SOLICITATION NOTICE
34 -- Pulse Wedling equipment and materials
- Notice Date
- 6/21/2018
- Notice Type
- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- Contracting Office
- 6905 Macmahon ST APT B, Colorado Springs, CO 80902
- ZIP Code
- 80902
- Solicitation Number
- Carson4BSB1SBCTMRJ0002
- Response Due
- 6/26/2018
- Archive Date
- 12/23/2018
- Point of Contact
- Name: Client Services, Title: Client Services, Phone: 1.877.933.3243, Fax: 703.422.7822
- E-Mail Address
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Clientservices@fedbid.com;
- Small Business Set-Aside
- Total Small Business
- 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. The solicitation number is Carson4BSB1SBCTMRJ0002 and is issued as an invitation for bids (IFB), unless otherwise indicated herein. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-99. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 333992 with a small business size standard of 500.00 employees. This requirement is a [ Small Business ] set-aside and only qualified offerors may submit bids. The solicitation pricing on www.FedBid.com will start on the date this solicitation is posted and will end on 2018-06-26 12:00:00.0 Eastern Time or as otherwise displayed at www.FedBid.com. FOB Destination shall be colorado springs, CO 80913 The MICC End User requires the following items, Brand Name or Equal, to the following: LI 001: Miller welder XMT 350 Series,manufacture # 907161 items must be capable of MIG (GMAW) Pulsed MIG (GMAW-P), Stick (SMAW), TIG (GTAW), Flux-cord (FCAW, air carbon arc cutting and gouging (CAC-A). Rated: 1/4 inch carbons Capable: 5/16 inch Carbon Input power; Auto-Line, 208 575 V,requires 3- or 1-phase power Output Range: 10 38 V, 15 425 A Net weight: 80 lb. (36.3 kg) Aux. Power (optional) 120 V, 10 amps Auto-Line Power Management Technology allows for any input voltage hook-up (208 575 V) with no manual linking required, providing convenience in any job setting. Ideal solution for dirty or unreliable input power. (450 model is manual link.) Dinse- or Tweco-style weld disconnects provide high-quality weld cable connections. (450 model utilizes studs.) Additional futures: Low OCV Stick. A built-in, selectable feature, that reduces the Stick mode open-circuit voltage (OCV) to nearly 15 volts when the welding power source is not in use. Eliminates the need for add-on voltage reducers. Dinse- or Tweco-style weld disconnects provide high-quality weld cable connections. Optional 115-VAC auxiliary power provides 10 amps of circuit-breaker-protected power for water circulators, etc. Pulsed MIG (GMAW-P) capabilities with optional Optima control reduces spatter and distortion, allows better out-of-position puddle control, and provides potential reduction of fume particle emission., 2, EA; LI 002: SuitCase 12RC,3S Preflow/5S Postflow,Trigger hold,Burn back, BTB 300A Gun Pkg,manufacture # 951599 item must meet the following capabilities: Portable feeder, with standard remote voltage control, for applications where the feeder is within 100 feet of the power source and control cords are acceptable. Items must contain the below features: SuitCase ฎ 12RC, 3S Preflow/5S Postflow,Trigger Hold, Burnback.045 - 1/16 reversible dual VK drive rolls Bernard BTB Gun 300 AMP, 15FT CENTERFIRE contact tips,.045 (QTY 3),.052 (QTY 2) Remote voltage Control Saves the operator a trip back to the power supply for welding adjustments. For applications where the feeder is within 100 feet of the power source and control cords are acceptable. Ultra-low Drag Inlet Guide Pins.Make loading the wire easy and does not deform the wire on the way into the drive rolls improving wire feeding performance. Scaled Wire Pressure Knob. Provides easy adjustment and consistent pressure on the drive rolls and wire. Digital Meters with SunVision Technology. Display voltage, wire feed speed, and also amperage if desired. Meters can be seen clearly even in direct sunlight. Unique and Durable Case. Impact-resistant, flame-retardant case provides strength and durability, and protects components and welding wire from moisture, dust and other contaminants. Built-in slide rails allow you to drag the feeder into position for welding. Innovative feeder door design allows you can change wire while feeder is standing upright or laying down. Additional futures: Air cooled Input Circuit Welding Rating 425 A at 100% Duty Cycle Power Source Compatibility DC Spool Size 12 in (305 mm) Welding Power Source Type CV Wire Feeder Type Portable Wire Feed Speed 50 IPM - 780 IPM Wire Diameter Solid Wire 0.023 in 0.052 in Flux Cored 0.03 in 0.078 in Net Width 9 in Net Height 15.5 in Net Length 21 in Net Weight 31 lbs Portability Handle(s), 2, EA; LI 003: Bernard 400 Amp Q-Gun Air Cooled MIG Gun Manufacture part # Q4015AH8KMC. Item must fit and work with 5/64" Wire With 15' Leads, Miller ฎ Style Direct Plug, Standard Trigger, Rotatable Long 45 ฐ Neck, Centerfire Contact Tip And Curved Handle Additional features: 12 RC feeder compatible is a must, 2, EA; LI 004: