Forklift Battery_RFI_ANSWERED.pdf

Question # QUESTION ANSWER 1 The minimum/max weight of the battery required is missing from the request Min: 3750 Lbs / Max: 4150 Lbs

2 Make and model of the truck is critical and a photo of the truck and battery data tag are very helpful if available. As well as the Serial Number of the unit Hyster J50Z - 28 / Serial: B416A03662G

3 Could you please provide the full shipping address, including the street address, city, state, and ZIP code

Pease Air National Guard Base 302 Newmarket St

Newington, NH 03801 - 2886

We need a type of battery-the battery's specification plate will have a line for battery type - example: 40 125 09. This tells us the amp hour rating and other info needed.

40-D129-9 (9257D) / 500Ah - 38.80 KWH

5 Also tell us the make and model of the unit it is going into. Hyster J50Z - 28 / Serial: B416A03662G 6 Does it have a cover? No 7 Or better yet a picture of the battery’s spec plate None 9 Do you have the truck info—the minimum weight for the battery? Min: 3750 Lbs / Max: 4150 Lbs

10 Also, since the SB connector comes in 350A, do they want an SBE320 Sure

Also below is stated a 320 Amp Connector is needed. Normally batteries come with a 350 AMP connector. We would need to know what color connector is needed as well.

Connector is Black. SYE 320A 150V MAX EN1175-1 Compliant

The salient characteristics state the battery shall not exceed 27.5" in width. A supplier-quoted unit that otherwise fully matches every other specification

(80V, 500Ah, SB-style 320-amp connector, single-point watering system with fill kit, length and height within limits) measures 27.75" in width. Can the

Government confirm whether any tolerance is permitted on this dimension, or whether 27.5" is a firm maximum with no exceptions?

Battery Compartment size (Inches) :

40.60 x 28.30 x 31.00

Our supplier has indicated they need the forklift make and model, as well as the position and length of the existing battery cables, in order to confirm compatibility and finalize a quote. Is this a replacement battery for an existing forklift, and if so, can the Government provide the forklift make/model and cable specifications?

Hyster J50Z - 28 / Serial: B416A03662G Cables are approximately 5ft in length. Positioned from rear of battery.

RFI TRACKER: W50S8A26QA004

FORKLIFT BATTERY

The solicitation states FOB Destination to Newington, NH but we did not see a specified required delivery date or period of performance. Our current supplier quote indicates a 6-week lead time after receipt of order. Can the Government confirm the required delivery date so we can ensure our quote meets that timeline?

None specified. As soon as possible.

To what email address should quotes be submitted, and is there an attachment size limit we should stay under? The announcement gives the subject-line format for quote submissions, and the Provisions and Clauses document incorporates 52.212-1 by reference, but neither states the receiving address.

Please submit quotes via email to eve.m.maker.civ@army.mil and richard.c.trafton.civ@army.mil . Outlook has a max attachment size of 20 MB.

Should the representations in the Provisions and Clauses document (252.204- 7016, 252.204-7017, 52.219-1, 252.225-7055, 252.225-7059, 52.240-90, 252.203-7005) be returned completed with the quote, or do current annual representations and certifications in SAM satisfy them?

The current annual representations and certifications in SAM satisfy.

19 At what discharge rate must the minimum 500 Ah capacity be rated, such as the 6-hour, 8-hour, or 20-hour rate? 6-hour rate

20 Please provide the required SB-style 320-amp connector color, configuration, polarity, cable length, and cable exit position.

Connector is Black. SYE 320A 150V MAX EN1175-1 Compliant

Do the maximum dimensions of 40 inches long by 27.5 inches wide by 30.5 inches high apply to the complete assembled battery, including the tray, cables, connector, and watering-system hardware?

Yes. Space Contains all components.

Battery Compartment size (Inches) :

40.60 x 28.30 x 31.00

22 Is there a required delivery period after receipt of the purchase order, or should quoters propose their standard delivery lead time? Please give proposed lead time

Does the receiving location have a loading dock or material-handling equipment capable of unloading an industrial forklift battery, or must the contractor provide liftgate or specialized unloading service?

Yes. Loading dock or MHE is available on-site.

24 Confirm if you are looking for any specific manufacturer? DEKA or equivalent.

25 Please provide the existing charger manufacturer/model?

CD Technologies - Power Solutions Ferro Five Series Model:

FR40HK640 / SPEC: Z04647 Serial Number: MPI-280128 DC Output: 80

Volts / 135 Amps / 40 Cells Rated 8 Hr Capacity: 640 AC Input:

240/480V - 3 Phase 42/21 A - 60Hz Recommended Line Fuses:

50/25

26 For the required SB-style 320-amp connector, please identify the connector color/keying and polarity, cable-exit position, and required cable lead length.

Connector is Black. SYE 320A 150V MAX EN1175-1 Compliant.

The battery is expected to weigh approximately 3,900 pounds and ship by hazmat LTL. Does the receiving location have a loading dock and forklift capable of unloading it, or must the contractor's FOB-destination price include liftgate or other unloading/placement service?

Yes. Loading dock or MHE is available on-site.

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