SOLICITATION NOTICE
66 -- Amendment 005 to a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (CSS)Request for Proposal (RFP) W52H09-05-R-0230 for a SINGLE AXIS TEST SYSTEM, and option to purchase an UPGRADE to HEXAPOD TEST SYSTEM.
- Notice Date
- 6/13/2005
- Notice Type
- Solicitation Notice
- NAICS
- 334516
— Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- TACOM - Rock Island, ATTN: AMSTA-AQ-AR, Rock Island Arsenal, Rock Island, IL 61299-7630
- ZIP Code
- 61299-7630
- Solicitation Number
- W52H0905R0230
- Response Due
- 6/21/2005
- Archive Date
- 8/20/2005
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- This notice constitutes Amendment 005 to a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (CSS)Request for Proposal (RFP) W52H09-05-R-0230. The U.S. Army, TACOM, Rock Island, Illinois, intends to negotiate and award a firm fixed-priced type contract for a SINGLE AX IS TEST SYSTEM, with an option to purchase and UPGRADE to Six (6) degree-of-freedom (DOF) HEXAPOD TEST SYSTEM. These two items are commercial in nature. This notice is prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, and implemented by additional information herein. Prospective Contractors are cautioned that any previously submitted offer will not be considered if dated prior to the issuance date of this notice. Initial and revised proposals are requested and a separate, written solicitation will not be issued. This CSS is issued through SFI/FedBizOpps, as will any future amendments. This CSS hereby incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-04, effective 08 Jun 2005. The associated North American In dustry Classification System code is 334516. This requirement is for one (1) each Single Axis Test System (CLIN 0001AA), and one (1) each, Upgrade Option for conversion to a six (6) DOF HEXAPOD TEST SYSTEM (CLIN 0001AB). CLIN 0001AA requires a performanc e capability of a one (1) DOF simulation table for simulation of truck transport of packaged commodities over rough terrain. The minimum system specifications are: 1,000-pound payload, 10G vertical acceleration, +/- 4-inch vertical displacement, 50 IPS v ertical velocity, and 0-50Hz frequency range. CLIN 0001AA's Required Delivery Date is 150 days after award. CLIN 0001AB requires a performance capability of a six (6) DOF simulation table for simulation of truck transport of packaged commodities over rou gh terrain. The minimum system specifications are: 1,000-pound payload, 10G vertical acceleration, 3G lateral and longitudinal acceleration, +/- 4-inch vertical displacement, +/- 5-inch lateral and longitudinal displacement, 7-degrees of table angle, 50- inches/second vertical velocity, 64-inches/second lateral and longitudinal acceleration, 0-50Hz frequency response. CLIN 0001AB's Required Delivery by 60 days after written acceptance of offer if awarded separate from CLIN 0001AA. Should initial award al low for funding and award of both CLINS 0001AA and 0001AB; the required delivery date is 180 days after award. Proposed system (CLIN 0001AA), and Upgrade Option (CLIN 00001AB) should be a complete ready-to-run system to include all necessary hydraulic sou rces as well as controller electronics. The simulation table structure will be installed in an existing pit measuring 144-inches long, 119-inches wide, and 32-inches deep. System height will be in the range of 48 to 56-inches when measured from the pit f loor. The simulation table structure should be capable of supporting test platforms up to 5-feet by 6-feet in size. Proposed systems will run off of a 3-phase 480VAC power source. The contractor shall provide all labor, parts, tools, equipment, travel, and transportation necessary to provide and install CLIN 0001AA and/or CLIN 0001AB; regardless of when the option may or may not be exercised. FOB is Destination to Building 131, Rock Island Arsenal, Illinois, USA. This solicitation incorporates one or m ore clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if in full text. Full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at: http://farsite.hill.af.mil/ or http://www.arnet.gov/far/. Reference: FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-- Commercial; FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certification--Commercial Item: Effective January 1, 2005 all offerors are required to submit representations and certifications electronically via the Busine ss Partner Network (BPN), at http://www.bpn.gov. Award will not be made unless contractor is registered. FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Items : The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforms to the solicitation and is deemed the most advantageous to the Government. There are no NSNs or drawings. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: (i) technical capability of the item offered to meet the Government requirements, (ii) delivery time, and (iii) price. Supporting evidence must be furnished as part of your firms offer and in sufficient detail to demonstrate your firms ability to comply with the requirements listed above. Clauses incorporated into this CSS are FAR 52.212-5 (Dev), Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Order--Commercial Items (Deviation); FAR 52.222-21, Prohib ition of Segregated Facilities; FAR 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity; FAR 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era; FAR 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities; FAR 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era; FAR 232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer Central Contractor Registration; FAR 52.232-36, and Payment by Third Party; FAR 52.252-2. Clauses Incorporated by reference are FAR 252.212-7001, (Dev) Co ntract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items (Deviation); and FAR 252.225-7001, Buy American Act and Balance of Payments Program. TACOM has established the capability to receive bids, proposals, and quotes electronically. A hotlink from the TACOM-RI Solicitation Page has been activated to fully automate the response process--https://aais.ria.army.mil/aais/SOLINFO/index.htm. Bids/proposals/quotes in response to this solicitation are required to be submitted in electronic format. Hard copy bids/offers/quotes are not accepted. Bids submitted by electronic fax to 309-782-2047 will be accepted as these bids are considered to be electronic communicati on. Offers must provide sufficient evidence to determine technically acceptability to meet the above minimum Government requirements. Only technical questions received within five (5) days from the publication of this notice shall be addressed. Technica l questions shall be submitted via e-mail to jane.nelson@us.army.mil. Telephone requests or inquiries will not be accepted. The Government is under no obligation and no longer maintains a bidders mailing list. It is incumbent upon an interested party to periodically access this Internet address to obtain any issued amendments. Failure to obtain, and acknowledge, any amendments and respond accordingly by the date and time set as the bid opening/receipt of proposals may render your firm's offer nonrespons ive and may no longer be considered for award. This acquisition is C9e rated. Offers are required on an All or None basis. Proposals are due by 2005JUN21, 1:00 P.M., local time.
- Place of Performance
- Address: TACOM - Rock Island ATTN: AMSTA-AQ-AR, Rock Island Arsenal Rock Island IL
- Zip Code: 61299-7630
- Country: US
- Zip Code: 61299-7630
- Record
- SN00828761-W 20050615/050613211836 (fbodaily.com)
- Source
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