RFI Document_Cable Reel Stand.docx

THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) ONLY - This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes - it does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) or a promise to issue an RFP in the future. Responses will be treated as information only and will not be used as a proposal. Solicitations are not available at this time. Any requests for a solicitation will not receive a response. This notice does not constitute a commitment by the United States Government to contract for any supply or service whatsoever.

The Army Contracting Command (ACC) - Aberdeen Proving Ground (ACC-APG), Tobyhanna Division, is conducting this RFI in order to identify potential vendors that possess the capabilities to support a requirement for quantity one (1) Stationary cable reel stand for reels up to 48” diameter x 32” wide x 5,000 lbs., at Tobyhanna Army Depot (TYAD). Please refer to Objective below and attached DRAFT Performance Work Statement (PWS) for complete details. Any resultant Delivery Order will be issued by ACC-APG, Tobyhanna Division, 11 Hap Arnold Boulevard, Tobyhanna PA 18466.

Objectives: The contractor shall provide all equipment necessary as defined in the DRAFT PWS. This specification includes details for the purchase of one (1) Stationary cable reel stand for reels up to 48” diameter x 32” wide x 5,000 lbs. Used or remanufactured equipment is NOT acceptable.

For the purpose of this specification, the cable reel stand will be referred to as the cable reel stand, reel stand or the stand.

The cable reel stand along with its accessories will be used for measuring, coiling and cutting a variety of wire/cable sizes and lengths for wire/cable.

Requirements: The cable reel stand shall be a non-motorized paralleling reel stand that meets the following features and capabilities as a minimum:

Features: The reel stand shall be of heavy-duty steel frame construction base for stability such that it can process and support the heavy cable reels without deflection or balance issues.

· Reel stand shall have a 1.38” diameter reel shaft

· Reel stand shall have roller bearing support for the shaft.

· Reel stand shall have a minimum of a 10” mechanical disc brake with tension control to prevent reels from paying out uncontrollably.

· Reel stand shall have safety latches for the shaft to prevent the shaft from coming off the stand during cable processing efforts.

· Reel stand framework/base shall be designed such that it is fork liftable from one location to another.

· Reel stand shall not require power or compressed air.

Framework/base shall also have tabs or mounting holes if user determines to anchor stand in one place.

Capabilities: The cable reel stand shall be capable of supporting and paying out reels up to 48” in diameter and 32” wide weighing up to 5,000 pounds.

Accessories: The vendor shall provide a set of arbor bushings to include 1.38” x 2” and 1.38” x 3.5” as a minimum.

Machine Size: The cable coiling machine shall not require an overall footprint greater than 64” wide x 48” deep and it shall not be greater than 48” high.

Safety: The cable reel stand and its accessories shall have all the necessary guarding to meet all current requirements set forth in OSHA General Industry Standards to protect users and by standers from injury from pinch points and moving parts.

Documentation: The contractor shall provide two sets of commercial manuals with the reel stand. This documentation shall be provided at the same time as the stand delivery.

Department of Defense Item Unique Identification Code (DOD IUID) is Not required.

Delivery of the items shall be within 120 days of contract award. Delivery address Tobyhanna Army Depot, 11 Hap Arnold Blvd., Tobyhanna, PA 18466, Bldg. 1C-6 Receiving

The equipment furnished under this specification shall be warranted for parts and labor for a period of 1 year from the date of delivery.

The government is seeking to award a Firm-Fixed-Price Delivery Order under NAICS code 332618, Other Fabricated Wire Product Manufacturing.

All information submitted in response to this announcement is voluntary; the United States Government will not pay for information requested nor will it compensate any respondent for any cost incurred in developing information provided to the United States Government. All information received in response to this RFI that is marked proprietary will be handled accordingly. Responses to this RFI that indicate that the information therein is proprietary, or represents confidential business information, will be received, and held in confidence. Not responding to this RFI does not preclude participation in any future RFP, if any is issued. Please note, if a solicitation or multiple solicitations are posted in the future, they will be issued by a separate solicitation.

The Government reserves the right to follow up on a one-on-one basis with RFI respondents to gain additional information or clarity about information submitted.

Interested vendors are requested to provide information of their firm’s capabilities to perform the services as noted in the attached Draft SOW.

Please submit any questions regarding this RFI to: Kaila Black, Purchasing Agent, kaila.e.black.civ@army.mil

Responses to this RFI addressing your company’s capability to support this requirement shall be submitted to the above referenced e-mail address NLT Monday, September 23rd, 2024 by 10:00 AM EST. Respondents should include the following business information with the RFI response:

Company Name and Address;

Point of Contact;

Telephone Number;

E-mail address;

Company Cage Code;

Primary NAICS;

Business Size;

Current Registration in SAM;

GSA Contract Number: