Amendment 0004 to solicitation W25G1V-09-R-0021

AMENDMENT 0003

The purpose of this amendment 0003 to solicitation W25G1V-09-R-0021, is to clarify the specifications in solicitation paragraph 3.1.5, and to extend the response date of the solicitation.


1) Reference solicitation paragraph 3.1.5. Hydraulic System:

DELETE: The hydraulic pressure-compensating pump shall be capable of delivering a minimum of 3000 PSI fully adjustable by a manual selector valve. Operating pressure shall be between 400 and 3000 PSI.

ADD: The hydraulic pressure-compensating pump shall be capable of delivering the necessary pressure to accomplish the clamping and transferring forces required in the Performance Requirements section, paragraphs: 3.2 through and including 3.2.6, as a minimum.

Q1) Question: Paragraph 3.1.3 Transfer section states minimum 3.25 transfer cylinder, paragraph 3.2.1 states 25 tons of transfer force, 3.25 bore cylinder needs to operate at 6031 PSI to achieve 25 tons is 25 tons the required transfer force? 3.1.5 states 3000 PSI maximum operating pressure.

A1) Answer: Reference solicitation paragraph 3.1.5. Hydraulic System: per this amendment paragraph 1.


3) RESPONSE DATE IS CHANGED FROM 4:00 PM LOCAL JUNE 18, 2009 TO:
4:00 PM LOCAL JUNE 22, 2009.

All OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS REMAIN THE SAME.

AMENDMENT 0002

The purpose of this amendment 0002 to solicitation W25G1V-09-R-0021, is to answer offerors questions, to provide additional information on the molding application requirements, and to extend the response date of the solicitation.


1) Offerors questions received with the Government Responses:


Q1) Question: Could clarification be provided on the requirement in solicitation paragraph 3.3.2.5 (Programming), proportional pressure control, speed control, and position control for the clamp circuit of the press?

A1) Answer: Pressure control, speed control and position control for the clamp circuit of the press is required to prevent damage to molds.


2) Reference solicitation paragraph 2. Application.

ADD: The presses must be capable of compression molding.

Q1) Question: Will the presses also be used for compression molding?

A1) Answer: Reference solicitation paragraph 2. Application, per this amendment paragraph 2.


3) RESPONSE DATE IS CHANGED FROM 4:00 PM LOCAL JUNE 16, 2009 TO:
4:00 PM LOCAL JUNE 18, 2009.

All OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS REMAIN THE SAME.

AMENDMENT 0001 TO SOLICITATION W25G1V-09-R-0021

The purpose of this amendment 0001 to solicitation W25G1V-09-R-0021, is to answer offeror questions, to provide additional detail of the transfer/molding application, to provide additional detail on control requirements, and to extend the response date of the solicitation.


1) Offeror's questions received with the Government Responses:


Q1) Question: Are there drawings or pictures of the equipment?
A1) Answer: There are no drawings or pictures of the equipment.

Q2) Question: Is there any cooling operation for the presses?
A2) Answer: There are no cooling requirements for the rubber molding process that will be
performed with the machines. The vendor is responsible to provide any cooling
requirements for machine operation.

Q3) Question: What is the targeted transfer press footprint?
A3) Answer: Reference solicitation paragraph 3.1.8. The transfer press shall not require a foot
print greater than 48 wide by 60 deep.

Q4) Question: What is the required press cycle time?
A4) Answer: Reference solicitation paragraph 3.2.3, the press cycle time is addressed in terms
of speed in Inches Per Minute (IPM).

Q5) Question: Is the press stroke equal for all 6 presses?
A5) Answer: Reference solicitation paragraph 3.2.2, 17 stroke. Yes, all the 6 presses shall
be the same.

Q6) Question: What is the number of hydraulic power units required?
A6) Answer: Each press shall have the necessary hydraulic power unit or units to operate
Independently of each other. It is the vendors responsibility how to accomplish
this requirement.

Q7) Question: Must each unit be self contained with its own controls and hydraulic unit?
A7) Answer: Yes, each press shall be self contained and operate independently. Centralized
hydraulics and controls are not acceptable.

Q8) Question: What is the size, and number of T-slots per platen?
A8) Answer: Platens shall have a minimum of three (3) each T-slots running left to right
and three (3) each T-slots running front to rear in each platen.


2) Reference solicitation paragraph 2. Application.

