Mobile Rock-Climbing Wall
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- Solicitation number
- W912LP-25-Q-1004
- Agency
- Iowa National Guard Army National Guard, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 339920 Sporting and Athletic Goods Manufacturing
- PSC
- 7810 Athletic And Sporting Equipment
- Place of performance
- Johnston, Iowa 50131, United States
- Points of contact
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- Dan Collins daniel.w.collins.civ@army.mil (515) 252-4647
- Megan Kaszinski megan.r.kaszinski.civ@army.mil (515) 252-4498
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Iowa Army National Guard is seeking potential contractors for a Sources Sought Request for Information (RFI) to procure four mobile rock-climbing walls for training and recreational purposes. The solicitation targets small businesses within the Sporting and Athletic Goods Manufacturing sector (NAICS 339920) with a size standard of 750 employees. The mobile rock-climbing walls must meet specific technical requirements, including a height between 20-28 feet, weather-resistant construction, four-station hydraulic auto-belay routes, and a minimum of 100 pre-installed hand holds. Potential contractors are invited to provide feedback on the proposed specifications and confirm their ability to meet the requirements by January 8, 2025. The RFI aims to develop a list of qualified vendors and gather market research before issuing the formal solicitation.
The procurement is designated as a total small business set-aside, meaning only small businesses can compete for the contract. Each rock-climbing wall must be accompanied by a dual-axel trailer with specific technical specifications, safety equipment including eight harnesses and helmets, and a minimum one-year warranty. The total contract includes four mobile rock-climbing walls, accompanying IUID labels, and potential shipping/freight services. While no specific budget range is mentioned, the contract will include provisions for onsite operator training and detailed equipment requirements. Interested companies are required to provide company information including name, point of contact, phone number, email, and either CAGE or UEI identifier when responding to the RFI.
Notice text
You are invited to submit comments/feedback in response to this Sources Sought Request for Information (RFI) concerning an upcoming solicitation for mobile rock-climbing walls to the Iowa National Guard.
We are not requesting quotes at this time, only developing a list of potential contractors who can provide a quote for the required mobile rock-climbing wall as part of the Government’s market research.
All salient characteristics (specifications) for the proposed mobile rock-climbing wall shall meet or exceed the specifications outlined in the description below. Please provide comments/feedback, to include the following:
1. Can your business provide a quote for mobile rock-climbing walls?
2. Are the proposed specifications either too vague or too restrictive?
3. Do the proposed specifications limit competition to a specific brand?
4. Any additional information that would be helpful to prepare a quote?
5. Provide the following company information in your response:
a. Company Name
b. POC
c. POC Phone Number
d. POC Email
e. CAGE or UEI
The following is applicable to this RFI:
NAICS 339920, with a small business size standard of 750 employees is applicable to this requirement.
The following equipment is required:
LINE ITEM #: 0001
ITEM: Mobile Rock-Climbing Wall
QUANTITY / UNIT: 4 / Each
DESCRIPTION: See salient characteristics below for specifications.
LINE ITEM #: 0002
ITEM: Item Unique Identification(IUID) Label
QUANTITY / UNIT: 4 / Each
DESCRIPTION: See requirement details below.
LINE ITEM #: 0003
ITEM: Shipping/Freight (if applicable)
QUANTITY / UNIT: 1 / Each
DESCRIPTION: See requirement details below.
Line Item 0001: Mobile Rock-Climbing Wall
Rock Wall:
- Shall be between 20 and 28 feet in height.
- Shall withstand a minimum 25 MPH wind.
- Shall have weather resistant coating on all steel.
- Shall have option to set-up while connected to tow-vehicle or disconnected.
- Shall have lightweight, non-abrasive fiberglass UV resistant gel coat climbing surface.
- Shall be gray color.
- Shall have four-station hydraulic auto-belay routes.
- Shall have open access belay components, no incasement box.
- Shall have four button activated horns at the top of each route. Separate batter if option available.
- Shall have a minimum 100 pre-installed hand holds.
- Shall include minimum of one hand hold wrench / t-tool.
- Shall include a minimum eight speed harnesses with 45 to 250 lb. weight limit.
- Shall include a minimum four auto-locking carabineers / swivels.
- Shall include a minimum eight safety helmets.
- Shall include operation manual.
- Shall include one-time onsite operator training.
Dual Axel Trailer:
- Shall have minimum two 3,500 lb. tandem axles (7,000 lb. total).
- Shall have Class 4, 2.5-inch ball coupler hitch from max gross weight of 10,000 lbs.
- Shall have four inch drop galvanized torsion axles.
- Shall have four heavy duty wheels, tires, and fenders.
- Shall include one matching spare wheel and tire with trailer mounting bracket.
- Shall have standard RV 7-way towing plug, 12-volt DC electric braking system.
- Shall have weather coating on all steel.
- Shall be gray or black color.
- Shall have dual hydraulic rams and lift controller.
- Shall have five heavy duty jacks with wheels and fenders:
- One center mounted front jack, vertical crank (not horizontal), drop foot.
- Two side jacks in the center for additional stability.
- Two rear jacks, drop.
- Shall have accessory toolbox installed with jack and lug nut wrench.
Warranty:
- Shall have no less than 1-year standard warranty (parts & labor).
- Warranty information will be required with contractor’s quote.
Line Item 0002: Item Unique Identification (IUID) Label
- Per DFARS Clause 252.211-7003 – Item Unique Identification and Valuation if price is $5,000 or above. Contractor is responsible for providing IUID label at the time of delivery.
- IUID label shall be QR code readable and shall display the manufacturer or distributor’s CAGE code, model number or part number, and equipment’s serial number.
- No other equipment identification shall be substituted for the IUID described above.
Line Item 0003: Shipping/Freight (if applicable)
- The following shall apply if contractor’s offer includes FOB Origin. Shipping/freight expense of $250.00 and above, contractor shall submit their original shipping invoice or GBL/CBL and the invoice(s) submitted for the supplies in accordance with Invoicing Instructions outlined within DFARS Clause 252.232-7006 “Wide Area Workflow Payment Instructions.”
- Ship to address will be provided at time of award.
Attachments
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| RFI_W912LP-25-Q-1004.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Mobile Rock-Climbing Wall | Award Notice | |
| Mobile Rock-Climbing Wall | Solicitation | |
| Mobile Rock-Climbing Wall | Pre-Solicitation |
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