SOLICITATION NOTICE
25 -- (Special Notice) Truck Bed Camper
- Notice Date
- 11/18/2014
- Notice Type
- Presolicitation
- NAICS
- 336214
— Travel Trailer and Camper Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- Department of the Interior, U. S. Geological Survey, USGS - All Offices, 12201 Sunrise Valley Drive, Reston, Virginia, 20192, United States
- ZIP Code
- 20192
- Solicitation Number
- G15PS00047
- Archive Date
- 12/17/2014
- Point of Contact
- Callista Weatherford, Phone: 303-236-9339
- E-Mail Address
-
cweatherford@usgs.gov
(cweatherford@usgs.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- This Special Notice is a Request For Information (RFI). This request is not a solicitation (Request for Proposal or Request for Quotations) or a promise to issue a solicitation in the future. The purpose of this request for information is in support of market research being conducted by the U. S. Department of the Interior, Geological Survey (USGS) to identify potential sources that may possess the expertise, capabilities, and experience to meet a prospective need for a specialized camper topper and to gather information on current products, technologies, and capabilities within the market. This synopsis is for acquisition planning purposes only and is NOT to be construed as a commitment by the Government nor will the Government pay for information solicited hereunder. All costs associated with responding to this RFI will be solely at the responding party's expense. All information received in response to this RFI that is marked PROPRIETARY will be handled accordingly. Proprietary information will be safeguarded in accordance with the applicable Government regulations. Proprietary information or trade secrets should be clearly identified. As a result of this RFI, the USGS is requesting a technical capabilities statement that will address the items outlined in the RFI from interested firms. If a firm is unable to provide a total solution, it is encouraged to submit information as to how it would, or if it could, address that situation. The USGS has a requirement for a specialized camper topper. USGS has already solicited quotes for this item and have been unsuccessful at locating sources. USGS is requesting information on alternative solutions that could meet the same need, or sources that could meet the need as presented. The Texas Water Science Center (TXWSC) requires a dedicated mobile enclosure for collection of water-quality samples and calibration of equipment designed for these purposes and made of materials that minimize the possibility of cross contamination between the camper materials and the water-quality samples. Camper shall, at a minimum: -- Shall fit the bed of a 2013 Chevy Silverado 3500 SRW 4WD EXT LT. Bed of the truck is approximately 8.5 feet long by 6.75 feet wide. Fit is defined as to meet industry safety standards and properly aligned to ensure zero leaks/damage to truck during routine usage. -- Shall have the ability to be easily removed by customer. Easily is defined as in less than 2 hours, no damage to camper, less than 2-man lift/operation. --Shall be hard-sided with no slide outs and have a lined generator compartment on the outside of the camper. Lined equates to industry safety standards associated with camper and truck models. -- Minimum of one exterior hot & cold spray shower. Shall meet industry/safety standards. -- Contain one inside sink that is flush mount with glass top surface, similar to the German Cramer sink system. Shall meet industry/safety standards. -- Minimum of two 110v outlet and one 12v outlet inside of camper. Shall meet industry/safety standards. -- Contain a high efficiency air conditioner with built in heat strip that can be operated with propane powered generator like the 2500W Cummins/Onan LPG. Shall meet industry/safety standards. -- Minimum of one large window over work table on passenger side and one large window over kitchen side. Shall meet industry/safety standards. -- Minimum of one riser kit to raise camper to clear truck cab. Shall meet industry/safety standards. -- Minimum of 7 cubic foot domestic refrigerator that can be operated with propane powered generator like the 2500W Cummins/Onan LPG. Shall meet industry/safety standards. --Minimum of 2 20lb standup exchangeable propane tanks to operate air conditioner and refrigerator. --Contain heavy insulation in floors, walls, and roof similar to 4-Season. Shall meet industry/safety standards. -- Contain one piece seamless TPO roof with R-14 insulation factor. Shall meet industry/safety standards. --Contain one electric powered awning in rear of camper, one comfort step bumper, and one outside ladder to access top of camper. Shall meet industry/safety standards. Installation Performance Work Statement Background: Contractor supplied camper shall be installed on a 2013 Silverado 3500, 4 Wheel Drive, 4 Door, Extended Bed truck. Contractor Requirements: The contractor shall install the camper to the manufacturer installation standards. The contractor shall include all required adjustment equipment and installation materials to install the camper to a 2013 Silverado 3500, 4 Wheel Drive, 4 Door, Extended Bed truck. The contractor shall hook up all electrical systems, i.e. generator or other systems that might require electrical installation. The contractor shall deliver a fully installed, road worthy, truck with camper that meets or exceeds all local, state and federal transportation regulations and laws. End requirement. A determination of the contract type, mechanism for procuring the product and possible set-aside status will not be made by the Government until the conclusion of market research. No formal proposals or quotes are being requested under this synopsis. Responses to this notice are to be sent electronically via e-mail to cweatherford@usgs.gov. Please provide responses no later than December 2, 2014.
- Web Link
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- Place of Performance
- Address: Texas, United States
- Record
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