MARKET SURVEY 7910-00-550-9111 WET DRY VAC.doc

Market Survey: 7910-00-550-9111

MARKET SURVEY – CLEANER, VACUUM, ELECTRIC

GSA, GLOBAL SUPPLY SERVICE, FAS

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This is a market survey to determine current industry conditions in preparation for an upcoming solicitation: this is NOT a quote. This survey includes one Item Purchase Descriptions (IPD) for National Stock Numbers (NSN) 7910-00-550-9111. Your comments are valuable in the preparation of an upcoming procurement. Only those vendors who can comply with the minimum requirements, with no exception, to the IPD will be considered as respondents to this survey. Please review the following and respond no later than Friday, November 28, 5:00 PM CST, via e-mail at david.everitt@gsa.gov or FAX to 817-574-2655. This is a market survey; this is NOT a request for quote.

Note: It is important that you return this survey completed with your feedback in order to help GSA determine if these NSN’s should be place on a solicitation.

Date: ___________________________________________________________________________

Company Name:

Are you a Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) contract holder? _________________________________

If so, what is your Contract Number: ___________________________________________________

Can these items be supplied under your MAS contract? ____________________________________ Point of Contact (POC):

POC Email:

Telephone Number:

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ITEM PURCHASE DESCRITION (IPD) IS ON PAGE 3

ESTIMATED ONE (1) YEAR QUANTITIES FOR THE NSN ARE ON PAGE 5.

THESE ARE ESTIMATED QUANTITIES ONLY.

Pricing will be FOB Destination.

Preferred Delivery: 30 After Receipt of Order (ARO) or better.

National Stock Number Could you offer this NSN?

7910-00-550-9111– CLEANER, VACUUM, ELECTRIC

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NO____________________

What is your commercial delivery time for this item?

__________________ DAYS

Can you deliver in 1-10 days?

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If yes, how does this affect pricing? ________________________________________________

Can you deliver in 10-20 days?

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If yes, how does this affect pricing? ________________________________________________

Do you see anything on the IPD that might cause a problem for you in quoting on these items?

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What is your current commercial pricing for this item?

Will you be willing to offer better pricing than your current commercial price?

Yes_______________ No________________

Will the product being offered be domestic or foreign?

7910-00-550-9111 – CLEANER, VACUUM, ELECTRIC

Domestic_______ Foreign__________ Country of Origin________________

Are you a small or large business? ______________________________________

Are you a manufacturer or a dealer? _____________________________________

We may ask for samples at a later date. Please respond by COB Friday, November 28, 5:00 PM CST. If you have any questions, please contact me at 817-574-2546. Email or fax your survey to David Everitt at david.everitt@gsa.gov or FAX 817-574-2655.

Thanks!

David Everitt Contract Specialist (QSDACCB-E3)

ITEM PURCHASE DESCRIPTION (IPD)

NSN: 7910-00-550-9111

CLEANER, VACUUM, ELECTRIC: Shall be in accordance with the following requirements and characteristics:

Type - Wet and dry pickup

Size - 10 gallons (37.9 L)

Voltage - 120 Vac, 60 Hz, single phase

Fire and Casualty Hazards. Vacuum cleaners shall meet the applicable requirements of UL 1017. Evidence of conformance with UL standards shall be a UL label(s) or listing mark(s), or a certified test report (based on tests conducted within the past two years) from an independent testing laboratory acceptable to the Government, indicating the vacuum cleaner has passed all applicable tests.

GENERAL Construction.

Each cleaner shall be complete, lubricated, and ready to operate (minor assembly is permitted). The design shall be simple in construction, shall permit easy accessibility to component parts for cleaning, inspection, adjustment, or replacement, and shall provide reliable operation. Similar component parts and assemblies of identical model number cleaners shall be fully interchangeable. Interchangeability shall not require alteration or modification.

Wet pickup. Cleaners with wet pickup capability shall be provided with an automatic shutoff mechanism and accessories required to convert the machine from wet to dry pickup.

Power switch and controllers. Each cleaner shall be provided with a quick make and break type power switch.

Power cord. The power cord assembly shall have three conductors and a three-prong attachment plug, and shall have a minimum length of 24 feet (7.32 m). The cord length shall be measured from the point of exit from the machine to the point of entry into the attachment plug. The end user shall be responsible for providing and installing an attachment plug in accordance with local codes and insurance requirements.

Power cord storage. Each cleaner shall be provided with a means for coiling, wrapping, or otherwise storing the power cord when the cleaner is not in use.

Filtration system. The filtration system shall consist of a primary filter, wet pickup separator, and tank assembly. When employed for dry pickup, the primary filter shall be employed. When converted for liquid retrieval, the separator and automatic shutoff assembly shall take the place of the primary filter.

Dry pickup. The primary filter shall filter particulate matter 1 (m and larger and shall retain this matter for easy disposal. This filter may be disposable. No ingested unfiltered air shall be exhausted from the cleaner.

Wet pickup. The machine shall be equipped with an effective separator, which will prevent liquids and non-particulate solid objects from passing through to the vacuum producer. An automatic shutoff assembly shall be provided which interrupts the air intake or power to the cleaner when the minimum liquid capacity is reached.

Tank. The tank shall be of stainless steel, plastic, or shall have a durable interior epoxy coating. The tank shall hold the minimum liquid capacity for the size specified before the shutoff mechanism activates and shall have a drain valve.

Mobility. The cleaner shall have a bearing-equipped wheeled chassis or bearing-equipped self-lubricating polymeric wheels mounted on the tank to provide mobility. Wheels and casters are acceptable in any combination. The cleaner shall be equipped with a handle assembly suitable for use in cleaner movement. The cleaner shall be free-wheeling and easily transportable.

Attachments. The cleaner shall be furnished with one 11-inch (279 mm) minimum length carpet tool, one 14-inch (356 mm) minimum length bare floor tool, one 14-inch (356 mm) minimum length squeegee tool, one 9-inch (229 mm) minimum length crevice tool, one 48-inch (1220 mm) minimum length wand assembly, and one 1-1/2-inch (38.1 mm) minimum inside diameter, 120-inch (3050 mm) minimum length hose assembly. The unit shall have an automatic shutoff assembly, and any necessary attachments for conversion from dry to wet pickup.

Tool construction. The attachments for all cleaners shall be fabricated from a nonferrous alloy or a suitable synthetic material. Metal tools shall be suitably plated or finished to resist corrosion and prevent marking. Bristles, squeegee strips, etc., used in the tools shall be replaceable.

Hose construction. The hose shall be fabricated from non-marking materials impervious to attack from common cleaning solutions. A swivel coupling shall be provided on the hose end attaching to the cleaner. The hose shall be able to withstand a minimum compressive load of 150 lb (667 N) applied to any portion of the hose no closer than 12 inches (305 mm) from any fitting by means of parallel flat surfaces having lengths of not more than 3 inches (76.2 mm) parallel to the axis of the hose for not less than 2 minutes. The compressive load shall cause no rupture of any portion of the hose and the resulting hose diameter shall not differ more than 1/16 inch (1.59 mm) from the diameter prior to the compressive load.

Couplings. The engaged wand, hose, and tools shall be able to withstand a tensile force of 25 lb (111 N) for 2 minutes at each coupling without separation. Couplings shall engage and release satisfactorily before and after being subjected to the 25-lb (111 N) tensile force.

Performance.

Noise. The maximum noise generated by the cleaners shall be 90 dbA for class B cleaners and 85 dbA for all others when tested in accordance with ASTM F1334.

Continuous duty. The cleaner shall be designed for continuous duty. Continuous duty is defined as constant operation for an 8-hour work day. As evidence of the continuous duty capability, the cleaner shall be capable of withstanding a continuous 10-hour run with the orifice wide open. All lubrication points except sealed bearings shall be visually checked after this run. The lubricant shall be visually examined and shall not contain any metallic particles and lubricant quantity shall be ample. Evidence of galling or similar deficiency or lack of lubrication shall be cause for rejection. The commutator(s) shall be visually examined. There shall be no evidence of burning or pitting.

Vacuum producer water lift. When tested in accordance with ASTM F558, the vacuum producer shall perform according to values listed in table 1.

TABLE 1

VACUUM PRODUCER WATER LIFT

Unit of Issue. Unit of issue shall be EA (one complete system in a package).

PRODUCT CONFORMANCE. The products provided shall meet the salient characteristics of this description, conform to the producer's own drawings, standards, and quality assurance practices and be the same product offered for sale in the commercial market. The Government reserves the right to require proof of such conformance.

MARKING: Shipments to GSA and other civilian agencies shall be marked in accordance with FED-STD-123. Shipments to the Department of Defense (DOD) shall be marked in accordance with MIL-STD-129.

PREPARATION FOR DELIVERY: The item(s) shall be packaged and packed to afford adequate protection against physical damage during shipment from the supplier to the first receiving activity. The pack shall comply with the rules and regulations applicable to the mode of transportation. The package shall be the same as that normally provided by the supplier. In the event a pallet or skid is used for shipping, the following notice shall apply:

Notice of special requirements for shipment to all countries that have endorsed the IPPC Guidelines for treatment of non-manufactured wood packaging: The International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) has approved and published on March 15, 2002, “Guidelines for Regulating Wood Packaging Material in International Trade”. Countries endorsing the IPPC Guidelines are found at http://www.aphis.usda.gov/ppq/swp/. Clause D-FSS-468 requires non-manufactured wood pallets and other non-manufactured wood packaging material used in shipments destined to IPPC compliant countries require the appropriate wood treatment. Additionally, shipments delivered to DOD distribution facilities or freight consolidation points for eventual delivery to or through EU/IPPC countries shall comply with applicable DLA Regulations and Procurement Letter PROCLTR 02-17.

ESTIMATED QUANTITIES FOR 1 (ONE)

7910-00-550-9111 – CLEANER, VACUUM, ELECTRIC

Estimated Orders: 314

Estimated Quantity: 916

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