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I. Contracting Activity.

AFSC / PZIMB

II. Nature and/or description of the action being processed.

The 76 MXSG does multiple organic projects for upgrading and expanding facilities on Tinker AFB. With the large number of heavy parts that are part of the production maintenance line the need for overhead cranes and hoist is essential in providing safe and expeditious means of maneuvering these parts on the shop floor. 76TH MXSG requires the purchase of various overhead cranes and hoists for project 21N027.

Brand Name: ACCO/Louden Bridge Cranes, Hoists, and Rails

Estimated Delivery Date: 8 months ARO Estimated Award Date: August 2022

III. Description of supplies/services required to meet agency needs.

1. The required equipment item descriptions/specifications are outlined below. All items are required to be of the ACCO/Louden Brand.

a. Four (4) three ton capacity bridge cranes P/N 585.6003.30

1) Single girder motor driven crane

2) 30ft 0in with 4ft 0in, overhang each end for 38ft 0in

3) End stops at each end with overall width of 38ft 0in

4) Rigid track festooning electrification

5) Two 8-Wheel 20,000lb end truck assembly, 4 ½ inch flanged wheels

6) Restraint lugs and rubber bumpers

7) 75FPM max travel speed, ½ HP motor, inverter duty with manual brake

8) Variable frequency crane control

9) Two transmitters

10) Four dual collector assembly with mounting bracket, Figure 8 collectors

11) 460-3-60, 110 volt

12) Headroom dimension – treading of runway to saddle of hook 4ft 8in

13) Crane trolleys shall be designed to operate on 3.33 inch flange runways.

14) Safety yellow enamel paint

b. Five (5) Each 1.5 ton chain hoists with trolley P/N 585.3003.30

1) 30ft 0in with 4ft 0in, overhang each end for 38ft 0in

2) Bridge size – 15in deep x 38lb/ft, full depth 17in tread to tread

3) Rigid track festooning electrification

4) Two 4-wheel 10,000lb end truck assembly, 4 1/2in flanged wheels

5) Restraint lugs and rubber bumpers

6) 75FPM max crane travel speed, ½ HP motor, inverter duty with manual brake

7) Variable frequency crane control

8) Two transmitters

9) Four dual collector assembly with mounting bracket, Figure 8 collectors

10) 460-3-60, 110 volt

11) Headroom dimension – treading of runway to saddle of hook 3ft 9in

12) Crane trolleys shall be designed to operate on 3.33 inch flange runways.

13) Painted – Safety Yellow enamel

c. Five hundred sixty (560) Linear Feet of SuperTrack Girder P/N 604.1538

1) 15in deep X 38lb/ft

2) 16 pieces x 22ft 6in long

3) 8 pieces x 23ft 6in long

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4) Include web holes, top flange slots, no electrification holes

5) Gray primer paint with white topcoat

6) No paint on running surfaces

d. Four hundred fifty-eight (458) Linear Feet of SuperTrack Girder P/N 604.2153

1) 21in deep X 53lb/ft

2) 4 pieces X 47ft 0in long

3) 6 pieces X 45ft 0in long

4) Include web holes, tip flange slot, no electrification hiles

5) Gray primer paint with white topcoat

6) No paint on running surface

e. Nineteen (19) Splice assemblies P/N 607.5011

1) Include all mounting hardware

2) Gray primer paint with white topcoat

f. Thirteen (13) End Stop assemblies P/N 607.5030

1) Include all mounting hardware

2) Gray primer paint with white topcoat

g. Two hundred (200) ¾-10 hex head cap screws P/N 585.6003.30

1) 4 ½ inch long

2) Grade 8

3) Zinc yellow-chromate plated steel with Grade 8 hex nut

4) Flat washer

5) Lock washer

h. Four (4) three Ton chain hoists and motorized trolley Model 2130160-VFD-460

1) Lift height 25ft

2) Lift speed 15/5 FPM, 2 speed, VFD lifting speed

3) Trolley speed- 50/17 FPM, 2 speed, VFD travel speed

4) Headroom – 36 inch

5) 4.7 HP, 7.9 amp hoist motor

6) 1 HP, 2.2 Amp trolley motor

7) Flange width – 3.33 inch

8) Voltage – 460/3/60

9) Nema 12 enclosure

10) Hoist duty – H3

11) Include tagline tow arm and chain container

12) Power coat orange paint

i. Five (5) 1.5 Ton chain hoists and motorized trolley Model 2130150-VFD-460

1) Lift height 25ft

2) Lift speed – 21/7 FPM, 2 speed, VFD lifting speed

3) Trolley speed – 50.17 FPM, 2 speed, VFD travel speed

4) Headroom – 28 inch

5) Chain fall – one fall, .441 diameter

6) 4.7HP, 7.9 Amp hoist motor

7) .54HP, 1.5 Amp trolley motor

8) Flange width – 3.33 inch

9) Voltage – 460-3-60

10) Nema 12 enclosure

11) Hoist duty H3

12) Include tagline tow arm and chain container

13) Power coat orange paint

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j. One hundred fifty (150) ten foot 90 amp orange PVC covered conductor bars P/N FE-758-2

