1122031 Heliwell water tank_ Schedule Of Items v01 240325.docx

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Schedule Of Items Water Tank – Apache Sitgreaves National Forest General Information The US Forest Service (Apache-Sitgreaves NFs Supervisors Office Fire and Aviation Management) is looking to purchase a metal rectangular/rigid water storage tank (heli-well) for wildland fire suppression with a large-capacity (15K gallons) steel, open-top tank for storage of water used for water-dropping helicopters to dip and reload their water buckets, and for fire engines and water tenders to draft water through a port on the bottom end of the heli-well. Ideally this tank will be of solid construction and stationery with the ability to move location if necessary. Additional specifications/requirements listed below.

The Government anticipates award of a Firm Fixed Price contract with payment via IPP.gov only at time of delivery.

Vendors responding to this announcement shall submit their quote in accordance with FAR 52.212-1. Submission of quote shall include the following: (1) Technical Specifications and (2) Price (to include shipping).

The basis for award is Lowest Price Technically Acceptable. "LPTA" means the expected outcome of the acquisition that result from selection of the technically acceptable proposal with the lowest evaluated price. Pursuant to FAR 52.212-2, the criteria for evaluation are: (1) Technical Specifications, (2) Price, (3)Delivery (30 days after award) and must also have satisfactory Past Performance.

You must be current with SAM Registration at time of award.

(i) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included with this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are requested, and a written solicitation will not be issued.

(ii) This solicitation is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) 127EAU24Q0042 NAICS 332420 Water tanks, heavy gauge metal, manufacturing size standard 750, PSC 5340 Storage Tank . Open 03-25-2024 Closes 04-08-2024 2000 ET.

(iii) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2024-03 02/23/2024.

(iv) This procurement is a Small Business set aside only.

A complete package will contain the following (Offers submitted without completion of items listed here shall be considered nonresponsive and ineligible for award):

1. Completed form SF1449 blocks 17a & 30a, b, & c

2. Completed Schedule of Items

3. Pictures of the unit

Requirements Metal Water Tank-Heliwll, shall meet all DOT regulations and OSHA safety requirements and have the proper safety equipment installed.

Table 1: Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest Item needed:

Pictures: Yes Please Delivery 30 days of signed Purchase Order: If not possible state why and provide delivery time and/or local dealership information.

--Delivery Location:

Apache-Sitgreaves NF Black Mesa District Office 2748 Arizona 260 Overgaard, AZ 85933

Requirements Requirement: 1ea Heliwell water tank that holds apx. 15,000 gallons of water Provide a list of standard items included with requirement.

The following lists the specifications for the requirement:

Specifications:

The finished product is to include:

· 10-ft width x 15-ft length x 10-ft depth

· An open top for helicopters to dip their water bucket into the heli-well.

· Two (2) four-inch (4”) ports that have NH pipe threads on the top end for filling and one on the bottom for Engine/water tender drafting options.

· 7 foot connector pipe that attaches to upper port and runs parallel to the tank with a 45 degree connection point for filling the heli-well with a water tender.

· Be leak-proof, and suitable for large-capacity water storage.

· Painted to prevent corrosion.

· Be transportable, with connection points on the top for lifting and adjusting the heliwell into position in various field locations.

· Skids on the bottom of the tank to allow for equipment to move and or adjust the location of the tank.