ADD: The presses will be used for molding cable connectors and cable/wiring harnesses,
which protrude from the mold, and cable is generally coiled near the base of the
machine. Vacuum capability is not a requirement for the presses. A transfer press
uses hydraulic pressure to hold a mold closed and then a secondary ram is used to
force neoprene rubber into the mold taking the shape of the mold cavity.

Offeror questions received with the Government Responses:

Q1) Is there more detail on the transfer operation?
A1) Reference solicitation paragraph 2. Application, per this amendment paragraph 2.

Q2) Is vacuum capability a feature to be considered?
A2) Reference solicitation paragraph 2. Application, per this amendment paragraph 2.


3) Reference solicitation paragraph 3.3.1 Controls/Indicators:

ADD: The PLC based programmable controls may supersede Watlow temperature controls,
DAM and manual flow control valves as long as there is a means to operate the press
in a somewhat manual mode without going through a complete programming session.
The pressure gauges shall remain to provide for quick visual reference. Vendor shall
describe how machine can be operated for both prototype one time jobs without a
recipe/program or repeat runs using recipes/programs.

Offeror questions received with the Government Responses:

Q1) Control requirements listed in 3.3.1 and 3.3.2-3.2.6 contradict each other on some points,
please advise.
A1) Reference solicitation paragraph 3.3.1. Controls/Indicators, per this amendment
paragraph 3.


4) RESPONSE DATE IS CHANGED FROM 4:00 PM LOCAL JUNE 11, 2009 TO:
4:00 PM LOCAL JUNE 16, 2009.

All OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS REMAIN THE SAME.

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2005-32. NAICS Code 333513, 500employees. The Request for Proposal (RFP) W25G1V-09-R-0021 is issued as full and open competition. Any resultant contract shall be Firm, Fixed-Price, single award. Proposals are being requested for the following:



Contract Line Item number: (CLIN) 0001: 6 Each, 50Ton Hydraulic Transfer Presses to include; delivery, installation and on-site training.
(See Attachment one (1) for complete specification of salient characteristics, and statement of work requirements.


PROPOSAL SUBMISSION:

The pricing shall be filled out as follows: CLIN 0001:$___ 50 Ton Hydraulic Transfer Press, QTY: 6 EACH.

FOB Destination, Tobyhanna Army Depot (TYAD), Tobyhanna, PA 18466
Delivery at Tobyhanna Army Depot (TYAD) shall be no later than 80 days from date of award.

Offerors must address delivery, installation and on-site training requirements in their proposals. Parties interested in responding to RFP are requested to complete a Standard Form (SF) 1449 (available at http://www.forms.gov), blocks 5, 12, 17a, 17b, 19 thru 24,30a, and 30b; AND 30c. The offer must be signed by a company official authorized to contractually bind the company. Proposals shall include the completed full text provision FAR 52.209-5 Certification Regarding Responsibility Matters. FAR 52.212-3 ALT 1 Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, completely filled out, as well as DFARS 252.212-7000, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items. Full text clauses (FAR and DFARS) may be found at http://farsite.hill.af.mil or http://www.arnet.gov. Supporting documentation (i.e., Past Performance and Technical documentation); must be submitted with your offer in order for your offer to be considered (see below information).

PAST PERFORMANCE: Information pertaining to three examples of recent, similar sales of Hydraulic Transfer Presses, to include; customer name, phone number/e-mail, model of machine tooling was supplied for, dollar value of contract and required/actual delivery will be required. The examples of recent similar sales shall have been performed within the past three years (3 yr).

TECHNICAL: The offeror shall provide manufacturers technical specifications, which specifically demonstrates, the proposed machine meets the salient characteristics specified, and proposed delivery schedule.

Completed SF1449 and other information must be faxed 570-895-6782, sent electronically as a .pdf file to; ruth.mecca@us.army.mil or provided hard copy by the date specified for receipt of offers which is 4:00PM local 06/11/09.
Offers or modifications to offers received at the address specified for the receipt of offers after the exact time specified may not be considered.
Offeror must hold prices firm for 60 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of offers which is 4:00 PM local 06/11/09.
To receive an award, the company must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) http://www.ccr.gov.


APPLICABLE FAR, DFARS AND LOCAL CLAUSES: See Attachment two (2) for all Applicable FAR, DFARS Clauses, and LOCAL CLAUSES Applicable to the award.


AMENDMENTS:
Any amendments issued to this solicitation will be synopsized in the same manner as this solicitation. All Offerors are advised to acknowledge any amendments issued to the solicitation with their proposal.