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The purpose of this synopsis is to gain knowledge of interest, capabilities and qualifications of various members of 8(a), HUBZone, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Women Owned Small Business (WOSB), and Economically Disadvantaged Women Owned Small Business (EDWOSB) to compete and perform a Firm Fixed Price Contract. The type of solicitation to be issued will depend upon the responses to this sources sought synopsis. The vendor must be capable of furnishing a new Altec AM55 bucket truck and deliver by 15 Sep 2019 to ERDC at 3909 Halls Ferry Rd., Vicksburg, Mississippi, 39180. FOB is Destination.
Item Description
Unit
1. 55' articulating over-center aerial device with an insulated lower boom' insulated upper boom and an insulated/isolated single handle controller system at the boom tip, for installation over rear axle' built in accordance to manufacturer's standard specifications and to include the following features:
A. Ground to Bottom of Platform Height: 55.3 feet at 4.0 feet from centerline of rotation (16.9 m at 1.2 m) ____ ____
B. Working Height: 60.3 feet (18.4 m) ____ ____
C. Maximum Reach to Edge of Platform with Upper Boom Overcenter: 47.7 feet (14.5 m) ____ ____
D. Maximum Reach to Edge of Platform with Upper Boom Non-overcenter and Lower Boom at 100 degrees: 34.4 feet at 29.3 foot platform height (10.5 m at 8.9 m) ____ ____
E. Pedestal and Turntable: Box structure design with large service openings, 1.55 inch (32 mm) top plate of pedestal and stiffened . inch (32 mm) bottom plate of turntable machined after welding to provide a rigid, flat mounting surface for the rotation bearing. This extends the life of the bearing and reduces life cycle cost. ____ ____
F. Rotation: Continuous rotation provided by worm gear drive, equipped with extended shaft for manual rotation, driving a shear ball bearing rotation gear. The fully adjustable rotation drive assembly includes an external eccentric ring adjustment of the gearbox pinion gear to the main rotation bearing, permitting the ability to easily adjust backlash, reduce boom side play and ensure proper tooth contact over the life of the unit. This reduces life cycle cost. ____ ____
G. Lift Cylinders: The rod eye is both thread and weld fastened to the rod while the blind end of the cylinder is of cast steel, one piece design, which houses internal (unexposed), cartridge-type, bi-directional counter-balance holding valves. Self-aligning, spherical ball-type bushings are used at each end of the cylinder. ____ ____
H. Lower Boom: Constructed of two fixture-welded, (80,000 PSI [551,580 kPa] yield) high strength low alloy steel side plates. Insulator provides 24 inches (610 mm) of isolation in the lower boom. The inner surface of the fiberglass insulator has a wax coating molded in during manufacture to provide a dry, smooth inner surface which will cause moisture to bead. The outer surface has a protective coating. The AM55 lower boom articulation is 0 degrees to 100 degrees. ____ ____
I. Lower Boom Stow Protection: To help prevent excessive down pressure by boom structures when stowing. ____ ____
J. Lower Boom Pivot Pin: high strength chrome plated steel with self-lubricating, replaceable, non-metallic bearing. ____ ____
K. Upper Boom: Utilizes a fixture welded, high strength low alloy steel structure designed to accept manufacturer's fiberglass upper boom section. Steel/glass attachment is bolted and bonded. The fiberglass section provides a minimum of 150 inches (3810 mm) of isolation in the upper boom. The inner surface of the fiberglass boom has a wax coating molded in during manufacture to provide a dry, smooth inner surface which will cause moisture to bead. The outer surface has a protective coating. Upper boom articulation is 0 degrees to 210 degrees ____ ____
L. Boom Linkage; walking Link type: This design features uniform speed of upper boom, and provides smooth, continuous, self-adjusting, low maintenance operation. ____ ____
M. Side-by-Side Boom Stow: This design offers low travel height, low center of gravity and provides easy platform access ____ ____
N. Upper Boom Hold Down Device: Manual locking system. ____ ____
O. Platform Leveling System: The platform is leveled by a single leveling chain with fiberglass rods in upper and lower boom, designed to maintain the dielectric integrity of the aerial device. Controls for tilting the platform are located at the platform. The mechanism for tilting the platform includes one dual acting cylinder incorporating counterbalance load holding valves to lock the platform in the event of hydraulic line failure. ____ ____
P. Platform: Totally enclosed, fiberglass. ____ ____
Q. Isolated/Insulated Controller System includes the following boom tip components that can provide an additional layer of secondary electrical contact protection. This is not a primary protection system.1. Control Handle: An insulated single handle controller that is dielectrically tested to 40 kV AC with no more than 400 microampers of leakage. The control handle is green in color to differentiate it from other non-tested controllers. The handle also includes an interlock guard that reduces the potential for inadvertent boom operation. 2. Auxiliary Control Covers: Non-tested blue silicon covers for auxiliary controls. 3. Control Console: Non-tested non-metallic control console plate. 4. Boom Tip Covers: Non-tested non-metallic boom tip covers. The covers are not dielectrically tested, but they may provide some protection against electrical hazards. ____ ____
R. Outrigger/Boom Interlock System: Helps prevent operator from using unit until all outriggers are lowered. ____ ____
S. Outrigger/Unit Selector Control: Located near the outrigger controls, allows operator to divert hydraulic oil from machine circuit for outrigger operation. This reduces the potential for inadvertent outrigger movement during machine operation if outrigger controls are bumped. ____ ____
T. Outrigger Motion Alarm: Provides audible alarm when any of the outriggers are in motion. ____ ____
U. Back-up Alarm, installed ____ ____
V. Preventative Maintenance: Unit owner can select means of tracking maintenance intervals by calendar time or PTO hours. If the owner selects calendar driven cycles, preventative maintenance is required no more frequently than every 6 months. If the owner selects PTO hour driven cycles, preventative maintenance interval is likely to be greater than 6 months. Both programs allow the equipment owner to lower life cycle costs through higher product uptime and lower maintenance costs. ____ ____
W. ISO 9001: This aerial device is designed and manufactured in a facility that is certified to meet ISO 9001 requirements. ____ ____
X. Manuals: Two (2) Operators and two (2) Maintenance/ Parts manuals ____ ____
Y. Paint: Powder Coat Paint Process which provides a finish-painted surface that is highly resistant to chipping, scratching, abrasion and corrosion. Paint is electro-statically applied to the inside as well as outside of fabricated parts then high temperature cured prior to assembly ensuring maximum coverage and protection ____ ____
2. Automatic Upper Boom Latch
3. Platform, Single, Two-Man Side-Mounted - 24 X 48 X 42 Inches (610 X 1219 X 1067 Mm). Platform Rotates 90 Degrees To End Of Boom With hydraulic Rotator. Includes Two Sets Of Quick Disconnects And Controls For Hydraulic Tools.
4. Soft Platform Cover For Two Man Platform (24x48)
5. Polyethylene Platform Liner For Two Man Platform, 50 Kv Rating (Minimum)
6. Platform Capacity Rating Of 300 Lbs. Per Operator' 300 Lbs. For Single Man Platform' 600 Lbs. For Two Man Platform
A. All Capacities Are Based On Bare Platforms' Liner Weight Is Not Included ____ ____
7. Pilot Pressure - System Operates At 350 To 3,000 Psi (24 To 207 Bar), And 17 Gpm (64.4 Lpm). System Is Closed Center, Pressure Compensating, Tiller Style. Control Handle Points Away From Elbow.
8. Twist style single handle controller. The controller is positioned so that when you are standing in the platform with the platform in the stowed position facing the controller the handle points towards the elbow of the unit and the head of the controller points toward rear of the truck. Unit rotation is driven by a twist action of the control handle. This style of controller is only available with a pilot pressure system.
9. Hydraulic Extend Jib - Material Handling, Hydraulically Articulated Jib, -30 Degrees To +90 Degrees Tilt Angle (Relative To The Upper Boom). Jib Can Be Hydraulically Extended To 54.4 Inches (1382 Mm) From Mounting Shaft To Load Line. The Jib Is Hydraulically Extended And Retracted In Two 18 Inch (457 Mm) Increments For A Total Of 36 Inches (914 Mm) Under Full Load.
