A1: NO ship has lubricant for the wire they will place on the line when it is spooled to the winch.

Q2: Are there any particular reel / spool dimensions needed to facilitate installation?

A2: No preference needed. As long as it is delivered on a reel so it can be spooled to a winch.

Q3: Is the 6,010 ft to be on one reel or spool? Or does it need to be in certain increments amounts? - 500 ft, 1000 ft, etc.
A3: One Continuous Length on reel or spool.

Q4. Are there specific packaging requirements for this wire rope?
A4. No

Q5. Are there specific delivery requirements for this wire rope?
A5.No

Q6. Can your facility accept LTL deliveries?
A6.Facility accepts everything from envelopes to forklift required material.

Q7. An "actual" break strength is listed in the requirements. We submit that a wire rope manufacturer will report actual break strength to indicate meeting the minimum break strength requirement. Since no two ropes can be expected to break at the same load, 000000000000 requests removal of an "actual break strength" requirement in the solicitation.
A7. I think taking the requirement off the solicitation is fine, vendor will still be required to provide certificate of actual break strength. Break strength listed is from the current's wire inspection when purchased.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Office of Marine and Aviation Operations/Marine Operations Center - Atlantic requires 6010 feet of wire rope for NOAA Ship Gordon Gunter's trawl winch.

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.

Solicitation number NMAN7928-19-00733 is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ).
The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2019-01 Dated 01-22-2019

This acquisition is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 332618, Other Fabricated Wire Product Manufacturing; the small business size standard is 500 Employees

Line items are as follows:
CLIN 1 : 6010 ft 3/4-INCH 06 26 IWRC GALVANIZED WIRE ROPE (DOMESTIC) INDEPENDENT WIRE ROPE STRANDS AND A CORE IWRC.
Sample data of current line: Certificate will be required to display the similar information below.

Actual Break Strength in Pounds: 65,500 (Does not need to be exact)
Catalog Break Strength in Pounds: 58,800
Size: ¾ in. Wire Rope, Length: 6,010 Feet
Number of Strands: 06 Number of Wires per Strand: 26
Finish: Galvanized
Grade: Extra Improved Plow
Lay: Right Regular Lay
Core: Wire Rope

Proposed Wire must be accompanied by a Certificate of Inspection or Testing. Quote must include shipping to below destination.

Date(s) and place(s) of delivery and acceptance and FOB point. FOB Destination.
DELIVERABLE SCHEDULE:
Deliver no later than April 19, 2019

PLACE OF Delivery:
SHIP GORDON GUNTER /MOA-GU
151 WATTS AVENUE
PASCAGOULA MS 39567

Offers shall submit quotes electronically via email to [email protected] no later than 1000(am) EST, March 27, 2019.
Contact Christopher Baker at [email protected] for information regarding this solicitation. Inquiries and/or Questions shall be submitted electronically via email to [email protected] no later than 1700 hrs EST March 22, 2019.