k. Fifty (50) ten foot 90 amp green PVC covered conductor bars P/N FE758-2-G

l. Ten (10) Collector mounting posts P/N FC-TB1

m. One hundred twenty (120) thirty inch brackets with mounting clamps P/N B-100-BR 30C

n. Four hundred sixty (460) hangers P/N FE-908-2SF

o. Twenty four (24) end caps P/N FE-1GC

p. Sixteen (16) 90amp power feed fittings P/N FE-908-2CP

q. Forty (40) double shoe collectors P/N P-200-VT5

r. Two hundred (200) Joint keeper clips P/N FE-1DC

s. Two hundred (200) splice covers P/N FE-2ER-EX

t. One hundred fifty (150) ten foot 110 amp orange PVC covered conductor bars P/N FE-908-2

u. Fifty (50) ten foot 110 amp green PVC covered conductor bars P/N FE-908-2-G

v. Ten (10) 110 amp power feed fittings P/N FE-1158-2CP

IV. Statutory authority permitting other than full and open competition.

FAR 13.501(a)(1)

V. Demonstration that the contractor's unique qualifications or nature of the acquisition requires the use of the authority cited above (applicability of authority).

Currently, all monorail cranes and hoist/trolley previously installed and currently designed by MXSG use brand name Louden/ACCO items for their lifting systems. It is critical to have uniform Louden monorails and ACCO hoist/trolley system throughout the production shops/facility to allow for reutilization of parts and to facilitate speedy relocation of these shops/facilities within the organization and other buildings. Currently MXSG has over $2M invested in the Lounden brand. The use of another brand could cause an impact to product due to an entire rail system would have to be changed when this alternate brand went down instead of individual parts being swapped from units not in use. In addition, the tradesman tasked with maintaining the hoist/trolley will use less time to repair/relocate and this leading to smaller production down times for shops. Changing the current MXSG crane design for these specific projects would not only complicate the reuse of existing components, but would eliminate the gains made by having a standardized monorail design in accordance with the “AFSC way.”

VI. Description of efforts made to ensure that offers are solicited from as many potential sources as practicable.

This effort will be solicited to acquire the Louden/ACCO brand items. The manufacturer of the Louden/ACCO items does not sale directly to the public or government but instead uses authorized dealers/distributors. Therefore, competition will be maintained at the dealer/distributor level.

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VII. Determination by the Contracting Officer that the anticipated cost to the Government will be fair and reasonable.

Based upon previous acquisitions of the same or similar items, adequate competition for this effort is expected at the dealer/distributor level. IAW FAR 13.106-3(a)(1), price reasonableness will be based on competitive quotations received from these dealers/distributors. If only one quotation is received, the Contracting Officer will determine price reasonableness IAW the factors listed in FAR 13.106-3(a)(2) and will document the file accordingly.

VIII. Description of the market research conducted and the results, or a statement of the reasons market research was not conducted.

Market research was performed reviewing Dynamic Small Business Search (DSBS) and System for Award Management (SAM) databases using North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code (333923) looking for companies that could provide this requirement (FSC 3950). A review of small businesses to include 8(a), HUBZone, Service Disabled Veteran Owned Business, and Women Owned Small Business was conducted in search of a company that could fulfill this requirement as well as internet searchs to identify companies able to provide the required brand. In addition, previous contracts for the same or similar items were reviewed. The Contracting Officer contacted the manufacturer to inquire whether they sold these items directly to the public or the Government. The manufacturer stated that they do not sell directly to the public or the Government and only sell through authorized distributors.

IX. Any other facts supporting the use of Other Than Full and Open Competition.

No further information.

XI. A statement of the actions, if any, the agency may take to remove or overcome any barriers to competition before making subsequent acquisitions for the supplies or services required.

The Government will continue to assess the market on future purchases for similar items in an attempt to determine if other brands can be interchanged with the current required brand. At the present time, competition is maintained at the dealer/distributor level.

XII. Certification by the Contracting Officer.

As evidenced by my signature above, I have determined this document to be both accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

XIII. Certification by the technical/requirements personnel.

As evidenced by my (our) signature(s) above, I (we) certify that any supporting data contained herein, which is my (our) responsibility, is both accurate and complete.

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