72--Domestic Appliance Purchase for delivery and use in Europe. All appliances shall be technically approved for use within the EU market in accordance with the specifications provided herein (specifications and requirements may change).

The 409th Contracting Support Brigade, Theater Contracting Center- Unit 23156, APO, AE 09227-3156 has a requirement to purchase domestic (household) appliances on or about 15 Aug 2012 on a Full and Open Competition on a Lowest Price, Technically Acceptable basis. Interested Parties are invited to submit questions and comments via e-mail to the following address: contact@example.gov. Telephone requests or inquires will not be accepted. A solicitation will be posted to the Army Single Face to Industry (ASFI) and Federal Business Opportunities website (FedBizOps), on or about 15 Aug 2012. All parties who are interested in doing business with the Theater Contracting Center are invited to access, operate, send, and receive information from the ASFI website at https://acquisition.army.mil/ or from Fed Biz Ops at https://www.fbo.gov/. Appliance Purchase Quantities and Salient Requirements All appliances shall be of European voltage configuration (except as noted in specifications), technically approved for use within the EU market in accordance with the specifications provided herein. All Appliances shall have the CE mark and a declaration of conformity in order to be sold in the European Union. All appliances shall have passed one or more VDE, TUEV, CSA, UL or UL-GS or BEAB certifications, and the appropriate mark should be visible on its data plate as proof of having passed a test at one of these institutes. Offerors shall submit a copy of the following items with their offer. Failure to submit sufficient information on all seven (7) items shall result in a Technically Unacceptable rating: 1. Detailed technical literature. The literature shall display all relevant data and features required in this specification and questionnaires. 2. Energy efficiency documentation. 3. CE Declaration of Conformity. 4. Either one of the following certificates VDE or TUEV, UL, CSA, BEAB. 5. ISO 9001:2000 certificate. 6. Applicable commercial warranty copy for the item offered. 7. Any required data and features not displayed shall be commented in writing by the offeror in an unambiguous way with regard to their existence or non-existence. If the offered model is not a readily available commercial product, or is a commercial product proposed to be modified to meet the specifications stated herein, or has not been previously supplied to nor inspected by the Government for determination whether the product meets the requirement as stated herein, then the contractor shall, on request by the Government, deliver a sample product prior to the mass production. In such case, the contractor hereby proposes to provide the sample product within 60 calendar days after award of contract to the delivery address given below. The Government will examine the sample to ensure that the specifications offered are met and, if affirmative, will accept the sample in writing. It is the responsibility of the contractor to provide an equal substitute in cases of previous models being discontinued or modified to a point that they no longer meet the specifications provided herein. The contractor shall provide three (3) each user's instruction manuals in the English language and three (3) each repair manuals in the English and German language within four (4) weeks after award. Additionally, one of each set shall be submitted electronically by email, to the addresses specified in the award. The repair manual shall comprise parts lists with spare parts numbers, drawings exploded view drawings, and a trouble shooting guide. Offeror shall submit repair manual with the proposal in hard copy and CD free of charge for the Government. The name of the manufacturer and the model number must be imprinted on all manuals, and it shall be the same name and number as entered by the contractor under "MAKE AND MODEL OFFERED". REMARK: The required information will be accepted as an imprint, a label or a stamp. The repair manuals are for government purposes only for the intent of maintaining and repairing the machines. The maintenance and repair of these machines may be contracted out and the repair manuals may be provided to such a contractor for the same purpose of maintaining and repairing the government owned machines. The contractor shall provide a copy of the standard commercial warranty with each item covered by such a warranty at no additional cost to the Government. The offeror shall provide with the proposal at least one source for spare parts procurement for the item(s) offered. The following information about this source shall be provided: Name of Company, Address, Contact person, Telephone number, Fax Number and Email address. Delivery shall be F.O.B. Destination to the following address: Installation Management Command, Europe Appliance Warehouse Spinelli Barracks, Bldg 1844 Am Aubuckel 68259 Mannheim/Feudenheim, Germany The Government is responsible for the unloading of deliveries at the destination as well as responsible for any damages caused during the unloading process. However, any damage which may be incurred by items during the transportation to the delivery location is the responsibility of the contractor. 