Mobile Rock-Climbing Wall

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Contract Opportunity

You are invited to submit comments/feedback in response to this Sources Sought Request for Information (RFI) concerning an upcoming solicitation for mobile rock-climbing walls to the Iowa National Guard.

We are not requesting quotes at this time, only developing a list of potential contractors who can provide a quote for the required mobile rock-climbing wall as part of the Government’s market research.

All salient characteristics (specifications) for the proposed mobile rock-climbing wall shall meet or exceed the specifications outlined in the description below. Please provide comments/feedback, to include the following:

1. Can your business provide a quote for mobile rock-climbing walls?

2. Are the proposed specifications either too vague or too restrictive?

3. Do the proposed specifications limit competition to a specific brand?

4. Any additional information that would be helpful to prepare a quote?

5. Provide the following company information in your response:

a. Company Name

b. POC

c. POC Phone Number

d. POC Email

e. CAGE or UEI

The following is applicable to this RFI:

NAICS 339920, with a small business size standard of 750 employees is applicable to this requirement.

The following equipment is required:

LINE ITEM #: 0001

ITEM: Mobile Rock-Climbing Wall

QUANTITY / UNIT: 4 / Each

DESCRIPTION: See salient characteristics below for specifications.

LINE ITEM #: 0002

ITEM: Item Unique Identification (IUID) Label

QUANTITY / UNIT: 4 / Each

DESCRIPTION: See requirement details below.

LINE ITEM #: 0003

ITEM: Shipping/Freight (if applicable)

QUANTITY / UNIT: 1 / Each

DESCRIPTION: See requirement details below.

Line Item 0001: Mobile Rock-Climbing Wall

Rock Wall:

• Shall be between 20 and 28 feet in height.


• Shall withstand a minimum 25 MPH wind.


• Shall have weather resistant coating on all steel.


• Shall have option to set-up while connected to tow-vehicle or disconnected.


• Shall have lightweight, non-abrasive fiberglass UV resistant gel coat climbing surface.


• Shall be gray color.


• Shall have four-station hydraulic auto-belay routes.


• Shall have open access belay components, no incasement box.


• Shall have four button activated horns at the top of each route. Separate batter if option available.


• Shall have a minimum 100 pre-installed hand holds.


• Shall include minimum of one hand hold wrench / t-tool.


• Shall include a minimum eight speed harnesses with 45 to 250 lb. weight limit.


• Shall include a minimum four auto-locking carabineers / swivels.


• Shall include a minimum eight safety helmets.


• Shall include operation manual.


• Shall include one-time onsite operator training.

Dual Axel Trailer:

• Shall have minimum two 3,500 lb. tandem axles (7,000 lb. total).


• Shall have Class 4, 2.5-inch ball coupler hitch from max gross weight of 10,000 lbs.


• Shall have four inch drop galvanized torsion axles.


• Shall have four heavy duty wheels, tires, and fenders.


• Shall include one matching spare wheel and tire with trailer mounting bracket.


• Shall have standard RV 7-way towing plug, 12-volt DC electric braking system.


• Shall have weather coating on all steel.


• Shall be gray or black color.


• Shall have dual hydraulic rams and lift controller.


• Shall have five heavy duty jacks with wheels and fenders:

• One center mounted front jack, vertical crank (not horizontal), drop foot.


• Two side jacks in the center for additional stability.


• Two rear jacks, drop.

• Shall have accessory toolbox installed with jack and lug nut wrench.

Warranty:

• Shall have no less than 1-year standard warranty (parts & labor).


• Warranty information will be required with contractor’s quote.

Line Item 0002: Item Unique Identification (IUID) Label

• Per DFARS Clause 252.211-7003 – Item Unique Identification and Valuation if price is $5,000 or above. Contractor is responsible for providing IUID label at the time of delivery.


• IUID label shall be QR code readable and shall display the manufacturer or distributor’s CAGE code, model number or part number, and equipment’s serial number.


• No other equipment identification shall be substituted for the IUID described above.

Line Item 0003: Shipping/Freight (if applicable)

• The following shall apply if contractor’s offer includes FOB Origin. Shipping/freight expense of $250.00 and above, contractor shall submit their original shipping invoice or GBL/CBL and the invoice(s) submitted for the supplies in accordance with Invoicing Instructions outlined within DFARS Clause 252.232-7006 “Wide Area Workflow Payment Instructions.”


• Ship to address will be provided at time of award.

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