SOURCES SOUGHT fume extractor..docx

THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY – This notice 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.

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. 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 notice that is marked proprietary will be handled accordingly. Responses to this notice that indicate that the information therein is proprietary, or represents confidential business information, will be received and held in confidence. Not responding to this notice 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 respondents to gain additional information or clarity about information submitted.

The Army Contracting Command - Aberdeen Proving Grounds (ACC-APG), Tobyhanna Division, is conducting this source sought notice to identify potential businesses that possess the expertise, capabilities and experience to supply gasses noted below to Tobyhanna Army Depot (TYAD). Please refer to the current requirement list below Any resultant BPA will be issued by The Army Contracting Command - Aberdeen Proving Grounds (ACC-APG), Tobyhanna Division, 11 Hap Arnold Boulevard, Tobyhanna PA 18466.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:

The Government is seeking to identify potential small businesses that can satisfy this requirement at the contractor level under NAICS Code 333992 - Welding and Soldering Equipment Manufacturing. Potential small business concerns should be able to supply 2 weld Fume Extractors per product description listed below. Ensure all specification per product description are met.

Description of Supplies: Portable Weld Fume Extractor Functions to be performed:

Purchase 2 portable weld fume extractor units to support the weld shop. Once the shipment of the weld extractor arrives the supplier needs to assemble the fume extractor and have it key turn ready. Additionally, the weld shop employees should receive training from the supplier.

Performance Required:

Purchase 2 portable weld fume extractors with the following requirements

· Has fire retardant media cartridge filter

· Has a built-in spark arrestance metal mesh prefilter

· Air flow of at least 1,100 CFM allowing for 2 feet of vacuum pull from the welding being done

· The noise the machine makes must not exceed 100 dBa

· Capable of catching grinding particulates without damaging the filters

· Fume arms of 7-foot length to allow the operator to be at least 6 feet away from the body of the machine

· The machine needs to be able to operate without an external air supply

· The machine must meet Underwriter’s Laboratories (UL) safety standards Essential Physical Characteristics:

The fume arm of the machine should allow for the operator to easily position it near a weld project without the body of the machine being in the way of the operator. The body of the machine should be able to be at least 6 feet away from the operator.

Principles of Operation:

This item is necessary for the operation and safety of the weld shop.

End Item Application:

The end goal of this purchase is to support the weld shop and to avoid pauses in the means of production.

Intended Use, including equipment with which the item is to be used:

This equipment is intended to provide a safe environment for shop employees to weld without negative impacts to health due to fume inhalation.

Unit of Issue (e.g., each, roll, can, or lot):

The parts for the assembly of a portable weld fume extractor Quantity Requested:

Delivery Schedule (e.g. ## Days After Receipt of Order):

Once the part is ordered the manufacturer should have the delivery completed within 4-8 weeks.

Ship to Address:

11 Hap Arnold Blvd, Coolbaugh Township, PA 18466 Special packing or marking information:

Ship to loading bay at building 1E Warranty requirement:

1 year warranty on the parts of the fume extractor

Potential small business concerns are requested to provide information of their firm’s capabilities to perform the services as noted above.

Capabilities and/or questions regarding this notice shall be e-mailed to: Forrest Green, Purchasing Agent: at forrest.L.green8.civ@army.mil

Complete written responses to this notice addressing the General Requirement capabilities are to be submitted to the above referenced e-mail address. Respondents should include the following business information with their response:

1) Company name;

2) Company address;

3) Point of Contact;

4) Telephone Number;

5) E-mail address;

6) Company Cage Code/UEI;

7) Primary NAICS;

8) Business Size;

9) Current Registration in SAM;

10) Web page address.