AGM BATTERIES

COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS General Information Document Type: Combined Solicitation/Solicitation Solicitation Number: HHSNCC20-010662S Posted Date: July 9, 2020 Original Response Date: July 20, 2020 NAICS Code: 811310/8M - Nursing Self Scheduling and Productivity System Contracting Office Address Office of Purchasing and Contracts 6707 Democracy Boulevard Suite 106 Bethesda, MD 20892 Description This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) subpart 12.6, - Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Items, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; being requested, and a written solicitation document will not be issued. This solicitation is a Request for Quotation. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2020-04, dated 01-15-2020. Statement of Objective MMESD intends to purchase AGM Batteries, because MMESD has received a mandate from the NIH Clinical Center Safety Committee to replace the existing cell filled batteries with the maintenance free AGM batteries in all material handling equipment (see attached listing of equipment). This replacement is necessary, because of the constant overfilling of the battery cells by operators which creates an overspill of battery Acid onto the building 10 and clinical center floors on the B2 Level. These overspills pose a hazardous threat to the staff and visitors. If this replacement does not take place, the threat mentioned above will continue; which could lead to complaints lodged against the department leadership. Statement of Work The NIH Clinical Center utilizes the material handling equipment in the form of Cushman tuggers and transporters. Also, Raymond electric forklift and order picker, and Unicarrier electric pallet jacks. Contractor Requirements Vendor will be responsible for the removal of existing batteries and debris, through the proper hazardous material disposal IAW state law. Vendor will be responsible for the delivery, installation and training of new AGM batteries and chargers. All training will be coordinated and scheduled with the Project Officer. A complete set of AGM Battery manuals will be provided by the vendor. After installation, any of the new AGM Batteries that are purchased, the vendor will be provide on-hands training within 24 hours. Vendor will provide 8-10 week lead time for delivery and installation of the batteries. Vendor will be available to support any issues with the AGM batteries while still under warranty and service within 24 hours of request. And replace any damaged or nonoperational batteries under warranty, as longs as it is not operator fault. Request for service should be handled via phone Monday-Friday 7:30 AM - 2:00 PM. Service requests after hours, weekend and holidays is not available because the requesting service is closed. If on-site service is required, a vendor representative should arrive the same day or within 24 hours. The vendor will provide the Project Officer copies of all written warranties during the installation. The vendor is responsible for all parts that are under warranty and will ship parts within four days. See Battery and Charger Specifications Below: Item Description Quantity Batteries, Absorbent Glass Mat (AGM) and Gel for replacing cell filled batteries, 8 volt and sealed for Transporters 64 Batteries, Absorbent Glass Mat (AGM) 6 volt sealed for Tuggers 78 Battery, Sealed 36 volt for sit down forklift 1 Batteries, Sealed for electric pallet jacks 24 volt 6 Battery, for Order Picker 24 volt 1 Charger, Onboard for Order Picker 36 volt 3 Charger, for Sit Down Electric Forklift 36 Volt 1 Chargers, for Electric Pallet Jacks 24 Volt 5 Removal, Old Cell Filled Batteries Business information: a. DUNS Number b. Company POC, Phone and Email Address c. Company Address (Company Point of Contact, phone number and email address) e. Type/Size of company, NAICS code, and Social Economic status, as validated at SAMs. f. Current GSA Schedule g. 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