Department of the Air Force, Air Force Space Command, 30CONS, Bldg 7015, STE 2D, 806 13th Street, Vandenberg AFB, CA, 93437-5226

38 -- SINGLE OPERATOR AIRLESS PAVEMENT MARKING MACHINE SOL F04684-99-T0587 DUE 092899 POC Cora Armstrong, Contracting Officer, Phone 805.606.5002, Fax 805.606.4863, Email armstroc@vafb5a.vafb.af.mil -- Betty Rosewaren, Contracting Officer, Phone COMM: 805.605.8470, Email WEB: Visit this URL for the latest information about this, http://www.eps.gov/cgi-bin/WebObjects/EPS?ACode=P&;ProjID=F04684-99-T05 87&LocID=528. E-MAIL: Cora Armstrong, armstroc@vafb5a.vafb.af.mil. The 30th Space Wing, Vandenberg AFB CA 93437-5226 is soliciting offerors to supply a single operator airless pavement marking machine. This is a synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. The announcement constitutes the only solicitation, Quotes are being requested and a written; solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number is F04684-99-T-0587 and will be issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provision and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition circular 97-13. This acquisition is 100% set-aside for small business participation only. The SIC is 5088 and size Std is 100. Services, non-personal: Contractor to furnish all labor tools parts materials facilities transportation and supervision necessary to provide a single operator airless pavement marking machine. General: The purpose of this specification is to describe a high pressure airless pray, four wheel, self-propelled, single driver-operator, highway, street, and airport pavement marking machine designed to apply both reflective and non-reflective, solvent or water based traffic paint. All materials that come into contract with the traffic paint will be stainless steel where available. The machine shall have the capability of apply two colors in both solid and intermittent line patterns with line widths varying from 2" to 12" per gun. The single driver-operator shall be able to view both existing and newly painted lines while seated in the operator position. Vehicle Specifications: 1. Ignition: Transistorized 2. Electrical: 12-Volt DC, 60 amp-hour battery, alt 3. Displacement: Electric Start, liquid cooled, not less than 617cc -- 20 HP 4. Drive Train: Automatic Torque Converter; F-N-R 5. Final Drive: Dual-mode differential 6. Exhaust: Muffler with USFS-approved spark arrestor 7. Tires, front/rear: 20.5x8x10 (10 ply-1535 lbs/per tire) or equal 8. Suspension front/rear: Independent, MacPherson-strut, semi-ind, modified DeDion or equal 9. Steering: Power assisted 10. Brakes: 4-wheel hydraulic drum, self-adjusting to include handbrake 11. Minimum Speed Stripping: No less than 15 MPH 12, Lights: Sealed beam Headlights with 2 tail/stoplights and turn signals Compressor: Unit shall be equipped with a two cylinder single stage, minimum of 10.6 CFM displacement, air compressor. Engine: Unit shall be equipped with a minimum eighteen (18) HP, air cooled, overhead valve, electric start, gasoline engine. Air Receiver: The receiver shall be built in accordance with the requirement of the A.S.M.E. Boiler and Pressure Vessel Codes. It shall be equipped with a preset safety relief valve, pressure gauge, air release valve and condensation drain. Paint Container: Unit shall have no less than (2) 30 gallon capacity zero-pressure stainless steel paint tanks. Each tank is valved at pump inlet allowing tanks to be bused separately or simultaneously. Paint Supply System: At a minimum the paint supply system shall be constructed to allow for the application of solvent or water based traffic paints. All fluid wetted plumbing shall be stainless steel where available. Paint pump shall be a high pressure airless piston pump rated at a minimum of 2.5 gallons per minutes @ 2000 PSI. Pump shall have an abrasion and corrosion-resistant displacement road and cylinder. Pump shall have capability to recirculate the paint and shall be equipped with a pressure bleed valve. All high-pressure ball vlaves to be rated at 2,000 PSI working pressure or higher. Paint Spray Guns: The unit shall be equipped with two stainless steel automatic airless spray guns rated at 3000 PSI maximum working pressure. Glass Bead Supply: One reflective glass bead tank assembly shall be provided and built in accordance with the requirements of the A.S.M.E. Boiler and Pressure Codes. The tank shall have a capacity of 350 lbs. Of reflective glass bead material. The stank shall be equipped with an air inlet check. Glass Bead Guns: At a minimum the unit shall be equipped with two stainless glass bead guns tat shall be automatically air operated to work in conjunction with the paint spray guns. Each gun shall allow an even spread of beads over the wet painted area. The amount of beads shall be controlled by a control know on the glass bead guns. Cleaning System: A minimum five gallon stainless steel solvent tank shall be supplied for ease of cleaning during striping operations. The system shall be plumbed in order that the paint supply lines may be flushed thoroughly after each use. Platform: At a minimum an all steel constructed platform shall be attached to the vehicle frame to the rear of the operator. The paint tanks, bead tanks, air compressor and air compressor drive engine shall be mounted bolted to this platform. The platform shall provide added overall unit strength and protected the -components from road elements. The platform shall have an access door for routine maintenance to the vehicle drive engine and shall have a tilt feature to allow access for additional maintenance. Carriage: At a minimum a single carriage shall