SOURCES SOUGHT
72 -- Sources Sought for Mattresses (Twin, Extra-Long Size)
- Notice Date
- 12/14/2004
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 337910
— Mattress Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- General Services Administration, Federal Supply Service (FSS), Southwest Supply Center (7FL), 819 Taylor Street RM 6A06, Fort Worth, TX, 76102
- ZIP Code
- 76102
- Solicitation Number
- Reference-Number-FPN-E-RV788-5
- Response Due
- 12/21/2004
- Archive Date
- 1/5/2005
- Description
- NSN: 7210-01-292-2551 MATTRESS, BED (TWIN EXTRA-LONG SIZE): Shall conform with ASTM F 1085, Standard Specification for Mattress and Box Springs, Berths, dated 1988 and reapproved 1994 with the following characteristics: INNERSPRINGS - All wire spring units, knotted coil construction; with border wire. SIZE - 79-1/2 inches long, 38 inches wide, 6-1/2 inches thick. FIRMNESS - Extra-Firm. COVER - Commercial grade French blue damask ticking #0820, floral pattern design #53586. EXCEPTIONS TO THE SPECIFICATION: 1. Paragraph 1.1: ADD the following sentences at the end of the paragraph: "This specification covers the construction and materials for newly manufactured innerspring bed mattresses. Renovated mattresses shall not be supplied under this specification." 2. Paragraph 4.1: DELETE "following two sizes" and REPLACE with "sizes shown in 6.1.5". 3. DELETE paragraphs 4.1.1 and 4.1.2 entirely without replacement. 4. DELETE Paragraphs 4.2, 4.2.1, and 4.2.2: entirely and REPLACE with the following: "4.2 Knotted coil construction mattresses shall be furnished in Firm or Extra Firm, as specified, as defined in Section 7." 5. Paragraph 5.1.1: CHANGE "type" to "size" and "grade" to "firmness". 6. Paragraph 6.1.1: Following the first sentence, ADD the following: "The innerspring unit shall be designed and constructed to keep edges from sagging, prevent side sway, eliminate noise, and maintain flexibility. Perimeter coils shall be positioned to form a continuous edge to the construction with all perimeter coil terminations facing the inside of the unit. Perimeter coils shall provide a suitable profile for allowing the attachment of perimeter border wires or border caps." 7. Paragraph 6.1.3. DELETE the paragraph entirely and REPLACE with the following: "The coil springs shall be made of 13 gage tempered steel spring wire for regular mattress; 13-? gage tempered steel spring wire for firm mattress; 13 gage tempered steel spring wire for extra firm mattress; and 12-? gage tempered steel spring wire for super firm mattress. 8. Paragraph 6.1.5: DELETE the entire sentence and REPLACE with the following: "Minimum spring coil count for knotted coil construction mattresses shall be as shown in table 2. Table 2. Coil count - knotted coil construction. Size 1/ Equivalent Coil Count Inches (mm) commercial size 2/ 75 x 36 (1905 x 914) 216 75 x 38 (1905 x 965) twin 216 75 x 53 (1905 x 1346) double 312 80 x 36 (2032 x 914) 234 80 x 38 (2032 x 965) twin extra long 234 80 x 53 (2032 x 1346) double extra long 338 80 x 60 (2032 x 1524) queen 390 80 x 76 (2032 x 1930) king 468 1/ Blue Damask mattresses are 6-1/2 inches (165 mm) deep. 2/ Based on industry recommendation of 312 coils for double size (4/6) innerspring mattresses. 9. Paragraph 6.1.6, Fill. a. In the first sentence, CHANGE "1 in. (25 mm)" to "1-1/2 in. (38 mm) 1.4 lb density, minimum," and INSERT ", natural and synthetic felt," BEFORE "or equivalent". ADD "or a synthetic non-woven cloth" between "polypropylene mesh" and "on each side". ADD the following sentence at the end of the paragraph: "Unicellular polyethylene foam fill may be used as an alternate to the urethane foam fill." b. ADD the following sentence BETWEEN the first and second sentences: "Additional layers of padding and additional topper pads may be used at the manufacturers option." 10. Paragraph 6.1.7 Cover: INSERT "or as specified," FOLLOWING "ticking" and BEFORE "with flanged". ADD the following sentence: "The cover shall be quilted to a 1/2", 1.4 lb density minimum sheet foam, to match the border in esthetic value." 11. Paragraph 6.1.8. ADD "or single needle sewn with several rows of stitching" BETWEEN "multi-needle" AND "to the urethane foam." 12. Paragraph 6.1.9 Tape: ADD ", minimum," after "7/8-in. (20-mm)". 13. Paragraph 7.1: DELETE the words "Type I and Type II" without replacement. 14. Paragraph 7.2, Table 1: a. DELETE Table 1 entirely and REPLACE with the following: Table I, Load versus Deflection for Each Firmness. Deflection Loading (pounds) (inches) Regular Firm Extra Firm Super Firm 252-13 312-13- 312-13 312-12-? 1 22-33 35-50 50-65 65-100 1- 38-52 60-75 75-100 100-140 2 55-70 83-100 110-145 145-190 b. In the last sentence, CHANGE "firm or extra firm" TO "regular, firm, extra firm or super firm". 15. Paragraph 8.1: DELETE the sentence and REPLACE with the following: "For dimensions, see table 2. For tolerances, see Figure 1." 16. Paragraph 9.1: ADD the following at the end of the paragraph: "The finished mattress and box spring shall conform to the quality of product established by this industry specification and shall function as a comfortable, durable sleep product. The finished mattress and box spring shall be correct in all dimensions, clean, and free from objectionable odor or any other defects affecting appearance or serviceability." 17. Section 10: DELETE the entire section and REPLACE with the following: "10. QUALITY ASSURANCE PROVISIONS 10.1 Product conformance. The products provided shall meet the salient characteristics of this industry specification, conform to the producer's own drawings, specifications, standards, and quality assurance practices and be the same product offered for sale in the commercial market. The government reserves the right to require proof of such conformance. 10.2. Flammability certification. The manufacturer shall certify that mattresses and box springs comply with the requirements in 6.1.2." PREPARATION FOR DELIVERY: The item(s) shall be packaged and packed to afford adequate protection against physical damage during shipment from the supplier to the first receiving activity. The pack shall comply with the rules and regulations applicable to the mode of transportation. The package shall be the same as that normally provided by the supplier. In the event a pallet or skid is used for shipping, the following notice shall apply: Notice of special requirements for shipment to all countries that have endorsed the IPPC Guidelines for treatment of non-manufactured wood packaging: The International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) has approved and published on March 15, 2002, ?Guidelines for Regulating Wood Packaging Material in International Trade?. Countries endorsing the IPPC Guidelines are found at http://www.aphis.usda.gov/ppq/swp/. Clause D-FSS-468 requires non-manufactured wood pallets and other non-manufactured wood packaging material used in shipments destined to IPPC compliant countries require the appropriate wood treatment. Additionally, shipments delivered to DOD distribution facilities or freight consolidation points for eventual delivery to or through EU/IPPC countries shall comply with applicable DLA Regulations and Procurement Letter PROCLTR 02-17. MARKING: Shipments to GSA and other civilian agencies shall be marked in accordance with FED-STD-123. Shipments to the Department of Defense (DOD) shall be marked in accordance with MIL-STD-129.
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