81--100 - HD 784834-1, heavy Duty Collapsable Bulk Container

Introduction: Pursuant to FAR Subpart 13.106-1(b)(1), the U.S. Army RDECOM Contracting Center, Natick Contracting Division, on behalf of the Natick Soldier System Center (NSSC), intends to award a firm fixed price purchase order on a sole source basis to: RPP Containers, 12151 Best Place, Cincinnati, OH. 45241. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS. No solicitation document is available. The contractor shall provide heavy duty, collapsible bulk containers with the following requirements: The containers must have exterior dimensions of 78" length, 48" width, and 34" height with interior dimensions of 74.5" length, 44.8" width, and 27" of usable height. The containers must have forklift tine holes on all four sides of the box. The container must be capable of being slung beneath a helicopter in flight without breaking. Collapsed height of the container shall be no higher than 13". Container load capacity shall be no less than 1500 lbs. The containers must be stack-able in both the collapsed and assembled configurations. Static stacking of assembled containers at maximum capacity shall be four high. The container shall weigh no more than 250 pounds. One short side of the rectangular container shall contain a hinged door allowing for access to container contents without dropping the entire short side of the container. The small door shall be no smaller than 15" high by 30" wide. The equipment being procured will be used for field testing in theater. These items represent the 80%+ solution with input from the field we may get the 100% solution faster by designing to the units needs rather than fielding an untested system. The Army units requesting the capability are currently deployed to Afghanistan and have asked that the items be delivered by 1 Jan 2011. A delay in the procurement of these items will lead to a reduction in the units' effectiveness and ability to conduct their sustainment missions in a wartime winter environment, resulting in serious injury to the Government. This restricted capability will have a ripple effect to all supported units. As sustainment brigades providing logistical support, their mission is an integral part of the war effort. Without the required supplies provided by the sustainment brigades, or with a delayed delivery due to equipment availability, other Army units will be unable to conduct their missions. Therefore, the procurement of this capability has an unusual and compelling urgency. Units in the field in a wartime environment cannot wait for the normal contracting and source selection processes to be conducted when they have an immediate need. Request an option be placed on the purchase contract for an additional 100 boxes subject to funding availability. Interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to this requirement to the U.S. Army RDECOM Contracting Center, Natick Contracting Division via e-mail to: [email protected] no later than 8:00 a.m. on January 10, 2011. Contracting Office Address: RDECOM Contracting Center - Natick CCRD-NA-SU, Natick Contracting Division Kansas Street, Building 1 Natick, MA 01760-5011 Point of Contact: Greg Wilson, Contract Specialist [email protected]