SOURCES SOUGHT
47 -- 8 quote mark Jamison Duplex Basket Strainer Model FDB-150 SOURCES SOUGHT
- Notice Date
- 6/4/2014
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 333999
— All Other Miscellaneous General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- USACE District, Nashville, P.O. Box 1070, 801 Broad Street, Nashville, TN 37202-1070
- ZIP Code
- 37202-1070
- Solicitation Number
- W912P5-14-X-RFI1
- Response Due
- 6/11/2014
- Archive Date
- 8/3/2014
- Point of Contact
- Jamie Davies, 615-736-7921
- E-Mail Address
-
USACE District, Nashville
(jamie.davies@us.army.mil)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION, INVITATION FOR BID (IFB), REQUEST FOR QUOTE (RFQ), OR A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP). THIS SOURCES SOUGHT IS FOR ACQUISITION PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY AND SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT TO ISSUE A SOLICITATION OR ULTIMATELY AWARD A CONTRACT. ANY COST INCURRED AS A RESULT OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT SHALL BE BORNE BY THE INTERESTED PARTY AND WILL NOT BE CHARGED TO THE GOVERNMENT FOR REIMBURSEMENT. RESPONDENTS WILL NOT BE NOTIFIED OF THE RESULTS OF ANY GOVERNMENT ASSESSMENTS. PURPOSE: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Nashville District is conducting this Sources Sought in support of Market Research to find out if there are small businesses capable of manufacturing an equivalent duplex basket strainer. If this becomes a small business set-aside a small business will be required to supply a small businesses manufactured product. Responses to this Sources Sought Synopsis will be used by the government in making appropriate acquisition decisions. The type of solicitation to issue will depend upon the responses to this sources sought synopsis. The Government must ensure there is adequate competition among the potential pool of responsive contractors. The type of set-aside decision to be issued will depend upon the responses to this sources sought. NO SOLICITATION IS CURRENTLY AVAILABLE. SCOPE: This Market Research/Sources Sought Notice is for information purposes only. It is being used to determine if a small business is capable of manufacturing an equivalent duplex basket strainer. The item being acquired is a Jamison Model FDB-150 or an approved equal. If this becomes a small business set-aside a small business will be unable to quote a Jamison due to Jamison being a large business. So, a small business will need to quote a small businesses manufactured item due to the non-manufacturing rule. NON-MANUFACTURER RULE: In accordance with FAR 19.502-2(c), quote mark For small business set-asides other than for construction or services, any concern proposing to furnish a product that it did not itself manufacture must furnish the product of a small business manufacturer unless the SBA has granted either a waiver or exception to the non-manufacturer rule (see 19.102(f)). quote mark The NAICS code for this requirement is 333999, in which the SBA has not granted either a waiver or an exception to the non-manufacturer rule; therefore the non-manufacturer rule applies to this procurement. GENERAL INFORMATION: The proposed project will be a Firm Fixed Price contract. North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) Code applicable to this acquisition is 333999, All other miscellaneous general purpose machinery manufacturing (Strainers, pipeline, manufacturing). Small Business Size Standard in number of employees for this acquisition is 500. Interested parties must be registered in the System For Award Management (SAM), www.sam.gov. DRAFT SPECIFICATIONS Laurel Powerhouse Purchase of an 8 quote mark Duplex Basket Strainer The Contractor shall supply and deliver (1) 8 quote mark Duplex Basket Strainer. The 8 quote mark Duplex Basket Strainer be a Jamison Model FDB-150 or an approved equal. It shall meet or exceed the following specifications: The duplex basket strainers shall be in the configuration of one basket in-line with pipe and other basket offset to the right of direction of water flow. Bolted Blind Flange Covers 1/8 quote mark Perforated Stainless Steel Baskets NPT Vents and Drains NAF Cover Gaskets Quick Open Hinged closure plate for easy basket removal and cleaning Minimum of four support legs with anchoring holes per basket assembly Carbon Steel Construction Design pressure of 285 psig @ 100 degrees F Flange Face to Face measurement should be no less than 78 quote mark and should not exceed 82 quote mark Centerline of pipe to floor should be no less than 38 quote mark and not exceed 41 quote mark The strainer shall be designed for a nominal flow rate of 1000 GPM WARRANTY Strainer shall be warranted by the equipment manufacturer's warranty. Any component failing to perform its function as specified and documented shall be repaired or replaced by the contractor at no additional cost to the Government. Items repaired or replaced shall be warranted for an additional period of at least one year from the date that the system becomes functional again. PACKAGING & PROTECTION The equipment shall be packed in a manner acceptable to preserve the condition of the equipment as it left the Contractor's facility. The packaging shall clearly identify the contents and weight of the package. Loose items such as bolts and screws shall be packaged together in a single package. All transportation, delivery, and storage costs shall be included in the quote. Equipment shall be shipped as completely assembled and wired as feasible so as to require a minimum of installation work. Equipment shall be adequately protected from damage during shipping and handling. All damage shall be repaired or replaced by the Contractor with no additional cost to the Government. Delivery will be made from Monday thru Thursday, 0700-1700 except Federal Holidays to Laurel Power Plant at 2060 Powerhouse Road, London, KY 40744. QUESTIONS 1. Are you a small business manufacturer of an equivalent duplex basket strainer? Do you know a small business that manufacturers an equivalent duplex basket strainer? If so, what is their company name? 2. If able to, would you submit a quote for the proposed effort? RESPONSES: Receipt of responses shall be no later than 12 Noon CST on June 11, 2014. Responses to this sources sought may be faxed to the attention of Jamie Davies at (615) 736-7124 or send via email to Jamie.Davies@usace.army.mil. DO NOT SUBMIT PROPRIETARY AND/OR BUSINESS CONFIDENTIAL DATA. EMAIL IS THE PREFERRED METHOD WHEN RECEIVING RESPONSES TO THIS SYNOPSIS.
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- Place of Performance
- Address: USACE District, Nashville P.O. Box 1070, 801 Broadway Nashville TN
- Zip Code: 37202-1070
- Zip Code: 37202-1070
- Record
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