Combined Synopsis DC Tool Gantry_1.docx

COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION FOR DC Torque Tooling with Gantry System General Information

Contracting Office Address Red River Army Depot Directorate for Contracting 100 James Carlow drive, Bld 735 Texarkana, TX 75505-5000 Contract Specialist: Luke Leitschuck – luke.j.leitschuck.civ@army.mil Contracting Officer: Travis N Peterson

Description This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) subpart 12.6, “Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Items,” as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested, and a written solicitation document will not be issued.

This solicitation is a Request For Offers (RFO). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through the Federal Acquisition Regulations Circular - FAC Number: 2025-01 Effective Date: 11/12/2024.

The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 333991 with a small business size standard of 500 employees. This solicitation will result in one (1) award.

Basis For Award: See Provision At FAR 52.212-2 below.

Submission Of Questions: Any questions regarding this RFO must be received by January 8, 2025 at 1000 hrs. (10:00 AM Central Standard Time (CST). Questions shall be submitted by email to Contract Specialist at luke.j.leitschuck.civ@army.mil & Contracting Officer at travis.n.peterson2.civ@army.mil.

Responses to questions are not considered changes to the RFO as the only way the RFO can be modified is through an amendment that will be issued. No Oral explanations or instructions will be provided. All questions must be submitted in writing, upon receipt of questions, the Government will post questions and answers to sam.gov and by email to all interested offerors.

Submission Due Date: All offers are due by January 13, 2025 at 1300hrs (1:00 PM CST). All responses received within this time frame will be considered by the government. Responses shall be submitted electronically to luke.j.leitschuck.civ@army.mil & travis.n.peterson2.civ@army.mil concerning this acquisition. Offeror must be registered in System for Award Management (SAM) prior to receiving an award. Refer to website https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/.

The Acquisition Services Division for Red River Army Depot at 100 James Carlow Drive, Bld 735 in Texarkana, TX is seeking to purchase a DC Torque Tooling with Gantry System.

All interested companies shall provide offers for the following:

Supplies

Red River Army Depot Directorate for Maintenance has a requirement for a new DC Torque Tooling with Gantry System.

1. This will be a Firm-Fixed Price/ Single Purchase Order for the following:

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Purchase Description (PD) DC Torque Tooling System with Gantry For T158LL Assembly Red River Army Depot (RRAD) 10 December 2024

1. Scope: This purchase description sets forth the minimum requirements for the delivery and installation of one (1) each DC Torque Tooling System with Gantry for use in the Rubber Products Branch of Red River Army Depot. The system shall be used to facilitate assembly of track sections used on tracked military vehicles. The system shall include a free-standing gantry structure that contains a bridge mounted electronically controlled torque nutrunner device for the torquing of track fasteners that are positioned beneath the gantry system. The torque tooling shall be designed to accommodate the specific physical characteristics and torque requirements of the track assembly operation. The gantry system shall also include a separate bridge and pneumatic hoist for the handling of material beneath the gantry system. The vendor shall be responsible for complete turn-key installation of the system. At the completion of installation, the vendor shall provide on-site commissioning and operator training for the system.

1.1. Place of Performance: The items acquired via this contract shall be delivered, installed, and made fully operational at building 493 at Red River Army Depot located at Texarkana, Texas.

1.2. Period of Performance: The vendor shall furnish and install all equipment, accessories, tooling, and complete all training and technical requirements of this contract no later than four (4) months after the date of contract award.

1.3. Recognized Holidays: The contractor shall not perform on-site work on the following holidays:

New Year’s Day Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday President’s Day Memorial Day Juneteenth National Independence Day Independence Day Labor Day Columbus Day Veteran’s Day Thanksgiving Day Christmas Day (Including RRAD Christmas Shutdown)

2. General Requirements:

2.1. Item Condition: The items offered shall be new and a current production model. A current production model is defined as the manufacturer’s current production model which, on the date this solicitation is issued, has been designed, engineered and sold or is being offered for sale through advertisements or manufacturer’s published catalogue or brochures. Products such as a prototype unit, pre-production model, or experimental units do not qualify as meeting the requirements specified herein. The equipment shall be complete, so that when connected to the utilities identified herein, it can be used for any function for which it was designed and constructed.

2.2. General Safety: The equipment shall be fitted with safety devices or coverings for any parts that present safety hazards. The equipment shall include provisions to isolate and lock out all sources of hazardous energy, either input to the equipment or generated by the equipment, to ensure safety of operation and maintenance personnel. The torque tool shall include an emergency stop button at the operator location that serves to stop all tool operation.

