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SPQ – 5180-00-778-3789

DATE: SEPT 13, 2012 PLEASE RESPOND BY: SEPT 18, 2012

FOR INFORMATION CONTACT:

FRAN BOCK-WALDO

CONTRACT SPECIALIST

PHONE: (816)-926-6827

FAX: (816) – 926-3678

EMAIL: FRAN.BOCK-

WALDO@GSA.GOV

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

GSA, FAS, HEARTLAND SUPPLY

OPERATIONS CENTER, ACQ., (QSDKAA-K6)

1500 E. BANNISTER ROAD,

KANSAS CITY, MO 64131

KANSAS CITY, MO 64131

REQUEST FOR QUOTATIONS – THIS IS NOT AN ORDER

IMPORTANT: THIS IS A REQUEST FOR QUOTATIONS, AND QUOTATIONS FURNISHED ARE NOT OFFERS. THIS REQUEST DOES NOT COMMIT THE GOVERNMENT TO PAY ANY COSTS INCURRED IN THE PREPARATION OF THE SUBMISSION OF THIS QUOTATION, OR TO CONTRACT FOR SUPPLIES OR SERVICES.

NSN 5180-00-778-3789_ – Stud Installation & Removal Tool Kit

GSA, FAS, Heartland Global Supply intends to establish a “NOT TO EXCEED” ONE-YEAR STANDING PRICE QUOTE (SPQ) for National Stock Number 5180-00-778-3789_ in the5180 Federal Supply Class. This NSN is part of GSA’s SOP Program.

1. The essence of this arrangement is that a contractor will be awarded a SPQ and will provide above NSN to satisfy numerous small requirements for a period not to exceed one year. Orders will be shipped to any destination within the 48 contiguous states and the District of Columbia.

2. All quotes for this SPQ are to be FOB destination (in accordance with clause 52.247-34).

3. The normal SOP clauses apply to this SPQ. The Buy-American Act applies to this procurement (in accordance with clause 52.225-1). See below for certification.

4. The Government will make award to the responsible contractor whose quote, conforming to the request for quote, will be most advantageous to the Government.

5. Due to the time frame for this SPQ (not to exceed one year), no price increases will be given.

6. Inspection and Acceptance will be at destination.

7. No single purchase order will exceed $24,999.

Point of contact is Fran BockWaldo, at fran.bock-waldo@gsa.gov; phone: 816-926-6827;

fax at 816-926-3678.

Company Name:________________________________________________________________________ Full Address:__________________________________________________________________________ Name of Company Rep:__________________________________________________________________ Signature of Co. Rep:____________________________________________________________________ Phone: _________________________________ Fax: ________________________________________ Email:________________________________________________________________________________ DUNS Number: ________________________________________________________________________ TIN Number: ___________________________________________________________ Business Size (Large or Small): ____________________________________________________________

DATE PRICE

Past price paid: $1,460.00 Date: 4/6/12 Past Supplier: GIGA, Inc.

Estimated 1 year quantity = ___22___

The minimum purchase order dollar amount for this SPQ is $15.00. If less than required $15.00 minimum, please indicate the lowest minimum order amount you will accept: _____________ (vendors are encouraged to submit lower minimum order amounts.

Delivery to Destination will be: 30 Days ARO or less. Please indicate your delivery time, if more/less than 30 days. ________________

By signing below you are certifying that the products being offered meet the salient characteristics of the Item Purchase Description (IPD), and meet the Buy American Act requirements.

Name, Title and Signature Date

NOTE: Quotes received without the above certification will be deemed nonresponsive.

ITEM PURCHASE DESCRIPTION

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ITEM PURCHASE DESCRIPTION

5180-00-778-3789 UI: KT

TOOL KIT, STUD INSTALLATION-REMOVAL:

DESCRIPTION

Contains one each of the following eighteen (18) components furnished in a suitable compartmented container with instruction sheet and parts list:

Hollow Mill: SM91-16, SM101-18, SM111-20, SM121-22, SM131-24, SM141-26 Installation Wrench: R1104W, R1105W, R1106W, R1107XW, R1108W, R1110W, Lockring Drive: S91D10, S101D12, S111D12, S121D12, S131D14, S141D14

Alcoa Global Fasteners, Rosan Products part number RZA11197 or equal.

Offering on:

Manufacturer's Name: ______________________________

Brand __________________________________________

Model or Part No. __________________________________

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

ITEM MARKING

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.

PACKAGING

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

MARKING

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.

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).

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