SOLICITATION NOTICE
72 -- Washers and Dryers US specifications
- Notice Date
- 2/11/2013
- Notice Type
- Presolicitation
- NAICS
- 423620
— Household Appliances, Electric Housewares, and Consumer Electronics Merchant Wholesalers
- Contracting Office
- TCC-Kaiserslautern (PARC Europe, 409th CSB), KO DIRECTORATE OF CONTRACTING, UNIT 23156, APO, AE 09227
- ZIP Code
- 09227
- Solicitation Number
- W564KV-13-R-0021
- Response Due
- 2/21/2013
- Archive Date
- 4/12/2013
- Point of Contact
- Nickole Jackson, 00496314115525
- E-Mail Address
-
TCC-Kaiserslautern (PARC Europe, 409th CSB)
(nickole.m.jackson.civ@mail.mil)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- This is a Pre-Solicitation Notice. The purpose of this notice is to gain knowledge of potential qualified sources. The NAICS 423620 (Household Appliance, Electric House wares, and Consumer Electronics Merchant) applies to this Pre-solicitation notice and any subsequent contract vehicle. Responses to this notice shall not constitute a response to a solicitation, which is not currently available. As stipulated in FAR 15.201(e), responses to this notice are not considered offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. The decision to solicit for a contract shall be solely the Government's discretion. This sources sought notice is not to be constructed as a commitment by the Government, nor will the Government pay for the information submitted in response. Respondents will not be notified of the results of any government assessments. The information received will be utilized to assist in formulating the strategy for competitive requirements. This Notice is Unclassified The US Army 409th Theater Contracting Center, Kaiserslautern Germany intends to issue a solicitation for a Firm-Fixed Price IDIQ contract for US Washers and Dryers with a minimum Quantity of 300 with a maximum quantity of 5000. Items must be sent as a set. To maximize potential opportunity, the Government is seeking input from the business community regarding their interest and capability in performing some or all of the tasks of this planned requirement. The Government requests demonstration of capability by all interested parties through the following means: 1.A brief capability statement. 2.A short concept of operation execution. Interested sources shall state whether they are capable to satisfy the below criteria no later than 10 days from the date of this notice. Responses may be sent by email to the contract specialist, Nickole Jackson, at Nickole.m.jackson.civ@mail.mil. SPECIFICATIONS CLIN Nos.DESCRIPTION 0001LAUNDRY DRYER, US Style technically approved for use within the EU market, electric heat, exhaust air type, for domestic use, front loader, with European voltage configuration, free standing, width - maximum 30 inches, drum volume minimum - 7. cu.ft. (Make Whirlpool, Model 3XWED5705SW or equivalent) Note: Models must have an automatic control (dryness control) setting. 0002 WASHING MACHINE, US style technically approved for use within the EU market, for domestic use, top loader, with European voltage configuration, free standing, without heating element9s), minimum capacity - 2.9 cu.ft, maximum width - 30 inches/76,2 cm (Make Whirlpool, Model 3XWTW5705SWo or equivalent) MAKE AND MODEL OFFERED: ___________________________ (to be filled in by offeror) 1. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS a. The items offered shall be new and of modern design. All appliances shall be new, free from defects affecting safety, appearance, durability, serviceability, and in conformance with the specifications. All items shall be quote mark first quote mark quality goods, meaning that factory quote mark seconds quote mark or refurbished items will not be accepted. The appliance must be in accordance with applicable EU safety regulations. b.Technical manuals, detailed specification literature, and repair parts manuals shall be provided in both the English language and German language at no extra charge. OFFERORS SHALL SUBMIT A COPY OF THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WITH THEIR OFFER, FAILURE TO SUBMIT SUFFICIENT INFORMATION ON ALL 7 ITEMS, SHALL RESULT IN A TECHNICALLY UNACCEPTABLE RATING: 1.Detailed technical literature. The literature shall display all relevant data and features required in this specification and questionnaires. (in copy) 2. Energy efficiency documentation. (in copy) 3. CE Declaration of Conformity. (in copy) 4. Either one of the following certificates VDE or TUEV, UL, CSA, BEAB. (in copy) 5. ISO 9001:2000 certificate. (in copy) 6.Applicable commercial warranty copy for the item offered. (in copy) 7.Any required data and features not displayed shall be commented in writing by the offeror in an unambiguous way with regard to their existence or non-existence. (in copy) c. Attached is the 'Questionnaire for Offerors' containing some key questions pertaining to the item offered (Provided at time of solicitation). Offerors are required to answer all questions in writing. Besides answering all questions on the questionnaire, the item shall meet all other requirements as outlined in detail in the specifications provided herein. d. If the offered model - is not a readily available commercial product, or - is a commercial product proposed to be modified to meet the specifications stated herein, or - has not been previously supplied to nor inspected by the Government for determination whether the product meets the requirement as stated herein, then the contractor shall, on request by the Government, deliver a sample product prior to the mass production. In such case, the contractor hereby proposes to provide the sample product within 60 calendar days after award of contract to the address given under quote mark User's Instruction Manuals and Repair Manuals quote mark below. The Government will examine the sample to ensure that the specifications offered are met and, if affirmative, will accept the sample in writing. It is the responsibility of the contractor to provide an equal substitute in cases of previous models being discontinued or modified to a point that they no longer meet the specifications provided herein. 