have an integral safety pin to preclude accidental opening during transit.
I. Tilt deck hinge: Shall be installed between the main frame rails and shall be continuous. There shall be a 2-cross member design with greasable hinge bosses mounted between cross members for optimum support. 6 inch x 3 inch x 3/8 inch tubular steel ASTM Structural A500 Grade B (58,000 psi tensile, 46,000 psi yield) and a secondary continuous cross member between frame rails of 3/8? formed channel 2 inch x 3 inch x 2 inch ASTM A-572 Grade 50 (65,000 psi tensile 50,000 psi yield). The hinge pins shall be 2 inch ASTM A-108 (64,000 psi tensile 54,000 psi yield) and shall be bolted (not welded) for ease of maintenance.
J. Tapered loading ramp: The last 12 inch of the deck frame rails shall be tapered down to a 2 inch maximum lip for ease of transitional loading. It shall be constructed of ? inch ASTM A656 Gr. 80 (95,000 psi tensile, 80,000 psi yield) steel.
K. Rear Impact Guard: Shall comply with the Code of Federal Regulations No. 49 part 571.223 and 571.224. Shall be designed with the lights incorporated within the guard. The guard shall retract up into the tail of the trailer automatically while tilting, protecting the lights during loading and unloading, and can be operated with the weight of one person.
L. Decking: Shall be constructed of a minimum of 1 ? inch recycled rubber traction surface decking planks (Rumber or equivalent material) between outer frame rail and center beams, and stationary portion of deck. 2 inch thick rough cut No. 1 Grade Fir shall be used between center beams. Each plank shall be attached with a minimum of two 5/16 inch self tapping screws at each cross member, and/or appropriate fasteners for rubber decking material. The portion of the deck directly above the axles and tires shall be covered with 3/8 inch diamond plate steel ASTM A786.
M. Tie downs: 1 inch diameter D-Rings shall be mounted every 4 feet on external frame rails, 2 being mounted on stationary portion of frame (front).
5. ELECTRICAL
A. Shall be a 7 wire sealed and rubber isolated system. The wiring will be installed in the tubular trailer frame so that it is protected from chaffing, snagging, cuts, abrasions, and all other environmental elements. The stop/turn, tail-lights shall be sealed beam rubber mounted. The clearance and Id lights shall be sealed beam rubber mounted.
6. RUNNING GEAR
A. Axles (3 each): Shall be rated not less than 25,000 lbs. capacity each.
B. Hubs: Shall be an oil bath design.
C. Brakes: Shall be 16 ? inch x 7 inch fully air operated. The brakes shall be equipped with automatic slack adjusters. The center and rear axles shall be equipped with spring brakes. The air lines shall be DOT approved and the glad-hands shall be Midland P/N BE23784 or equal. Air cans shall be mounted above bottom line of axels for off road use. They shall be equipped with a drain or drain valve release accessible from side of trailer.
D. Suspension: Shall be a Hutch H-9700 heavy-duty triple axle system. It shall be complete with 3 leaf heavy duty slipper springs. Will have alignment adjustment capability.
E. Wheels: Shall have 22.5 X 8.25, 10-hole hub piloted drop center steel disc wheels (wheels to have 10 on 285.75 mm bolt circle).
F. Tires: Shall be 255/70R22.5 Load Range H
7. MISCELLANEOUS
A. Pintle Drawbar Eye: Shall have an adjustable Pintle Hitch with 90,000 tensile strength. Mounted with 6 each ? inch Grade 8 bolts.
B. Safety Chains: Shall have 2 each ? inch x 36 inch Grade 80 Safety Chains attached to tongue of trailer by welded chain bracket with a pull test capacity greater than the Chains, (Chain welded directly to Tongue is unacceptable). Shall have Hooks attached to ends of each Chain with safety clips, Hooks to be equal or better rating of Chain.
C. Landing Gear: Shall have a 2-speed landing leg rated 25,000 lbs. With crank handle accessible to the road side.
D. Chain storage: Shall be constructed in the tongue area of the trailer. It shall be lockable and have a safety strut to support the lid.
E. Tilt cushion cylinder: shall be 1 ea. Minimum of 5 inch x 12 inch shall maintain a constant tilting rate so equipment can be safely loaded and unloaded. Deck to be easily tilted with one person?s weight.
F. Paint: The metal shall be prepared by using a high pressure acid etch process. It shall then be primed with an epoxy primer and followed by two coats of polyurethane enamel. The color shall be the manufacturers standard color.
8. WARRANTY
The warranty shall be for a minimum of 5 years (not prorated) covering structural components and 1 year 100 percent parts and accessories for defects in materials and workmanship, provided by the successful bidder.
Delivery Date: On or before May 1, 2008. The provisions at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors?Commercial, and 52.212-2, Evaluation?Commercial Items are applicable. In addition to price and price-related factors (warranty, repair service locations), award evaluation will b e based on past performance and compliance with solicitation requirements. These two evaluation factors evaluated together are significantly more important than price. In addition to price, offerors should include product literature of offer and information addressing the above factors in their proposals. Award may or may not be made in a aggregate to one Contractor. Offeror should state if price is based on an all or none basis or if offered price varies if the award is total or partial. Offerors shall include with their offers the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certification?Commercial Items. This may be obtained at http://www/arnet.gov/far/farqueryframe.html. Clauses 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions?Commercial Items and 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders?Commercial Items, apply to this acquisition. Additional applicable FAR clauses are 52.203-6 with Alternate 1, 52.219-8, 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.222-37, 52.222.19, 52.225-1, 52.225-13, 52.232-33.
Referenced provisions and clauses may be obtained at the above web site. Proposals are due by 3:00 p.m., March 25, 2008, at IDAWY Acquisition Service Center, 1405 Hollipark Drive, Idaho Falls, ID 83401, ATTN: Kellie Shaw. Fax proposals will be accepted at (208) 557-5829; confirmation calls may be made to Kellie Shaw at (208) 557-5766. Contact Kellie Shaw at (208) 557-5766 for additional information.
Point of Contact
Dallas Hoffer, Contracting Officer, Phone 208-557-5834, Fax 208-557-5829, Email dhoffer@fs.fed.us - Kellie Shaw, Contract Specialist, Phone 208-557-5766, Fax 208-557-5829, Email kjshaw@fs.fed.us
Place of Performance
| Address: |
Salmon, Idaho |
| Postal Code: |
83467 |
| Country: |
UNITED STATES |
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