SOURCES SOUGHT
99 -- Spools for Electrical Power Distribution Cables
- Notice Date
- 9/30/2005
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- Contracting Office
- M67854 Quantico, VA
- ZIP Code
- 00000
- Solicitation Number
- M67854SPOOLS
- Response Due
- 11/16/2005
- Description
- The Marine Corps Systems Command, Quantico, Virginia is seeking sources and information for small and large spools for storage, handling, and transportation of electrical power distribution cables. The reusable spools for electrical power distribution cables will be used to store, handle, and transport various reusable electrical power distribution cables of differing types. The spools shall be manufactured to withstand rough handling, unprotected outdoor storage and environmental exposure, and transportation as loose cargo both empty and when wound with cable. The Marine Corps Systems Command envisions procurement of up to 4,500 small and 2,500 large spools over a 5-year period. General Services Administration (GSA) Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) is the preferred method for these supplies. Commercial firms capable of meeting this requirement are encouraged to submit the following: (1) a description of their manufacturing capability, to include product brochures and statement of capabilities; (2) rough order magnitude price for 4,500 small and 2,500 large spools; (3) detailed material specification and data showing compliance with Government needs; (4) delivery timetable for completion and delivery of 3 small and 3 large spools; (6) delivery timetable for completion and delivery 4,500 small and 2,500 large spools; (7) price breaks for quantity orders (above and below the quantity of 4,500 small and 2,500 large spools); and (8) current GSA contract information regarding unit pricing and discounts and any existing federal purchase schedules the vendor is currently covered by or that can facilitate rapid purchase methods. It is desired that spools be offered for continuous sale with established price and delivery schedules. Multiple unit purchase discounts may be offered, but the vendor is encouraged to offer small lot purchase flexibility so that the USMC may purchase additional items on short notice. Vendor information received on or before the response date listed above will be evaluated as potentially capable of fulfilling the Government?s requirements. The Marine Corps Systems Command may procure sample spools from multiple vendors for evaluation. Interested vendors should submit pricing and delivery information for three large and small spools that the Marine Corps Systems Command can procure via credit card purchase or purchase order. First item evaluation will validate the following technical specifications. Technical specifications are as follows: Part A ? General technical specifications: A.1. Physical configuration. The cable spools shall be cylindrical in overall shape and capable of rolling when standing on edge. They shall have either a hole or hollow shaft at the center of the spool to allow the spool to be suspended using a rod (rod is not part of the spools) through the axis of the spool. Spools should have no moving parts. A.2. Stackability. The cable spools shall be capable of being stacked on top of one another (when on end), either with or without cable on the spools. Spools must interlock to keep the spools stacked securely. Small and large cable spools must be compatible with each other in the same stack. A.3. Durability. Spools must be constructed to perform their intended function of storage, handling, and transportation of reusable electrical power distribution cables for 15 years. Mission requirements include transportation as loose cargo in military vehicles both when empty and when wound with cable. This is a critical performance parameter. A.4. Corrosion resistance. Spools must be constructed of corrosion resistant materials capable of withstanding continuous, exposed, outdoor storage and rough handling even when surface finishes are damaged. This is a critical performance parameter. A.5. Sunlight exposure. Spools must withstand continuous sunlight exposure from outdoor storage for 15 years without degradation. This is a critical performance parameter. A.5. Color. Spools shall be either olive drab green, coyote brown, or flat black. Small and large spools shall be the same color. A.6. Materials. All materials must be self-extinguishing and fire resistant. A.7. Materials. No wood will be used in the spools. A.8. Materials. All materials must not absorb or retain water and must not support fungus or mold growth. A.9. Temperature. Spools shall operate at an ambient temperature from -40 F (-40 C) to 160 F (71 C). Spools must also operate at 135 F (57 C) with full solar loading. This is a critical performance parameter. A.10. Steam and water jet cleaning. Spools (without cables) shall withstand cleaning with high pressure steam or water jet cleaner compatible to P-C-437 without deterioration, damage, or corrosion to the spool or surface finish. Part B ? Small cable spool specifications: B.1. Size. The small cable spool shall have an approximate diameter of 30 in, approximate height of 11 in, and an approximate hub diameter of 15 in. B.2. Weight (spool only). The small cable spool shall weigh 15 lbs or less. B.3. Capacity. The small cable spool shall be appropriately sized to store and transport a cable set made up of five 25 ft single-conductor 4/0 PPE cables with cam-type connectors. This is a critical performance parameter. B.4. Drop resistance (spool only). The small cable spool shall be capable of resisting a 4 ft drop onto a concrete surface in any orientation without structural damage. Cosmetic damage is acceptable, but failure of welds or fasteners or major deformation (preventing rolling, stacking, etc) is unacceptable. This is a critical performance parameter. B.5. Drop resistance (with cable). The small cable spool shall be capable of resisting a 4 ft drop onto a concrete surface both on edge and on sides while wound with the cable described in B.3. Cosmetic damage is acceptable, but failure of welds or fasteners or major deformation (preventing rolling, stacking, etc) is unacceptable. Part C ? Large cable spool specifications: C.1. Size. The large cable spool shall have an approximate diameter the same as the small cable spool, approximate height twice that of the small cable spool, and an approximate hub diameter the same as the small cable spool. C.2. Weight (spool only). The large cable spool shall weigh 30 lbs or less. C.3. Capacity. The large cable spool shall be appropriately sized to store and transport up to three 50 ft five-conductor 100 Amp PPE cables with IEC-309 pin and sleeve connectors. This is a critical performance parameter. C.4. Drop resistance (spool only). The large cable spool shall be capable of resisting a 4 ft drop onto a concrete surface in any orientation without structural damage. Cosmetic damage is acceptable, but failure of welds or fasteners or major deformation (preventing rolling, stacking, etc) is unacceptable. This is a critical performance parameter. C.5. Drop resistance (with cable). The large cable spool shall be capable of resisting a 4 ft drop onto a concrete surface both on edge and on sides while wound with the cable described in C.3. Cosmetic damage is acceptable, but failure of welds or fasteners or major deformation (preventing rolling, stacking, etc) is unacceptable. Part D ? Value added features: D.1. Cable attachment to spools. Small and large cable spools may have some means of attaching cable connector or end of cable to the hub of the spools to facilitate winding cables on the spool. Attachment means should be replaceable in the field. This sources-sought / Request For Information (RFI) is for planning purposes only and shall not be construed as a Request For Proposal or as an obligation on the part of the Government to acquire follow-on acquisition. No entitlement to payment of direct or indirect costs or charges by the Government will arise as a result of submission of responses to this RFI and Government use of such information. Responses to this RFI shall be mailed to Marine Corps Systems Command, Attn: Gabrielle Trickett-GTES-EPS, 2200 Lester Ave, Quantico, VA 22134-6050 no later than 16 November, 2005. FEDEX or UPS deliveries should be sent to MARCORSYSCOM, Attn: Gabrielle Trickett-GTES-EPS, 2200 Lester Street, Quantico, VA 22134-6050.
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