300 units - Laundry Dryer, exhaust air type front loading, US Style, technically approved for use within the EU market, electric heat, for domestic use, with European voltage configuration, free standing, automatic control (dryness control) setting, width - maximum 30 inches, drum volume minimum - 7. cu. ft. The offered Appliance energy efficiency shall be EU Energy rating "B" or better. (Whirlpool, Model 3XWED5705SW or equivalent). a. Maximum width permitted is 30 inches (NOTE: A maximum depth and height are not specified, however, they shall nevertheless be indicated in the questionnaire). b. Color: White (Control Panel may be of different color). c. Electrical Supply by AC 230 V 1N, 50Hz, i.e. 220- 240 VAC, single phase, neutral, ground. Step down, step up transformers at the power input side are not permitted. d. The item must be fitted with a 3-wire power cable approximately 1.5 meters long with right-angle German Schuko plug. e. Total connected load maximum - 3500W. f. Timer settings with cool down phase. g. Temperature selector for at least low, medium and high settings. h. Door opening to the side. i. Height adjustable feet for leveling purposes. j. Inscriptions/instructions on the appliance must be in the English language or in symbols. k. One (1) user's instruction manual in the English language must be provided inside each appliance. 250 units- Laundry Dryer, front loading, CONDENSATION TYPE, air cooled, tumbling action, for household laundry, minimum 7 (SEVEN) KG RATED DRYING CAPACITY, electronically controlled drying programs (i.e. dampness sensor[s] will switch off the heating when the selected degree of dryness is obtained), freestanding, suitable for stackable installation on top of a washing machine ("Wasch-Trockensaeule"). The offered Appliance energy efficiency shall be EU Energy rating "B" or better. (Whirlpool,Model:AZB7780 or equivalent). NOTE: THE LAUNDRY DRYER AND THE MOUNTING HARDWARE FOR STACKABLE INSTALLATION SHALL NOT BE PART OF THIS DELIVERY! a. Color: White. Control panel may be of different color. b. Electrical supply by 230 V, 50 Hz, single phase via fitted 3-wire power cable with right angle German Schuko plug. c. Total connected load (Anschlusswert) max. 3500 W. d. Stainless steel drum. e. Reversing drum action (left-right turns). f. Minimum of seven (7) dampness controlled drying programs. g. Cool-down phase and anti-crease cycle. h. Lint filter. i. Condensed water container (drawer). j. Warning light and automatic stop when the condensed water container is full. k. Height adjustable feet for leveling purposes. l. The stability of the freestanding appliance must conform to the applicable standard. m. Dimensions: Width: 60 cm Depth: 60 cm (max.) Height: 85 cm (with table top) n. Inscriptions/instructions on the appliance in English language or in symbols. o. One User's instruction manual in English language provided inside each appliance. 300 units - Laundry Washing Machine, top-loading, minimum capacity of 2.9 cu ft, for domestic use, with European voltage configuration, free standing, without heating element(s), maximum width - 30 inches/76,2 cm. The offered Appliance energy efficiency shall be EU Energy rating "A+" or better. (Whirlpool, Model 3XWTW5705SWO or equivalent) a. Maximum width permitted is 30 inches. (NOTE: A maximum depth and height are not specified, however, they shall nevertheless be indicated in the questionnaire) b. Color: White (Control panel may be of different color). c. Electrical supply by AC 230 V 1N, 50 Hz, i.e. 220 - 240 VAC, single phase, neutral, ground. Step down, step up transformers at the power input side are not permitted. d. The item must be fitted with a 3-wire power cable approx. 1,5 m long with right-angle German Schuko plug. e. Minimum 3 wash cycle selections: Regular, permanent press, knits/delicates. f. Minimum 3 wash temperature selections: Hot, warm, cold. g. Height adjustable feet for leveling purposes. h. The stability of the freestanding appliance must conform to the applicable standard. i. Inscriptions/instructions on the appliance in English language or in symbols. j. One instruction manual in English language provided inside each appliance. 250 units - Laundry Washing Machine, front loading, minimum capacity of 7 Kg dry laundry, for domestic use, minimum 1200 RPM, maximum 85 cm high/60 cm wide/60 cm deep, freestanding, with removable work top. Suitable for stackable installation with a top-mounted dryer (Wasch-Trockensaeule). he offered Appliance energy efficiency shall be EU Energy rating "A+" or better. (Make Bosch, Model WAE24443BY, or Whirlpool, Model AWOE 7248 or equivalent) NOTE: THE WASHING MACHINE AND THE MOUNTING HARDWARE FOR STACKABLE INSTALLATION SHALL NOT BE PART OF THIS DELIVERY! a. Color: White. Control panel may be of different color. b. Electrical supply by 230 V, 50 Hz, single phase, via fitted 3-wire power cable with right angle German Schuko plug. c. Total connected load (Gesamtanschlusswert) max. 3500 W. d. Stainless steel washer drum. e. Suds container (Laugenbehaelter) of stainless steel or suitable proven plastic material (Kunststoff) f. Programs for all common types of fabrics, to include a rapid program. g. As a minimum, the following temperatures shall be adjustable: Cold, 30, 40, 60, and 90 or 95 degree C. h. Spin speed reduction by at least one step. i. With imbalance control system. j. " inlet hose connection. k. Height adjustable feet for leveling purposes. l. The stability of the freestanding appliance must conform to the applicable standard. m. Inscriptions/instructions on the appliance in English language or in symbols. n. One instruction manual in English language provided inside each appliance. 