The USPFO for Arizona anticipates awarding a Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) contract to a GSA contractor,Kings Way Sales and Marketing LLC, to provide the following Tri-Max 30 CAF systems and associated accessories. The North American Industry Classification System Code is 423850, size standard of small business. The Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 8.405-6, only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements, under the authority of FAR 8.405-6. A determination not to compete this proposed contract based upon the responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotes. No solicitation document is available and telephone requests will not be accepted. However, any firm that believes it can meet the requirements may give written notification to the Contracting Officer within five (5) calendar days from the date of the publication of this notice. Supporting evidence must be furnished in sufficient detail, to demonstrate the ability to comply with the above requirement on a brand name or equal basis including submitting specifications for an equal product. The specifications for the equipment are: 10 new or remanufacture replacement Tri-Max 30 CAF Fire suppression systems with an Option 1: trade-in value credit. This fire suppression system must be IAW (AR 420-1) that all fire extinguishers purchased must be UL Listed. It must contain and be rated at the following conditions; Tank shall hold 30 gallons of pre-mix and should be manufacture in accordance with ASME standards. The tank fill shall include a fill funnel plus a garden hose adaptor. It should be coated with an epoxy polyurethane red paint, transport frame: A tubular steel framework shall support the agent tank, two (2) high pressure air vessels and discharge hose. The unit shall incorporate a roll bar design to protect components from accidental damage. Two (2) large semi-pneumatic tires plus two (2) swivel wheels and tow bar shall allow the unit to be horizontally towed and maneuvered at the fire scene or to be wheeled and positioned vertically. The frame and roll bar shall be coated with an epoxy polyurethane yellow paint. Air Supply: Two (2) 80 cu. Ft. 4,000 psi Scuba air cylinders shall be provided. One (1) air cylinder shall be capable of discharging the full agent tank at normal blend-air settings. High pressure air hose and connections shall be rated for 6,000 psi. One or two high volume air regulators (87 cfm, 155 psi) shall be provided, matched to the discharge flow rating. All low pressure air hose shall be steel braided, 302 300 psi, 302 F. All ball valves shall be rated for 400 psi. A pressure relief valve shall be provided, set at 200 psi. Pressure gauge(s) shall be provided to indicate system operating pressure(s). Discharge System: 50 ft. of 1 rubber discharge hose shall be provided (maximum hose lay 200 ft.). A blend-air valve shall be conveniently located to adjust the foam expansion ratio from 5:1 to 20:1 or more. The pressurization shall be a quick opening valve on the low pressure side of the regulator allowing the system to be stored and transported without pressure until needed for fire fighting (activation time 5 sec.). Performance: The unit shall be capable of discharging up to 600 gpm of finished foam product. Duration time shall be from 1 to 6 minutes depending on discharge rate. Foam coverage distance shall be 75 ft. or more. Size and Weight: The unit shall be compact and portable with a height of 36, width of 33 and length of 44. A fully charged 2 bottle system shall weigh approximately 577 lbs. Contractor shall warrant and guarantee that all materials and equipment and labor provided for this project will be free from defects of materials and workmanship for a period of 3 years from the date of Owner Acceptance. Please direct all questions regarding this notice to Catherine Kennedy, Contract Specialist via email at
[email protected] .