Notice of intent to sole source

Synopsis: This is a special notice prepared in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 5.2 Synopses of Proposed Contract Actions US Army Corps of Engineers - Portland District, Oregon intends to negotiate/award a sole-source, Firm-Fixed Price contract with Bailey Cranes, S81W18561 Gemini Drive Muskego, WI 53150 The purpose of this acquisition is to furnish a Bailey IC-9 electric crane. The technical requirements involved in this acquisition can be satisfied only by this item. The statutory authority for this non-competitive acquisition is 10 U.S.C 2304(c)(1) as implemented by 6.302-1 (c) (1). Furthermore, in accordance with FAR 6.302-1(b)(1)(ii), the Bailey IC-9 electric crane is only available from one source. No compatibles or substitutes will be accepted. Item for purchase: Baily IC-9 -electric/battery powered (no other power power source is acceptable) -Battery: 72 Volt, 435AH Batteries -Electric motor: 25 Horsepower -Battery Charger: 480V 3 Phase Supply Power, with charger mounted onto crane that plugs into a 480 volt outlet. -Length: Chassis 10 feet 8 inches Overall 12 feet 2 inches -Width: 5 feet 4 inches -Height: Deck 31 inches Overall 6 feet 9 inches -Wheelbase: 6 feet 6 1/2 inches -Ground Clearance: Chassis 9 inches Minimum (Axle) 8 inches -Angle of Approach: 24 degrees -Angle of Departure: 24 degrees -Turning Radius: (Minimum) 9 feet 10 inches -Aisle Width: 90 degree Turn: (Mm.) 8 feet 0 inches -Travel Speed: (Max.) 3 MPH -Tire Footprint Area: 40 square inches, each -Outrigger Footprint Area: 48 square inches, each. -Boom Movement: Rotation Continuous Elevation 70 degrees Extension 12 feet -Tail swing: 3 feet 7 inches -Boom Speeds: Rotation 360 deg. in 60 seconds Elevation 22 seconds Extension 38 seconds -Sheave Height: Without Jib 26 feet 3 inches With Jib 33 feet 9 inches -Horizontal Reach: Without Jib 19 feet 2 inches, CIL Rotation with Jib 27 feet 2 inches, CIL Rotation -Closed Loop Hydrostatic Transmission. Axles: -Front Axle: Planetary drive/steer axle with an overall 16.15/1 ratio. Differential is limited slip. Axle is rigidly mounted to frame. -Rear Axle: Planetary drive/steer axle with an overall 16.15/1 ratio. Differential is limited slip. Axle oscillates 1 1/2 degrees in either direction. -Full-hydraulic steering unit controls a steering cylinder attached to each axle. Limited steering if engine dies. Brakes: -Primary braking from hydrostatic transmission. Foot-actuated wet-disc brakes in each axle for additional braking in some conditions. Lever actuated parking brake to hold crane when not being driven. Tires: -28x9-15 pneumatic tires, 12 pr. Pressurized to 120 psi for crane rated loads. Chassis: -Carry deck: 29 square foot area. A maximum of 6,000 pounds may be carried on the deck when centered over or to the rear of the front axle. Nine stake pockets are provided in deck and nine, 1-inch dia. pipe stakes. -Outriggers: Four hydraulic outriggers with box beam construction. Independent controls for each. Hydraulic cylinders are equipped with direct connected holding valves. Pad dimensions are 6 inches by 8 inches. -Lifting Rings: Includes four lift rings, one at each corner of the chassis for attaching lifting sling cables. -Front Pulling Eye: Heavy eye in front bumper provides for attachment of hook block so main winch line can be used for pulling loads at or near floor level. -Headlight and Taillight Grilles: (HTG-2) Consists of welded steel protective grilles for headlights and taillights. Easily removable or swung out of way for replacing bulbs. (Net Weight: 20 pounds) -Operator's compartment: -Operator control station provides one-position access to all chassis and crane functions. Includes adjustable operator's seat and retracting seat belt. -Operator Guard: (OG-15) Tubular steel weldment with heavy expanded steel mesh top bolts over operators compartment. (Net Weight: 55 pounds) -Electrical system: 72 volts 435 Amp Hour Batteries -Electrical Group: 12 Volt DC. Controls -Lighting Group: Consists of two headlights and taillights and 12 volt horn activated by button on instrument panel. -Instrument Group: Located at operators station and includes battery condition indicator, Hydraulic system pressure and hour meter. -Outrigger Alarm System: 112 decibel alarm with alternating two-tone sound is actuated by a switch when the outrigger down" controls are operated. -Back-up Alarm: Provides pulsating 97 decibel sound from solid-state alarm when ignition is on and transmission is in reverse. -Strobe Lights: (SL-7) Two yellow strobe lights mounted on turret for high visibility. Flash 60-120 times per minute. Draw 1/2 amps each. Includes operator-controlled switch. -Boom Work Lights: (WL-7) Two work lights, one on side of boom to light boom tip, and one on side of turret to light ground under boom tip. Includes switch at operators station. (Net Weight: 10 pounds) -Hydraulic system: Hydraulic function pump driven by an electric motor. System protected by relief valves and two 10-micron filters. Hydraulic reservoir with 14 gallons capacity. -Boom assembly: Three sections, high strength steel construction, equipped with bearing pads for efficient support and extension. Double-acting hydraulic cylinders extend boom sections. The primary extension cylinder and the double-acting boom elevation cylinder are equipped with direct connected holding valves. Boom angle indicator provided on side of boom. -Boom hoist: Turret mounted, planetary gear hoist is hydraulically powered to provide bare-drum line pull of 5,000 pounds. Hoist includes 160 feet of 3/8 inch wire rope, downhaul weight, swivel hook and sheave block for 2-part line. (Required for lifts over 4,500 pounds.) Sheave block weight is 60 pounds. Downhaul weight is 36 pounds. -Boom swing: Heavy-duty ball bearing rotation gear with external teeth supports boom. Rotation is powered by hydraulic motor and worm gear drive. 360 degree continuous rotation. A SOLICITATION WILL NOT BE POSTED. The Government intends to proceed with this sole source action. The NAICS code is 423830 The size standard as defined by the U.S. Small Business Administration is 100 employees. THIS NOTICE IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS OR QUOTATIONS. Interested concerns must show clear and convincing evidence that competition of this requirement would be advantageous to the Government. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal or quote to the contracting officer before the notice end date. If no affirmative written responses are received by 8 AM PST on 24 Aug 2015 an award will be made without further notice. Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice. A determination by the government not to compete this proposed requirement is solely within the discretion of the government. Electronic responses and question shall be submitted via email to laurie.a.gillespie@usace.army.mil. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is not responsible for any costs incurred by responding to this notice. Contracting Office POC: Laurie Gillespie (503)808-4627 laurie.a.gillespie@usace.army.mil Contracting Office Address: USACE District, Portland, Contracting Division (CECT-NWP), P.O. Box 2946, Portland, OR 97208-2946