Speedglas Welding Helmet 9100 FX Air with 3M Adflo Powered Air Respirator Product Number 36-1101-30iSW Items must containthe following futures: A flip-up combination of an auto-darkening welding helmet and a 17 x 10 cm clear visor for weld preparations. Excellent for low-light conditions and continuous eye, face TH3- rated respiratory protection. Must also contain a Powered Air Respirator System capable of the following: Filter cover: holds the user-replaceable spark arrestor. Prefilter: increases the service life of the particle filter. Particle filter: high efficiency particulate filtration. Gas filter: (A1B1E1 or A2) captures organic, inorganic and acid gases and vapours. Gas filters sold separately. Odour filter: removes unpleasant smells (not needed if a gas filter is installed); sold separately. Li-ion battery: fully charges in 4,5 hours. Expected operating time is 8 hours with new particle filter, new fully-charged battery and a standard airflow. Filter Indicator: indicates the status of the particle filter. Airflow Plus: for hot, humid jobs, you can increase the airflow from 170 l/min to 200 l/min with the push of a button. Breathing tube: self-adjusting or heavy-duty rubber. Exclusive airflow pattern: evenly distributes filtered air throughout the entire breathing zone of the helmet. The intelligent turbo unit keeps the airflow rate at a constant, preset level. A diffuser spreads out the airflow pattern for your maximum comfort. Soft, flexible face seal (removed here for clarity): creates a positive pressure environment within the helmet, keeping the surrounding pollutants at bay., 4, EA; Solicitation and Buy Attachments ***Question Submission: Interested offerors must submit any questions concerning the solicitation at the earliest time possible to enable the Buyer to respond. Questions must be submitted by using the 'Submit a Question' feature at www.fedbid.com. Questions not received within a reasonable time prior to close of the solicitation may not be considered.*** For this solicitation, MICC End User intends to conduct an online competitive reverse auction to be facilitated by the third-party reverse auction provider, FedBid, Inc. FedBid has developed an online, anonymous, browser based application to conduct the reverse auction. An Offeror may submit a series of pricing bids, which descend in price during the specified period of time for the aforementioned reverse auction. MICC End User is taking this action in an effort to improve both vendor access and awareness of requests and the agency's ability to gather multiple, competed, real-time bids. All responsible Offerors that respond to this solicitation MUST submit the pricing portion of their bid using the online exchange located at www.FedBid.com. There is no cost to register, review procurement data or make a bid on www.FedBid.com. Offerors that are not currently registered to use www.FedBid.com should proceed to www.FedBid.com to complete their free registration. Offerors that require special considerations or assistance may contact the FedBid Helpdesk at 877-9FEDBID (877-933-3243) or via email at clientservices@fedbid.com. Offerors may not artificially manipulate the price of a transaction on www.FedBid.com by any means. It is unacceptable to place bad faith bids, to use decoys in the www.FedBid.com process or to collude with the intent or effect of hampering the competitive www.FedBid.com process. Should offerors require additional clarification, notify the point of contact or FedBid at 877-9FEDBID (877-933-3243) or clientservices@fedbid.com.Use of FedBid: Buyers and Sellers agree to conduct this transaction through FedBid in compliance with the FedBid Terms of Use. Failure to comply with the below terms and conditions may result in offer being determined as non-responsive. The offeror must comply with the following commercial item terms and conditions: FAR 52.252-1, Solicitation. Provisions Incorporated by Reference; FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors; 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications; FAR 52.211-6, Brand name or Equal. The following clauses apply to this solicitation: FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items. The following FAR clauses in paragraph (b) of FAR clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, apply: 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First Tier Subcontract Awards; 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside; 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation; 52.222-3, Convict Labor; 52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies; 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities; 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity; 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities; 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases; 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer--System for Award Management. 