Pinch point safety guards for X-ray conveyor
ID: 12639525Q0076Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OFANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH INSPECTION SERVICEMRPBS MINNEAPOLIS MNMINNEAPOLIS, MN, 55401, USA

NAICS

Conveyor and Conveying Equipment Manufacturing (333922)

PSC

CONVEYORS (3910)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/597f08de41c24f89943a2facab63abeb/view
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    Description

    The Department of Agriculture, specifically the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), is seeking proposals for the design and installation of pinch point safety guards for X-ray machines at the Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport in Carolina, Puerto Rico. The project requires the construction of six removable stainless steel safety guards that are unattached to the X-ray machines, with the contractor responsible for securing access permits and coordinating installation to minimize operational disruptions. This procurement is crucial for enhancing safety in the airport's X-ray machine area, ensuring compliance with national and local building codes, including accessibility and environmental regulations. Proposals are due by March 17, 2025, and interested small businesses should contact Jim Roloff at james.g.roloff@usda.gov or call 612-590-7603 for further details.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Jim Roloff
    (612) 590-7603
    james.g.roloff@usda.gov
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    12639525Q0076.pdf
    The document pertains to Solicitation Number 12639525Q0076 for Pinch Point Safety Guards, issued by USDA APHIS. The request focuses on modifications to enhance safety in the x-ray machine area at LMM Airport. Proposals are due by March 17, 2025. The solicitation encourages participation from small businesses and includes various clauses referencing obligations tied to federal acquisitions. Key evaluation criteria for contractors include technical capability, price, and past performance. A site visit is scheduled for prospective bidders to review project specifics. The document outlines numerous federal rules and regulations, including clauses relevant to contractor requirements, payment terms, and compliance with government standards. In essence, this solicitation sets the groundwork for enhancing airport safety while adhering to federal procurement processes and regulations.
    Attachment 1_SOW_X-Ray Machine Pinch Point Safety Guards.pdf
    The document outlines a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the design and installation of six X-Ray machine pinch point safety guards at the USDA Building in Carolina, PR. The guards must be constructed from stainless steel, removable for service, and unattached to the X-ray machines themselves. The contractor is responsible for securing access permits for working at the Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport and must coordinate the installation to minimize operational disruptions. The contractor must submit detailed drawings and specifications for approval, ensuring compliance with various national and local building codes, including accessibility standards and environmental regulations. Key components include a site investigation, environmental issue evaluation, and scheduling that allows a minimum 14-day review by the government. Other requirements include maintaining coordination with local building officials, preparing all technical documents in CAD format, and providing cost estimates covering all aspects of the project. The summary encapsulates a project that emphasizes adherence to established codes, operational safety, and clear communication between stakeholders, indicative of a standard government procurement process.
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