A. Capacities Up To 2000 Pounds (907 Kg) Based On Boom Position ____ ____
B. Load Chart Based On Platform Configuration ____ ____
C. Hydraulically Articulated Jib With -30 Degrees To 90 Degrees Tilt Angle Relative To The Upper Boom. Jib Is One Piece' 4 Inches Square X 63 Inches Long (102 X 1600 Mm) ____ ____
D. Hydraulically Extendible Jib Telescopes In And Out 18 Inches (457 Mm). Jib May Be Manually Re-Pinned Under Load And Telescoped An Additional 18 Inches For A Total Movement Of 36 Inches (914 Mm) Under Load ____ ____
E. Hydraulically Powered Winch That Is Rated To 2'000 Pounds (907 Kg) Full Drum' Mounted On End Of Upper Boom And Includes 80 Feet (24 M) Of 1/2 Inch (13 Mm) Double-Braided Synthetic Rope ____ ____
F. Auxiliary Winch Line Control Valve At Turntable ____ ____
10. Maximum Jib Rating, This Rating Provides The Maximum Jib Capacity At All Lower Boom Positions.
11. 12 VDC Electrical System Voltage
12. Engine Start/Stop with Secondary Stowage System, 12 VDC electric powered. Includes pump and motor, operates from chassis battery. Control is captive air operated from the platform and momentary switch operated from the lower controls. This option allows the operator to start and stop the operation of the units as well as completely stow the booms and platform in a situation wherein the primary hydraulic source fails.and below rotation.
13. Category B, 46 kV And Below - Includes Lower Test Electrode System
14. Primary Outrigger' A-Frame With Fold-Up Shoe - Provides 153 (3886 Mm) Maximum Spread And Weighs 1'350 Pounds (612 Kg)
15. Auxiliary Outrigger' A-Frame With Fold-Up Shoe - Provides 153 (3886 Mm) Maximum Spread And Weighs 1'350 Pounds (612 Kg)
16. Powder coat unit white.
Unit & Hydraulic Acc.
17. Unit Installation Components
18. Hook, Material Handling, 1-Ton With Latch, Installed On End Of Aerial Winch Line
19. Standard Spacer between Subbase and frame for hose routing and ease of maintenence.
20. Reservoir, 30 Gallon, Triangular, Mounted in Cargo Area
A. Internal return filter, 10 micron absolute, fiberglass media ____ ____
B. Ball valves in suction and return lines. ____ ____
C. Magnetic suction strainer. ____ ____
D.
Filler/breather cap with dipstick. ____ ____
21. AM50/55 Subbase
22. HVI-22 Hydraulic Oil (Standard).
23. Standard Pump For PTO
24. Hot shift PTO for automatic transmission
25. Muncie PTO
26. Standard PTO/Transmission Functionality for Automatic Transmissions - If chassis is in gear, and PTO switch is activated, PTO will not engage. Chassis will remain in gear. Once the chassis is shifted back into gear the PTO will disengage. For some truck configurations the PTO switch must be turned off to allow the transmission to shift into gear.
