Added: Jul 14, 2008 7:21 pm
Modified: Aug 13, 2008 5:19 pm
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Solicitation Number: W9124R-08-T-1052
Site Visit: 21 August 2008
Questions: Close of business 25 August 2008
Response Date: Close of Business on 28 August 2008
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation (CSS) for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 12 Acquisition of Commercial Items, Part 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures, and Subpart 13.5 Test Program for Certain Commercial Items 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. The United States Army Yuma Proving Ground (USAYPG) has a requirement for the purchase of one packaged 40 ton top running double girder overhead crane with an approximate span of 61 feet 7 inches. The crane must meet the following specifications:
Design Criteria:
1. Capacity: 40 Ton Class D Heavy Duty
2. Span: 61 7
3. Girders: Two (2), 48 box
4. Runway Type: Top Running, Haunch Mounted
5. Runway Length: 150 0.
6. Runway Electrification: 4 line insulated solid bar
7. Low Overhead Obstruction (LOB): 28 3
8. Power Requirement: 440/3/60
Hoist:
1. Type: Wire Rope
2. Lift: 22 true vertical lift H-3 Rated 15 min/hr
3. Speed: 8 per minute
Trolley:
1. Power: Motorized
2. Speed: 0-65 per minute
3. Profile: Top Running
Bridge End Trucks:
1. Power: Twin Motorized
2. Speed 0-80 per minute
3. Electrification: Festooned in Tracks
Operator Control:
1. Independent traveling pendent type control which will allow the hoist to move simultaneously between the lift, trolley, and bridge so as to provide diagonal movement while lifting and allowing the operator to move with the load.
2. Compact, light weight, durable, and ergonomically designed to allow for single hand operation.
3. Two (2) steel cables inside pendant cord for permanent strain relief
Additional Criteria:
1. The crane system shall meet the Crane Manufacturers Association of America (CMAA), American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) specifications, and all Occupational Safety and Health Administration guidelines to include, bumpers, emergency main line disconnect, and capacity signage.
2. The crane will be operated in a desert environment where summer temperatures average 105 degrees and a high of 115 degrees is not uncommon.
3. Load test and certification
4. Mechanical drawings/blueprints
5. Maintenance/preventive maintenance schedule/operators manuals
6. Warranty
7. Training
The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-26 (12 June 2008) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARs) current to DCN 20080721 edition. Government IMPAC (Visa) Payment Card is the preferred method of payment. The awarded contract will be a firm fixed price contract. Offerer shall account for any costs associated with accepting credit card payment in the submitted quotation. This commercial item acquisition is being solicited as 100% small business set-aside. Shipping will be FOB destination. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) is 333923 with a size standard of 500 employees. FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items (June 2008) with Alternate I (Apr 2002) and DFAR 252.212- 7000 Offeror Representations and Certification Commercial Items (Jun 2005) apply to this acquisition. All prospective offerers must be in possession of, or obtain a Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number, a Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code, be registered with the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database at http://www.ccr.gov/Default.aspx, and the Online Representations and Certifications Application database at https://orca.bpn.gov. Call 1-888-227-2423 for more information or visit the CCR website listed above. In order to manually complete the Representations and Certifications for the referenced provisions you must go to the Air Force Web Site at http://farsite.hill.af.mil/Vffar1.htm; an alternate web site is www.arnet.gov/far/ use Current FAR 52.212-3 in HTML or PDF format. Locate the referenced provision, copy and paste it to a Word Document and complete the document with all pertinent company information prior to submission. An offeror shall complete only paragraph (j) of FAR 52.212-3 if the offeror has completed the annual representations and certifications electronically at the ORCA Website . All quotations shall include transportation costs to U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground, Yuma, AZ 85365. Arizona vendors are to include the Arizona Transaction Privilege Tax. A site Visit is scheduled for 8:00 AM MST on 21 August 2008 in the Contracting Agency Conference Room of Building 2100. Questions resulting from this announcement and the site visit shall be emailed to the POC listed below or via facsimile (928) 328-6849 are due no later than close of business 25 August 2008. Quotes shall be clearly marked W9124R-08-T-1052, 40 Ton Crane and emailed to the POC listed below or via facsimile (928) 328-6849 no later than close of business 28 August 2008. Offerors who fail to furnish the required representations or information as required by FARs 52. 212-1, 52.212-3, and 52.212-7001 cited below, or reject terms and conditions of this CSS may be excluded from consideration. Pursuant to FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation Commercial Items (Jan 1999), the Government intends to award a contract to the responsible bidder whose quote conforming to the solicitation will be the most advantageous to the Government based on technical acceptability and price. The following FAR Clauses and Provisions are incorporated by reference and apply to this acquisition: FAR 52.203-6 Alt 1 Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (Oct 1995), FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items (Jun 2008), FAR 52. 212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items (Feb 2007), FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions required to Implement Statutes or Executive Order Commercial Items (Jun 2008). Specific clauses cited in FAR 52.212-5 that are applicable to this acquisition are, FAR 52.219-4 Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns (Jul 2005), FAR 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (Jun 2003), FAR 52.219-8 Utilization of Small Business Concerns (May 2004), FAR 52.219-14 Limitations on Subcontracting (Dec 1996), FAR 52.219-28 Post-Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (June 2007), FAR 52.222-3 Convict Labor (Jun 2003), FAR 52.222-19, Child Labor- Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Feb 2008), FAR 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Feb 1999), FAR 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (Mar 2007), FAR 52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans (Sep 2006), FAR 52. 222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (Jun 1998), FAR 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans (Sep 2006), FAR 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons (Aug 2007), FAR 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party (May 1999). DFAR 252.212-7001 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisition of Commercial Items (Mar 2008), DFAR252.225-7001 Buy American Act and Balance of Payments Program (JUN 2005). After reviewing the solicitation if you plan on participating in this acquisition you are required to provide your name, address, phone number, and e-mail address via e-mail or facsimile to the address provided herein for notification of amendments. Pursuant to FAR Part 12.205 (c) the time period exception for receipt of proposals for consideration is 25 days instead of 45 days.