2.3. General Standards Compliance: General compliance shall include, but not necessarily be limited to the following:

2.3.1. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 29 CFR 1910: Code of Federal Regulations, Occupational Safety and Health Standards

2.3.2. National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA) 70: National Electric Code (NEC), most current edition.

2.3.3. Vendor shall comply with all local, state, and federal safety, security, and environmental regulations.

2.4. Environmental Protection: The equipment shall be designed and constructed, so that under the operating service, transportation and storage conditions described herein, the equipment shall not emit materials hazardous to the ecological system as prescribed by federal, state, and local statutes in effect at the time of offer.

2.4.1. Compliance with Environmental Laws and Regulations: Contractor shall comply with all applicable federal, state, and local environmental laws, statutes, regulations, executive orders, permits, Army regulations (with supplements), as well as Major Subordinate Command (MSC) and installation regulation, policy, Host Tenant Agreement, Interagency Service Support Agreement, or Status-of-Forces Agreement. Contractor shall immediately report any conflicts between applicable federal, state, local environmental laws, statutes, executive orders, and provisions of Army Regulation 200-1, and any specifications within this contract to the Contracting Officer Representative (COR).

2.4.2. Conformance with Environmental Management System: Contractor shall take the necessary actions to identify, monitor, and control those contract operations and activities that pose risk of contamination, or can negatively impact the natural and/or human environment.

2.5. Lubrication: Means shall be provided to ensure adequate lubrication of all moving parts. If the design of the equipment includes a recirculating lubrication system, the system shall include a cleanable or replaceable filter.

2.6. Interchangeability: All parts of the end item shall be manufactured to standards and tolerances that will provide for the interchangeability of respective parts between end items of the same model without modification of the part or the equipment. All replacement parts shall be available commercially within the continental United States.

2.7. Controls: All mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic operating controls required for operation shall be located convenient to the operator's workstation(s).

2.8. Equipment Assembly: The equipment shall be constructed of parts that are new, without defects and free of repairs. The equipment construction shall include all components, parts, and features necessary to meet the performance requirements specified herein. All parts subject to damage from environmental hazards (such as dust, debris, or residue) shall be sealed or otherwise protected. The structure shall withstand all forces encountered during the operation of the equipment to its maximum rating and capacity without permanent distortion or failure.

2.9. Surfaces: All surfaces shall be clean and free of harmful or extraneous materials. All edges shall be either rounded or beveled unless sharpness is required to perform a necessary function. Except as otherwise specified herein, the condition and finish of all surfaces shall be in accordance with the manufacturer's commercial practices.

2.10. Measuring and Indicating Devices: All measuring and indicating devices such as dial indicators, pressure gages, temperature indicators, depth stops, scales, and other similar devices used on the equipment shall be graduated in the U.S. Customary System of Units (US). Markings on all measuring and indicating devices shall be permanently and legibly engraved or etched on a non-glare background. All dials and other type indicating devices shall be securely mounted in place.

2.11. Maintainability: The equipment shall be designed and constructed to permit maintenance personnel to easily service the equipment using a minimal number of tools. All parts subject to wear, breakage, or distortion shall be accessible for adjustment, replacement, or repair. Consistent with required maintenance and design of the equipment, the vendor shall provide any special tools required to service the unit. The equipment shall be equipped with access covers to facilitate inspection, cleaning, repair, or replacement of parts.

3. Technical Specifications:

3.1. DC Torque Tooling: The vendor shall supply an overhead gantry mounted (double bridge) torque reaction nutrunner tool - API-400-QST90 series or equal - that facilitates X-Y-Z movement within the gantry system, and allows sufficient vertical movement for the operator to efficiently maneuver the tool to service the track fasteners when positioned on the track build table. NOTE: During track assembly, the track sections are placed within a concave shaped build table, therefore the vendor shall be responsible for designing sufficient rotational freedom within the torque tool head to facilitate access to all required fasteners of the track section while they are in a concave shape.

3.1.1. The torque tool system and associated mounting equipment and accessories shall at a minimum be rated from 180 ft-lb. to 737 ft-lb.

3.1.2. The torque requirements for this application shall be:

3.1.2.1. Center-guide – 180-240 ft-lbs.

3.1.2.2. End-connector – 320-380 ft-lbs.

3.1.2.3. Pad Nut – 260-300 ft-lbs.

3.1.3. Shall use a square drive sized for the full torque capacity of the tool

3.1.4. Shall include one (1) each compatible square drive socket for each fastener to be torqued – 15/16”, 1 5/16”, 1 1/8”

3.1.5. Shall contain a control unit that allows a minimum of 50 programmable pre-set torque values

3.1.6. Shall allow the operator to select from the different programmed torque values

3.1.7. Shall provide tool mounted operator controls for the application of torque

3.1.8. Shall provide a means for manual operator maneuvering of the tool to each track fastener to be torqued. This includes X-Y-Z travel within the gantry system, air assisted vertical travel, and a tilt function to service the concave track section fasteners. The tooling shall be designed and assembled so that movement of the tool will not take place without operator interaction.

