U. S. Department of Commerce, National Data Buoy Center, Stennis Space Center, MS 39529-6000

54 -- SPECIAL PURPOSE ALUMINUM SCAFFOLDING SOL 40-QANW-9-00049 DUE 051899 POC Dennis E. Morris, phone (228) 688-1706, fax (228) 688-3153. E-MAIL: Click here to contact the contracting officer via, Dennis.Morris@ndbc.noaa.gov. The National Data Buoy Center (NDBC) has requirements to procure two sets of large rolling work platforms/scaffolds. The scaffolds are to be multi-piece units that, when assembled, will completely surround a 6-meter buoy. The scaffolds must be adjustable to provide proper working levels. Each set will be designed to provide a safe working platform for the following specific functions: (1) sandblast and paint the buoy hull sides, and (2) provide access to the buoy top (deck) level. Base material used in fabrication (pipe, channel, square tubing, etc.) to be 6061-T6 aluminum. All aluminum pipe shall be Schedule 80 and all square tubing shall be 0.1875 wall thickness. The scaffold work surface grating and stair tread grating shall be of 1 "swage-locked I Bar'" type construction with bearing bar spacing of approximately 1-3/16", and with cross bar spacing of approximately 4 " . All grating and stair treads to have permanent, slip resistant coating applied to top (walked on) surfaces including the nosing. Scaffold designs must ensure all sections are flush and securely attached together at adjacent edges when assembled around buoy to provide continuous walking/working surface, and to prevent accidental separation from assembly to prevent fall or trip hazards between sections or between scaffold and buoy. The scaffolding must be designed and fabricated for Medium Duty in accordance with OSHA Standards. A general outline drawing will be included in solicitation package. Detailed blueprints or engineering drawings of the scaffolding designs must be provided to NDBC from the selected vendor for final review/revision and approval prior to starting actual fabrication. All scaffold sections must be completely test-assembled at the factory to verify form and fit, prior to shipment. Individual scaffold sections shall be on one-piece welded construction, except for bolt-on peripherals such as steps, ladders, casters or railings. This procurement is a Small Business Set-Aside. Request solicitation packages by facsimile addressed to Dennis Morris at (228) 688-3153. Solicitation packages will not be available via the internet.dennis. Written quotations are required. Anticipated award date is May 25, 1999. Delivery 12 weeks ARO, FOB Destination. See Note No. 1. Posted 04/01/99 (W-SN315144). (0091)

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