U.S. Department of Justice, Federal Bureau Of Investigation, J. Edgar Hoover Building, Rm 6833, 935 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W., Washington, DC 20535-0001

39 -- FURNISH AND INSTALL VERTICAL LIFT SYSTEM SOL RFQ70235 DUE 092497 POC Deanna D. Davis, Contract Specialist, (202) 324-5790 The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has a requirement for a Vertical Lift System to be purchased and installed. The work will be performed at the FBI, J. Edgar Hoover Building, 935 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W., Washington, DC 20535, in accordance with the scope of work. This acquisition will be processed in accordance with the Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) and is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside. The Standard Industrial Classification Code is 3531 and the Business Size Standard is 750 employees. This will be a Firm-Fixed Price "Brand Name or Equal" solicitation for one (1) Vertical Material Handling System, Model 21-6, Manufacturer: Pflow. If you are bidding on an equal, the equipment must meet or exceed the following salient characteristics: The unit must have a lifting capacity of 6,000 lbs., with a vertical rise of 10'3". Travel speed to be 25' per minute. Hydraulic power unit with two (2) vertical posts, two (2) lifting chains and cylinders, 2 to 1 ratio with chain and sprockets as well as heavy duty cross over shaft. Carriage size to be 6' wide x 8" long, 10 HP TEFC 460/3 phase motor with NEMA 12 rated main control panel and 2 NEMA 4 rated push button stations for 2 level self maintained operation. Control voltage to be 24 volts, guide columns to be 6" wide flanged with 4" and 6" structural members as support for the carriage. Unit to include: deck lock safety locks, automatically locking carriage at the upper level to eliminate drift or bounce. Deck locks to be able to support 12,000 lbs. In case of overload during loading and unloading and to be able to level deck even with an unbalanced load. Carriage not to move if loaded to more than 120% of rated capacity. Over travel to be prevented by mechanical stops. Safety cams to prevent uncontrolled descent in case both chains break. Velocity fuses to prevent uncontrolled descent in case of hydraulic hose rupture. Carriage to be supplied with safety rails on non-operating ends and safety chains diagonal drop bars or gates at operating ends. Upper level to be provided with bi-parting swing gate and mezzanine back stop. Swing gate to be interconnected so that unit will not operate when gates are open. Lower level to be enclosed by three sided enclosure (plus existing wall). Lower level to have one piece vertical acting gate interlock to prevent unit operation when gate is open. Unit to have custom 11" long bridge plate at upper level mounted off of oversized columns and sway braces to span 11" gap between mezzanine and lift platform. The equipment must also have a warranty period of at least one (1) year. The above listed characteristics are intended to be descriptive, but not restrictive. If an "equal" product is proposed, the specifications and manufacturer for the "equal" must be included in the quote. Installation of the above equipment shall include the following: concrete work -- saw cut existing slab, demolish, remove debris, frame up and pour new 6" x 8" pit to accommodate vertical lift platform. Also, the contractor must install the mechanical and electrical to support the above equipment. This project will begin as soon as the successful bidder has been cleared through FBI security for access to the building. A walk-thru of the work site will be held on 9/19/97, at 10:00 a.m., eastern standard time, the point of contact will be Deanna D. Davis, Contract Specialist, at (202) 324-5790. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which, if timely received, shall be considered by the agency. Those interested in receiving a copy must submit in writing a request for RFQ70235, 15 calendar days from date of this synopsis. Requests may be faxed to Deanna D. Davis, on (202) 324-8040 or 8031. The Davis-Bacon Act will apply to this acquisition. The government will award to the offeror whose work experience, bid proposal best conforms to this solicitation and price is the most advantageous to the government. Award will be made prior to 9/30/97. (0241)

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