STATEMENT OF REQUIREMENTS

Forklift for the NFRL

A. Background

The National Fire Research Lab (NFRL), located on the NIST campus in Gaithersburg, Maryland, is a unique experimental facility dedicated to understanding fire behavior and structural response to fire. Scientists and engineers from industry, academia, and government agencies can collaborate with NIST researchers to address critical technical problems that promote U.S. innovation and industrial competitiveness by advancing measurement science, standards, and technology for engineered systems in ways to enhance economic security and improve quality of life.

The NFRL laboratory provides 3000 m2 (32,300 ft2) of experimental space built around four exhaust hoods (1 MW, 3 MW, 10 MW, and 20 MW) connected to an Emissions Control System to treat smoke and combustion products. NFRL research areas include:

1. Advancement of real-scale structural-fire measurements,

2. Generation of technical data to improve fire & building codes,

3. Validation of physics-based models, and

4. Post-fire investigations.

B. Purpose/Objectives

The purpose of this requirement is to obtain a new forklift. The NFRL seeks to obtain a forklift to replace an existing 33-year-old forklift that is outdated and past its service life.

The new forklift shall fulfill all minimum requirements stated below.

C. Requirements

The Contractor shall provide one forklift that meets all technical specifications identified below. The forklift must be new. Used or remanufactured equipment will not be considered for award. Experimental, prototype, or custom items will not be considered.

Minimum Specifications: The forklift must consist of the following requirements:

• Solid pneumatic tires,

• 5,000 lb capacity

• Runs on LPG,

• Has a side shifter,

• Has a fork positioner/spreader,

• Air ride seat,

• Has an overhead guard height less than 88 inches,

• Has a maximum allowable overall weight less than 10,000 pounds,

• The mast shall:

o Extend up at least 15 feet, o Has a maximum overall lower height less than 88 inches, o Contain 48” forks.

• A one-year manufacturer’s warranty.

D. Delivery

Delivery shall be F.O.B Destination and shall occur within 60 days After Receipt of an Order (ARO).

FOB Destination means: The contractor shall pack and mark the shipment in conformance with carrier requirements, deliver the shipment in good order and condition to the point of delivery specified in the purchase order, be responsible for any loss of and/or damage to the goods occurring before receipt and acceptance of the shipment by the consignee at the delivery point specified in the purchase order; and pay all charges to the specified point of delivery.

Delivery shall be made to the NIST Shipping and Receiving address identified below during the hours of 7:30am – 4:00pm. The delivery will then be directed to the equipment’s final destination, also identified below.

NIST Shipping & Receiving 100 Bureau Drive Building 301 Gaithersburg, MD 20899-0001

NIST Final Equipment Destination:

The National Institute of Standards and Technology 100 Bureau Drive, Building 205, Rear Loading Dock Gaithersburg, MD 20899-1640

E. Inspection/Acceptance

In addition to the inspection and acceptance terms articulated in FAR clause 52.212-4, the Government reserves the right to perform such performance tests and evaluations as defined below to verify specified system performance. Such tests and evaluations, if performed, shall be conducted within the environment that the system is to be operated.

The Contractor has the right to be present during the tests and evaluations, if performed, at the Contractor’s expense. The Government will test, inspect, and accept or reject the equipment within five (5) business days of receipt of the equipment unless otherwise indicated above.

Performance Tests:

1.A visual inspection of the equipment will be performed by the NIST POC to identify surface defects or any form of indication that any equipment was damaged during transport to NIST.

2. A visual and performance inspection to verify that delivered equipment meets all technical requirements identified in this document.

The Government shall have sole discretion to require repair or replacement of damaged and/or nonconforming supplies at no cost to the Government. The Government at any time prior to acceptance shall reject the equipment due to defects and/or nonconformance. The vendor is responsible for latent defects discovered any time after final inspection. However, the extent of its liability shall be prorated over the useful life of the equipment.

Ownership of the equipment shall transfer to NIST upon acceptance by the Government.

WARRANTY

The contractor shall warrant the entire system in accordance with the manufacturer’s or contractor’s commercial practices, for a minimum period of 1 year after inspection and acceptance have been completed. Warranty shall be in accordance with terms in FAR 52.212-4 and shall commence upon acceptance of the system by the Government.

E. Miscellaneous Information

Safety: The Contractor employee must be responsible for knowing and complying with all installation safety prevention regulations. Such regulations include, but are not limited to, general safety, fire prevention, and waste disposal.

Security: NIST is a restricted campus. An identification badge is required for access for entry into buildings and is shown to the armed Security Police when entering the campus.

Regular Business Hours. Regular business hours are 8am-4pm, Monday through Friday, Eastern Time, excluding Federal holidays and NIST closures.

Identification Badges: Contractor employees must comply with NIST identification and access requirements. Each Contractor employee must wear a visible identification badge provided by the NIST Security Office. Please refer to the following web site for additional Visitor Information: http://www.nist.gov/public_affairs/visitor/

Vehicle Registration: All Contractor employees must register their vehicles with the NIST Security Office to gain access to the campus. A valid driver’s license, Government-furnished civilian ID, proof of insurance and current registration must be presented to the NIST Security Office, at which time a NIST vehicle pass will be issued.

http://www.nist.gov/public_affairs/visitor/

The pass must be displayed on the vehicle in accordance with NIST Security Office instructions.

Truck Access: All Trucks are to enter NIST via “F” Gate along Muddy Branch Rd.

between 6:00 am and 3:30 pm daily, and at the main gate off of W. Diamond Ave.

between 3:30 pm and 4:30 pm. No deliveries will be allowed after 4:30 pm. “Trucks” include such vehicles as pick-ups with storage compartments, delivery trucks, delivery vans, and tractor center. At Gate F, trucks will be registered, inspected, and the drivers will be granted access. Any truck which exits the installation will have to be re-inspected upon re-entry at Gate F. A vehicle dashboard placard will be placed within the truck. Placards change daily.

NIST Truck Inspection Stations hours are:

6:00am -3:30pm at Gate F 3:30 pm – 4:30pm at “A” Gate – (Main gate)

NFRL (Building 205) regular hours are 7:30am – 4:00pm.

E. Payment Schedule

The Contractor will be paid, in accordance with the payments clause in the contract and as otherwise noted in this document, upon receipt of a proper invoice, in accordance with the following schedule:

1. 100% after delivery, inspection and acceptance by the SME of the forklift, AND

2. After receiving an invoice submitted properly, in accordance with the purchase order terms and conditions.

NOTE: Partial shipments and partial invoices will not be accepted, unless otherwise requested and accepted by the Contracting Officer prior to award offer.