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FBO DAILY ISSUE OF AUGUST 21, 2009 FBO #2827
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38 -- Underground Cable laying equipment comparible to Ditch Witch RT115H-T3 Unit that can be used with a variety of front and rear attachments as specified in the system characteristics provided.

Notice Date
8/19/2009
 
Notice Type
Sources Sought
 
NAICS
333298 — All Other Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
 
Contracting Office
ACA, ITEC4 - West, ITEC4 Contracting, Bldg. 61801, Room 3212, Fort Huachuca, AZ 85613-5000
 
ZIP Code
85613-5000
 
Solicitation Number
W91RUSXXXXXXXXXXX
 
Response Due
8/26/2009
 
Archive Date
10/25/2009
 
Point of Contact
Nancy L. Shoemaker, 520-533-0455<br />
 
E-Mail Address
ACA, ITEC4 - West
(nancy.l.shoemaker@us.army.mil)
 
Small Business Set-Aside
N/A
 
Description
This is A NOTICE OF INTENT to award on a SOLE SOURCE BASIS announcement, a market survey for INFORMATION ONLY. This IS NOT a request for a proposal or quote. Please DO NOT request a copy of a solicitation, as one does not currently exist. NO REIMBURSEMENT WILL BE MADE FOR ANY COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH PROVIDING INFORMATION IN RESPONSE TO THIS SYNOPSIS OR ANY FOLLOW-UP INFORMATION REQUESTS. The purpose of this announcement is to access the markets capability and to gain knowledge of potential vendors. The Army Contracting Command National Capital Region Contracting Center Information Technology, E-Commerce, and Commercial Contracting Center-West (ITEC4-W) Contracting Office intends to solicit on a sole source basis under the authority of FAR 6.302-1, Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services will Satisfy Agency Requirements. The Department of the Army has a requirement to procure Underground Cable Layers exactly comparable to Ditch Witch R115H-T3 hydrostatic Unit with the specifications described below in the system characteristics which can be used with a variety of front and rear attachments. The proposed contract action is for supplies and services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 6.302. Interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals upon official posting of the solicitation at a future date. Description: System Characteristics The cable layers must be capable of operating on unimproved roads and off-road, rough-terrain. They must be capable of carrying an 84in cable reel weighing approximately 2,500 lbs, dig a 70 inch deep by 12 inch wide trench, and contain a plow to back fill the trench. Cable layer must be able to bury a wide variety of telecommunications wire of different sizes. Electrical system must operate on 24VDC. Below is a specific list of Characteristics the cable layers must meet for the units mission. 1. Dimensions: a. Angle of approach 25 inches. b. Height to highest point 111 inches c. Length 128 inches d. Length, tractor transport 148 inches e. Wheelbase 73 inches f. Width(rubber tracks/rubber tires) 82 inches g. Tread 64 inches. 2. Operation a. Forward speeds Low/Low 0.6 MPH Low/High 0.7 MPH High/Low 2.9 MPH High/High 9.4 MPH b. Reverse speeds Low/Low 0.3 MPH Low/High 0.7 MPH High/Low 2.9 MPH High/High 6.2 MPH c. Front counterweight 2100lbs d. Vehicle clearance circle (SAE) wall-to-wall, w/backfill Blade Front steer only 31 foot Front and rear steer 21 foot e. Basic unit weight 7980 lbs f. Ground clearance 14 inches 3. Backfill Blade a. Blade width 80inches b. Blade height 17 inches c. Lift height, above ground 21 inches d. Blade drop, below ground 11 inches e. Maximum, swing angle, left/right 30 deg f. Tilt angle, up/down 24 deg 4. Power a. engine, John Deere 4045TF275 b. fuel type Diesel c. Cooling medium Liquid d. Injection, Direct e. Aspiration, Turbocharged f. Displacement, 276 inches h. Bore, 4.2 inches i. Stroke, 5 inches j Estimated net power (per SAE J1349) 103 HP with rated speed of 2500rpm 5. Power Train a. Ground drive transmission Hydrostatic b. Attachment drive transmission: Hydrostatic, lever-operated, speed infinitely variable from zero to maximum. c. Differentials: Planetary front and rear with optional rear steering d. Service brake: Disc, foot-operated e. parking brake: Disc, hand-operated f. Tires/pressure (38x18.00-20, 14-ply bar lug flotation, 72 PSI 6. Hydraulic system@2500RPM a.Pump capacity: 30.4 GPM b.Pump relief pressure 5000psi c.Attachment pump capacity 50 GPM with relief pressure @6090 PSI
 
Web Link
FBO.gov Permalink
(https://www.fbo.gov/spg/USA/DABL/DABL03/W91RUSXXXXXXXXXXX/listing.html)
 
Place of Performance
Address: ACA, ITEC4 - West ITEC4 Contracting, Bldg. 61801, Room 3212 Fort Huachuca AZ<br />
Zip Code: 85613-5000<br />
 
Record
SN01917965-W 20090821/090820000724-5e1736a7b2a06b3bb266e6dc8e80d50c (fbodaily.com)
 
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