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This is a Sources Sought notice from the Air Force seeking potential sources for a Bobcat T450 compact track loader. The Air Force anticipates conducting a competitive acquisition resulting in a Firm-Fixed-Price contract under NAICS code 333120 (size standard 1,250 employees).
The required equipment specifications include: operating weight of 4,200-4,500 pounds, 45-50 horsepower engine, 12-14 inch track width, minimum lift capacity of 1,300 pounds, and auxiliary hydraulic flow of 10-15 gallons per minute. The Bobcat T450 must operate on various terrain types with ground pressure under 4.5 psi, achieve speeds of 5-10 mph, operate for 8 hours per tank with 10 gallons/hour fuel efficiency, and include features like an enclosed cab with HVAC, hydraulic quick coupler, ride control system, and hydraulic auxiliary circuits. Responses are due by February 27, 2025 at 2:00 PM EST and should include company information, DUNS/CAGE codes, and a 2-page statement of capabilities. Small businesses should indicate their socioeconomic status, as the Air Force may consider a small business set-aside based on responses.
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THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE. NO SOLICITATION IS AVAILABLE AT THIS
TIME. The purpose of this Sources Sought Notice is to identify potential sources capable of performing the effort described herein pursuant to FAR part 10, Market Research and FAR Part 19, Small Business Programs. This is for planning purposes only.
Any information submitted by respondents to this Source Sought Notice is voluntary. The Air Force does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this notice or to otherwise pay for the information solicited. Respondents should not construe this notice as a commitment by the Air Force for any purpose, and should refrain from providing proprietary information in the response.
1. INTRODUCTION: This is the initial step in the planning process for the procurement of a Bobcat T450 meeting the following requirements:
- Operating weight: 4,200-4,500 pounds
- Engine power: 45-50 horsepower
- Track width: 12-14 inches
- Lift capacity: 1,300-1,500 pounds/minimum lift capacity of 1,300 pounds.
- Auxiliary hydraulic flow: 10-15 gallons per minute
- Must be able to operate on various terrain types, including muddy and rocky surfaces, with a ground pressure of less than 4.5 psi.
- Must be able to operate at a speed of at least 5 mph, with a maximum speed of 10 mph
- Must be able to operate for at least 8 hours on a single tank of fuel, with a fuel efficiency of at least 10 gallons per hour
- Must be designed for easy maintenance, with accessible components and a simplified maintenance schedule
- Must be designed to withstand harsh environmental conditions, including extreme temperatures, dust, and moisture.
- The equipment must also be equipped with the following features:
- Enclosed cab with heat and air conditioning
- Hydraulic quick coupler
- Ride control system
- Hydraulic auxiliary circuits
- We require that the equipment be manufactured by Bobcat or an authorized OEM supplier, and that it meets all applicable safety and regulatory standards
AFSC PZIOB anticipates conducting a competitive acquisition for this effort. The effort is expected to result in a Firm-Fixed-Price contract. NAICS code is anticipated to be 333120, size standard 1,250 employees.
2. INSTRUCTIONS: All businesses capable of providing requirements listed above are invited to respond electronically.
Responses shall include company name, address, DUNS number, CAGE code, point of contact with email address and telephone number, and indicate business size (small business, small disadvantaged business, service-disabled veteran-owned small business, economically disadvantaged woman-owned small business, woman-owned small business, or HUBZone) using NAICS 333120, size standard 1,250 employees. The Air Force reserves the right to consider a small business set-aside for any subsequent acquisition based upon responses to this notice.
Small business respondents should provide a statement of capabilities to assist the Air Force in making a set-aside decision.
Statement of Capabilities are limited to 2 pages, and should demonstrate capability to provide a Bobcat T450 meeting the above-listed requirements.
Responses must be received no later than February 27, 2025, 2:00 PM EST and addressed to Hannah Carreiro, Contract Specialist, at hannah.carreiro@us.af.mil, and SSgt Ballow, Contracting Officer, at bobby.ballow@us.af.mil.
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