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FBO DAILY ISSUE OF JULY 11, 2008 FBO #2419
SOLICITATION NOTICE

34 -- Post Hydraulic Press

Notice Date

7/9/2008
 

Notice Type

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
 

NAICS

333513 — Machine Tool (Metal Forming Types) Manufacturing
 

Contracting Office

Department of the Army, U. S. Army Materiel Command, RDECOM Acquisition Center - Adelphi, RDECOM Acquisition Center - Adelphi, ATTN: AMSRD-ACC, 2800 Powder Mill Road, Adelphi, MD 20783-1197
 

ZIP Code

20783-1197
 

Solicitation Number

W911QX08T0058
 

Response Due

7/25/2008
 

Archive Date

9/23/2008
 

Point of Contact

Theresa Wilson, 301-394-4229
 

Small Business Set-Aside

N/A
 

Description

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. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. (i) The solicitation number is W911QX-08-T-0058. This acquisition is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). (ii) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 01-27. (iii) The associated NAICS code is 333513. The small business size standard is 500. (iv) The following is a list of contract line item number(s) and items, quantities and units of measure: (Line item 0001): Post Hydraulic Press in accordance with specifications, 1 each. 1. Physical specifications: Dual Acting 4 Post Hydraulic Press, 350 ton capacity with point loading capability, the press shall consist of a primary down acting cylinder, a moveable bolster and a fixed bed. The press shall consist of a 9 diameter primary down acting ram, 20 stroke, 1 shut height, variable pressing speed 0-22 IPM; 30 IPM retract speed, 20 x 20 moveable bolster with 10 stroke. The moveable bolster shall have a 5.020 diameter through hole on center, a 5.00 diameter punch shall be attached to the fixed bed of the press, the punch shall be located on press centerline when the moveable bolster is completely lowered, which provides for a level working space size of 20 x 20. A hardened 9 diameter adapter shall be provided. The bed height (top of the 5 diameter fixed punch) of the press from floor shall be 36; press weight to be 12,000 lbs or less. Height of the press shall not exceed 104. 2. Hydraulic: The power system shall be skid mounted for remote installation away from the press; the system shall provide a fluid level and temperature sensor for system monitoring. A water/ heat exchanger shall be provided for system cooling. Electrical power on site is three phase, 120 VAC/208 VAC (line/cross-leg respectively), 60 Hertz. 3. Controls: The contractor shall provide a manual operator control station for use in the hazardous environment and shall meet the requirements of Explosion Proof Class 2, Division 1, Group G. The contractor shall provide a manual for operation of all press rams and features. A programmable operator control station shall be provided for use outside of the hazardous area. The system shall be controlled by a Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) with Panel View touch screen operator interface with recipe handling capability (job storage). System diagnostics, alarm handling and password protection shall be handled at this station. System control of primary ram position, moveable bolster position, pressing speed, system pressure and dwell time shall be integrated into this control. Shipping to ARL, Spesutie Island, APG MD shall be included in the line item 0001 price. 4. Installation (Line item 0002): The contractor shall deliver, unload and install the equipment at the US Army Laboratory, Aberdeen Proving Grounds, MD. The contractor shall perform unloading, installation and connection to government utilities. Power shall run from the power distribution panel to the control panel on the press, and to the remote control console. Hydraulic lines shall be run locally. The contractor shall provide operational setup supervision and startup assistance. Equipment shall be installed in the second floor operating bay, Building 1170, Spesutie Island, APG MD 21005. The contractor shall provide an electronic and one (1) hard copy of all operation and maintenance manuals and system schematics. 5. Training (Line item 0003): The contractor shall provide two (2) days of training in the operation of the equipment. The contractor shall train 3-4 government personnel on the equipment installed under line item 0002 (second floor operating bay, Building 1170, Spesutie Island, APG, MD 21005). (v) Site inspection - The site visit is scheduled for 21 July 2008 at 10:00 AM. All interested contractors shall provide the following security clearance information to Theresa Wilson by 15 July 2008 10:00 AM. (a) Name of individual; (b) Social Security Number; (c) Name of Company; (d) Phone number of company; (e) Proof of US citizenship. Delivery shall be made to the Army Research Laboratory, Building, 1170, Spesutie Island, APG, MD 21005-5001. Acceptance shall be performed at Army Research Laboratory, APG, MD 21005-5001. The FOB point is the Army Research Laboratory, Building 1170, Spesutie Island, APG MD 21005-5001. The FOB point is destination. (vii) The following provisions and FAR/DFAR clauses can be obtained at http://www.arl.army.mil/contracts/opport.htm; http://farsite.hill.af.mil/VFFAR1.htm, or http://farsite.hill.af.mil/VFDFARa.htm (viii) The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial, applies to this acquisition. (ix) The provision at FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Items is applicable to this acquisition. The specific evaluation criteria to be included in paragraph (a) of that provision are as follows: The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: Technical, Past Performance and Price. Technical and past performance are of equal importance and when combined are significantly more important than price. The technical evaluation will be a determination as to whether the proposed produce meets the performance characteristics and specifications. The technical evaluation shall be based on information furnished by the vendor. The Government is not responsible for locating or securing any information, which is not identified in the proposal. To ensure sufficient information is available, vendors must furnish as part of their proposal all descriptive material (such as cut, illustrations, drawings, or other information) necessary for the government to determine whether the product meets the performance characteristics and specifications of the requirement. If the vendor proposes to modify a produce so as to conform to the requirement of this solicitation, the vendor shall include a clear description of such proposed modification and clearly mark any descriptive materials to show modifications. Past performance will be evaluated based on information provided by the offeror as to actual sales of the proposed product to industry or government agencies. Past performance will consider the ability of the offeror to meet technical specifications, delivery schedules and warranty reputation. Offerors shall include records of recent sales and identify a point of contact for each by providing a name and telephone number. The Government will award a contract to the offeror whose offer conforms to this solicitation and will be most advantageous to the government, price and other factors considered. The Government reserves the right to award to other than the lowest price and to award without discussions. (x) Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items, and DFARS 252.212-7000, Offeror Representations and Certifications -Commercial Items, with its offer. (xi) The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. (xii) The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items and DFARS 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The following additional FAR/DFARS clauses cited in this clause are applicable: 52.203-3, 52.222-3, 52.222-19, 52.222-21, 52.222.26, 52.222.35, 52.222-36, 52.222-37, 52.225-13, 52.232-33, 252.225-7001, 252.247-7023. (xiii) The following additional contract requirement(s) or terms and conditions apply: 52.004-4409; 52.004-4411; 52.016-4407; 52.032-4418; 52.032-4420; 52.004-4408; 52.005-4401; 52.011-4401; 52.017-4400; 52.045-4400; AMC Level Protest Program (APR 2006), US Army Research Development and Engineering Command Acquisition Center, RDECOM Adelphi Contracting Division Website. Provisions can be obtained at: http://w3.arl.army.mil/contracts/kosol.htm. (xiv) Offers are due 25 July 2008, by 11:59 PM, Eastern Standard Time, via email to twilson@arl.army.mil. (xv) For information regarding this solicitation, please contact Theresa Wilson, 301-394-4229, email: twilson@arl.army.mil. (9) Government Agency URL: http://www.arl.army.mil/www/default.htm. (10) Government Agency URL Description: US Army Research Laboratory Home Page
 

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Place of Performance

Address: Army Research Laboratory ATTN: Aberdeen Proving Grounds APG MD

Zip Code: 21005
 

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