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Request for Information (RFI) Support Equipment and Vehicles Division

USAF AFMC AFLCMC/WNZ

Robins AFB, GA

MOBILIZER, DOLLY SET, 12-TON

Purpose

This Request for Information (RFI) is being conducted to identify potential sources that may possess the expertise and experience to meet the requirements for the design, testing and production of approximately 60 12-Ton Dolly Set Mobilizers (12T DSM). The quantity of production units is subject to change at the time of solicitation.

Companies responding to this market research are placed on notice that participation in this questionnaire is strictly voluntary. Respondents are neither obligated to participate in future solicitations nor are they guaranteed any contract awards. The Government will not reimburse participants for any expenses associated with their participation in this survey.

Below is brief description of the vehicle, followed by questions which allow you to provide information on your company. Should you have literature that describes the business capabilities of your company, such may be sent via e-mail to the points of contact in the Government’s contracting office identified below. The current specifications are added to this RFI as Attachment 1, 20200403 12T DSM Draft CID - RFI. The CID is subject to change at the Government’s discretion at the time of solicitation. If the contractor would like to provide comments on the CID document provided, use the “Track Changes” feature on Word or differentiate comments with color or highlighter.

Responses and/or questions relative to this market research should be addressed to Timothy Hudson at timothy.hudson@us.af.mil and Alison Bearden at alison.bearden.1@us.af.mil in the Support Equipment and Vehicles Division Contracting Office. Interested sources should submit RFI responses no later than 5:00 PM EST, Wednesday, 20 May 2020.

Vehicle Information

The 12-Ton Dolly Set Mobilizer is a battery powered system that is capable of lifting, loading, and transporting an International Standard Organization (ISO) container or shelter with a payload of up to 12 U.S. tons (24,000 lbs.). The mobilizer consists of a front-steerable dolly and a rear-trailer dolly with interconnecting brake lines and electrical harnesses that can be towed across all surfaces, including primary roads, secondary roads, and cross-country terrain. Each dolly half is equipped with a battery-powered, hydraulic lift system, which allows the mobilizer to act as a shelter-handling device for lifting and loading on vehicles and aircraft. The mobilizer can be towed by any tactical vehicle that can meet the appropriate towing capacity and connections of the mobilizer. The system is designed to be loaded onto a C-5, C-17, and C-130 aircraft using its own power and the aircraft winch.

COMPANY INFORMATION

Please provide the following business information for your company/institution and for any teaming or joint venture partners:

1. Company Name:

2. Address:

3. Points of Contact:

4. E-mail Addresses:

5. CAGE Code:

6. Size of business pursuant to North American Industry Classification (NAICS): 336212

7. Based on the above NAICS Code, state whether your company is:

a. Large Business (Yes / No)

b. Small Business (Yes / No)

c. Small Disadvantaged (Yes / No)

d. Woman-Owned Small Business (Yes / No)

e. HUB-Zone Certified (Yes / No)

f. 8(a) Certified (Yes / No)

g. Service Related Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (Yes / No)

h. Veteran-Owned Small Business (Yes / No)

i. Central Contractor Registration (CCR) (Yes / No)

j. Registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). (Yes / No)

8. How long has your company been in business?

9. A statement as to whether your company is domestically or foreign owned (if foreign, please indicate the country of ownership).

BUSINESS PRACTICES AND PRODUCT INFORMATION

1. Is your company presently involved in, or has it ever been involved in the manufacture of the 12T DSM that are identical to, or similar in form, fit, and function to, the 12T DSM described in the draft CID document attached to this questionnaire?

a. If you answered affirmatively to the above question, are 12T DSMs a part of your company’s commercial product line or are they built specifically to individual customer requests?

2. What type of technical data does your company provide with each 12T DSM or similar type unit, e.g. commercial manuals, operator’s handbook, maintenance notebooks, etc.? Does your company provide and/or offer any type of training with your 12T DSMs or similar type items?

3. Is it typical practice for your company to make available a “first production” unit for the purpose of conducting tests before full production begins?

a. If you answered affirmatively, what type of tests are conducted most frequently?

b. If you answered affirmatively, what is the anticipated cost to produce a “first production” unit and test it to meet the requirements of the draft CID?

4. What is the average delivery time required from receipt of contract to complete the production units?

5. What is the average quantity of 12T DSMs or similar type items that your company is capable of producing per 30-day period?

6. What is the tentative, non-binding price estimate per 12T DSM?

7. Does your company recognize price breaks on quantity ranges? If so, what are the usual practices? What procedures does your company use in its invoicing practices?

8. What type of inspection and quality assurance processes does your company utilize to ensure that each 12T DSM or similar type item is manufactured according to customer specifications as well as local, state, and federal regulations? Please be specific.

9. What is included in your company’s packaging processes for 12T DSM or similar type items? Please be specific in your response.

10. What is the level or extent of coverage in your company’s standard commercial warranty for 12T DSM?

11. What is the expected service life of your manufactured 12T DSM?

12. What length long-term firm-fixed contractual agreement is your company comfortable with establishing; for example, would your company maintain a fixed contract for three years, for six years?

13. Does your company have a 12T DSM or similar product on a GSA or DLA schedule? Please provide schedule number and expiration date.

14. Reference draft CID:

a. Does your company consider that the information in the document is clear and concise regarding the performance characteristics that the Government expects in the unit? If not, please identify the information that is needed or that requires additional detail and/or clarification.

b. Does your company believe certain requirements within the CID can be modernized or utilize newer technology. Please elaborate on requirements.

c. Did your company identify any areas in the draft CID that presented unacceptable risks? If so, please provide detailed information.

Attachment 1: 20200403 12T DSM CID – RFI.docx

FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY