MarketSurveyforQSDM-B3-120474.docx

PRE-SOLICITATION NOTICE/MARKET SURVEY

NOTICE TO PROSPECTIVE OFFERORS

Solicitation Number: QSDM-B3-120474-D Commodity: FSC 5120 – MISC HAND TOOLS Contract Period: 2/1/2013 or DOA THROUGH 1/31/14 WITH 4 1-YR Options

The General Services Administration (GSA), Federal Acquisition Service (FAS) Heartland Supply Global Operations Center is in the process of preparing a formal solicitation for FSC 5110 – Misc. Hand Tools. The solicitation will result in a fixed price, indefinite delivery, two-year requirements type contract for the period 02/01//2013 or DOA through 01/31/14 with 4 1-yr options. This solicitation will contain requirements for 16 Misc. Hand Tools. Estimated quantities will appear in the solicitation document. Pricing is not required in your response to this notice. The contract will include an Economic Price Adjustment clause. Delivery will be FOB destination within the 48 contiguous states and the District of Columbia.

The solicitation is scheduled to issue on or about 11/15/2012 and will be posted on Fed Biz Ops. Award will be made to the responsible offeror whose offer, conforming to the solicitation will be most advantage to the Government, price and other factors considered. Evaluation factors will be listed in the Solicitation. Where proposals are determined to be essentially equal, the award will be made to the contractor submitting the lowest price.

Interested___________ Not Interested___________

If you are interested in offering, please fill out the attached questionnaire. Your input will be used in an effort to improve and expand the competitive procurement process.

Also, the Item Purchase Description for each of the national stock items involved in the procurement is being provided for your review. Any comments that you would like to submit regarding these descriptions should be included with your response to this questionnaire.

Firms interested must submit this cover page and vendor questionnaire only in writing, FAX or email on or before September 11, 2012:

GSA/FAS/Heartland Global Supply Attn: Loretta Martin –QSDKAC-B3 1500 E Bannister Road Kansas City, MO 64131 or FAX 816/926-3678 or email to Loretta.martin@gsa.gov

Thank you for your assistance in this survey, I look forward to your participation. For further information please feel free to contact me on 816/926-7173.

Sincerely, Loretta Martin Contract Specialist Heartland Global Supply

VENDOR SURVEY QUESTIONNAIRE

SOLICITATION NUMBER: QSDM-B3-120474-D

COMMODITY: 16 Misc. Hand Tools

FSC 5120

1. Company Name: _________________________________________

Address: _________________________________________

County: __________________________________________

Telephone No. __________________________________________

Contact Point: __________________________________________

2. Are you a LARGE ______ or SMALL ______ business?

3. Are you a MANUFACTURER ____ or a DEALER ______?

4. Are these commodities manufactured in the USA?

YES _____ NO ______ Country ____________

Company Name: ________________________________________

Address: _________________________________________

County: _________________________________________

Phone Number: _________________________________________

Contact at Company: _______________________________________

6. If DEALER, do you have storage space to accommodate a large volume? YES ____ NO _____

If no, why not? ___________________________________________

If no, why not? _________________________________________

If not, which items are you specifically interested in?

If “yes”, please explain._________________________________

12. Would you offer on a GSA procurement for these items?

YES _____ NO _____ If not, why not? __________________

13. Do you currently have the capacity to manufacture the required items in accordance with the specifications cited in the Pre-solicitation Notice (PIN)? YES_____ NO_____

14. The preferred method of delivery is FOB Destination. Is FOB Destination a problem for you? YES______ NO______

15. Can you meet a delivery of __180__days ARO? YES_____ NO____ If not, what delivery time can you meet: ____days ARO.

16. What is the minimum order you would accept?

$ _________ or Qty. _____________

Comments: _____________________________________________________

YES _____ NO _____

20. If you are a manufacturer and you do not plan to offer on this procurement, please provide the names and phone numbers of some of your distributors who may be interested in bidding.

21. Please list any general comments you may have regarding this procurement.

22. What is your Internet address (if applicable)?

SCHEDULE OF ITEMS:

ITEM PURCHASE DESCRIPTION QSDM-B3-120474-D

1. 5120-00-180-0908 UI: EA

CLAMP, C:

DESCRIPTION

Regular and deep throat "C" clamps for light service use.

Test load rating: 3,700 pounds Throat depth: 2-1/4 in. min.

Jaw opening: 4 in. min.

Diecraft Inc Part Number 404-C; Council Tool Part Number 42404, Armstrong Tools Part Number 78-404, or equal.

Offering on:

Manufacturer's Name: ______________________________

Brand __________________________________________

Model or Part No. __________________________________

Table of product attributes included? ( Y / N ) ___________

See Technical Specifications paragraph(s): TE.6, TB.1, T3.1, T4.1 and T6.1.

2. 5120-00-203-6431 UI: EA

CLAMP, C:

DESCRIPTION

Regular and deep throat "C" clamps for medium service use.

Test load rating: 11,250 pounds Throat depth: 2-1/4" nominal Jaw nominal opening: 6"

Armstrong tools Part Number 78-106 or equal.

Offering on:

Manufacturer's Name: ______________________________

Brand __________________________________________

Model or Part No. __________________________________

Table of product attributes included? ( Y / N ) ___________

See Technical Specifications paragraph(s): TE.6, TB.1, T3.1, T4.1 and T6.1.

3. 5120-00-203-6436 UI: EA

CLAMP, C:

DESCRIPTION

Regular and deep throat "C" clamps for light service use.

Test load rating: 5,200 pounds Throat depth: 3-1/4 in. min.

Jaw opening: 8 in. min.

Color: Black or Dark Gray; Non-Reflective

Diecraft Inc Part Number 408-C; Council Tool Part Number 42408, Armstrong Tools part number 78-408 or equal.

Offering on:

Manufacturer's Name: ______________________________

Brand __________________________________________

Model or Part No. __________________________________

Table of product attributes included? ( Y / N ) ___________

See Technical Specifications paragraph(s): TE.6, TB.1, T3.1, T4.1 and T6.1.

4. 5120-00-222-1612 UI: EA

CLAMP, C:

DESCRIPTION

Regular and deep throat "C" clamps for medium service use.

Test load rating: 10,000 pounds Throat depth: 2.0" nominal Jaw nominal opening: 3-3/4"

Armstrong Part Number 78-104 or equal.

Offering on:

Manufacturer's Name: ______________________________

Brand __________________________________________

Model or Part No. __________________________________

Table of product attributes included? ( Y / N ) ___________

See Technical Specifications paragraph(s): TE.6, TB.1, T3.1, T4.1 and T6.1.

5. 5120-00-222-3336 UI: EA

HOLDER, SHEET METAL:

DESCRIPTION

In accordance with GSA Purchase Description 5120-00-222-3336, dated July 11, 2007. NSN 5120-00-222-3336

Rivet size: 5/32 inch.

Material holding capacity: 0 to 1/4-inch.

Clamping Force: 25 Pounds minimum

See Technical Specifications paragraph(s): TE.6, T3.1, T4.2 and T6.1.

6. 5120-00-223-8928 UI: EA

FORCE CUP, PLUMBER'S:

DESCRIPTION

Features a bell-shaped, flexible rubber cup and a removable hardwood handle. The lower or bearing edge of the cup shall be provided with a bead or shall be suitably thickened to prevent collapse of the edge of the cup when pressure is applied.

When a threaded connection is used, the outside diameter of the threads shall be equal to or greater than the outside diameter of the handle. At the manufacturer's option, handles may be packed either assembled or unassembled with the force cup. Cup size 5.375 - 6.375" outside diameter.

Length of handle: 19 to 31" Thickness of handle: 13/16"

Samuel Levine Plumbing and Heating Part Number 6" Force Cup GSA or equal

Offering on:

Manufacturer's Name: ______________________________

Brand __________________________________________

Model or Part No. __________________________________ Table of product attributes included? ( Y / N ) ___________

See Technical Specifications paragraph(s): TB.1, T3.1, T4.1 and T6.1.

7. 5120-00-242-3789 UI: EA

HOLDER, SHEET METAL:

DESCRIPTION

In accordance with GSA Purchase Description 5120-00-242-3789, dated July 11, 2007.

NSN 5120-00-242-3789

Type: Hole grip.

Rivet size: 3/32 inch.

Material holding capacity: 0 to 1/4 inch.

Clamping Force: 25 pounds minimum

See Technical Specifications paragraph(s): TE.6, T3.1, T4.2 and T6.1.

8. 5120-00-629-6258 UI: EA

FINGER, MECHANICAL:

DESCRIPTION

In accordance with GSA Purchase Description 5120-00-180-2951, dated July 11, 2007.

Reach: 14-7/8 inches; plus or minus 1/4 inch. NSN 5120-00-629-6258

See Technical Specifications paragraph(s): TE.6, T3.1, T4.1 and T6.1.

9. 5120-00-670-3294 UI: EA

CARTRIDGE ASSEMBLY, DISPOSABLE:

DESCRIPTION

Volume: six (6) ounce cartridge with plunger. The cartridge shall be made of polyethylene conforming to ASTM D4976; color and transparency optional. Cartridge overall length: 7 inches, plus or minus 1/8 inch; nozzle end shall be 1/4 inch female NPT thread size.

The plunger shall be made of polyethylene conforming to ASTM D4976; color and transparency optional.

The cartridge assembly is to be used with Semco Sales, Incorporated, Cartridge Retainer, Part Number 606, having an inside diameter of 1.715 inches. Each cartridge shall be marked with the cartridge capacity.

Techcon Systems Inc Part Number TS60CP-500 or equal

Offering on:

Manufacturer's Name: ______________________________

Brand __________________________________________

Model or Part No. __________________________________

Table of product attributes included? ( Y / N ) ___________

See Technical Specifications paragraph(s): TB.1, T3.1, T4.3 and T6.1.

10. 5120-00-765-3690 UI: EA

INSTALLING TOOL: CONNECTOR, ELECTRICAL CONTACT:

DESCRIPTION

Steel with blue color coded plastic covered handles. Tip shall be designed to insert size 16 Bendix Corporation Pygmy "CE" series contacts, pin numbers 10-195962-202 and 10-89004-16x, and socket numbers 10-195963-202 and 10-1890006-16x. Overall length shall be 6.250 inches plus or minus 0.250 inch. Width across handles closed shall be 2.125 inches and 2.500 inches maximum when open. Tool shall be provided with spring to maintain normal open position and handle stops to control jaw opening.

Daniels Manufacturing P/N DAK96-16G, Pico Tools Inc. P/N 301001 or equal.

Offering on:

Manufacturer's Name: ______________________________

Brand __________________________________________

Model or Part No. __________________________________

Table of product attributes included? ( Y / N ) ___________

See Technical Specifications paragraph(s): TB.1, T3.1, T4.1 and T6.1.

11. 5120-00-840-3358 UI: EA

CLAMP, C:

DESCRIPTION

Regular and deep throat "C" clamps for medium service use.

Test load rating: 12,500 pounds Throat depth: 2-1/4" nominal Jaw nominal opening: 7-3/4"

Armstrong Part Number 78-108, or equal.

Offering on:

Manufacturer's Name: ______________________________

Brand __________________________________________

Model or Part No. __________________________________

Table of product attributes included? ( Y / N ) ___________

See Technical Specifications paragraph(s): TE.6, TB.1, T3.1, T4.1 and T6.1.

12. 5120-00-849-1141 UI: EA

FORCE CUP, PLUMBER'S:

DESCRIPTION

Use this item to unclog sinks and drains. Features a bell-shaped, flexible rubber cup and a removable hardwood handle. When a threaded connection is used, the outside diameter of the threads shall be equal to or greater than the outside diameter of the handle.

Handles may be packed either assembled or unassembled.

Bell-shaped, flexible cup size 5-3/8 to 6-3/8" outside diameter and a 2-3/4" to 4" opening Length of handle: 19 inches to 31 inches.

Samuel Levine Plumbing and Heating Part Number Ball Type BB2 GSA or equal.

Offering on:

Manufacturer's Name: ______________________________

Brand __________________________________________

Model or Part No. __________________________________

Table of product attributes included? ( Y / N ) ___________

See Technical Specifications paragraph(s): TB.1, T3.1, T4.1 and T6.1.

13. 5120-01-112-3339 UI: EA

HANDLE, MECHANICAL, JACK:

DESCRIPTION

In accordance with U.S. Army Mobility Equipment Research and Development Command Drawing Number 13222E7145, Revision A, Dated 3/29/83.

EXCEPTION(S) TO Drawing:

For Plating: Use Chrome, Nickel, Zinc, or Black Oxide in lieu of Cadmium.

Remove use of MIL-T-704 in it's entirety.

See Technical Specifications paragraph(s): T2.1, T4.1 and T6.1.

14. 5120-01-113-1544 UI: EA

TOOL KIT, INSTALLATION:

DESCRIPTION

Metric, Threaded keylocking inserts designed to replace damaged threads in tapped holes. For use with metric bolts and screws. Each kit shall be furnished in a plastic, wood, or metal case designed to contain the set in an orderly manner for easy selection. The case shall be of a substantial and rigid construction for storing and carrying.

Consists of the following components:

Inserts: (Material - C1215 Carbon Steel) Internal Thread External Thread Insert Qty (Dia., Pitch)mm (Dia., Pitch)mm Length(mm)

8 M5x0.8 M8x1.25 8.0 8 M6x1.0 M10x1.25 10.0 6 M8x1.0 M12x1.25 12.0 6 M8x1.25 M12x1.25 12.0 4 M10x1.25 M14x1.5 14.0 4 M10x1.5 M14x1.5 14.0 3 M12x1.25 M16x1.5 16.0 3 M12x1.75 M16x1.5 16.0

Installation Tools: (Material - Steel)

Insert Qty OAL(in.) Designed For

1 1.650 M5 1 1.650 M6 1 1.650 M8 1 1.650 M10 1 1.650 M12

Jergens Inc. Part Number 25999 or equal.

Offering on:

Manufacturer's Name: ______________________________

Brand __________________________________________

Model or Part No. __________________________________

Table of product attributes included? ( Y / N ) ___________

See Technical Specifications paragraph(s): TB.1, T3.1, T4.4 and T6.1.

15. 5120-01-120-8721 UI: EA

CRIMPING TOOL, TERMINAL, HAND:

DESCRIPTION

The tool shall be capable of manually crimping wire splices conforming to MIL-S-81824/1 on wire sizes 12 to 16, 16 to 20, and 20 to 26 AWG. The tool shall have three crimping cavities and a ratchet device, which does not release until the crimp is completed. The tool handles shall be covered with plastic. When closed, the overall length of the tool shall be 8-1/4 to 8-3/4 inches. When closed, the width across handles shall be 2 to 2-3/4 inches.

When opened, the width across handles shall be 7.0 to 7-3/4 inches. Head thickness shall be .82 to .94 inches. When closed, the width across head shall be 1-3/4 inches maximum. When opened, the width across head shall be 1-7/8 inches maximum.

Daniels Mfg Corp. Part Number GMT232; Raychem Corp Part Number AD-1377-1 or equal.

Offering on:

Manufacturer's Name: ______________________________

Brand __________________________________________

Model or Part No. __________________________________

Table of product attributes included? ( Y / N ) ___________

See Technical Specifications paragraph(s): TE.6, TB.1, T3.1, T4.1 and T6.1.

16. 5120-01-375-0070 UI: EA

JACK, SCISSORS, HAND:

DESCRIPTION

In accordance with US Army Tank Automotive and Armament Command Drawing 57K3228 dated 03-95.

See Technical Specifications paragraph(s): T2.1, T4.1 and T6.1.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

EXCEPTION(S) TO TECHNICAL DOCUMENT

T2.1

Mark each tool in a permanent and legible manner with drawing number, manufacturer's name or identifying symbol, and country of origin

Applies to item(s) : 13 and 16.

ITEM MARKING

T3.1

Each item Shall Be Marked in a Permanent and Legible Manner with:

1) Manufacturer's Part Number

2) Manufacturer's Name or Identifying Symbol, and

3) Country of Origin

Each Package including the unit, single, intermediate, and exterior container must be labeled with the requisition number or Transportation Control Number (TCN). Requisition Number and TCN are found on the Purchase Order.

Applies to item(s) : 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14 and 15.

PACKAGING

T4.1

One (1) item shall be preserved and packaged in a unit package designed to protect the item against damage during shipment, handling, and storage.

Applies to item(s) : 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 11, 12, 13, 15 and 16.

T4.2

Two-hundred and fifty (250) items shall be preserved and packaged in a unit package designed to protect the items against damage during shipment, handling, and storage.

Applies to item(s) : 5 and 7.

T4.3

Fifty (50) items shall be preserved and packaged in a unit package designed to protect the item against damage during shipment, handling, and storage.

Applies to item(s) : 9.

T4.4

Preservation/Packing: Each tool kit shall be packed in a close fitting fiberboard box that will offer protection during shipping, handling, storage and redistribution. The packed tool kit shall be marked in accordance with standard commercial practice.

Shipping Container: Each kit shall be packed as stated above and the quantity of kits packaged per shipping container shall be uniform. The shipping container shall be packed in a close fitting fiberboard box in compliance with the Uniform Freight Classification and the National Motor Freight Classification requirements of Rules, Item 222, Sec. 3., Minimum 200 or ECT 32.

Applies to item(s) : 14.

MARKING

T6.1

All unit, intermediate, transport packages and unit loads shall be marked and bar coded for delivery to the GSA DEPOT and MILITARY ACTIVITIES shall be in accordance with the latest version of MIL-STD-129, "Military Marking For Shipment and Storage". "Latest version" is defined as the version in effect on the date of bid submittal. Federal Standards and Military Standards can be accessed on-line via the Defense Logistics Agency's "Assist" Quicksearch web site:

http://assist.daps.dla.mil/quicksearch/

NOTICE: All Pallets transported / Shipped to the GSA Depot MUST be HEAT TREATED and marked IAW IIPC

Palletization: The shipping (transport) containers shall be palletized. The pallets shall be 48-inch length x 40-inch width, general purpose, four-way entry, flush stringer, and double-face non-reversible pallets. The palletized load shall not exceed 2500 pounds in weight for shipments to the Eastern Distribution Center (Burlington). The palletized load shall not exceed 2000 pounds in weight for shipments to the Western Distribution Center (French Camp Location). The palletized load shall not overhang the pallet deck board edge by more than 1 inch and shall not exceed 53 inches in overall height (including pallet). Less than half pallet loads or loads shipped by small package carrier in acceptable transport packing need not be palletized. When less than full but more than a half pallet is used, the palletized load shall utilize proper bracing and/or reinforcement to ensure that the load can withstand two additional loads placed on it.

Stacking: A load-stacking test shall be performed once, at the beginning of the contract, for each different unitized or palletized load configuration. A fully palletized load shall be tested utilizing a total stack of three palletized loads, with all the proper bracing and/or reinforcement necessary to perform the test. There shall be no evidence of damage to the pallets, shipping containers or products when stack is tested on the rigid surface for a minimum of 24 hours, in compliance with all the National and Local Safety Regulations. The pre-tested palletized load configuration shall be duplicated using the same packaging materials, pattern, number of shipping (transport) containers, and procedures consistent throughout the duration of the contract. Palletized loads shall be stable and safe when handled with mechanical equipment by qualified personnel.

Materials: All lumber used inside or outside a shipment shall be bark free. No used wood pallets with repaired components or stringers will be acceptable. All wood pallet stringers shall be manufactured from hardwoods. Pallets manufactured of materials other than wood, shall conform to all the requirements specified herein.

Unitization: For the purpose of this requirement, the assembled group of containers or items in a single load that can be handled as a unit throughout the distribution system. Unitization encompasses, but is not limited to, consolidation in a container, placement on a pallet or load base having forklift capability, or securely binding together. Shipments should be considered for unitization where appropriate or specified.

Unitization of pallet load: The palletized load shall be unitized and secured to the pallet to insure that the load arrives intact without product damage. The containers or items shall be placed in a suitable pattern to form a stable and balanced load. Vertical, horizontal or filler reinforcement shall be added as necessary to meet the stacking strength requirements. A palletized load shall be secured to the pallet by shrink or stretch wrapping, and/or, by steel or nonmetallic strapping. When steel or nonmetallic strapping is used, edge protectors shall be provided to prevent damage to the cartons when tensioning the strapping. As a minimum, two straps shall run lengthwise, two straps shall run widthwise, and two straps shall run around the girth of the palletized load. A palletized load shall be capable of protecting the products against damage in a multiple handling, transportation, and storage environment having distribution warehouses with rack systems that support the load/s overhead of warehouse personnel.

Notice of special requirements for shipment to all countries, GSA Depots and DLA Consolidated Shipping Points that have endorsed the IPPC Guidelines for treatment of non-manufactured wood packaging: The International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) has approved and published Guidelines for Regulating Wood Packaging Material in International Trade. Countries endorsing the IPPC Guidelines are found at the website given below. General Services Administration Acquisition Manual (GSAM) Clause 552.211-89 requires non-manufactured wood pallets and other non-manufactured wood packaging material used to pack items for delivery to or through IPPC countries be marked and properly treated in accordance with IPPC guidelines. Pallets and packing material shipped to FAS distribution facilities designated for possible delivery to the countries endorsing the IPPC Guidelines will comply with DLAD 47.305-1, and MIL-STD-2073-1.

http://www.aphis.usda.gov/import_export/plants/plant_exports/wpm/country/index.shtml

UNIT PACKAGES:

The unit packages shall be packed in a close fitting fiberboard box in compliance with the Uniform Freight Classification and the National Motor Freight Classification requirements of Rules, Item 222, Sec. 3., Minimum 200 psi, or Edge Crush Test (ECT) 32 Lbs. per Inch Width.

Applies to item(s) : 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 and 16.

ENVIRONMENTAL FIELDS

TE.6. PRIME

Packaging for this product is compliant with the U.S. Navy "Plastics Removal in the Marine Environment (PRIME)" program which calls for non-plastic packaging, packing, and associated marking requirements. The definition of plastic shall be in accordance with that given in ASTM D883-00, "Standard Terminology Related to Plastics".

Applies to item(s): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 11 and 15

TB.1

Vendors offering other than brand name items identified herein, MUST furnish with their quotes/offers adequate descriptive literature so that a determination can be made as to equality of the products offered; Including but not limited to, an all inclusive table of product attributes comparing brand name offer verses or equal offering.

In order for the government to make an "or equal" determination of the offered product(s), the furnished information must delineate each applicable characteristic, unit of measure, and test method of the offered product(s) directly correlated to each of the requirements delineated in the item purchase description. Failure to furnish this information/literature will result in the bid being rejected as non-responsive and will not be considered for award. (see FAR clause 52.211-6).

Applies to item(s) : 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14 and 15.

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