3.1.9. Shall provide a torque reaction system to stabilize the tool during application of torque that is rated for the full capacity of the torque tool. The unit shall not require application of manual operator applied torque reaction force.

3.1.10. Shall be provided with a festoon or other means of cable management to facilitate operation with the gantry system

3.1.11. Shall include an emergency stop button at the operator’s location

3.1.12. Shall come fully calibrated by the vendor at the time the unit is put into service

3.2. Gantry System: The gantry system shall consist of a 20’ Long x 20’ Wide steel free-standing frame that shall be mounted to the concrete floor. Height of the steel gantry beams shall allow a minimum 12’ height under bridge for the underslung DC tooling and hoist bridge rails. The gantry structure shall provide a runway and bridge rail system to allow X-Y movement of the accessories attached to the gantry system. The gantry system shall be designed and rated to safely handle the loads presented by the attached accessories, and each rail shall be rated for a minimum of 2000 lbs. Load ratings of the rail system shall be clearly marked. Vendor shall be responsible for verifying fit and clearances of gantry system within the installation location. The gantry structure and rail system shall include the following items:

3.2.1. A dedicated double bridge that suspends the torque tool from the overhead rail and runway system. The double bridge shall provide four (4) points of contact to the runway rail system. The torque tool shall have free X-Y-Z movement within the full gantry frame. The bridge, mounting hardware, and end trucks shall be of a heavy-duty rigid design to fully withstand and stabilize the torsional torque moments applied by the torque tooling. The bridge structure shall allow for a 12’ height under bridge.

3.2.2. A dedicated runway mounted single bridge that suspends a vendor provided minimum half ton rated pneumatic chain hoist complete with manual trolley, chain container, and pendent control. The bridge shall be rated for a minimum of 2000 lbs and shall allow for a 12’ height under bridge. The load rating shall be clearly marked. The hoist and bridge shall have free X-Y-Z movement within the full gantry frame. The hoist bridge shall be independent of the torque tooling bridge described in section 3.2.1. The hoist shall include the required air hose, festoon kit, and all accessories required to make the hoist fully operational.

4. Utilities: The torque tooling system shall operate from 480-volt 60 Hz 3 phase 30 amp electrical service. Vendor shall notify the Government in the event of alternative electrical options. The vendor provided hoist shall be pneumatic. RRAD will place utilities within 20 feet of the installation location. Vendor shall be responsible for the connection of the system to RRAD utilities.

5. Installation: The vendor shall provide a full turn-key installation of the complete system. This includes off-loading from shipment, unpacking, inspecting, assembling, moving the system into the installation area, leveling, securing to the foundation, and connection to all utilities. The vendor shall provide all equipment, tooling, and manpower to accomplish the installation. The equipment shall be installed in RRAD building 493 at the location designated by RRAD.

6. Acceptance Test: Upon completion of installation, the vendor shall demonstrate successful operation of the system. The demonstration shall include programming and selection of torque values, and successful operation of the torque tooling system during track assembly operations.

7. Training: The vendor shall provide a factory representative that is thoroughly familiar with all aspects of the system for the purpose of training RRAD personnel. The training shall be provided during the normal day shift working hours of RRAD. The training shall include equipment operation, programming, preventative maintenance, and calibration requirements. The training shall be provided for a minimum of one (1) working day at RRAD.

8. Technical Data: The vendor shall provide a complete set of manufacturer’s technical data for the tooling system. The technical data shall include at a minimum:

8.1. Initial Approval Drawings: Vendor shall provide a set of drawings in electronic format that detail the dimensions and capacities of the system within 30 days of award. RRAD will review the drawings for compliance with the requirements of this purchase description. The vendor shall not proceed with production until receiving drawing approval from RRAD IAW CDRL A0001.

8.2. Operation and maintenance procedures: Vendor shall provide operation and maintenance procedures for the system in electronic format by the beginning of acceptance testing IAW CDRL A0002.

8.3. Factory calibration certificate: Vendor shall provide a factory calibration certificate for the system in electronic format by the beginning of acceptance testing IAW CDRL A0003.

