Storage Conveyor

Added: May 16, 2016 1:56 pm 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 number is VA250-16-Q-0295 and is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-87. The associated NAICS code is 333922 Belt conveyor systems manufacturing and small business size standard is 500 employees. This is a total small business set-aside. The requirement is for a Storage Conveyor for the uniforms of approximately 3000 Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center employees. Delivery location is the Louis Stokes, Cleveland VA Medical Center, 10701 East Boulevard, Cleveland, OH 44106-1702.



This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; a formal, written solicitation will not be issued. PAPER COPIES OF THIS SOLICITATION WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE. This solicitation documents and incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through FAC 2005-87. It is the responsibility of the contractor to be familiar with the applicable clauses and provisions. The clauses may be accessed in full text at these addresses: https://www.acquisition.gov/Far/ The selected Offeror shall comply with the following commercial item terms and conditions, which are incorporated herein by reference: FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -Commercial Items, FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items - the selected offeror shall submit a completed copy of the listed representations and certifications or confirm that the annual representations and certifications was completed electronically via the SAM website accessed through http://www.acquisition.gov; FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, paragraph (a) and the following clauses in paragraph (b): 52.204-10, 52.209-6, 52.219-6, 52.222-3, 52.222-19, 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.223-18, 52.225-1, 52.225-13, 52.232-34. The full text of the referenced FAR clauses may be accessed electronically at https://www.acquisition.gov/far/.



Evaluation: will be made using the procedures under FAR 13. Offers will be evaluated on price and other factors. Other factors are Technical and Delivery Schedule.



The following VAAR Clauses apply

852.203-70 Commercial Advertising

852.211-70 Service Data Manuals

852.232-72 Electronic submission of payment requests

852.246-70 Guarantee

852.246-71 Inspection



The Following VAAR Provisions apply

852.211-72 Technical Industry Standards





Quotes are to be emailed to Christopher Callihan at Christopher.Callihan@va.gov, no later than

20 May 2016 3:00 p.m. EST.









Price/Cost Schedule

Item Information

ITEM DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES QTY UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0001 Manual Storage Conveyors

3,000 employee capacity 1.00 EA

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GRAND TOTAL ______

Delivery Schedule

ITEM NUMBER QUANTITY DELIVERY

0001 SHIP TO: Louis Stokes Cleveland VAMC

10701 East Blvd.

Cleveland, OH 44106 1702 1.00 120 Days ARO

MARK FOR: ARQILE JANI x4647

216-791-3800 x820 4647

ARQILE.JANI@VA.GOV



Background:

As our Medical Center expands and the number of the employees increases daily, it has become necessary to have a much bigger Uniform Room, and with that comes the need for a another manual storage conveyor. Our medical center has over 3,000 employees that need care for their uniform on daily bases. To accomplish this need the medical center is looking for at least a 32" Track Centers, to provide sufficient spacing so not to "bunch" the storage garments at the bends of the conveyor and should have at least Double Yokes to permit loading of up to 60# per frame.

This project shall serve all uniform needs for the whole hospital including main, cares towers, CBOCs, dialysis and outpatient surgery center. We are looking for a standard and reliable manual issue of uniforms system, with a proven design and concept. Reliability and longevity are key to the evaluation of this requirement.

Specifications:

Shall include 32" Track Centers

Shall provide sufficient spacing so as not to "bunch" the storage garments at the bends of the conveyor and separate the garments so as not to rub against each other.

Shall include Double Yokes

Shall permit loading of up to 60# per frame

Frames should be of steel construction and should include

Ten (10) slot, stamped steel, 12" pitch, 1.2 pounds each for 500 lb. hanging strength.

Should include a heavy duty inverter drive with dynamic brake

The drive unit should be at least 1 HP, 1-60-120 Volt unit with single phase power.

Controller shall allow smooth starting and stopping, which can be easily adjusted.

Shall include Automatic Keyboard Control

Keyboard control shall automatically send a signal that starts and stops the conveyor at a designated position when the required slot number is entered. The conveyor shall rotate either clockwise or counter-clockwise, traveling in the shortest route to the picking location.

Package pricing shall include the full "turnkey" package as typically required for hospital installations. Wall construction, service counter, electrical provision and other services shall be provided by the facility or the construction contractor. Contractor shall coordinate to provide a turnkey system and training. All hardware should include multiple conveyors with sufficient capacity to accommodate a stated user base of 3000 employees.

EVALUATION CRITERIA/ SUBMISSION OF OFFER

All Questions Shall be submitted in writing in response to the Solicitation and are due no later than Wednesday 18 May 2016 at 3:00 PM EST. Questions shall be emailed to christopher.callihan@va.gov on or before the date and time stated. Any Government responses, answers, and or/comments to all questions shall be posted by 19 May 2016.

Contractor is responsible for verify all existing field conditions. Contractor assumes the responsibility of surveying the existing conditions as part of their performance.

Christopher A. Callihan

Contract Specialist

Network Contract Office (NCO) 10

Office: 216-447-8300 x3374 or 3375

Email: christopher.callihan@va.gov



Evaluations will conducted under FAR Part 13 and any subsequent award will be made to the offer that provides the best value to the Government. In addition to price, offers were be evaluated on technically meeting the Governments requirement, and delivery and installation schedule. In addition to completing the cost/price schedule, contractors shall provide sufficient data/brochures to allow the Government to complete a technical comparison of the items offered to meet the Government's requirements. Failure to do so will result in an unacceptable offer. A proposed delivery/installation schedule is to be provided.