Body
27. 170 inch Large Universal Aerial Body with outrigger housings, suitable for installing on any 4x2 chassis with an approximate CA dimension of 120 inches, built in accordance with the following specifications:
A. Basic body fabricated from A40 grade 100% zinc alloy steel. ____ ____
B. All doors are full, double paneled, self-sealed with built-in drainage for maximum weather-tightness. Stainless steel hinge rods extend full length of door. ____ ____
C. All doors are to contain stainless steel flush type, single point, two-stage rotary paddle latches with recessed handles, including keyed locks and strikers. Door latches are bolted to the outer door panel. ____ ____
D. Heavy-gauge welded steel frame construction with smooth floor. ____ ____
E. Possible contact edges are folded for safety. ____ ____
F. Integrated door header drip rail at top for maximum weather protection. ____ ____
G. Fender panels are either roll formed or have neoprene fenderettes. ____ ____
H. Steel treated for improved primer bond and rust resistance. ____ ____
I. Automotive undercoating applied to entire underside of body. ____ ____
J. Primer applied to complete interior and exterior of body. ____ ____
K. Automotive type non-porous door seals mechanically fastened to the door facing. ____ ____
L. 170 inch overall body length. ____ ____
M. 94 inch overall body width. ____ ____
N. 46 inch overall body height. ____ ____
O. 18 inch body compartment depth. ____ ____
P. Body finish paint color - White. ____ ____
Q. 2 inch x 6 inch drop-in wood cargo retaining board at rear of body. ____ ____
R. 2 inch x 6 inch drop-in wood cargo retaining board at top of side access step. ____ ____
S. Gas shock type rigid door holders for vertical doors. ____ ____
T. Standard master body locking system. ____ ____
U. One (1) wheel chock holder installed in fender panel on each side of body. ____ ____
V. Hotstick shelf extending from rear of first vertical to rear of body on streetside. ____ ____
W. Two (2) hotstick brackets installed on street side. ____ ____
X. Large side hinged hotstick door for multiple shelves on streetside. ____ ____
Y. B-line channel installed in all compartments. ____ ____
Z. 1st vertical street side (LH) - Three (3) adjustable shelves with removable dividers on 4 inch centers. ____ ____
ZA. 2nd vertical street side (LH) - Six (6) locking swivel hooks on adjustable rails. 1-4-1 configuration. ____ ____
ZB. 3rd vertical street side (LH) - Six (6) locking swivel hooks on adjustable rails. 1-4-1 configuration. ____ ____
ZC. 1st horizontal street side (LH) - One (1) fixed shelf extending through rear vertical. ____ ____
ZD. Rear vertical street side (LH) - Outrigger housing. ____ ____
ZE. 1st vertical curb side (RH) - Three (3) adjustable shelves with removable dividers on 4 inch centers. ____ ____
ZF. 2nd vertical curb side (RH) - Six (6) locking swivel hooks on adjustable rails. 1-4-1 configuration. ____ ____
ZG. 3rd vertical curb side (RH) - Gripstrut access steps with two (2) sloped grab handles. ____ ____
ZH. 1st horizontal curb side (RH) - Two (2) adjustable shelves with removable dividers on 8 inch centers. ____ ____
ZI. Rear vertical curb side (RH) - Five (5) locking swivel hooks on fixed rails. 1-3-1 configuration. ____ ____
ZJ. Rear vertical curb side (RH) - Outrigger housing. ____ ____
ZK. Curbside compartment top access step installed in the cargo area 7 inches behind side access step. ____ ____
ZL. 24 inch long x 94 inch wide steel tailshelf with 3 inch high retainer rail around sides and rear, installed at rear of body. ____ ____
Body and Chassis Accessories
28. ICC (Underride Protection) Bumper Installed At Rear
29. T-125 Style Pintle Hitch (30,000 LB MGTW with 6,000 LB MVL)
30. Set Of Eye Bolts for Trailer Safety Chain, installed one each side of towing device mount.
31. Glad Hands At Rear, Straight Type
32. Rigid Step Mounted Beneath Side Access Steps (Installed To Extend Approx. 2'' Outward)
33. Platform Access Step From Top of Body Compartment
34. Platform Rest, Rigid with Rubber Tube
35. Lower Boom Rest Weldment
36. Mounting Brackets for Lights, Located on Lower Boom Rest
37. Wood Outrigger Pad, 24'' x 24'' x 2.5'', with Rope Handle
38. Outrigger Pad Holder, 25'' L x 25'' W x 5'' H, Fits 24.5'' x 24.5'' x 4'' And Smaller Pads, Bolt-On, Bottom Washout Holes, 3/4'' Lip Retainer
39. Pendulum Retainers For Outrigger Pad Holders
40. Mud Flaps With Logo (Pair)
41. Wheel Chocks, Rubber, 9.75'' L x 7.75'' W x 5.00'' H, with 4'' L Metal Hairpin Style Handle (Pair)
42. Dock Bumpers (Pair), Fixed Mounting (Rectangular Bumper), Installed At Rear Frame Rails So They Are The Furthest Point Back
43. Slope Indicator Assembly For Machine With Outriggers
44. Safety Harness And 4.5' Lanyard (Fits Medium To Xlarge) Includes Pouch and Placards
45. 5 LB Fire Extinguisher With Light Duty Bracket, Installed (In Cab or Inside Compartment Only)
46. Triangular reflector and flare kit. Contains 3 reflectors and 3 fuses (20 Minutes Each).
47. Vinyl manual pouch for storage of all operator and parts manuals
Electrical Accessories
48. Lights and reflectors in accordance with FMVSS #108 lighting package. (Complete LED, including LED reverse lights)
49. Standard Amber LED Strobe Light with Brush Guard, Located on boom stow, one each side
50. Dual Tone Back-Up With Outrigger Motion Alarm
51. Standard Multi-Point Grounding System
52. Copper U Shaped Grounding Lug (Threaded), Located CS front and rear
53. 7-Way Trailer Receptacle (Pin Type) Installed At Rear
54. Relocate Trailer Receptacle Supplied With Chassis
55. Electric Trailer Brake Controller (Draw-Tite Activator II #5504)
56. Electrical Panel & Switches
57. Pre-Wire Power Distribution Module (Includes Operators Manual)
Finishing Details
58. Powder Coat Unit Standard White
59. Finish Paint Body Accessories Above Body Floor; White
60. Front and Rear Frame or Under Body Mounted Components To Be Painted Black
61. Apply Non-Skid Coating to all walking surfaces
62. English Safety And Instructional Decals
63. Vehicle Height Placard - Installed In Cab
64. Placard, HVI-22 Hydraulic Oil
65. Dielectric test unit according to ANSI requirements.
66. Stability test unit according to ANSI requirements.
67. Focus Factory Build
68. Delivery Of Completed Unit to Vicksburg MS
Chassis
69. Chassis
70. Current Model Year
71. Freightliner M2-106 (or equivalent)
72. 4x2
73. Approx. 120" Clear CA
74. Regular Cab
75. Chassis Cab
76. Chassis Color - White
77. Chassis Wheelbase Length - 189
78. Cummins B6.7 (or equivalent)
79. Minimum 245 HP Engine Rating
80. Allison 3500 RDS Automatic Transmission (Left and Right Side PTO Openings Only)
81. Minimum GVWR 33,000 LBS
82. 13,000 LBS Front GAWR
83. 20,000 LBS Rear GAWR
84. 11R22.5 Front Tire
85. 11R22.5 Rear Tire
86. Air Brakes
87. Park Brake In Rear Wheels
88. Horizontal Exhaust (Right-Horizontal-Under Cab-Horizontal)
89. Allison PTO Openings
90. Rear Cab Crossmember Flush With Back Of Cab
91. Heavy Duty Tail Light Wiring
92. PTO Throttle Wiring for Automatic Transmission
93. Allison Body Builder Connection
94. Pre-Wire Chassis with Cab Backwall Pass-Thru
95. No Idle Engine Shut-Down Required
96. minimum 50 Gallon Fuel Tank (Left Hand Under Cab)
97. Vinyl Split Bench Seat
BROCHURES AND LITERATURE:
Your capability statement must be accompanied by descriptive literature (marked), indicating the exact items to be furnished. The term "as specified" will not be acceptable.
North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) Code applicable to this sources sought is 333924 - Industrial Truck, Tractor, Trailer and Stacker Machinery Manufacturing. The Small Business Size Standard for this sources sought is 750 employees.
Interested companies responding to this sources sought should include the following information:
1. Company name, address, DUNS number, CAGE code, point of contact, telephone number and email address.
2. Information describing the company's capability to perform and past performance. Provide specific information on relevant work the same or similar in size and complexity. Include contract number, contract description, dollar value and a customer point of contact, telephone number and email address. Identify whether your firm was a prime vendor or subcontractor.
3. Provide the company's business size (small or other than small) and all applicable socio-economic category information (Small, 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB).
Interested parties should register on-line and subscribe to receiving procurement announcements related to this sources sought notice at www.fbo.gov. Any questions related to this notice shall be submitted in writing to the point of contact listed below.
All information marked as proprietary information will be safeguarded to prevent disclosures to non-government personnel and entities. Your interest in this response is appreciated. Interested vendors should provide information regarding this announcement no later than 16 May 2019 at 1700 hrs CST to:
E-mail: [email protected]
Please use RFI Number W912HZ19R0020 in the subject line of the email.