U.S. Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation, J. Edgar Hoover Building, Rm 6875, 935 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W., Washington, DC 20535-0001

N -- INSTALLATION AND MODIFICATION OF EQUIPMENT FOR TWO CARGO TRAILERS SOL RFP-7241 DUE 091098 POC Karen Smith (202) 324-8808 This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in FAR subpart 12.6 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation of this requirement, proposals are being requested and a solicitation package will not be issued. This combined synopsis/solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses that are in effect through the Federal Acquisition Circular 97-05. The Request for Proposal (RFP) number is 7241. This procurement is a 100% small business set-aside under the standard industrial classification code 7538. The 1997 North American Industry Classification System code is 81111. The small business size standard is $5.0 million. The FBI, Engineering Research Facility currently has in its possession two enclosed cargo trailers -- 1 Sooner 7'x16' and 1 Cargo Mate 7'x14' with a requirement to have the following installation and modifications performed. This task will include the installation of a pneumatic mast system, generator installation, generator enclosure, fuel cell, power transfer devices, air conditioner unit, roof access ladder, rooftop platform, low-profile pan and tilt unit, and wire an AC load center. PNEUMATIC MAST SYSTEM -- The mast system consists of a Will-Burt model 7-42-367 mast. The air compressor is a 120-volt AC, 3/4 horsepower, two cylinders, oil less air compressor, with an unloader check valve, and a 0-60 gauge, and accommodates a manual valve to control the extend and retract functions. A reserve air tank of approximately five gallons will accompany the pneumatic system. The electric air valves control mast extend and retract functions and are wired to operate with the antenna positioner control box. 1" Nycoil (wire will be supplied by FBI) is secured to the trailer roof with a 90-degree stress relief connector. The top side of the Nycoil is secured with two stainless steel clamps. The wire supplied for the Nycoil pull will have five feet at the top and the remaining wire off the 100' spools will be coiled neatly on the inside of the trailer. Note that the wire supplied and pulled through the Nycoil will also accommodate the mast beacon, and all necessary pan and tilt cabling. The mast lubricator will be mounted to the front wall. A mast warning system consisting of a proximity switch will detect a rise of two inches and will trigger the safety system. The light warning system will consist of three bright red lights (measurements are approximately 3"H x 4" W) mounted in two different locations. The first location mounts one light in front of each trailer fender skirt -- note that light front must face the front of the pull vehicle and be detectable in mirrors. The second location mounts the light on the front wall so it can be observed from the pull vehicle rear view mirror. Mast lights -- not warning lights -- will consist of 2 -- 100,000 candlepower lights mounted to the roof within 18" of the mast base. One is aimed straight in the air to observe obstructions before mast is raised and the other is aimed at the top of the mast when it is fully deployed. A clear strobe beacon will be mounted to the pan & tilt unit. Light switches will be located on the passenger side wall. One switch will control the mast beacon, the other one will control the two 100K flood lights. Shipping and handling charges to the vendor's location. The installation of the entire mast system. The mast will be centered inside the front of the trailer approximately 18" from the front wall. A second safety system will consist of a relay trigger that disables the mast extend function while the trailer's electrical system is wired to the vehicle. The mast control box connectors (supplied with the pan and tilt unit) will be located in two areas. The primary area will be on the front outside wall located in a weatherproof housing -- it will have all control functions. The weatherproof housing will have a screw cap to cover the mast connector when not in use and have a spring to hold the cap up when in use. Note that the connector will be mounted to the wall on a .090" thick backing plate. The second connector will be located on the driver side wall near the work station area -- it will have all control functions EXCEPT the mast extend function. This connector will be mounted in the wire trough. GENERATOR -- The generator is supplied by the FBI and is a 7 kW Onan model NHM -- Marquis series gas generator. Company will follow manufacturers' recommendations for proper installation. Wiring of generator system is necessary -- starting and electrical circuits. The FBI will provide the remote start unit and harness. The generator will also be connected to the fuel cell. GENERATOR ENCLOSURE -- The generator enclosure will be fabricated and installed -- following manufacturers recommendations for minimum clearances -- for an Onan model NHM generator. The enclosure will be manufactured from .090 aluminum with corners overlapping one inch, welded and sealed to eliminate vapor entry, lined with sound deadening material, and have a small 12 VDC light mounted to the interior compartment ceiling controlled by a switch triggered when the door is opened. The door will be fabricated from the same thickness material as the enclosure itself, use gas springs to hold the door open, and mount flush with the frame. The door and frame unit will be cut into the trailer side and painted to match the exterior color. The door hardware will utilize a stainless steel keyed paddle lock, and a continuous stainless steel hinge. The door will be hinged at the top. The generator enclosure will be located on the driver side wall and in the forward part of the trailer. Any sidewall support structure that is removed to accommodate the generator enclosure, must be reinforced. FUEL CELL -- Will have a capacity of approximately 18 -- 20 gallons and be constructed of aluminum. The fuel nozzle will twist off and have a visible fuel level indicator. It will be mounted in such a way to the tongue of the trailer to accommodate a load distribution hitch bracket and not affect the operation of the leveling cam lever. The fuel outlet -- if mounted on the top of the tank must have a protective cover to avoid damage if someone steps off the ladder an onto the tank. A plastic fuel cell is unacceptable. POWER TRANSFER DEVICES -- These devices will be supplied by the FBI and include two Marinco 30 amp twist lock power inlets, two Magnetek generator transfer switches, and the Statpower Prosine 2.5 sine wave inverter. The power inlets will be mounted to the outside driver side wall next