Maine Air National Guard, 101 LS/LGC, 101 Glenn Ave., Suite 493, Bangor Maine, 04401-3055

42 -- FOAM FIRE ATTACK TRAILERS SOL DAHA1798R2002 DUE 042498 POC Scott G. Maitland, (207) 990-7434. Two (2) foam fire attack trailers equipped for over-the-road travel when towed by Air Force fire fighting vehicles. Trailers will be capable of providing foam to AF fire vehicles or operating in a stand alone capacity. Operator/Maintenance manuals and training provided with the unit. TRAILER: Trailer will comply with all applicable motor carrier safety regulations for over-the-road fire vehicles. DOT standard lights plus a minimum of two 6 inch red flashing warning lights on the rear of the trailer. Weight needs to be distributed equally as possible, vehicle will be balanced while fully loaded standing alone. Equipped with two axles, each wheel will be equipped with surge brake for each wheel, with break away line to activate brakes in case of separation from tow vehicle. Axles and wheels will be rated for a minimum of 8,000 lbs. Three inch (3") pintle ring and a crank down stand plus two (2) swing up rear stabilizing jacks for stand alone operation. Wiring will be all weather insulated and protected from accidental contact with foam concentrate. Connection to tow vehicles will be compatible with Pollack #12-705 connector. Provide wheel chock holders with wheel chocks. Work lights for the operators area adequate for night operations (12V). Trailer will be painted in accordance with FAA standards also striped and numbered in accordance with Air Force requirements (correct numbers will be indicated by customer). TANK: A 1000 gal polypropylene foam tank with low center of gravity and baffles. Tank to have tensile strength in accordance with ASTM-0-638, and impact strength in accordance with ASTM 0-256 and be equipped with a visual liquid level site gauge convenient to and visible from operators area. Tank will be compliant with NFPA Standards. Fill tower to have hinged liquid tight cover to prevent splashing out during transport and constructed in such a way as to control agitation. Tank to have pressure/vacuum vent. Minimum 2" outlet to pump suction with 1/4 turn isolation valve. PUMP & PLUMBING FOR FOAMCONCENTRATE: Permanently mounted gasoline driven pump having electric start with pull start backup and integral fuel tank and battery, pump capable of delivering 100 gpm through 200' of 1-3/4 inch hose. Piped to allow pumping from concentrate tank or 55 gal drums. Supply 1-1/~2" NST inlet on main pump intake (suction) line with cap and chain. Supply suction hose (approx. 72" long) and pickup tube (approx. 40" long) to fit in 55 gallon drum. 3 prepiped 1-1/2" outlets from pump: one each to the bottom of two "crosslay" hose compartments with 90 degree continuous type swivels below the hose bed with 1.5" NST for hose connection. One to the tank to allow tank fill with tube to extend to bottom of tank to reduce agitation during filling. All intake and outlet lines will be fitted with 1/~4 turn full flow shut off valves and pressure gauges convenient to operators station for rapid activation. Each line will also be equipped with safety pressure relief systems. FIRE ATTACK: Water intake 4-1/~2" inlet from left andright side with 4-1/~2" NST and cap to supply two attack lines and monitor nozzle. Two crosslay compartments capable of holding 200' of 1-3/4" double jacket hose. Each 1-3/4" fire attack crosslay line to be pre-connected through a 120gpm, 0-6%, balanced pressure educator. The bottom of the two "attack crosslay" hose compartments fitted with 90 degree continuous type swivels below the hose bed with 1-1/~2" NST for hose connection. One prepiped, self-educating, 1000gpm master stream foam (3%) nozzle capable of being demounted, connected to 4" LDH w/4" STORZ fittings and delivering 3% foam up to 1000" away from trailer. LAYOUT: Operators station at front of trailer. Hose bed capable of holding and laying 1000' of 4"LDH on the rear portion of the trailer. Four crosslay compartments for the 2 attack lines and 2 transfer lines to hold 200' of 1-3/4" double jacketed hose. Concentrate tank to be located as needed for weight, and accessibility. Pump to be located near operators station. Compartment for tools and appliances. Overall requirement is to build, deliver, train, and warrantee. On-site training should include operator and maintenance. Adequate training will be needed for three shifts. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This synopsis/solicitation is issued as Request for Proposals (RFP) DAHA1798R2002; the solicitation and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-4. This is a 100% small business set aside; see numbered Note 1. SIC is 3799, small business size standard is 500 employees. The provision at FAR 52.212-1 Instruction to Offerors -- Commercial Items applies. The provision at FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation -- Commercial Items applies; specific evaluation criteria are (i) technical capability of the item offered to meet Government Requirements, (ii) price and (iii) past performance. Technical capability and past performance when combined, are of equal weight to price in evaluating offers. Offeror must, in the past three years, have previously produced multiple similar units, preferably for DoD and provide references for a units currently in service. Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provisions at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Item, with their offers. FAR clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. FAR clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition; the following clauses cited in FAR 52.212-5 apply: 52.203-10, 52.219-8, 52.219-14, 52.222-26, 52.222-36, 52.222-37, 52.225-3 and 52.247-64. Offers are due on 24 April 1998 no later than 2:00 p.m. (EDST). Send offers to: Maine Air National Guard, 101 LS/LGC, 101 Glenn Ave. Suite 493, Bangor, Maine 04401-3055. (0097)

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