Hose Testing

This is a SOURCES SOUGHT SYNOPSIS for market research only; therefore, do not request a copy of a solicitation. No proposals are being requested or accepted with this synopsis and no contract shall be awarded from this synopsis. The U.S. Air Force, Seymour Johnson Air Force Base (SJAFB), has been tasked to identify potential sources for Fire Hose Testing. Interested capable commercial sources are being sought to determine the level of interest to provide this service, this is not a solicitation for the bid, but a solicitation may be issued at a later date. Any resulting solicitation will be posted electronically to this site. The North American Industry Classification System is 326220 - Rubber and Plastics Hose and Belting Manufacturing. No reimbursements will be made for any cost associated with providing information in response to the sources sought or any follow-up information request. The purpose of this sources sought is to gain knowledge of interest, capabilities and qualifications of members of the Small Business Community, to include Section 8(a), Historically Underutilizes Business Zones (HUBZone), Service Disabled Veterans-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), and Economically Disadvantaged Women Owned Small Business's (EDWOSB) to compete for this requirement. All submittals received will be reviewed for informational purposes. The type of solicitation to be issued will depend upon the responses to this sources sought synopsis. Responses are to be emailed to kevin.love.5@us.af.mil and brady.beauchamp@us.af.mil. Negative responses are not required. Capable and interested sources must respond to this sources sought no later than 2:00 p.m. EST on 29 Nov 18. 1. DESCRIPTION OF WORK: Each length of hose up to 12,000 feet shall be service pressure tested per the NFPA 1962, 2013 Edition Standard for Hose annually for the next three years. 2. SCOPE: Each length of hose will be assigned an Identification Number using a barcode label on each coupling. That I.D. number shall also be recorded on the hose jacket at each end of the hose using a permanent ink marker. 2.1 Each length of hose will be inspected, both the outer jacket and inner liner. All couplings and threads shall be inspected. 2.2 All gaskets will be inspected, defective gaskets will be replaced at no extra cost. All defective hose will be tagged and removed from service and the defect location on the hose will be marked using permanent marker. The tag will be distinctive and state the reason for removal from service, date, and hose I.D. number. This information will also be contained within the test report. 2.3 The contractor shall lubricate all apparatus connection points to reduce galvanic reaction associated with dissimilar metal contact. 2.4 The contractor shall accurately record all data that will be contained in the final report which will include, Department I.D., Station or Apparatus I.D., FireCatt hose I.D., Fire Department hose I.D., Manufacturer, Date of Manufacture, Date in Service, Size, Length, Pressure, Pass/Fail, Reason for Failure, and Tread Type. 2.5 The contractor will provide a hard copy of the Test Report within 1 week of test completion. The Hose Test Report is documented on a per department basis. 2.6 The contractor will provide internet web access to your electronic test record and protect this information using a unique login and password within 1 week of test completion. Access to the test records will be for a minimum of 7 years from date of the most recent test. 2.7 The contractor will be licensed and insured to meet the State, City and Department requirements. 2.8 ALL labor to unload apparatus, lay out test, couple/uncouple, roll hose and reload apparatus. The Fire Department will provide labor only to drive apparatus to and from test site. 3. MATERIALS: Vendor will provide any and all necessary software and hardware to include testing equipment, never seize lubricant for coupling lubrication. 4. LOCATION: This performance is to be accomplished on, Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, Goldsboro, NC, at 2020 Jabara Avenue Building number 4601. 5. SCHEDULING: Prior coordination for the testing shall be coordinated with the Fire Chief his designated representative. 6. WARRANTY: Will be licensed and insured to meet the State, City, NFPA and Department requirements. 7. EMPLOYEES: The contractor shall ensure all employees working on Seymour Johnson Air Force Base possess proper identification and/or citizenship documentation. Under the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA), employers may hire only persons who may legally work in the United States (i.e., citizens and nationals of the U.S.) and aliens authorized to work in the U.S. The employer must verify the identity and employment eligibility of anyone to be hired (Ref: U.S. Department of Labor: http://www.dol.gov/compliance/guide/aw.htm#whowhich)