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim; The following DFARS clauses apply: DFARS 252.04-7004, Alternate A System for Award Management; 252.211-7003, Item Identification and Valuation; 252.225-7002, Qualifying Country Sources as Subcontractors; 252.232-7010, Levies on Contract Payments; 252.203-7000, Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials; 252.225-7001, Buy American Act and Balance Of Payments Program; 252.225-7036, Buy American Act -- Free Trade Agreements -- Balance of Payments Program; 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests; 252.247-7023, Primary and ALT III, Transportation of Supplies by Sea. IAW FAR 52.212-2; Evaluation - Commercial Items, the following factor shall be used to evaluate offers: Price. IAW 52.204-7 System for Award Management (SAM) Registration (July 2013), the offeror must be registered in SAM and fully input their Representations and Certifications for a complete record. Information can be found at http://www.sam.gov or by calling 866-606-8220, or 334-206-7828 for international calls. 52.204-13 - System for Award Management Maintenance Shipping is FOB Destination CONUS (CONtinental U.S.). New Equipment ONLY. NO USED OR REMANUFACTURED PRODUCTS WILL BE ACCEPTED. Submitted Quotes will be valid for 45 days after the auction closing. No multiple awards will be made. Quotes received through FedBid will be evaluated and awarded on an all-or-nothing basis. This solicitation is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ), not an invitation for bid (IFB).). IAW FAR 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference, the full text of FAR and DFARS Clauses may be accessed electronically at http://farsite.hill.af.mil; and are current to the most recent revision dates posted on this site. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement can be found. The small business size standard for that NAICS code can be found at https://www.sba.gov/sites/default/files/files/Size_Standards_Table.pdf "AMC-Level Protest Program If you have complaints about this procurement, it is preferable that you first attempt to resolve those concerns with the responsible contracting officer. However, you can also protest to Headquarters (HQ), Army Materiel Command (AMC). The HQ AMC-Level Protest Program is intended to encourage interested parties to seek resolution of their concerns within AMC as an Alternative Dispute Resolution forum, rather than filing a protest with the Government Accountability Office (GAO) or other external forum. Contract award or performance is suspended during the protest to the same extent, and within the same time periods, as if filed at the GAO. The AMC protest decision goal is to resolve protests within 20 working days from filing. To be timely, protests must be filed within the periods specified in FAR 33.103. If you want to file a protest under the HQ AMC-Level Protest Program, the protest must request resolution under that program and be sent to the address below. All other agency-level protests should be sent to the contracting officer for resolution. Headquarters U.S. Army Materiel Command Office of Command Counsel 4400 Martin Road Rm: A6SE040.001 Redstone Arsenal, AL 35898-5000 Fax: (256) 450-8840 Packages sent by FedEx or UPS should be addressed to: Headquarters U.S. Army Materiel Command Office of Command Counsel 4400 Martin Road Rm: A6SE040.001 Redstone Arsenal, AL 35898-5000 Fax: (256) 450-8840 The AMC-Level Protest procedures are found at: http://www.amc.army.mil/pa/COMMANDCOUNSEL.asp. If internet access is not available, contact the contracting officer or HQ, AMC to obtain the HQ AMC-Level Protest Procedures." "52.204-9, Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel; 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards; 52.222-41, Service Contract Act; 52.237-2, Protection of Government Buildings, Equipment and Vegetation; 252.201-7000, COR Clause; 252.223-7006, Prohibition On Storage And Disposal Of Toxic And Hazardous Materials; 252.243-7001, Pricing of Contract Modifications; 252.246-7000, Material inspection and receiving report" Representation by Corporations Regarding an Unpaid Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law. Wide Area WorkFlow Payment Instructions 252.204-7012 Safeguarding of Unclassified Controlled Technical Information All deliveries shall be palletized when the material exceeds 250 lbs. (excluding the pallet), or exceeds 20 cubic feet, to comply with the requirements of Department of the Army Pamphlet 700-32 and MIL-STD-147E. This is currently an unfunded requirement with a high expectation that funds will be available. When and if funds become available a contract will be awarded at that time. Please address your questions through the FedBid buy. If your questions are not being answered in a timely manner, please send your question to the S2P2 Contracting Officer - usarmy.drum.acc-micc.mbx.micc@mail.mil or call 315-772-5582.
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- Address: colorado springs, CO 80913
- Zip Code: 80913
- Zip Code: 80913
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