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N -- CASTING MANIPULATOR SOL F04699-96-R-0038 DUE 020596 POC For copy, contact the info office indicated., For additional information contact Everton.K5m/Pkocd/916-643-3824 Sacramento Air Logistics Center is procuring a casting manipulator to service the casting shakeout, cooling and shotblast system in the Casting Emissions Reduction Program (CERP) Pilot Metal Casting Facility. The Government is also procuring associated data, service visits, on call telephone assistance, and spare parts. It is the intent of the Government to purchase a commercially available casting manipulator system, without the need for new development; therefore, the contractor shall demonstrate that they have manufactured and sold casting manipulators for a minimum of ten (10) years. The contractor shall include proof of required qualifications in their solicitation response. (Equipment shall comply with 29 Code of Federal Regulations 1910 (OSHA). All electrical devices shall comply with NFPA-70-1993, National Electric Code and NFPA-79-1994 requirement, Electrical standard for Industrial Machinery. The contractor shall inform the government of any standard(s) updated that the contractor becomes aware of that will impact these specifications. Changes necessary from standards updates shall be negotiated, if required. The casting manipulator shall be used to remove castings weighing up to 250 lbs. from the casting shakeout feeder and place the castings on a hanger suspended from the casting cooling and shotblast conveyor system at a rate of 90 castings per minute. The casting manipulator shall also be used to remove the casting from the casting cooling and shotblast conveyor system hanger once the casting has been cleaned. The casting manipulator shall then place the casting on a storage pallet. The casting manipulator shall have an articulated boom with 10'-0'' reach and 360 degree rotation and shall include the necessary casting gripping and handling device. The manipulator shall include an air conditioned, enclosed side cab for the operator. An Ombudsman has been appointed for this acquisition. The primary purpose of the Ombudsman is to receive and communicate serious concerns from potential offerors when an offeror prefers not to use established channels to communicate his/her concerns during theproposal development phase of this acquisition. The purpose of the Ombudsman is not to diminish the authority of the program director or contracting officer, but to communicate contractor concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations to the appropriate Government personnel. Potential offerors should use established channels to request information, pose questions and voice concerns before resorting to using the Ombudsman services. Potential offerors are invited to contact Allen Taylor at (916) 643-5070, with serious concerns only. (Do not call this number to request copies of solicitations.) Routing communication concerning this acquisition should be directed to the buyer listed elsewhere in this synopsis. When requested, the Ombudsman will maintain strict confidentiality as to the source of the concern. All responsible sources may submit a proposal/quotation which shall be considered by the agency. When requesting a copy of the solicitation, provide information as to whether your organization (together with its affiliates) is a large business, small business or whether it is a small disadvantaged business. All interested parties are urged to provide their CAGE code and DUNS/CAGE code with their written or fax request for solicitation documents. Requests must be written. Verbal requests will not be honored. All requests must state that the vendor is not currently on the Consolidated List of Debarred, Suspended and Ineligible Contractors or otherwise ineligible to receive Government contracts. FAX number is 916-643-4157 or 916-643-1346. The approximate issue/response date will be 05 Jan 96. The anticipated award date will be 28 Feb 96. Written procedure will be used for this solicitation. To: Action Machinery Co, Helena, AL 35080. To: Barko Hydraulics, Duluth, MN 55816. No telephone requests. Only written or faxed requests received directly from the requestor are acceptable. All responsible sources solicited may submit a bid, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered. It is suggested that small business firms or others interested in subcontracting opportunities in connection with the described procurement make contact with the firm(s) listed. Specifications, plans, or drawings relating to the procurement described are incomplete or not available and cannot be furnished by the Government. (0353)

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