99--Rock Grapple for Manitowoc 3900W Crane

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; price proposal s are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number is W912P6-07-Q-0013 and is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect throu gh Federal Acquisition Circular 01-23. The Government reserves the right to make an award on the initial quote without discussions on this procurement. Award will be made to the responsive and responsible offeror who submits the lowest aggregate price. Offerors must be able to furnish and delivery a Rock Grapple in accordance with the requirements setforth in this document. The NAICS code for this requirement is 333120, with a size standard of 750 employees. This acquisition is a TOTAL SMALL BUSINESS SET ASIDE. The provisions at 52.212.1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial applies to this acquisition. Offerors must include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items with this offer. The c lause 52.212-4, Contract terms and conditions-Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. The clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions required to implement Statues or Executive Orders-Commercial Items applies to this acquisition. The following cla uses listed in 52.212-5(b) and (c) are included by reference: 5.222-21; 52.222-22; 52.222-23; 52.222-41; 52.225.3; 52.232-34 and 52.211-11  Liquidated Damages. (52.211-12 LIQUIDATED DAMAGES--CONSTRUCTION (SEP 2000) (a) If the Contractor fails to complete the work within the time specified in the contract, the Contractor shall pay liquidated damages to the Government in the amount of $1000.00 for each calendar day of delay until the work is completed or accepted. (b) If the Government terminates the Contractor's right to proceed, liquidated damages will continue to accrue until the work is completed. These liquidated damages are in addition to excess costs of repurchase under the Termination clause. (End of clause) SUMMARY OF THE SCOPE OF WORK: The contractor is required to furnish and deliver a specialized attachment (rock grab) for use with a government-owned Manitowoc 3900W crane that is used to load stone onto barges. This item will be delivered and unloaded a t the Chicago District Corps of Engineers (COE) Stone Dock, located on the north side of the mouth of the Chicago River in Calumet Harbor. PURPOSE: This crane attachment is necessary to allow the Chicago District Stone Dock to function completely independe ntly, loading barges with stone for use in breakwater maintenance. This type of operation will maximize the productivity of COE marine floating plant resources, by eliminating crane-barge self-loading operations at the LRC Stone Dock. REFERENCES:American Society for Testing and Mayerials (ASTM) E 10-01e1, Standard Test Method for Brinell Hardness of Metallic Materials, 10 Feb 2001. ROCK GRAPPLE REQUIREMENTS:The contractor shall furnish and deliver a rock grapple conforming to the following: GENERAL FEATUR ES: The grapple configuration shall be two-armed, three-pronged, with a 15 Ton capacity, and appropriate for use with a Manitowoc 3900W Series 2 crane (2-rope). The device will be used to lift stone blocks ranging in size between 7 to 15 tons. The dimens ion range of the stone blocks that this grapple will need to safely handle is between 44 and 72. MINIMUM GRAPPLE REQUIREMENTS: A. PLATE AND BAR STOCK: Grapple plate and bar materials shall be a combination of T-1 alloy steel with a minimum yield of 100, 000 p.s.i. and Brinell hardness of 321-360, and Tri-10 alloy with a minimum yield of 50,000 p.s.i. and a Brinell hardness of 280-321. The proper steel is selected for particular areas based on best utilization for strength, abrasive resistance, flexibility and weldability. B. PINS: Pins shall be fabricated from 4150 alloy stock, with a Brinell hardness of 280-321, machined, and then heat-treated and quenched to achieve a Brinell hardness of 350- 400. C. BUSHINGS: Bushings shall be fabricated from 4140 alloy stock, with a Brinell hardness of 280-321, machined, and then heat-treated and quenched to achieve a Brinell hardness of 450-500. D. SHEAVES: Sheaves shall be fabricated from cast steel with gr ooves machined to specifications and fitted with either roller bearings or bushings depending on the application. E. GUARDS: Guards shall be placed over the lower sheaves to protect them from material. F. GUIDE ROLLERS: Guide Rollers shall be cut from allo y steel, and fitted with sealed bearings to prolong life. G. TINE LINERS: Tine Liners shall be an abrasion resistant alloy with a Brinell hardness of 360-444. H. WEAR PLATES: Wear Plates shall be added to the outer edge of the tine liners, along tine bac ks, and the joints between the replaceable tooth point and the tine liner. J. STIFFENERS: Stiffeners shall be added to tine backs for added strength. K. LUBRICATION: Recessed grease fittings shall be used for the lubrication of all shafts and bushings. DEL IVERY REQUIREMENTS: The rock grapple specified shall be delivered and unloaded on 8 June 2007 to the Chicago District COE Stone Dock, which is located on the north side of the mouth of the Calumet River, Chicago, Illinois. The address of the Chicago Distr ict Stone Dock is 8555 S. Green Bay Avenue, Chicago, IL, 60617. Stone Dock site access for land-based vehicles requires passage through a guarded gate, and access to the site can be gained at East 86th Street and South Green Bay Avenue (see maps). Marine vessel delivery of the rock grapple to the Stone Dock is also acceptable. Government-operated crane and personnel will be available at specific times to unload the attachments at the delivery site. These services will be available between 7:00 am  9:30 a.m., and 2:00  4:30 p.m. local time each day that the Government is operating the LRC Stone Dock. The dates of LRC Stone Dock operation (barring the occurrence of dangerous weather conditions) will be as follows: May 21  May 26, 2007 and June 3  June 10, 2007. Government personnel will be available at the stone dock for unloading purposes on all of the days listed, including weekends. At other times, Government-furnished unloading services may or may not be available  check with the Technical POC reg arding the availability of this assistance. If delivery must be made outside of the time periods specified above and Government forces are unavailable, the Contractor will be responsible for unloading the attachments onto the Stone Dock at no additional c ost to this contract. DELIVERY SCHEDULE: The required date of delivery for the rock grapple is 08 June 2007. Delivery prior to this date is also acceptable. Delivery of the rock grapple at any time after 9:00 am local time on the applicable delivery date listed shall constitute a late delivery. If this occurs, Liquidated Damages may be assessed in accordance with FAR Clause 52.211-11. Interested Bidders can download the Specification Drawing, Picture of the Grapple and Chicago District Calumet Harbor Stone Dock Area Map from the Internet Site https:// www.fedteds.gov/fedteds/start.nsf/frm.vendorlogin?openform&SolicitationNumber=W912P6-0 7-Q-0013. PLEASE CONTACT LINDA ZAMAROCY AT +1 (555) 000-0000 FOR ANY QUESTIONS CONCERNING THIS SYNOPSIS. QUOTES FOR THIS ACQUISTITION ARE DUE, VIA FAX +1 (555) 000-0000 BY CLOSE OF BUSINESS 05-APR-2007.