52.212-1 Addendum Instructions to Offeror - Breathing Air Compressor (63rd CST).pdf

52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS FOR PROPOSAL SUBMITTAL, ADDENDUM

1. Criteria for Award. Criteria will be based on the “Lowest Price Technically Acceptable”. RFQ’s will be rated either

“Acceptable” or “Unacceptable” in accordance with (IAW) the Technical Evaluation Criteria.

2. Proposal Documentation. The following must be included in the Offeror’s proposal when submitted by the close date and time:

a. Acknowledgement of ALL Amendments to the Request For Proposal (RFP), if applicable.

b. Technical Proposal response IAW the Technical Evaluation Criteria (see paragraph 5 below).

c. Price Proposal IAW the Statement of Work (SOW) and salient features of the brand named equipment. Price

Proposal shall be submitted on a separate document from the Technical Proposal the Offeror submits.

3. Received Proposal Review.

a). Proposals received by or before the due date and time, the proposal will be considered “Responsive”.

b). Proposals received late, past the due date and time, the proposal will be considered “Non-Responsive” and the Offeror will be notified immediately.

4. Responsive Proposals. The Offerors’ company will be checked in the SAM.gov database.

a). Offeror’s SAM registration with an “Active” status, no “Exclusion”, and has a favorable

“Determination of Responsibility” will be considered for a “Technical Evaluation”.

b). If the Offeror’s registration shows “Inactive” or “Pending”, has “Exclusions”, or has an unfavorable “Determination of Responsibility” the proposal will not be considered for a technical evaluation nor award.

5. TECHNICAL ACCEPTABILITY REQUIREMENTS.

System will be expected to meet the specifications listed in the solicitation. Technical acceptability will be based on the offeror’s solution that meets the intent of this requirement. The failure of an offeror to show it can meet the stated requirements will result in an unacceptable rating. Offeror is expected to provide a standard of proof for each element within the criteria.

5.0 CRITERIA (TECHNICAL FACTORS).

5.1 QUALITY AND REGULATORY (SUBFACTOR 1)

5.1.a Element 1a – Pertaining to National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1901 2016 edition, system will have a minimum of three containment fill stations that accommodates self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) cylinders up to 31” overall length. Technical Information Questionnaire (TIQ) – System specifications are validated to show ability to meet the NFPA 1901 2016 edition standards?

5.1.b Element 1b – System should have an automatic condensation drainage system with a sensor within the reservoir to show full, likewise, the system should visually or audibly indicate when full and perform a shutdown of the compressor. TIQ – Do system specifications indicate its ability to provide user with indicator(s) when reservoir has reached maximum capacity and shutdown compressor?

5.1.c Element 1c – System should be an all-in-one system and made of quality parts and materials. TIQ – Can the offeror prove the system is made of quality parts and will be an all-in-one system?

5.1.d Element 1d – System should be equipped with no less than a 20-horsepower (hp) motor and operate with 15 kilowatts (kw) of power. TIQ – Do system specifications indicate adequate amount of hp and kw?

5.1.e Element 1e – System should have an insulated cabinet for installation against a wall, be no more than 5,000 lbs.

and have a length of less than 104” to be placed on reinforced concrete within climate-controlled building and parallel to a wall 128 in length. TIQ – Do specifications show weight less than 5,000 lbs? TIQ – Is system 104” in length or less to provide 12” on each side of facility wall to allow for technician to service the equipment? TIQ – Do specifications indicate its ability to safely be installed against an exterior wall?

5.1.f Element 1f – Pertaining to NFPA 1989 data collection requirements. System should have radio frequency identification (RFID) reader capability to automatically read and record data from the SCBA. RFID should alert the user when a cylinder has expired, due for hydro testing, failure to pass inspection. TIQ – Do system specifications indicate RFID capability to assist user with proper management, tracking, and logging of each cylinder to ensure users safe use of SCBA cylinders through simplified risk mitigating capability?

5.2 FUNCTION (SUBFACTOR 2)

5.2.a Element 2a – System will have filling capability to refill SCBA bottles after use with independent fill pressures and speeds. TIQ – Do system specifications have basic Breathing Air High Pressure Compressor System

5.2.b Element 2b – System will have a five stage, air cooled, pressure lubrication high pressure compressor with a maximum working pressure of 6000 pounds per square inch gauge (PSIG) and an automatic cascade control system rated for minimum 6000 psi. TIQ – Do system specifications indicate adequate PSI for the requirement?

5.2.c Element 2c – System is required to have air storage controls and perform a charging rate of no less than 22 standard cubic feet per minute (SCFM). TIQ – Do system specifications indicate adequate charging rate for the requirement?

5.2.d Element 2d – Air storage controls are operable without panel mounted valves and pressure gauges. TIQ – Do system specifications indicate its ability to control air storage without the use of panel mounted valves and pressure gauges?

5.2.e Element 2e – System is required to have a human machine interface touch screen to eliminate human error and to allow for ease of use. TIQ – Does system specifications indicate an interface touch screen?

5.2.f Element 2f – System will have security features to deter from unwarranted tampering, system should have pin code or similar item to allow for securing the system. TIQ – Does system specifications indicate an interface touch screen with ability to lock and unlock the system electronically using a pin code, passcode, or password?

5.3 SAFETY (SUBFACTOR 3)

5.3.a Element 3a – System should have an emergency push to stop button. TIQ – Do the system specifications show built-in emergency push to stop button?

5.3.b Element 3b – System is required to have safety shutdowns for low oil pressure and high temperatures. TIQ – Do the system specifications indicate its ability to shutdown for low oil pressure? TIQ – Do the system specifications indicate its ability to shut down during high operating temperatures to ensure safety and mitigate risk to the user?

5.3.c Element 3c – System is required to have an auto cascade system to simplify use of the system, reduce human error, and safely operate. TIQ – Does system operate without the use of mounted valves and pressure gauges? TIQ –

Does the system operate using auto cascade system?

5.3.d Element 3d – System is required to have secure login. TIQ – Does the system provide secure login with either a login password, passcode, or key fob?

5.3.e Element 3e – System must have a total of four American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) code stamped air cylinders. TIQ – Do the system specifications indicate four ASME code compliant cylinders to ensure highest standards for safety, quality, and reliability?

5.3.f Element 3f – System is required to have a purification system. Purification system is required by the user to ensure clean and quality air. User has regulatory requirements to conduct monthly air quality checks. TIQ – Do system specifications include a purification system to ensure clean breathable air for users? TIQ – Does system meet or exceed the air quality standards of American National Standards Institute / Compressed Gas Association

(ANSI/CGA) G-1, 1 (Compressed Air for Human Respiration)?

5.3.g Element 3g – System is required to have a carbon monoxide monitoring system. TIQ – Do system specifications indicate the presence of CO monitor?

5.3.h Element 3h – System will have a filter replacement monitor and/or have a built-in monitor within the touch screen to alarm/alert for filter replacement; monitor will have light indicator or screen indicator to provide a warning to user to ensure quality air is provided for use. TIQ – Do system specifications reveal the presence of monitor and indicator(s) to prompt user to initiate a filter replacement service?

6. Questions and Proposals Due.

a). Questions are due by or before 26Aug2024 not later than 1:00 p.m. CST sent to both MacKenzie Boyd at mackenzie.a.boyd.civ@army.mil and Harvetta Taylor at harvetta.r.taylor.civ@army.mil .

b). Proposals are due by or before 4SEP2024 not later than 1:00 p.m. CST sent to both MacKenzie Boyd at mackenzie.a.boyd.civ@army.mil and Harvetta Taylor at harvetta.r.taylor.civ@army.mil .