Added: Aug 15, 2008 4:40 pm
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice and FAR part 13. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.
The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-26.
The NAICS code for this procurement is 336999 and is 100% set aside for small business. The small business size standard is 500 employees.
Description of requirement/Technical Specifications:
The White Mountain National Forest intends to procure a two tracked machine with plow for use on Mount Washington primarily during the winter. Vehicle will be used to access accidents, transport stranded tourists, and for avalanche patrols.
The following is the machine configuration necessary to accomplish the mission capability needs of the Government. Total overall height less than 8 11.5 , width less than 10 2 , no more than 21ft long. Overall payload at least 2200lbs.
Motor
Fuel-Diesel
Minimum of 4 cylinders
Minimum output of 150 Horse Power
Fuel Consumption Rate @ 3GPH or less
Diesel industry standard fuel and block heaters
Exhaust pipe to expel near the top and behind the main cab doors.
Fuel Tank of 25 gal or greater
Transmission
Hydrostatic
Axles
Minimum of 5 axles with solid filled (non-pneumatic) boggie wheels
Ground clearance a minimum of 12.1 with skid plate protection for all equipment between the 12.1 and the height of the axle s lowest point.
Tracks
Track width a minimum of 37.5 each with a maximum machine width (with the exception of blade attachment) in operating condition of 9 6 .
Track grousers to be made of steel with perpendicular cross piece construction to the main grouser prevent lateral movement while operating across a slope. This requirement may be accomplished by removable ice caulk installation if designed for this task with enough surface area to prevent sideslip.
Aggressive replaceable ice caulks installed no more than 18 apart along the entire length of each track with an alternating inside-outside grouser format widthwise.
Main Operator Cabin
Seating for a minimum of two (the operator and one passenger).
Will have ROPS
A heater and defrost system with adjustable fan speed control
High and low beam headlights, horn, revolving or flashing warning beacon, and backup alarm.
Instrumentation panel with safety and warning lights
Windshield wipers with intermittent control and self heated defrost system to prevent icing
Sliding windows on doors and rear window
Mounted fire extinguisher
Additional Passenger Cab
Cab to accommodate 5 passengers (bench style) with 2 side doors that open over tracks (1 per side) with a minimum door opening width of 30 each.
Overall length a minimum of 54 with overall width a minimum of 80 with 86 or greater being optimum.
Main operator cab and Passenger cab to have rear and front sliding glass windows respectively for voice communication and an intercom system for extreme weather.
Passenger cab to have independent heater.
Cargo rack on the roof a minimum of 25 square feet bearing a payload of 500lbs
Rear cargo flatbed
Overall area a minimum of 30 square feet and being a minimum of 6 long from the back of the additional passenger cab to rear of the bed.
A load supportable fold down tailgate may represent up to 75% of the 30 square feet.
Flatbed to have removable side railings on all sides a minimum of 12 high.
Cargo flatbed to support a minimum load of 1500lbs and have load securing points to this rating.
Hydraulic operated Blade
Steel construction required
A minimum of a six way blade motion required.
Maximum width of 10 with wings closed and a minimum width of 9 6 with wings open (if option exists).
Warranty
Industry standard warranty covering workmanship, parts, and labor from machine manufacturer and drive train coverage by power plant manufacturer.
Delivery
Deliver to Bartlett Service Area, 31 Pine Street, Bartlett, NH 03812
POC: Jon Jakubos, Saco Ranger District, 33 Kancamagus Highway, Conway, NH 03818 Phone (603) 447-5448 ext 132
Delivery by November 20, 2008.
Maintenance and Sustainment
Successful bidder to provide an on the ground orientation, safety and maintenance training for Government operators and mechanics a minimum of 8 hours in length within 10 days of delivery.
Successful bidder to provide 2 sets of the provided machine s operations, parts, maintenance, and servicing manuals
Successful bidder to have a 24 hour emergency call number for trouble shooting consulting.
Successful bidder to have a mobile fleet response program to service machine on site for emergency repairs
The provision at 52.212-1, Instruction to Offerors-Commercial, applies to this acquisition.
EVALUATION FACTORS: Quotes will be evaluated on the following factors:
Degree of compliance with technical specifications (including warranty),
Availability of service centers within approximately 500 miles of Bartlett, NH,
Delivery Date, and
Price
BASIS FOR AWARD: The Government shall award a contract that, as a result of all offers, is considered to be most advantageous to the Government, all factors considered. The Government will use a tradeoff process which considers both price and other factors as shown above.
PACKAGE SUBMISSION: Technical information can be furnished through the use of standard promotional materials or pamphlets and/or the use of separate documents. Please address the following in your offer:
1) Manufacturer should provide all warranty information, to include any particular systems or parts warranties.
2) Specifications of machine offered,
3) List of names and locations of service centers within a 500 mile radius of Barlett, NH.
4) Price including delivery costs and estimated delivery date.
Information should be submitted to Allegheny National Forest-NEAT, Attn: Melissa Conn, 222 Liberty Street, Warren, PA 16365 by 4:30 pm ET, September 5, 2008. Phone (814) 728-6241. Email mconn@fs.fed.us
The provision at 52.212-3 applies to this acquisition. The offeror shall include a completed copy of the Representations and Certifications required by this provision. Offeror must be registered in www.ccr.gov
The following clauses apply to this acquisition: 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items, 52.212-2 Evaluations Commercial Items, 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items. 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items. 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Commercial Items. In paragraph (a) of 52.212-5 the following applies: 52.233-3, Protest After Award (Aug 1996) (31 U.S.C. 3553). (2) 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (Oct 2004) (Pub. L. 108-77, 108-78). In paragraph (b) of 52.212-5(b), the following apply: The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (b) that the Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items: 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (Jul 1995), with Alternate I (Oct 1995) (41 U.S.C. 253g and 10 U.S.C. 2402). 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (June 2003) (15 U.S.C. 644). 52.222-3, Convict Labor (June 2003) (E.O. 11755). 52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Jan 2006) (E.O. 13126). 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Feb 1999). 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Apr 2002) (E.O. 11246). 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans (Sep 2006) (38 U.S.C. 4212). 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (Jun 1998) (29 U.S.C. 793). 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans (Sept 2006) (38 U.S.C. 4212). 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons Aug 2007, 52.225-1 Buy American Act Supplies (June 2003) (41 U.S.C. 10a-10d). 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration (Oct 2003) (31 U.S.C. 3332).
