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.