2. SPECIFICATIONS Dryer a. Maximum width permitted is 30 inches (NOTE: A maximum depth and height are not specified, however, they shall nevertheless be indicated in the questionnaire). b. Color: White (Control Panel may be of different color). c. Electrical Supply by AC 230 V 1N, 50Hz, i.e. 220- 240 VAC, single phase, neutral, ground. Step down, step up transformers at the power input side are not permitted. d. The item must be fitted with a 3-wire power cable approximately 1.5 meters long with right-angle German Schuko plug. e. Total connected load maximum - 3500W. f. Timer settings with cool down phase. g. Temperature selector for at least low, medium and high settings. h. Door opening to the side. i. Height adjustable feet for leveling purposes. j. Inscriptions/instructions on the appliance must be in the English language or in symbols. k. One (1) user's instruction manual in the English language must be provided inside each appliance. Washer a. Maximum width permitted is 30 inches. (NOTE: A maximum depth and height are not specified, however, shall be indicated in the questionnaire) b. Color: White (Control panel may be a different color) c. Electrical supply by AC 230 V 1N, 50 Hz, I.e. 220-240 VAC, single phase, neutral, ground d. The item must be fitted with a 3-wire power cable approx. 1,5 m long with right-angle German Schuko plug. e. Minimum 3 wash cycle selections: Regular, permanent press, knits/delicates. f. Minimum 3 wash temperature selections: Hot, war, col. g. Height adjustable feet for leveling purposes. h. The stability of the freestanding appliance must conform to the applicable standard. i. Inscriptions/instructions on the appliance in English language or in symbols. j. One instruction manual in English language provided inside each appliance. 3. QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM The item shall be manufactured within the scope of a valid quality management system according to ISO 9001 which shall be certified by a recognized institute. The offeror shall prove such compliance by submitting a copy of the corresponding certificate with the offer, and shall quote the Certification Registration Number, the expiration date, and the name of the holder of the certificate in the quote mark questionnaire. quote mark 4. CERTIFICATION, LISTING a. The item must have the CE mark and a declaration of conformity in order to be sold in the European Union. b. The appliance must have passed VDE, TUEV, CSA, UL or UL-GS or BEAB certification, and the appropriate mark should be visible on its data plate as proof of having passed a test at one of these institutes. 5. WARNING LABEL A heat-resistant label of appropriate size shall be affixed near the front door or near the lint filter. The label shall read as follows or in similar terms: DANGER! FIRE HAZARD. DRYER LINT TRAP MUST BE CLEANED AFTER EACH USE. ACCUMULATED LINT COULD CAUSE FIRE! 6. USER'S INSTRUCTION MANUALS, REPAIR MANUALS a. The contractor shall provide 3 each user's instruction manuals in the English language and 3 each repair manuals in the English and German language within 4 weeks after award of contract to the following address: Installation Management Command, Europe Supply Division, LFOA ATTN: QA QC Specialist Sembach Kaserne Bldg 141 67681 Sembach Heuberg, Germany Alternatively, 1 each set shall be submitted electronically by email to Mr. David Palmer; david.w.palmer26civ@mail.mil All technical questions should be directed to Mr. David Palmer, email: david.w.palmer26civ@mail.mil, TEL: DSN: 496-5879, COMM: 011-49-(0)6302-67-5879 and carbon copied (cc) to Nickole M. Jackson, e-mail: Nickole.m.jackson.civ@mail.mil b. The repair manual shall comprise parts lists with spare parts numbers, drawings exploded view drawings, and a trouble shooting guide. Offeror shall submit repair manual with the proposal in hard copy and CD free of charge for the Government. c. THE NAME OF THE MANUFACTURER AND THE MODEL NUMBER MUST BE IMPRINTED ON ALL MANUALS, AND IT MUST BE THE SAME NAME AND NUMBER AS ENTERED BY THE CONTRACTOR UNDER quote mark MAKE AND MODEL OFFERED quote mark. (REMARK: As an imprint, a label or a stamp with the required information will also be sufficient and will be accepted.) 7. SPARE PARTS The offeror shall provide at least one source for spare parts procurement for the item(s) offered. 8. During the contract period the contractor may request approval to substitute the offered model with a different model without additional costs to the Government when production line changes occur. 9. DELIVERY AND DELIVERY ADDRESS a. The contractor shall report shipping container numbers after loading, in writing, to the person named for delivery coordination below. b. Delivery shall be F.O.B. Destination to the following address: Installation Management Command, Europe Appliance Warehouse Sembach Kaserne, Bldg 141 67681 Sembach Heuberg, Germany The Government is responsible for the unloading of deliveries at the destination as well as responsible for any damages caused during the unloading process. However, any damage which may be incurred by items during the transportation to the delivery location is the responsibility of the contractor. c. The contractor shall coordinate all delivery arrangements with Ms. Doris Frohmueller, email: doris.m.hassell@us.army.mil, TEL: DSN: 496- 5843, COMM: 011-49-06302-675843 Ms. Doris Frohmueller Supply Technician Supply Management Center Tel: DSN 496-5843 Email: doris.m.hassell@us.army.mil 10. DELIVERY SCHEDULE. Items are ordered by delivery order(s). Partial deliveries are permitted; however, the total quantity shall be delivered to the delivery address not later than 90 (ninety) days after issuance of the delivery order(s). *Attachment will not be provided at this time. To maximize potential opportunity, the Government is seeking input from the business community regarding their interest and capability in performing some or all of the tasks of this planned requirement. The Government requests demonstration of capability by all interested parties through the following means: 1.A brief capability statement. 2.A short concept of operation execution. Interested sources shall state whether they are capable to satisfy the above criteria no later than 10 days from the date of this notice. Responses may be sent by email to the contract specialist, Nickole Jackson, at Nickole.m.jackson.civ@mail.mil
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- Address: TCC-Kaiserslautern (PARC Europe, 409th CSB) KO DIRECTORATE OF CONTRACTING, UNIT 23156 APO AE
- Zip Code: 09227
- Zip Code: 09227
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