SOURCES SOUGHT
72 -- Source Search: FLATIRON, ELECTRIC (STEAM)
- Notice Date
- 7/31/2003
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- Contracting Office
- General Services Administration, Federal Supply Service (FSS), Southwest Supply Center (7FL), 819 Taylor Street RM 6A06, Fort Worth, TX, 76102
- ZIP Code
- 76102
- Solicitation Number
- 7FLA-S6-03-7966-SS
- Response Due
- 8/8/2003
- Archive Date
- 12/31/2003
- Point of Contact
- Stephen Bartley, Contract Specialist, Phone 817 978 2491, Fax 817 978 8634, - Stephen Bartley, Contract Specialist, Phone 817 978 2491, Fax 817 978 8634,
- E-Mail Address
-
stephen.bartley@gsa.gov, stephen.bartley@gsa.gov
- Description
- This is a notice RE: Source Search for domestic made FLATIRON, ELECTRIC (STEAM). Item Purchase Description is as follows: NSN: 7290-01-369-7966 FLATIRON, ELECTRIC (STEAM): Shall be in accordance with the latest revisions of UL Standards 1005, 498, and 817, and shall have the following characteristics: TYPE - Spray/Steam/Dry. CORD - 3 conductor cord (2 conductor with grounding conductor) with 3 terminal (male prong) plug. LOAD RATING - 125 Volts, 15 Amp, 50-60 Hz, 16 Awg. VOLTAGE - 120 volts AC. CORD: NEC Flexible, Type HPN, 2 conductor with additional grounding conductor shall be used and conform to the requirements of UL Standard 1005. A 360 degree grounding terminal shall be secured on the end of the cord to the base of the flatiron shall be a 360 degree type terminal. The flatiron shall provide a strain relief as specified in UL Standard 1005. NOTE: The equipment-grounding conductor of the flexible cord shall meet the requirements of UL Standard 1005 and the continuity test requirements. PLUG: 3 terminal (male prong), non-locking, non-polarized, integrally molded in accordance with the applicable requirements of UL Standards 498 and 817. NOTE: Removable pin terminal type connection shall not be used. SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS: The flatiron shall have a smooth, snag-free sole plate, temperature selector, push button spray, heel rest, button nook, and water level window or transparent water tank. MARKINGS AND LABELS: If the flatiron is modified from the original UL listed manufactured flatiron, all of the original manufacturer?s names, labels, logos, care instructions, fabric guides, and inkjet or "molded in" markings and all UL labels and markings shall be completely and permanently removed from each flatiron. FABRIC GUIDE LABEL: Each flatiron shall contain a permanent, waterproof fabric guide label, centered on the upper surface of the flatiron. If the flatiron is modified from the original UL listed manufactured flatiron, the fabric guide label shall be in the same format as and contain the same information as the original manufacturer's label, and the fabric guide label shall contain the name and address of the company modifying the flatiron (the company installing the three prong wire and cord). The name and address shall be located on the bottom portion of the fabric guide label. If the flatiron is modified from the original UL listed manufactured flatiron, the fabric guide label shall contain no reference to the original manufacturer's names, markings, or model numbers, or to UL logos or markings. NOTE: The fabric guide label shall be consistent with information listed in the care and use instruction booklet. CARE AND USE INSTRUCTION BOOKLET: Each flatiron shall be accompanied by a care and use instruction booklet. The care and use instructions shall be in the same format as and contain the same information as the care and use information furnished with the original manufacturer's flatiron. If the flatiron is modified from the original UL listed manufactured flatiron, no manufacturers' names, markings, model numbers, or logos shall appear anywhere in the instruction booklet. HAZARDOUS MATERIALS: The flatiron components shall be completely free of all asbestos material. WORKMANSHIP: The irons shall contain no dents, cracks, scratches, loose screws or parts, and shall have no defects which may affect performance or serviceability. The bottom plate shall be smooth and flat with no burrs, scratches, or edges sharp enough to damage any cloth. The power supply cord and plug shall be free from cracks, cuts, chips, or worn insulation. The supply cord connections at the base of the flatiron and at the plug shall not be loose or damaged. The plug contacts shall not be corroded or damaged. The flatiron shall be manufactured to preclude any possible safety hazard. QUALITY ASSURANCE PROVISIONS: PRODUCT CONFORMANCE. The products provided shall meet the salient characteristics of this item purchase description and the industry standards cited, conform to the producer's own drawings, specifications, standards, and quality assurance practices. The government reserves the right to require proof of such conformance. FIRST ARTICLE TESTING: The contractor shall test, or have tested by any commercial laboratory acceptable to the Government, one flatiron in accordance with UL Standards 1005 and 498-91 or 817 as applicable. If a commercial laboratory acceptable to the Government is used, the Government shall be authorized access to witness the testing at the authorized facility. Installation of the grounding conductor shall be in accordance with UL Standard 1005. The flexible supply cord and the internal attachments of the cord shall meet the requirements of UL Standard 1005 when secured to the flatiron. The flatiron shall provide for a strain relief as specified in UL Standard 1005. PREPARATION FOR DELIVERY: The item(s) shall be packaged and packed in accordance with the latest revision of ASTM D 3951, Standard Practice for Commercial Packaging. Copies of ASTM standards are available from the American Society for Testing and Materials, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. Phone: 610-832-9585, Fax: 610-832-9555, Web site: www.astm.org, e-mail: service@astm.org. MARKING: Shipments to GSA and other civilian agencies shall be marked in accordance with FED-STD-123. Shipments to the Department of Defense (DOD) shall be marked in accordance with MIL-STD-129. PALLETIZATION: The shipping containers shall be palletized. The pallets shall be 48-inch length x 40-inch width, general purpose, four-way entry, flush stringer, double face non-reversible pallets. The palletized load shall not exceed 2500 pounds in weight. The palletized load shall not overhang the pallet and shall not exceed 53 inches in overall height. Less than half pallet loads or loads shipped by small package carrier need not be palletized. NOTICE: All lumber used inside or outside a shipment shall be BARK FREE. UNITIZATION OF PALLET LOAD: The palletized load shall be unitized and secured to the pallet to insure that the load arrives intact. NOTICE OF SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR SHIPMENT TO EUROPEAN UNION COUNTRIES: Per Clause D-FSS-468, non-manufactured wood pallets and other non-manufactured wood package material used in shipments destined for ultimate delivery to or through a European Union (EU) country shall comply with the Emergency Measures (2001/219/EC) adopted by the Commission of the European Communities (CEC). Additionally, shipments delivered to DoD distribution facilities or freight consolidation points for eventual delivery to or through EU countries shall comply with DLA PROCLTR 01-15.
- Record
- SN00388983-W 20030802/030731214238 (fbodaily.com)
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