300 units - Range (stove), electric, Ceramic-Top with 4 radiant heating elements, for domestic use, free standing with conventional baking oven and a storage drawer. The range shall have a SPLASH BACK, i.e., a raised-up back panel, and the control knobs and keys or switches shall be placed on this panel. Without lid (cover) over the cooking top. The offered Appliance energy efficiency shall be EU Energy rating "C" or better. (Frigidaire, Model FFF335ES or equivalent). a. Color: White. Control panel, oven glass window, and handles may be of different color. b. Body/Panel finish: Enamel or powder-coated paint. c. Power connection: AC 400 V 3N, 50 Hz (i.e. 3-phase, 400 V Phase to Phase, 230 V Phase to Neutral, 50 Hz), separate grounding. Step down, step up transformers at the power input side are not permitted! d. Dimensions. Width: Nominal 30 inch (76,2 cm), range of tolerance 75.5 cm - 76.5 cm Depth (excluding handle): Minimum. 60 cm, maximum 66 cm Height floor to cooking top: 90 cm - 92 cm Height floor to control panel = top of splash back: Maximum 124 cm e. ALL 4 RADIANT HEATING ELEMENTS SHALL BE EQUIPPED WITH HEAT-LIMITING DEVICES WHICH LIMIT THE TOP PLATE MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 490 - 510 CELSIUS. f. Baking oven shall have as a minimum requirement: (1) Conventional heating element(s) and a grill (broiler). (2) Capacity/volume minimum 100 liters. (3) Illumination with on/off switch. NOTE: The bulb in the baking oven shall be protected and sealed off by a bulb cover. There shall be NO OPENINGS around the bulb or the bulb holder that will allow the escape of heat and baking oven vapors through such opening. (4) Oven door with glass window. The door shall be removable by the user. (5) Oven door and glass window with isolation properties (heat protection) which shall not exceed the maximum temperature of 60 Celsius. g. Operation lights for all functions. h. Hot surface indicator light(s) for the ceramic top. i. Height adjustable feet or metal legs for leveling purposes. j. Inscriptions/instructions on the appliance in English language or in symbols. k. One user's instruction manual in the English language must be provided inside each appliance. l. The stability of the freestanding appliance must conform to UL or EN standard. m. The item shall be installable with minimum clearance to adjacent kitchen furniture panels. n. Minimum accessories required and provided inside each appliance: -1 oven wire rack, -1 oven baking sheet. -1 oven roast pan SAFETY SHUT DOWN AND COOKING THERMO CONTROL: a. Range (Stove) shall be equipped with automatic safety shut down after a certain time frame. b. Range (Stove) shall be equipped with thermo control unit (infrared sensor) which set the temperature in the cookware. 200 units - Range (stove), combination Gas-Electrical, household type, 80 cm wide, color white, free standing with 5 (five) gas burners on top, with 1 (one) gas burner and 1 (one) electric grill in the baking oven. Without lid (cover) over the cooking top, Turn spit (rotisserie, "Grillspiess", Girarrosto). The offered Appliance energy efficiency shall be EU Energy rating "C" or better. (Technogas, Model S864WS Maxi oven (code 041094150) or equivalent) a. Color: White. (control panel may be of different color, cooking top stainless steel optional). b. Body finish: White paint or enamel. c. Approved for liquid and natural gas and adjusted/tuned for natural gas as used in Italy (set nozzles for liquid gas to be attached to the range. d. All burners equipped with safety device including oven burners shall have electronic spark ignition by 230V, 50Hz, usable with all types of gas. e. Baking oven shall have electric illumination and temperature control by thermostat. f. Baking oven usable capacity (space) minimum 85 liters. g. Removable oven door with double pane glass window h. Removable pan supports (grids) enameled. i. Power connection in according Italian standard: including fitted flexible power cable minimum 1.5 m long with large Italian 3-prong plug 16A. j. Equipped with adjustable steel legs firmly attached to the range frame for leveling purposes. k. Inscriptions/instructions on the appliance in English language or in symbols. l. One user's instruction manual in English language provided inside each appliance. m. Dimensions: Height 85cm, Width 80cm, Depth 60cm n. Accessories: 1 oven rack (grid) 1 backing sheet 1 fat drip or frying pan 1 set of nozzles for liquid gas FLAME MONITORING ("GAS STOP"): A flame monitoring system shall be provided for each burner including baking