Battery Solicitation.docx

COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

General Information

Original Response Date: July 20, 2020 NAICS Code: 811310/8M – Nursing Self Scheduling and Productivity System

Contracting Office Address Office of Purchasing and Contracts 6707 Democracy Boulevard Suite 106 Bethesda, MD 20892 Description This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) subpart 12.6, “Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Items,” as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; being requested, and a written solicitation document will not be issued.

This solicitation is a Request for Quotation. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2020-04, dated 01-15-2020.

Statement of Objective

MMESD intends to purchase AGM Batteries, because MMESD has received a mandate from the NIH Clinical Center Safety Committee to replace the existing cell filled batteries with the maintenance free AGM batteries in all material handling equipment (see attached listing of equipment). This replacement is necessary, because of the constant overfilling of the battery cells by operators’ which creates an overspill of battery Acid onto the building 10 and clinical center floors on the B2 Level. These overspills pose a hazardous threat to the staff and visitors. If this replacement does not take place, the threat mentioned above will continue; which could lead to complaints lodged against the department leadership.

Statement of Work

The NIH Clinical Center utilizes the material handling equipment in the form of Cushman tuggers and transporters. Also, Raymond electric forklift and order picker, and Unicarrier electric pallet jacks.

Contractor Requirements

Vendor will be responsible for the removal of existing batteries and debris, through the proper hazardous material disposal IAW state law.

Vendor will be responsible for the delivery, installation and training of new AGM batteries and chargers.

All training will be coordinated and scheduled with the Project Officer. A complete set of AGM Battery manuals will be provided by the vendor.

After installation, any of the new AGM Batteries that are purchased, the vendor will be provide on-hands training within 24 hours.

Vendor will provide 8-10 week lead time for delivery and installation of the batteries.

Vendor will be available to support any issues with the AGM batteries while still under warranty and service within 24 hours of request. And replace any damaged or nonoperational batteries under warranty, as longs as it is not operator fault. Request for service should be handled via phone Monday-Friday 7:30 AM - 2:00 PM. Service requests after hours, weekend and holidays is not available because the requesting service is closed.

If on-site service is required, a vendor representative should arrive the same day or within 24 hours.

The vendor will provide the Project Officer copies of all written warranties during the installation.

The vendor is responsible for all parts that are under warranty and will ship parts within four days.

See Battery and Charger Specifications Below:

Removal, Old Cell Filled Batteries

Business information:

g. Tax ID Number

The following clauses are incorporated in this solicitation:

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All quoters shall submit a quotation which addresses all elements of the Statement of Work section, includes one copy.

All quotations shall be forwarded to Contract Specialist Lynda Cole Electronically to Colelj@cc.nih.gov.

This is a full and open competition combined synopsis/solicitation for services as defined herein. The government intends to award a contract as a result of this combined synopsis/solicitation that will include the terms and conditions set forth herein.

To facilitate the award process, all quotes must include a statement regarding the terms and conditions herein as follows:

"The terms and conditions in the solicitation are acceptable to be included in the award document without modification, deletion, or addition."

Submission shall be received not later than July 20, 2020 at 8 a.m. by Electronic email submissions to Colelj@cc.nih.gov. Please reference solicitation number HHSNCC20-010662S on all offer documentation. Late submissions shall be treated in accordance with the solicitation provision at FAR 52.212-1(f).

Any questions or concerns regarding this solicitation should be forwarded in writing via email to the Contract Specialist-Lynda Cole 6707 Democracy Boulevard, Suite 106 Bethesda, MD 20892, Colelj@cc.nih.gov.

Point of Contact Lynda Cole Contract Specialist 301-594-3111 phone 301-594-5920 fax Colelj@cc.nih.gov