General Service Administration, FSS, Stock Contracting Div. (7FXI), 819 Taylor St., Room 6A24, Fort Worth, TX 76102-6195

N -- INSTALLATION OF POWER LIFT DRAWERS SOL 7FXI-W7-98-S063-N DUE 091098 POC J. D. Dunne, Jr., Contracting Officer, (817)978-2690 10/01/98, or date of award whichever is later, through 09/30/99. 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 is a request for proposals under Solicitation No. 7FXI-W7-98-S063-N. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-02. This solicitaion is not set aside for small businesses. The list of Contract Line Items is as follows CLIN 0001, Materials and on site installation of three (3) power lift drawers at the Southwestern Distribution Center located in Fort Worth, TX. Vendor will provide all labor, supervision and materials for three (3) power lift drawer units to be used in the Southwestern Distribution Center to include. Each unit must stand at least 18' tall with a maximum payload of 40,000 lbs. The unit height must be adjustable (higher or lower) to accommodate different warehouse locations. The trays or shelves inside the units should: 1.) measure approximately 70" wide by 28" to 32" deep, 2.) Hold up to 375 pounds of inventory, 3.) allow for inventory extraction from two points, 4.) Be adjustable down to 4" in height between trays (with 1" increments) in order to maximize storage capacity and 5.) Automatically adjust horizontal storage space as inventory increases or decreases within each tray. The retrieval and extraction speed of each unit must allow for 120 to 150 selections per hour at one selection per tray. Each lift drawer unit must contain a pick to light system across the front of the pick zone. The pick lights are to be spaced at 4" intervals so each tray can be subdivided to hold smaller units. Each unit must have lockable doors for security of items. The lift drawer computer system must interface with the GSA computer system to enable down loading selection and replenishment data. The computer system must be capable of tracking selection data by employee and date/time. The computer system must be capable of providing replenishment data for items stored in each unit. Price must include three power lift drawer units, including installation and connection to provideed electrical source, a computer system which interfaces with GSA's system to include a label and report printer, a pick system comprised of indicators to tell which item to select in a drawer, One (1) software package for Inventory Control and Replenishment, Employee training and 36 drawers per unit, and installation of the system. GSA will provide the required electrical service to the power lift drawer system and a Government Bill Of Lading (GBL) to cover transportation costs between the manufacturers site and the installation site. No Saturday, Sunday, or Holiday Installation. Installation to be conducted during normal operating hours of Monday through Friday 7:00 AM to 4:00 PMCST. Delivery and acceptance of the installation to be at Southwestern Distribution Center in Fort Worth, TX. The provisions at 52.212-1, Evaluation, Commercial Items is applicable to this solicitation. The evaluation criteria will be price and past performance of similar work. Offerors are advised to submit a completed copy of the provisions at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items with it's offer. Clause 52.212-4. Contract Terms and Conditions applies to this acquisition. Clause 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues of Executive Orders applies to this acquisition. The following FAR Clauses cited in Clause 52.212-5 are applicable to this acquisition: 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government, with Alternate I, 52.203-10, Price or Fee Adjustment for Illegal or Improper Activity. The contractor agrees to comply with the FAR clauses applicable to commercial services which the Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated into this contract by reference to implement the provisions of law or executive orders applicable to the acquisition of commercial items or components: Clause 52.222-41 Service Contract Act of 1965, As Amended. Offers are due at the address shown above in item 7 no later than 4:15 PM CST September 10, 1998. Contact the Contracting Officer, J.D. Dunne, Jr., at (817)978-2690 for information regarding this solicitaion. All responsible sources may submit an offer which will be considered. Posted 08/18/98 (W-SN238670). (0230)

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