Notice of Intent to Issue a Purchase Order for 1 Clark S30C LPG 6000# WIDE SSFP Forklift.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC),National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH-Pittsburgh)\Pittsburgh Mining Research Division (PMRD), intends to award a sole source firm-fixed price purchase order to TruPar America, 160 Wilson Road, Bentleyville, PA 15314, Allegheny County, PA Clark Factory Authorized Dealer of Clark Forklifts for: 1 - Clark S30C Series LPG 6000# WIDE SSFP (Side Shift Fork Positioner) Forklift with WIDE Configuration.

• Masts: 189" / MFH 83.3" / OHL 35.3" FL (5b / 6F).
• Carriages: Triple 49´wide / hook type / ITA class III.
• Load Backrest: 49" High for class III carriage
• Forks: Class III / 60" long x 5" wide x 1.75" thick.
• Auxiliary Valves: Double for four hoses (4 spool, 2 levers).
• Drive Tires: Wide Track 21 x 8x 15 - Drive, 48.8 oaw.
• Steer Tire: Cushion - 16x6x10.5.
• Cascade Sideshifting Fork Positioner: Opening Range 1.8 - 50.5",
Fork Pocket Width 6".
• Force Cooled Disc Brakes.
• Load Weight Measurement Display.
• 2.5L balanced engine with EPA compliant multi-port LPG fuel injection system.

A forklift with WIDE configuration will be used to move bulky- top heavy equipment in B-151 Longwall gallery. The side shifting fork will allow safe lifting of the model longwall shields with opening range of 28.75" - 43.25". The Load Weight Measurement Display will insure safe balanced loads.

This contract action is for a commodity which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b) (Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP)). Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals.

This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotations; however, all quotations/responses received within fifteen (15) days of the issuance of this notice will be considered by the government. A determination by the government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.
Any quotation and/or response should be emailed to Contract Specialist, James Ambrozic at eud7@cdc.gov by 11:00 am. on March 22, 2019

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