Request For Information - Ball Mat System.pdf

DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE

AIR FORCE RESERVE COMMAND

December 19, 2022

MEMORANDUM FOR – REQUEST FOR INFORMATION

FROM: 910th CONF/PK, YOUNGSTOWN AIR RESERVES STATION, VIENNA

SUBJECT: Request for Information (RFI), Ball Mat System, YARS – 910th Airlift Wing, Vienna, OH

1. This is a 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 obligate the

Government to award a contract for any supply or service whatsoever. Further, the

Government will not accept or respond to unsolicited proposals. The RFI respondents are advised that the Government will not be responsible for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this RFI; all costs associated with replying to this RFI will be solely at the respondent’s expense. Not responding to this RFI does not preclude participation in any future RFP, if any is issued. 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.

2. Background. Bays 1, 2, 3/4 will use three (3) ball systems. A manufactured structure designed to carry pallets with the capacity of moving pallets. Deck surface and system shall facilitate safe and efficient freight transfer. The pallets are used to transport air cargo to and from military aircraft. On each side of the platforms is a 3ft walkway and 3ft handrail system at the same height as the ball floor. This will include a step at each the end. Surface mounted scissor lift that will support a minimum of 16,000 lbs. with a modified platform that will accept a 13ft long by 10ft clear wide skid. This modified platform needs to be permanently attached to the scissor lift at least 11ft, 4in wide and

17ft long. It has to have side guides to restrict the pallet from falling off the scissor lift.

There also has to be a front stop angle or plate to prohibit the pallet moving to far forward and falling off, this stop either has to be placed by hand before and after loading or some mechanical device that allows the stop to raise and lower. This platform will utilize the ball system. Also need a 5ft. long and wide as the scissor lift platform to bridge the gap between the scissor lift and the “K” loader. This platform will use the ball system and have side rails to guide and prevent the skid from falling off the sides. This platform needs to be able support a minimum of 6,000 lbs. The height shall be 44 inches and be made to be moved by a forklift. This one (1) platform will be used on three (3) other bays.

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 Ball Mat System and possible pricing options.

Contacts. Please send information and any questions by 6 January 2023, 11:00 A.M. EST to:

Lori Jenkins, lori.jenkins.1@us.af.mil