SPECIAL NOTICE
99 -- Repair crane
- Notice Date
- 2/1/2011
- Notice Type
- Special Notice
- Contracting Office
- Bureau of Reclamation - PN - Columbia Cascades Area Office 1917 Marsh Rd Yakima WA 98901
- ZIP Code
- 98901
- Archive Date
- 2/1/2012
- E-Mail Address
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Point of Contact above, or if none listed, contact the IDEAS EC HELP DESK for assistance
(EC_helpdesk@NBC.GOV)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- The Bureau of Reclamation, Yakima Field Office, proposes to enter into a contract with Coast Crane Company for the immediate repair of a 1999 Grove 40 ton mobile crane,Wheel MTD, model TMS 540.The authority for use of other than full and open competition for this transaction is FAR 6.302- 6.302-1 -- Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements(1) When there is a reasonable basis to conclude that the agency's minimum needs can only be satisfied by --(i) Unique supplies or services available from only one source or only one supplier with unique capabilities The cited authority must be used because only the proposed contractor possesses the following unique qualifications which are required for this acquisition and is the only practicable method of acquisition due to the nature of the supplies or services to be acquired as follows:Crane repair and modifications that are not authorized by the crane manufacturer may result in the same liability risks and warranty problems that flow from the use of non-complying replacement parts. OSHA regulations prohibit modifications or additions which affect the capacity or safe operation of a crane unless the crane manufacturer's written approval has been obtained. Non-authorized repairs and modifications may compromise the original equipment design as well as have a detrimental affect on performance.As per the following exerts from The Power Crane & Shovel Association: The Power Crane & Shovel Association explores business issues, technological questions and legislative and regulatory concerns (domestic and worldwide) that affect manufacturers of cranes. It also promotes the standardization and simplification of terminology and classification of cranes for worldwide harmonization and provides services tailored to meet the needs of the lattice boom and truck crane industry. Proper care, maintenance, servicing and repair of cranes by trained personnel are of prime importance in assuring the proper operation of the unit. It is essential that the recommendations of the crane manufacturer recommended whenever a crane is serviced. Use of manufacturer recommended replacement parts is vitally important to avoid compromising the crane's performance, reliability, warranty and certification. Use of non-OEM or "non-complying replacement parts" (i.e., parts not authorized by the crane manufacturer or not in compliance with established requirements, specifications and quality standards) can result in equipment malfunction which can result in a potentially unsafe workplace situation and liability exposure for the part manufacturer, the servicing dealer and his customer. Use of unauthorized replacement parts by a dealer can void the warranty on a crane and put a customer and other parties in a position of being responsible for an' authorized alteration to the crane. No further notice or solicitation will result from this announcement. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed action based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Inquiries will be accepted via e-mail to cmorgan@usbr.gov.
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