RFI_for_Roller_Ball_Deck.docx

department of the air force

97TH AIR MOBILITY WING (aetc)

ALTUS AIR FORCE BASE OKLAHOMA

19 December 2018

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION

FROM: 97 CONF/PKA, ALTUS AFB, OK

SUBJECT: Request For Information (RFI), Rolling Ball Deck, Altus AFB, Oklahoma

1. Request For Information (RFI) Only. This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes – it does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) or a promise to issue an RFP in the future. This request for information does not commit the Government to contract for any supply or service whatsoever. Further, the Government is not at this time seeking proposals and will not accept unsolicited proposals. The RFI respondents are advised that the Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this RFI; all costs associated with responding to this RFI will be solely at the interested party’s expense. Not responding to this RFI does not preclude participation in any future RFP, if any is issued. If a solicitation is released, it will be synopsized on the Federal Business Opportunities (FedBizOpps) website: https://www.fbo.gov. It is the responsibility of the potential offerors to monitor these sites for additional information pertaining to this requirement.

2. Background. A manufactured structure designed to carry cargo containers capable of moving containers in all directions. Deck surface and system shall facilitate safe, efficient, and freight transfer. The 463L pallet is used to transport air cargo on military aircraft. The 463L pallet consists of an end-grain balsa-wood or redwood core sandwiched between two sheets of aluminum with frames on all sides consisting of extruded aluminum edge rails. Steel tie-down rings are distributed around the perimeter of the pallet to secure nets and to facilitate handling. The entire pallet measures 108 inches wide by 88 inches long by 2.25 inches thick. Cargo on 463L pallets may be stacked up to 114 inches high on a single pallet. The pallet has a rated capacity of 10,000 pounds and weighs approximately 355 pounds. The 463L pallet is normally transferred with the 108-edge leading.

3. Requested Information. The requested information is to confirm the Government Cost Estimate (GCE), service implementation timeline and available service providers. The requested information should include a detailed description of the roller ball deck and possible pricing options.

4. Contacts. Please send information and any questions by 4 January 2019, 11:00 A.M. CST to:

Cybelle Castillo, cybelle.castillo.1@us.af.mil, (580) 481-7263, or;

Lori Clinton, lori.clinton@us.af.mil, (580) 481-7261.

5. This is a Request For Information (RFI) only. No contracts will be awarded based on this request. The information provided in this RFI is subject to change and is not binding on the Government. All submissions become the property of the Federal Government and will not be returned. All costs associated with responding to this RFI will be solely the respondent’s expense.

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