39 -- MARINE DAVITS

Notice Date

January 18, 2001

Contracting Office

Department of Transportation, United States Coast Guard (USCG), Commanding Officer (vpl), USCG Maintenance and Logistics Command -- Atlantic, 300 East Main Street, Suite 600, Norfolk, VA, 23510-9102

ZIP Code

23510-9102

Solicitation Number

DTCG80-O1-Q-3FA707

Response Due

February 6, 2001

Point of Contact

Sandra Stevens, Contract Specialist, Phone 757-628-4656, Fax 757-628-4676, Email sstevens@mlca.uscg.mil -- Marion Veber, Supervisory Contract Specialist, Phone 757-628-4633, Fax 757-628-4676, Email

E-Mail Address

Sandra Stevens (sstevens@mlca.uscg.mil)

Description

This is an amendment to synopsis, RFQ DTCG80-01-Q-3FA707. United States Coast Guard, Maintenance and Logistics Command Atlantic intends to issue a Firm Fixed Price Contract for Allied Systems Company Marine Crane Davits, Model Number D-5700-CT, in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items, and FAR Subpart 13.5, Test Program for Certain Commercial Items. This requirement is being solicited on a Brand Name or Equal basis under the authority of 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1) and FAR Subpart 6.302-1. Allied Systems Company Davit, Model D-5700-CT is replacing the Model D-5000-CT Davit, and is the only equipment that will satisfy form, fit and function requirements without major modification to the existing equipment configuration. Salient characteristics are as follows: (1) Rated capacity: 5,700 lbs @ 14_6_ maximum reach (6.0 safety factor): (2) Static Overturn Moment: 87,000 lb.ft: (3)Gross Weight: 3,800 lbs: (4) Load Line Winch: Constant tension Winch Model: CT-5. Performance: 34 GPM @ 2500 PSI, Bare Drum: 85 fpm, 8,000 lbs, Full Drum: 100 fpm, 1,000 lbs; Constant Tension Winch Mode Enabled: Performance: 18 GPM @ 1,000 PSI, Line Pull: 0 to 450 lbs, Line Speed: 0 to 550 ft/min; (5) Standard Reeving: 75 ft. 5/8_ Dia 6 x 37 EIPS IWRC Wire Rope with open spelter socket on hook end and automatic release hook; (6) Boom: Two piece with swinging sheave cage, Rated at 12 GPM @ 2500 PSI,Hoist time 6 deg/sec; (7) Davit Mounting: Davit swing bearing will mount to existing installed pedestal and provided with bolts for installation; (8) Turret and Controls: Dual swing drive with spring applies automatic brakes. Adjustable 180 to 300 deg. Rotation on a shear type ball bearing controlled by adjustable swing stops with deceleration valves. Remote control console with stainless cover controls. Levers spring loaded to neutral for each crane function; (9) Slewing Performance: Rated 18 GPM @ 250 PSI; Swing Speed 0 to 1.0 RPM; (10) Hydraulics: One lift cylinder: Heavy lifting, double acting with load hold valve and stainless steel cylinder rod, Stainless steel hydraulics plumbing and fittings, Emergency lowering Back up hand pump with tank, Compatible with existing D-5000-CT hydraulic power unit; (11) Construction: Design safety factor of 6 based on ultimate strength of components, High tensile steel construction: Turret tube and boom ASTM A514B. Stainless steel fasteners except high strength swing bolts. Corrosion resistant stainless steel pins at pivot points. The Request for Quote (RFQ) will be issued on or about January 24, 2001 via the Federal Business Opportunities (FedBizOpps) at www.eps.gov. The RFQ number is DTCG80-01-Q-3FA707. Hard copies of the RFQ will not be issued. It is incumbent upon contractors to monitor the EPS system for RFQ release and all subsequent amendments. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 333923 _ Overhead Traveling Crane, Hoist, and Monorail System Manufacturing, and the small business size standard is 500. The acquisition is for an estimated quantity of 10 davits to be procured over three years. The davits will be ordered by delivery order and delivered F.O.B. Destination, within 120 days after date of order, to the U.S. Coast Guard Engineering Logistics Command, Baltimore, MD. Items shall be packed, packaged and marked in accordance with commercial standards. The contractor shall extend to the Government the full coverage of commercial sale warranty provided such warranty is available at no additional cost to the Government. All interested sources may submit a quote which will be considered by the Coast Guard. ATTENTION: Minority, Women-owned, and Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE). The Department of Transportation (DOT) Short-Term Lending Program (STLP) offers working capital financing in the form of lines of credit to finance accounts receivable for transportation related contracts. Maximum line of credit is $500,000 with interest at the prime rate. For further information, call (800) 532-1169. Internet address: http://osdbuweb.dot.gov. For information concerning the acquisition, contact Ms. Sandra Stevens at SStevens@mlca.uscg.mil or call (757) 628-4656.

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Record

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