be mounted to the left of the operator to prevent centerline straddling. The carriage shall be easily raised and stored in the upright position when not in use. The ground to carriage height shall be consistent with the use of one pneumatic caster mounted to the front of the carriage. The caster shall have a complete turning radius of 360 degrees. The carriage shall house two paint spray guns and two bead guns. An optional single spray gun/bead carriage shall be supplied on the right side of the machine allowing for independent operation. A proximity switch shall be located in the gun carriage storage position (transport position) to disable the paint and bead gun to prevent accidental gun actuation while in the storage position. The outrigger shall be include a gas assist piston to ease the lifting of the carriage once the carriage elevated approximately on foot off the ground. The carriage shall allow backing up of the vehicle without the requirement of lifting the carriage caster from the road surface. Electronic Skip-Timer System: Fully adjustable paint and cycle length from 0.1 to 999.9 feet. No cams, gears or pulleys. Built-in footage counters for each paint gun. Built-in speedometer for paint thickness uniformity. Easy to read display for set up and operation, no internal controls or switches. Adjustable digital delays for pressure fill and exhaust to assure accurate line lengths at any speed. Near zero speed sensor is accurate at very slow speeds. Fully protected against short and open circuits with built in troubleshooting and diagnostics. Cycle-lock features to allow retracing old lines without measuring the old lines first. Cycle lock features to automatically adjust paint and cycle lengths on the move. Low current draw to prevent low battery failure or inaccuracy. Quick removal from machine for security. Operators Control Panel: The operators control panels shall be located for ease of reach and operation. The panel shall be in full view of the operator at all times. All controls shall be labeled with description of use. The control panel shall have removable access for maintenance. Line Guide Assembly: The line guide assembly shall be constructed of a tube-in-tubes type steel for an extendible length of no less than 76 inches. The line guide assembly shall be easily foldable for travel when machine is not in use. The guide shall have an adjustable lateral guide for left or right striping operations. Plumbing: All paint hoses, air hoses, air lines shall be of proper size, tested in excess of normal working pressures and constructed in accordance for all paint striping applications. Guards and Shrouds: The air compressor, air compressor drive engine, and power train components shall be guarded for operator safety. Additional Equipment: 1. Remote hand gun with no less than 25 foot fluid line, capable to apply breads through gun. 2. Rotating beacon. 3. Fire extinguisher. 4. Side mounted mirrors 5. Technical Service: Technical service group available through an 800 number and be staffed between the ours of 8:00 AM and 3:00 PM P.S.T. 6. One additional paint filter. 7. One Paint gun repair kit. 8. One displacement pump repair kit. The provisions at FAR 52.212-1, "Instructions to Offerers-Commercial" apply to this acquisition. The provisions at FAR 52.212-2, "Evaluation-Commercial Items" apply to this acquisition. This item being procured and will be awarded using simplified acquisition procedures in accordance with FAR 13.106-2. Offerors must submit a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, "Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items." The clause at FAR 52.212-4, "Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items" applies to this acquisition. The DFAR clause 252.212-7000, "Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items" applies to this acquisition. The clause at FAR 52.212-5, "Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items" and DFAR 252.212-7001, "Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisition of Commercial Items" applies to this acquisition along with the following additional clauses: 52.203-6, "Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government" 52.222-21, "Prohibition of Segregated Facilities" 52.222-26, "Equal Opportunity" 52.222-35, "Affirmative Action for Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era" 52.222-36, "Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities" 52.222-37, "Employment Reports on Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era" 52.225-3, "Buy American Act -- Supplies" 52.225-9, "Buy American Act Trade Agreements Balance of Payments Program" 52.225-18, "European Union Sanction for End Products" 52.225-21, "Buy American Act North American Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act Balance of Payments Program Certificate" 52.232-33, "[Payment by] Electronic Funds Transfer [ -- Central Contractor Registration]" 52.247-64, "Preference for Privately Owned U.S. Flag Commercial Vessels". Quotations must be submitted via fax or E-mail by 1400 hours (2 pm) on 28 Sep 99; put them to the attention of Betty Rosewaren @ LGCC and call to follow up on receipt of fax. Send a hard copy of quote to Betty Rosewaren, 30 CONS/LGCC, Bldg 7015, Section 2C, 806 13th Street, Suite 2D, Vandenberg Air Force Base, CA 93437. Any questions or comments can be addressed to me at 805-605-8470 or by fax at 805-922-1703. Each offeror shall sign his/her quote. An original signature is required on the quotation. Quote validity is for 30 days from the date of the quote. Posted 09/23/99 (D-SN383743). (0266)

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