oven burner. Its function shall be as follows: A device (sensor) next to the burner keeps the gas flow to the burner open as long as it is heated by the burner flame. Once the flame extinguishes, the gas flow to the burners will automatically and reliably be shut off. 225 units - Refrigerator-Freezer Combination, 18.5 cu ft, for domestic use, with European voltage configuration. Freestanding with 2-door TOP MOUNT design, i.e., freezer on top of refrigerator with separate doors. With NO-FROST technology in refrigerator AND freezer compartment i.e. ventilated in both compartments. Minimum Total Net Capacity (refrigerator net capacity + freezer net capacity) of 493 liters/17.4 cu ft. Suitable for the installation of an optional automatic icemaker (NOTE: The icemaker shall not be part of this delivery but shall be available for retrofitting from the offeror respectively from the manufacturer). The offered Appliance energy efficiency shall be EU Energy rating "A++" or better. (Westinghouse/Electrolux, Model: WRTD20V4GW4 or equivalent). a. Total net capacity required for refrigerator PLUS top-mounted freezer is a minimum of 493-liters/17.4 cu.ft, maximum 552-liters/19.5 cu.ft. b. Net capacity required for the top-mounted freezer only is minimum 97-liters/3.4 cu.ft, maximum 150-liters/5.3 cu.ft. c. Maximum outside measurements permitted are width 90 cm/35.5 inches, HEIGHT 175 CM/69 INCHES including any hinges that may protrude to the top. A maximum depth is not specified. d. THE ITEM SHALL BE FREE OF TRADITIONAL OZONE DEPLETING SUBSTANCES THAT ARE PROHIBITED IN THE EUROPEAN UNION (EU). e. The electric circuits of the item must be designed for AC 230 V 1N, 50 Hz, i.e. 230 VAC, single phase, neutral, ground. Step down, step up transformers at the power input side are not permitted. f. The item must be fitted with a 3-wire power cable approx. 1,5 m long with right-angle German Schuko plug. g. Color: White. h. Illuminated refrigerator compartment, with door switch. i. REVERSIBLE DOOR MOUNTINGS. j. Height adjustable feet for leveling purposes. k. Inscriptions/instructions on the appliance in English language or in symbols. l. One users' instruction manual in English language provided inside each appliance. m. The stability of the freestanding appliance must conform to the applicable standard and must be ensured without fastening it to the wall or floor. n. Minimum accessories included: - At least 3 height-adjustable shelves in the refrigerator - At least 1 removable shelf in the freezer - 1 or 2 crisper drawers 300 units - Dishwasher, for domestic use, 60 cm wide, freestanding, with removable desk top for under-counter use, with active water safety feature ("Aqua stop", for description see specifications). The offered Appliance energy efficiency shall be minimum "A+" or better. (Bosch, Model SMS 53M02 EU/12 or equivalent). a. Color: White; control panel may be of different color. b. Electrical supply by 230 V, 50 Hz, single phase, via fitted 3-wire power cable with right angle German Schuko plug. c. Total connected load (Gesamtanschlusswert) not to exceed 3500 W d. Stainless steel interior e. " inlet hose connection f. Capacity for 12 international standard place settings g. Water softener with salt container, salt shortage indicator, and selector for water hardness level h. Rinsing additive dispenser with shortage indicator and selector for rinsing additive dosage i. Dimensions: Height: 85 cm (with desk top) Depth: 60 cm max. Width: 60 cm j. Upper dish tray (Oberkorb) without Venturi funnel, i.e. water injection to the upper tray spray arm from the rear of the interior. k. Upper dish tray adjustable on both sides for high and low position. l. Continuous flow heater technique (Durchlauferhitzer-Technik) m. Minimum choice of 4 programs: (1) Intensive Program for heavily soiled dishes (2) Normal Program for normally soiled dishes (3) Economy (= energy saving) Program 50 or 55 degree C (4) Independent Pre-Wash (Rinse) Program. n. Height adjustable feet for leveling purposes o. The stability of the freestanding appliance must conform to the applicable standard. p. Inscriptions/instructions on the appliance in English language or in symbols. q. One instruction manual in English language provided inside each appliance. ACTIVE WATER SAFETY FEATURE ("AQUASTOP"). Suitable measures shall prevent all of the following: (a) Water damage through leakage. (b) Water damage through burst or leaking inlet hose. (c) Overfilling with water significantly above the preset level in cases of pump failure, inlet valve malfunction, blocked outlet, or any malfunctions whatever. In order to achieve requirements (a), (b), and (c), the appliance must be equipped with: - A solenoid valve attached to the inlet pressure hose at the water tap side. The valve only opens at water drawing cycles of the appliance. - A bottom tray/tub equipped with suitable water sensing device and feedback to the solenoid valve. The tray/tub collects any leakage water from the appliance. - An inlet pressure hose enveloped by an outer safety hose which conducts any leakage water to the bottom tray/tub. (NOTE: The outer safety hose shall envelop the water inlet hose only, not the water drain hose too!)