Adjustable-Height Swivel-Locking Casters

Adjustable-Height Swivel-Locking Casters FA8601-14-T-0053-SS This is a Sources Sought Synopsis; there is no solicitation available. Requests for a solicitation will not receive a response. This Sources Sought Synopsis is published for market research purposes. This market research will be used to help determine if this may be a competitive acquisition, or if a set-aside for any small business program is appropriate (Small Business, 8(a), HUBZone, Service-Disabled Veteran Owned (SDVO), Economically Disadvantaged Women Owned (EOWOSB) small businesses). Please review this announcement, including all attachments, in their entirety. Request that prospective offerors complete and return a Capabilities Statement to identify firms who possess the capability to provide Adjustable-Height Swivel-Locking Casters as described below. The Government is in no way obligated to do business with or to enter into any form of contract with any person, firm or other entity that receives or responds to this announcement. The Operational Contracting Branch Base Support Acquisition Section (AFLCMC/PZIOBB) is seeking potential sources, including small business sources. In addition to the information requested in the paragraph below, entitled "Specifications," responding parties must also indicate their size status in relation to the applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS). The NAICS Code is 333999 with a Size Standard of 500 employees. Also, indicate if you are a manufacturer or provide the name and size of the manufacturer of this product or the product(s) you will be supplying. Specifications: 1.0. General Description. The AF Packaging Technology & Engineering Facility (AFPTEF), AFSC/LOEP, requires heavy-duty adjustable-height, swivel-locking casters with semi-pneumatic tires to mobilize the Containerized Dual Control Segment (CDCS) Shelter. 2.0. Functional Requirements. 2.1. Load Rating. The casters shall have a minimum static load rating of 3800 LB, and a minimum load rating of 2500 LB at 5 miles per hour over smooth paved surfaces. 2.2. Tires. The caster shall have dual semi-pneumatic (poly/foam filled) tires with a minimum diameter of 16" and maximum diameter of 18". Overall width of the caster shall not exceed 18". 2.3. Swivel. The caster shall be capable of swiveling a full 360o for maneuvering. The caster shall have a nonzero swivel lead (offset). 2.3.1. Swivel Lock. The caster swivel shall lock at a minimum of (4) positions relative to the caster mounts (12:00, 3:00, 6:00, and 9:00). 2.4. Height Adjustment. The caster shall have a minimum height adjustment range of 12.00". The height adjustment mechanism shall be hand actuated, shall not require additional tools to operate, and shall include a physical stop to prevent accidental lowering of the item. 2.5. Brakes. Each caster shall include foot brakes to stop both wheels at the same time, quickly and reliably with a single actuator. Brakes shall be able to hold a 2500 LB load on a 12-degree incline and skid on dry pavement when pulled under a 2500 LB load. 2.6. Swivel Radius. The caster shall have a maximum swivel radius of 20.00". The foot brake actuator shall fall within the swivel radius throughout its full range of motion. 2.7. Mounting Interface. The caster shall include a vertical mounting plate to interface with the item. The plate shall have (4) thru holes for 5/8" diameter bolts in a 2x2 pattern, with vertical spacing of 4.25" and horizontal spacing of 6.00". 2.8. Weight. The weight of each caster shall not exceed 220 lbs. 2.9. Environmental Conditions. Shipping, storage, and operation in worldwide environmental conditions shall not degrade the materials or the performance characteristics of the caster. The caster shall withstand the following environmental conditions, at a minimum: 2.9.1. Prolonged and/or cyclic exposure to temperatures between -60oF (-51oC) and 140oF (60oC) and relative humidity between 1% and 90%. 2.9.2. Prolonged exposure to blowing sand and dust, solar radiation, and precipitation. 3.0. Warranty and Spares 3.1. Warranty shall cover material & manufacturing defects a minimum of 1 year from the date of delivery & acceptance of casters. 4.0. Deliverables 4.1. Quantity of up to (12) casters. 4.2. Technical Data. The manufacturer shall provide the following in standard electronic format: 4.2.1. 3D solid models, and/or drawings with a sufficient level of detail for the customer to verify compatibility of the casters with the item. Drawings shall include the overall dimensions of the caster, the spatial envelopes of swivel, brake, and height adjustments, and the details of the mounting interface. (Note: Not required for Sources Sought capabilities submission) 4.2.2. OEM operating instructions, maintenance requirements and procedures, and an illustrated parts breakdown with replacement parts list, if applicable. Interested parties must submit a Specifications sheet for the proposed product. The specifications sheet should contain any information that the interested party feels is relevant. POINT OF CONTACT: Josh Meyerhofer, Joshua.Meyerhofer@us.af.mil, (937) 522-4529, fax (937) 904-3637. Submit Capabilities Statements (e-mail preferred) by 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time on 16 December 2013. If you cannot send Capabilities Statements or other correspondence by e-mail or fax you can mail to: AFLCMC/PZIOBB ATTN: Joshua Meyerhofer 1940 Allbrook Drive, Room 109 Wright-Patterson AFB OH 45433-5344 Be advised that all correspondence sent via e-mail shall contain a subject line that reads "FA8601-14-T-0053-SS Adjustable-Height Swivel-Locking Casters" Note that e-mail filters at Wright-Patterson are designed to filter e-mails without subject lines or with suspicious subject lines or contents (i.e., .exe or .zip files). Therefore, if this subject line is not included, the e-mail may not get through the e-mail filters. Also be advised that .zip or .exe files are not allowable attachments and may be deleted by the e-mail filters at Wright-Patterson. If sending attachments with e-mail, ensure only .pdf, .doc, or .xls documents are sent. The e-mail filter may delete all other form of attachments.