to the generator compartment at approximately chest height. These connectors will have a .090" thick aluminum backing plate attached to the outside trailer wall and then have the inlets mounted to it. The transfer switches and inverter will be mounted on the inside driver side wall above the wiring trough. The inverter will be mounted to a reinforced wall mounted bracket system. It will also have an enclosure that houses the remote panel which will be located next to the inverter and just above the wiring trough. The 20 amp circuit will power up the mast compressor and the pan and tilt unit. AIR CONDITIONER UNIT -- The roof top air conditioner will be supplied by the FBI, and it will be installed according to the manufacturers specification it is a Coleman 13,500 BTU unit. Wiring to the AC Load Center is required. Note that the inverter will not control this circuit. ROOF ACCESS LADDER -- A ladder will be fabricated and mounted to the front outside wall on the curbside of the trailer. It will be constructed of 1 1/4" round aluminum side rails that terminate at the top in a "candy cane" formation -- approximately 18" above the roof line. The ladder rungs are constructed of 1 1/4" aluminum channel with non-slip tape on each tread. ROOF TOP PLATFORM -- This work surface area is located around the mast and positioned such that the first step getting off the ladder is the platform when accessing the roof. It will measure approximately 60"W x 47"L and be constructed of Grip-Strut safety grating with perimeter reinforced aluminum channel. The top edges will be marked with yellow and black striped reflective safety tape. LOW-PROFILE PAN AND TILT SYSTEM -- The pan and tilt system will measure approximately 25"L x 10"W x 18"H, however, once mounted to the mast, it will not add more than 5" to the top of the mast. It will be a 120 VAC model and be accompanied by a mast control box that not only controls the pan and tilt unit, but also controls all the mast system functions. A model LPAP-5HD variable speed Antenna Positioner is required. WIRING OF THE AC LOAD CENTER -- The AC Load Center (Square D) and breakers will be provided by the FBI and wired it into the entire system -- following all applicable electrical codes. It will be located on the driver side wall at approximate eye level and about four to six feet from the front wall. The wiring will be located in a 4" x 4" steel wiring trough with a removable face plate. The wiring trough will be located along the width of the front wall (approximately 4' in length) and down the driver side wall -- approximately 8' in length. The height of the wiring trough inside is determined by the connectors located on the outside of the trailer wall. Wiring that branches from the trough will be routed through conduit. The general wiring circuit is as follows. The generator has two circuits -- a 20 amp and a 30 amp. One circuit goes to each transfer switch. The shore power inlets (2 separate circuits) one circuit goes to each transfer switch. Out of transfer one switch, the 20 amp circuit goes to the inverter -- wired through its internal transfer switch then back to the A phase of the load center. Out of the second transfer switch, the wiring will terminate on the B phase of the load center. Note that the inverter will be wired completely to battery system. Note that the battery system is not supplied nor is required for the installation. The FBI will wire the battery system and only requires the contractor terminate the DC wiring to a specific area (the front interior wall between the mast and the side entrance door). Note that the battery system supplies power to the inverter, which, in turn, energizes the A phase in the load center. The A phase is the energized circuit which will supply power to the mast compressor and pan and tilt controls. Required delivery is 45 days ARO, FOB destination, Fredericksburg, VA. All reasonable sources may submit a proposall which shall be considered by the agency. Responses to this notice must be provided in writing. The provisions of FAR 52.212-1 -- Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items, FAR 52.212-2 -- Evaluation Commercial Items, 52.212-4 -- Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, and 52.212-5 -- Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, apply to this acquisition. TECHNICAL EVALUATION: THIS IS AN ALL OR NOTHING PROPOSAL. No partial bids will be accepted. Offeror shall provide line item pricing (breakdown of labor, material and installation); as well as a total price. Line item is considered mast, generator, etc. Offeror's technical proposal shall include a description of how offeror proposes to do work for each line item. The technical evaluation factors are more important than price. The FBI will not display trailers for vendors for an onsite evaluation -- this is a sight unseen bid. The FBI will deliver and pickup the trailer if winning vendor is within a 50 mile drive from Quantico, VA; otherwise, the cost is borne by the vendor. The manufacturers supplied wiring diagrams for the government furnished equipment is the standard for the technical evaluation. A detailed mast installation wiring diagram and control box connector pin identifier for mast is required, however, for all parts of the pan & tilt and safety system for evaluation. Upon delivery of finished conversion, all wiring within the trough will be exposed for FBI inspection and closed after a final inspection by vendor who delivers the trailer. The ladder must support a 300 lb weight load. A full system demonstration and instruction are required after final inspection to demonstrate the trailers stand alone capability, i.e., Generator, Battery, Shore Power. Note that a battery is required to demonstrate a sound system. Offerors shall include a copy of the provisions at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, with their offer. Standard commercial warranty is required. Proposals are to be submitted on Standard Form (SF-1449) and are due by 11:00 am EST, Thursday, September 10, 1998 to the attention of Mrs. Karen Smith, Contract Specialist, Federal Bureau of Investigation, JEH/FBI Building, Room 6888, 935 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20535. HAND DELIVERIES TO ANY FBI OFFICE WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. Offerors must acquaint themselves with the new regulations concerning Commercial Item acquisitions contained at FAR subpart 12. The full text clauses can be obtained at WEB site (FAR) http://www.arnet.gov/. Point of contact in this matter is Karen Smith, Contract Specialist, (202) 324-8808. It is the responsibility of the offeror to ensure that their proposal is received at/or prior to the noted date/time in this announcement. Posted 08/26/98 (W-SN241949). (0238)

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