Vertical Storage Shuttle

Questions & Answers / Clarifications

This document provides answers to vendor questions and a customer confirmation regarding the opportunity.

• Q1: The government is requesting an additional 60 metal divider kits to serve as spares and for further subdivision of trays. Vendors offering SPAREs as a package should provide options (e.g., 10 spare package, 20 spare package).

• Q2: The facility is an industrial production facility, not a warehouse.

• Q3: A receiving dock is available, but it is not located where the unit will be installed.

• Q4: The vertical lift will be installed on the first floor.

• Customer Confirmation: There is a typo in the original quote; the correct height from the cost center is 18 Feet 10.38 inches. This clarification may impact pricing or specifications for vendors who have already submitted quotes.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document outlines the "Salient Characteristics (MUST HAVEs)" for a piece of equipment, likely related to an automated storage and retrieval system or similar machinery. It details the essential technical specifications and performance requirements that any proposed solution must meet.

• Dimensions: Overall Height (5750 mm), Width (3380 mm), Depth (3073 mm).
• Capacity & Performance: Average Quantity of Trays/Unit (56), Tray Type (75-3-Medium 100), Clear Width x Depth (3050 mm x 863.3 mm), Maximum Load/Tray (475 kg/1047 lbs), Capacity/Sq. Ft. (36.9), Minimum Tray Spacing (100 mm).
• Speed: Vertical Lifting Speed (@ 100% load) (48.01 m/min), Vertical Lifting Speed (extractor w/o tray) (75 m/min).
• Access Time: Complete Cycle Average (38 sec), Complete Cycle Maximum (45 sec), Single Cycle Average (20 sec), Single Cycle Maximum (23 sec).
• Power Requirements: 480/3/60 (Volts/Phase/Hz), Max Power Consumption (8.6 kVA), Connection Voltage (15 Amp Per Machine), Mains current FLA (14.2 Amp Per Machine).
• Features: Tooth Belt Drive (Yes), Safety Shutter Door System (Yes, required), Overhead Lighting (LED Lighting 60 HZ), Data Interfaces (ext. ethernet ext PS2) (Yes), Display LED Navigator (Yes), Vertical Photocells to Monitor Extractor Column (Yes).

This document is critical for bidders to understand the non-negotiable technical specifications and performance benchmarks required for the equipment. Proposals must demonstrate compliance with all listed "MUST HAVEs" to be considered responsive. Failure to meet any of these salient characteristics will likely result in disqualification.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document outlines the evaluation criteria for the opportunity.

• All evaluation factors are stated to be of equal importance.
• The evaluation factors include:
  • Delivery time (expected time of delivery in months)
  • Price
  • Quality/Reliability (including documentation demonstrating expected annual maintenance costs)

Bidders should carefully consider these criteria when preparing their proposals to ensure they address delivery time, price, and quality/reliability, as these factors will be weighted equally in the evaluation process.

Questions & Answers / Clarifications

This document provides a clarification regarding a specific detail in the original solicitation.

• Height Discrepancy: The customer confirmed that a previously stated height of "18 Feet 10.38"" was a typo. The correct height, as per the original quote from the cost center, is the value that was intended.

This clarification addresses a potential point of confusion for bidders regarding a specific measurement. Bidders should ensure their proposals account for the corrected height information.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for the procurement and installation of one (1) Kardex Remstar XP Shuttle Vertical Lift system, Model 500XP, 3050x864x5750, with 56 trays. The system includes 60 CRC Metal Divider Kits. The purpose is to equip a tool crib for the Directorate of Supply and Transportation at Letterkenny Army Depot.

• One (1) Kardex Remstar XP Shuttle Vertical Lift system (Model 500XP, 3050x864x5750) with 56 trays.

• 60 CRC Metal Divider Kits.

• Design, freight, and installation of the system.

• The system must have an access opening, LED Navigator, Display, and operate on 480V 3 Phase power.

• Lifting speed of 157.50 ft./min.

• Storage capacity of 633 cu. ft. / 1,588 sq. ft. with an average tray spacing of approximately 5.91 inches.

• Includes a designated project manager for installation coordination.

• Requires unloading, staging, uncrating, and disposal of packaging materials.

• Mechanical and electronic installation of carousels and control devices.

• Testing, adjustment to performance specifications, and training on unit operations.

• Two (2) year product warranty, including scheduled maintenance every six (6) months.

• Contract type is not specified, but the solicitation is an RFQ (Request for Quotation).

• Period of Performance: Delivery estimated by April 30, 2026.

• Estimated value is not stated.

• Offer Due Date: January 09, 2026, 12:30 PM local time.

• Evaluation criteria: PRICE ONLY. Quoted item(s) must meet the make and model specified.

• The acquisition is UNRESTRICTED.

• NAICS Code: 238290 (Other Building Equipment Contractors).

• Size Standard: Not specified, but likely related to the NAICS code.

• The solicitation includes FAR clauses 52.212-1, 52.212-4, and 52.212-5, along with various DFARS clauses.

• Points of Contact for Project Management, Delivery Schedule, and Safety are provided.