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SOURCES SOUGHT

FOR

THE REPLACEMENT OF A HYDRAULIC LIFT

I. GENERAL INFORMATION

The National Gallery of Art (NGA) is seeking industry responses to determine the most economical and feasible approach to satisfy our bona fide need to replace our existing hydraulic lift. The Gallery is requesting written statements, which will describe a turnkey solution for accomplishing this task. This Sources Sought request is not restricted to any particular industry size of business or partnership. This Sources Sought Notice does not constitute a request for a formal proposal or a pre-solicitation notice. This notice is information only to the marketplace and is an invitation for an expression of interest and demonstration of capability and experience to perform the anticipated work. The Government will not pay for the provision of any information nor will it compensate any respondents for the development of such information.

II.

BACKGROUND

The National Gallery of Art East Building, Building was completed in 1978. It was during the construction of the East Building that the first lift was purchased. The lift was custom designed and manufactured to the unique needs and requirements of the building. The same lift is in use today, however the manufacturer no longer produces this model, making repairs and maintenance costly, often leading to long down time while repairs are made. For these reasons the Gallery is seeking sources for the potential replacement of the lift.

III.

PROJECT OBJECTIVE

The objective of this Sources Sought Notice is to find a replacement for the custom manufactured lift. The Gallery is seeking a contractor/manufacturer that has experience with design and construction of Specialty Market Lifts. The contractor/manufacturer must possess the capability to design, and manufacture a lift to the requirements/specifications of the Gallery, as outlined.

IV.

GENERAL LIFT REQUIREMENTS AND SPECIFICATIONS

The Lift shall meet the following minimum requirements:

1. Shall be electric/battery powered for use indoors, and have a means re-charging of the batteries via an on board battery charger.

2. Shall be equipped with rubber non-marring tires, and shall be self propelled and drivable from the ground, and/or the platform.

3. Shall be provided with hydraulic lifting mechanisms, hydraulic cylinders, hoses, and specialties of highest industrial standards.

4. Shall have a maximum stowed dimension of 14’-0” long x 6’-0” wide x 9’-6” high.

5. Shall have a reach of 60’-0” platform height above finished floor. In addition, the lift shall have a horizontal reach of 18’-0” as well as be able to rotate 360º in both directions with the bucket fully extended and the platform at maximum height.

6. Shall have a platform capacity of 500 pounds.

7. Shall be able to enter an elevator door with a maximum dimension of 119”wide x 120” high. It shall not exceed the elevator load rating of 18,000 pounds. The elevator car dimension is 118” deep x 200” wide x 121” high. (See Attachment One).

8.

Shall be equipped with a 115 volt single phase, 20 amp, auxiliary power, service receptacle at the work platform.

9. Shall carry a manufacturer’s warranty of a minimum of three (3) year parts and labor on all hydraulics components.

10. Shall meet all Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Safety Standards.

V.

CONTENT OF INDUSTRY RESPONSES

Responses from potential contractors are limited to ten (10) pages (this page number does not include, resumes of key personnel or past performance descriptions) and should include the following information:

1. Company name, address, TIN#, point of contact, telephone number(s), and e-mail addresses;

2. Brief overview of company and corporate capabilities that support this solicitation;

3. A written statement to include the technical approach, independent cost estimate, which may include equipment cost, testing support, training, documentation, warranty and maintenance support.

4. A list of potential partnerships, to include statements that demonstrate objectivity in the selection of the various equipment options;

5. Years in business and size of business (overall) and years in business and per cent of business directly applicable to this solicitation;

6. Past Performance Descriptions. Provide a description of the role(s) and duties your company performed, point of contact, telephone number(s), e-mail addresses, contract type, and period of performance, of recent three (3) years contracts that included requirements of similar size and complexity (1 page limit per description);

7. Resumes of Key Personnel (1 page limit per resume)

NOTE: All information submitted in response to this notice will be considered procurement sensitive in accordance with FAR 3.104.

VII.

SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS

The potential contractor should submit their responses to the National Gallery of Art, Attn: Debra Young-Leak - Purchasing Agent, Office of Procurement and Contracts - APC, 2000B South Club Drive, Landover, MD 20785 or via e-mail at d-young-leak@nga.gov no later than noon on August 19, 2008. Telephone responses and faxes will not be accepted. Questions regarding this notice should be address to d-young-leak@nga.gov.

NOTE: It is the responsibility of the potential contractor/manufacturer to monitor this site for the release of all additional information (i.e., amendments to this notice, solicitation, and or other related documents).

Attachment One

Footprint of Elevator EP7, East Building, Showing “Clear” Dimensions and Weight Limits.

Attachment Two

Lift Shown in the “Stowed” mode

(Stowed dimension: 14’-0” long X 6’-0” wide x 9’-6” high)

Attachment Three

East Building Location of Area of Use

(Ground Floor to Peak of Sky Light 60’-0” ±)

Attachment Four

Lift Shown With Secondary Bucket in the Partially Extended Mode

(With Bucket Fully Extended Bucket Ability to Rotate 360º in both directions within an 18 Foot Radius of Lift)

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