9. Warranty: The items furnished under this contract shall be guaranteed for a period of one (1) year, against defective materials, design, and workmanship. Upon receipt of notice from the Government of failure of any part of the system during the warranty period, that part or parts shall be replaced promptly with new parts at the expense of the vendor. The vendor shall provide installation services for replacement items during the warranty period. The warranty is to begin upon final acceptance by the Government.

(End of Purchase Description)

2. Delivery schedule TBD: 12 Months ADO

Place of Performance

Red River Army Depot Directorate for Contracting 100 James Carlow Drive BLD 735 Texarkana, TX

Delivery and Acceptance: FOB Destination

The full text of FAR provisions or clauses may be accessed electronically at http://acquisition.gov/comp/far/index.html.

The following solicitation provisions apply to this acquisition:

1. FAR 52.212-1, “Instructions to Offerors–Commercial Products and Commercial Services” (Sep 2023). This solicitation will result in only one (1) award.

Complete Table I and submit to the POC before closing date.

2. FAR 52.212-2 ADDENDUM, “Evaluation-Commercial Products and Commercial Services” The Government will Award a contract to the lowest responsive offer and capable of providing a DC torque tool with Gantry System in accordance with Purchase Description Contractor shall acknowledge all requirements in the Purchase Description.

(a) The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers:

(i) Technical Capability. Technical capability of the supplies offered to meet the Government requirements per Purchase Description. Offers’ technical description of the supplies being offered shall be in sufficient detail to evaluate compliance with the requirements in the solicitation. This may include product literature, technical features similar to Purchase Description, warranty provisions, or other documents.

(ii) Price. Price will be evaluated to determine if the offer is fair, reasonable, and balanced. The Government may determine that an offer is unacceptable if prices are significantly unbalanced.

Unrealistically low offered prices, initially or subsequently, may be grounds for rejection for this solicitation.

(iii) Past Performance. Past performance will be evaluated to determine the confidence in the offeror’s ability to successfully accomplish the requirements of this solicitation based on the offeror’s demonstrated present and past work record. The Government will evaluate the offeror’s demonstrated record of contract compliance in supplying products and services that meet users’ needs, including cost and delivery schedule.

There will not be an adjectival rating assigned to each factor.

(b) Evaluation of offers. Evaluation procedures at FAR 13 will be used to evaluate all offers received in response to this solicitation.

The Government may award to other than the lowest offer.

(c) A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer's specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award.

(End of provision)

Responsive offerors shall have a current representations and certifications in sam.gov and Table I complete.

3. FAR 52.212-3, “Offeror Representations and Certifications–Commercial Products and Commercial Services” (May 2024)

Offerors must complete annual representations and certifications electronically in the System for Award Management (SAM) accessed through https://www.sam.gov in accordance with FAR 52.212-3, “Offeror Representations and Certifications–Commercial Products.”

The following solicitation clauses apply to this acquisition:

1. FAR 52.212-4, “Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Products and Commercial Services” (Nov 2023)

2. FAR 52.212-5, “Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Products and Commercial Services” (NOV 2024) The following subparagraphs of FAR 52.212-5 are applicable:

52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (JUN 2020), with Alternate I (NOV 2021) (41 U.S.C. 4704 and 10 U.S.C. 4655).

52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (NOV 2021) (41 U.S.C. 3509). 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (JUN 2020) (Pub. L. 109-282) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (NOV 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644).

52.222-3, Convict Labor (JUN 2003) (E.O. 11755).

52.222-19, Child Labor--Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (DEC 2022) (E.O. 13126).

52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (APR 2015).

52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (SEP 2016) (E.O. 11246).

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This is an open-market combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products as defined herein. The government intends to award a contract as a result of this combined synopsis/solicitation that will include the terms and conditions set forth herein. To facilitate the award process, all offers must include a statement regarding the terms and conditions herein as follows:

"The terms and conditions in the solicitation are acceptable to be included in the award document without modification, deletion, or addition."

OR

"The terms and conditions in the solicitation are acceptable to be included in the award document with the exception, deletion, or addition of the following:"

Offerors shall list exception(s) and rationale for the exception(s).

Any questions or concerns regarding this solicitation should be forwarded in writing via e-mail to the Contract Specialist, Luke Leitschuck, at luke.j.leitschuck.civ@army.mil & Contracting Officer, Travis N Peterson, at travis.n.peterson2.civ@army.mil.

Point of Contact

Contract Specialist Luke Leitschuck 571-588-1513 Luke.j.leitschuck.civ@army.mil

Contracting Officer Travis N Peterson 571‐588‐1517 travis.n.peterson2.civ@army.mil Developed by Virtual Acquisition Office™ for federal government use and customization.