52 -- FLUID WEIGHT WATER BAGS

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format prescribed in Subpart 12.6 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the request for quote for the required item under RFQ N00189-07-T-0199. A subsequent solicitation document will not be issued. FISC Norfolk intends to purchase the following item(s): (3 EA) 6 tonne weight fluid weight water bag with minimum operational lifting capacity of 6 tonne constructed with 100% high tenacity PU.PVC coated polyester fabric material. Minimum holding capacity of 6 cubic meters. Height from lifting straps to base is approx 11 feet with max diameter of approx 7.5 feet. Fabric shall be colored yellow w/ minimum weight of 48oz.sq yd. Oil and fuel resistant. Tear strength of 350 lbf (1553N), tensile strength of 924 lbf/in (8090N/CM). heat resistant to +160 degrees fahrenheit,puncture resistance of 440 lbs. (1 EA) woven collar for 12 straps to attach to. (2) (12EA) 2 polyester webbing lifting straps treated against UVdegradation. Tensile strength of each strap not less than 9800 lbs/in width. Enclose in protective sleeves made of same material as the weight. The 12 straps shall terminate at sling gathers at the top of the bag. Each sling gather shall a weight capacity of 16,800 lbs. The sling gathers are connected to two 8.5 tonne swivel screw and pin shackle. The pin shackles are then attached to one 12 tonne swivel screw pin shackle or anchor shackle. Fittings shall be made from cast anodized marine grade aluminum, nuts and bolt, and washers integral to the fittings shall be made from stainless steel. The fittings are bolted through the main body of the weight to a cast marine grade aluminum backing plate. One lift collar with 12x2 polyester webbing assembly with 5-1 certified swivel strength of 6 tonne. One 1-1/4 anchor shackle with 5-1 certified swivel strength of 12 tonne each. Twelve 3/8 shackles with bungees to open top of weight. Two 60ft long x diameter double braded rope with pulleys connected to shackle. Unattached accessories include: one 3 x 15ft long flat hose with female x 90 degree elbow camlock connections and male camlock connection at the ends. One 3'x15ft long lay flat hose with female and male camlock connections at the ends. One 3 PVC ball valve c/w male and female camlocks to connect to 3 fill hose. One 3 PVC ball valve c/w male and female camlocks to connect to 3: fill/offload hose one 16oz can of PVC patch cement, one 24'x24 coated bladder material, two 2'x10 circles, four 4'x7 circles, one knife, one roller for patch cement, one strap wrench to remove PVC caps on fittings and a user manual. (2) ea. 35 Tonne Crane Weight: Fluid weight water bag with minimum operational lifting capacity of 35 tonne constructed with 100% high tenacity PU/PVC coated polyester fabric material. Minimum holding capacity of 35 cubic meters. Height from lifting straps to base is 22 ft. 4 inches with max diameter of 14 ft, 1 inch. Fabric shall be yellow with minimum weight of 67 oz/sq.yd. Oil and fuel resistant. Tear strength of 662 lb (1553N). Tensil strength of 1484 lbs(1300 N/5 CM), heat resistance of plus 160 degree f, special finish TPU/PVC blend coating, oil resistant. Twenty-four x 2 polyester webbing lifting straps treated with special coating against UV degradation. Tensile strength each strap not less than 9800 lbs/in width. Enclosed in protective sleeves made of same material as the weight. The bag is reinforced by lift harness comprised of 24 vertical polyester webbing straps attached to a large woven collar at the bottom of the bag. The twentfour straps terminate at 8 sling gathers at the top of the bag. They are then connected to a 12 tonne screw pin shackle for a total of 4 screw pin shackles. The four are attached to a V-32 master link assembly 5-1 certified SWL strength 165,300 lbs. Required Delivery Date: 30 April 2007 FOB: Point Destination to Norfolk, VA 23511. Manufactured by Washington Chain and Supply Inc, 2901 Utah Ave S, Seattle, WA 98134. The following FAR provisions and clauses apply to this solicitation and are incorporated by reference: 52.204-7 Central Contractor Registration (OCT 2003); 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items (JAN 2005); 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (JAN 2005) ALTERNATE I (APR 2002) (The offeror has completed the annual representations and certification electronically via the ORCA website at http://orca.bpn.gov .After reviewing the ORCA database information, the offeror verifies by submission of this offer that the representation and certifications currently posted electronically at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and certifications'Commercial Items, have been entered or updated in the last 12 months, are current, accurate, complete, and applicable to this solicitation (including the business size standard applicable to the NAICS code referenced for this solicitation), as of the date of this offer and are incorporated in this offer by reference); 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items (OCT 2003); Within 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders (JAN 2005), the following clauses apply and are incorporated by reference: 52.222-3 Convict Labor (JUN 2003), 52.222-19 Child Labor - Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (JUN 2004), 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Feb 1999), 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (APR 2002), 52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era and other Eligible Veterans (DEC 2001), 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (JUN 1998), 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era and Other Eligible Veterans (DEC 2001), 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (DEC 2003), and 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer --Central Contractor Registration (OCT 2003); and 52.232-36 Payment by Third Party (MAY 1999) (31 U.S.C. 3332). The following Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) provisions and clauses apply to this solicitation and are incorporated by reference: 252.204-7004 Required Central Contractor Registration. Alternate A (Nov 2003); Within DFARS 252.212-7001 Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items (JAN 2005), the following clauses apply and are incorporated by reference: 252.225-7001 Buy American Act and Balance of Payment Program (APR 2003); +1 (555) 000-0000 Buy American Act-Balance of Payments Program Certificate (APR 2003); and 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests (JAN 2004); and 252.247-7023 Transportation of Supplies by Sea Alternate III (MAY 2002). At a minimum, responsible sources shall provide the following: a price proposal on letterhead or a SF1449 which identifies the requested item, with its unit price, extended price, total price, prompt payment terms, remittance address, Tax I.D. #, Duns #, and Cage Code. Responses to this solicitation are due by March 27, 2007 by 4:30PM EDT. Offers can be emailed to contact@example.gov. Reference RFQ N00189-07-T-0199, on your proposal. Numbered Notes 1 and 22 apply. NAICS 339999 (500 Employees)