Sheet Metal Rack Questions and Answers.pdf

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This document is a set of Questions and Answers related to a Request for Quote (RFQ) for a Sheet Metal Storage Rack system to be procured by the Department of the Air Force Air Mobility Command.

The key details are:

  • The RFQ number is F2Z3964037AW01 and the NAICS code is 332999 with a size standard of 750 employees.
  • The requirement is for a single-sided, 12-foot tall sheet metal storage rack system with a total load capacity of 95,000 lbs. Stainless steel racks are acceptable.
  • The pallets are 54" deep x 150" wide x 3" high, with a total load of 5,000 lbs per shelf.
  • There is a 4-inch required clearance between shelves.
  • Quotes must include a completed 1449 form and combo sheet cover. Questions can be submitted to A1C Beezley.
  • The Government intends to award a Firm Fixed Price contract based on Lowest Price Technically Acceptable.

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F2Z3964037AW01 - Sheet Metal Storage Rack

Questions and Answers from vendors:

1. Can you please clarify if stainless steel racks will be acceptable for consideration?

1A: yes

2. Could you please provide the total height of the load, including the pallet?

2A: 5K lbs/shelf -95K total

3. Correct me if I'm wrong but this will be (1) bay that is capable of holding pallets sized

54" D x 150" W and overall load capacity up to 95,000 lbs? When it says "Rack storage must be 12' Tall Rack System." is that due to a ceiling clearance height restriction or is there room for vertical growth?

3A: Correct

4. How many bays are required?

4A: 1

5. How many shelves per bay are needed?

5A: 1

6. Can you confirm if the uprights should be 54” x 144”?

6A: Yes

7. Will you require a 13’ beam, which would be a special order?

7A: No 12’

8. What is the total height of the pallets plus the product, so we can determine the appropriate shelf spacing?

8A: Shelf spacing 4”

9. What is the required usable shelf space between shelves?

9A: 4”

10. Are you wanting cantilever racking or standard pallet racking?

10A: Neither – Sheet metal storage rack

11. With the specified pallet height of 4 inches, do the pallets have blocks underneath without boards on top, or is there a different configuration?

11A: No blocks pallets side in on metal braces

12. Are the pallets 6 inches thick concrete, or is there another material specification?

12A: Metal

13. Should the racks be double-sided or single-sided?

13A: Single

14. Are there any special insurance requirements for this project?

14A: No

15. Is the 95,000 lbs maximum load capacity specified for each 12’ tall bay?

15A: Yes

16. What is the height of the pallets?

16A: We currently have dimensions of 54”D x 150”W x 3” high.

17. Are the pallets double-stacked or triple-stacked per shelf level?

17A: No single

18. We anticipate a delivery time frame of 8 to 10 weeks after the award, rather than the specified 30 days. Could this be accommodated?

18A: Yes

19. Could you please provide a plan view and a front view of the system?

19A: Please submit a photo of the item along with your quote for evaluation purposes.

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