DIRECTORATE OF CONTRACTING, MCGA DOC BLDG 4197, 2107 17TH STREET, FT SAM HOUSTON TX 78234-5015

49 -- TRANSMISSION TEST STAND SOL DADA18-97-Q-0317 DUE 071897 POC Contract Specialist RAINEYE HOLMES (210) 221-3176 (Site Code DADA18) TRANSMISSION TEST STAND (1 EACH) TO SERVICE AUTOMATIC AND MANUAL transmissions, Fort Sam Houston, Texas. SOL NUMBER DADA1897Q0317 DUE 071897 POC Contract Specialist Raineye Holmes, 210-221-3176, Contracting Officer, Thurman Burton, 210-221-4807. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for a commercial item prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This acquisition is 100% set aside for small business concerns. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. This solicitation is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ); quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The RFQ and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 90-46. Item to be acquired: Quantity one each Transmission test stand to test commonly used military vehicular transmissions of the in-line variety, on-highway and off-highway, manual and automatic. Transmission to betested will be physically mounted in the test stand and the machine will simulate operation in a vehicle including, as a minimum, stall test, unloaded and loaded upshifts and downshifts, load induced downshifts and, in manual transmissions, an engine breaking condition with inertia-driven input. The test machine must be an electrically driven machine with the power unit and transmission dynometer combined in a one piece assembly. Drive system components shall be fully enclosed and sound proof. Power unit shall be equipped with a main drive motor of no less than 150 HP (460 VAC, 3PH), Wye-Delta Reduced-Voltage motor starter to prevent motor overload damage. Main hydraulic reservoir (closed loop type with not less than 8 gallon capacity), a main hydrostatic cooling system (oil-to-air type heat exchange capable of holding system oil temperature to a minimum of 180 degrees Fahrenheit in ambient temperature not in excess of 110 degrees Fahrenheit), and the primary hydrostatic pump (heavy duty, high speed variabledisplacement variety). All interconnecting hoses and conductor cables must be supplied. The hydrostatic drive system must be capable of delivering 500 LB FT of input torque to the transmission being tested and be capable of providing infinitely variable input speed from 0 to 4000 RPM. Overall design of the test stand must be such that it will accommodate transmission of various sizes and lengths. Accordingly, the power absorption unit must be positionally adjustable vertically and horizontally. The test stand must be equipped with a power absorption unit capable of providing dynamic and static load at input of transmission. Dynamic load torque up to 1500 LB FT must be available in order to perform true, full throttle, load induced downshifts in automatic transmissions. The power absorption unit must be of the Eddy-Current type and must be capable of operating over the full speed range of the test stand, 0 to 4000 RPM with infinitely variable, precise control of its dynamic torque by the operator. The power absorption unit must also be capable of measuring static or "stall" torque by mechanically locking the transmission output and providing a readout up to at least 3000 LB FT. Operator's console shall contain full instrumentation and operating controls. As a minimum it shall provide gauges for all pressure points in the system and the transmission being tested, gauges to indicate all oil temperatures, tachometer to measure input and output speeds, a converter flow meter, input directional control switch, start/stop main switch and warning indicators on all critical functions. The contractor shall furnish two sets of operator manuals covering operation and maintenance. The contractor shall also provide an on-site service technician within 15 days of notification by the customer that installation has been completed and that personnel are ready for start-up and training on the machine. The contractor shall supply installation instructions and recommendations for basic placement of the equipment. The contractor shall be available to verbally assist in the installation process. The contractor shall provide on-site, a service technician to approve installation and to perform initial start up of the installed equipment. The contractor shall conduct on-site training for maintenance and proper operation of the equipment including, test functions of the above listed transmissions supplied by customer. Initial start up and training performed by the contractor service technician shall be accomplished in a time period not less than five consecutive working days. The test stand will include all necessary attachments, adapters, cables, hookups or converters to test on and off highway manual and automatic transmissions. Specific kits required are one each kit to include all adapters and hardware necessary to mount and connect AT, HT and MT series Allison in on-highway configurations; one each kit to include all adapters and hardware required to mount and connect the GM 350/400 Turbo/Hydramatic transmission; one each kit to include all adapters and hardware to mount and connect the manual 5 speed M35 series transmission; one each kit to include all adapters and hardware to mount and connect the manual 5 speed M54/M800 series transmission; one each kit to include all adapters and hardware to mount and connect the 7155 CAT transmission (excluding shift tower and umbilical cord); and one each kit to include all adapters and hardware to mount and connect the Allison HT700 and CT700 off-highway transmission. Delivery shall be 30 days after receipt of order. The following clauses and provisions apply to this acquisition and are hereby incorporated by reference: (1) FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items; (2) FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications; (3) 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items; (4) FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, to include FAR clauses: 52.222-3, Convict Labor; 52.233-3, Protest After Award; 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Special Disabled and Vietnam Era Veterans; 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers; 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era; 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity; 52.225-3, Buy American Act-Supplies; 52.239-1, Privacy or Security Safeguards. See Numbered Note 1. Quotes must be received by 4:00 p.m., local time, July 18, 1997. All quotes must be sent to the Directorate of Contracting, MCGA-DOC-C, HQ, USAG, Building 4197, 2107 17th Street, Fort Sam Houston, Texas 78234-5015, Attention: Raineye Holmes, 210-221-3176. FAX number 210-221-4430/5402. FAR clauses 52.212-1, 52.212-2, 52.212-3, 52.212-4 and 52.212-5 can be found in full text at URL http://www.medcom.amedd.army.mil/medcom/mcaa. (0176)

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