STATEMENT OF NEED - Mobile Storage Unit - Redacted.pdf

STATEMENT OF NEED

Title: Mobile Storage Unit

Requiring Activity: (

1.0 Scope

This document outlines the requirement for the purchase, delivery, and installation of new Mobile Storage to replace storage equipment for the The contractor shall provide all equipment, personnel, transportation, and tools necessary to deliver and fully install the Mechanical Assist Mobile System.

1.1 Background

The objective of this contract is to secure commercial storage unit space to support the

The government requires secure, accessible, and adequately maintained storage facilities to house a Mechanical Assist Mobile System to maintain mission readiness and alleviate space constraints at This is a direct replacement for 2 vertical carousel storage assemblies embedded in the Weapons Support section. These 2 on hand have been in use for decades but were discovered to not have working emergency stop functions, presenting a safety hazard. One experienced a severe malfunction that had the potential to cause the assembly to burst apart if operated, furthering the safety concern. The manufacturer was contacted for troubleshooting and repair procedures, and it turned out that they no longer make parts for the model owned by the squadron.

1.2 Objectives

A major storage system, such as the Mechanical Assist Mobile System, is essential to the

Flight’s effectiveness, given the limited space available to contain and account for all necessary equipment, tools, and expendables needed to perform weapons maintenance. Without one, additional real estate would be required. In terms of cost-effectiveness, timeliness, and feasibility, procuring a replacement for the vertical carousel storage assemblies is the most viable option. This equipment allows for support technicians to keep up with the demands of the maintenance schedule and optimize the use of man hours.

2.0 Equipment Requirements

The contractor shall provide the products specified below. All equipment must be in new condition (no refurbished or used equipment) and must be heavy-duty, commercial-grade suitable for high-volume military use. There must be 10 sections with 6 shelves for each; totaling 60 shelves installed and all of equal size. Each shelf shall be rated to support 400 pounds. The installation crew must ensure sufficient safety mechanisms are installed to prevent the shelves from rolling off the rail. At a minimum, one primary built into the design and an external secondary to physically stop movement.

identification, vehicle registration, and proof of insurance to access the installation. The contractor shall coordinate with the Delivery POC at least 72 hours prior to delivery to ensure smooth base entry

4.0 Inspection, Acceptance, and Warranty

4.1 Inspection and Acceptance

The Delivery POC is responsible for the inspection and acceptance of all items, incoming shipments, documents, and installation services. Certification by the Government of satisfactory goods or services provided is contingent upon the Contractor performing in accordance with the terms and conditions of the contract.

4.2 Warranty

The contractor shall provide the standard commercial warranty for all supplied equipment, covering parts and labor for defects in material and workmanship. Warranty documentation shall be provided to the POC upon completion of installation.

4.3 Invoice Review

The Delivery POC may reject or require correction of any deficiencies found in the invoice or receiving report. In the event of a rejected invoice or receiving report, the Contractor must be notified in writing by the Delivery POC of the specific reasons for rejection.

All items shall be delivered to the addresses indicated in paragraph 3.1.

Ombudsman

(a) An ombudsman has been appointed to hear and facilitate the resolution of concerns from offerors, potential offerors, and others for this acquisition. When requested, the ombudsman will maintain strict confidentiality as to the source of the concern. The existence of the ombudsman does not affect the authority of the program manager, contracting officer, or source selection official. Further, the ombudsman does not participate in the evaluation of proposals, the source selection process, or the adjudication of protests or formal contract disputes. The ombudsman may refer the interested party to another official who can resolve the concern.

(b) Before consulting with an ombudsman, interested parties must first address their concerns, issues, disagreements, and/or recommendations to the contracting officer for resolution. Consulting an ombudsman does not alter or postpone the timelines for any other processes (e.g., agency level bid protests, GAO bid protests, requests for debriefings, employee-employer actions, contests of OMB Circular A-76 competition performance decisions).

(c) If resolution cannot be made by the contracting officer, the interested party may contact the ombudsman, for AFGSC (Air Force Global Strike Command) acquisitions please contact the Director of Contracts, Air Force Installation Contracting Center, Operating Location - Global Strike (AFICC/KG OL-GSC) via the following e-mail workflow address:

ig.afica_kg.workflow@us.af.mil. Concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations that cannot be resolved at the Center/MAJCOM/DRU/SMC ombudsman level, may be brought by the interested party for further consideration to the Air Force ombudsman, Associate Deputy Assistant Secretary (ADAS) (Contracting), SAF/AQC, 1060 Air Force Pentagon, Washington DC 20330-1060, phone number (571) 256-2395, facsimile number

(571) 256-2431.

(d) The ombudsman has no authority to render a decision that binds the agency.

(e) Do not contact the ombudsman to request copies of the solicitation, verify offer due date, or clarify technical requirements. Such inquiries shall be directed to the contracting officer.

Elimination of Use of Class I Ozone Depleting Substances (ODS)

(a) Contractors shall not:

(1) Provide any service or product with any specification, standard, drawing, or other document that requires the use of a Class I ODS in the test, operation, or maintenance of any system, subsystem, item, component, or process; or

(2) Provide any specification, standard, drawing, or other document that establishes a test, operation, or maintenance requirement that can only be met by use of a Class I ODS as part of this contract/order.

(b) For the purposes of Department of the Air Force policy, the following products that are pure (i.e., they meet the relevant product specification identified in AFI 32-7086) are Class I ODSs:

(1) Halons: 1011, 1202, 1211, 1301, and 2402;

(2) Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs): CFC-11, CFC-12, CFC-13, CFC-111, CFC-112, CFC-113, CFC-114, CFC-115, CFC-211, CFC-212, CFC-213, CFC-214, CFC-215, CFC-

216, and CFC-217, and the blends R-500, R-501, R-502, and R-503; and

(3) Carbon Tetrachloride, Methyl Chloroform, and Methyl Bromide.

Health and Safety on Government Installations

(a) In performing work under this contract on a Government installation, the contractor shall:

(1) Take all reasonable steps and precautions to prevent accidents and preserve the health and safety of contractor and Government personnel performing or in any way coming in contact with the performance of this contract; and

(2) Take such additional immediate precautions as the contracting officer may reasonably require for health and safety purposes.

(b) The contracting officer may, by written order, direct Department of the Air Force Occupational Safety and Health (AFOSH) Standards and/or health/safety standards as may be required in the performance of this contract and any adjustments resulting from such direction will be in accordance with the Changes clause of this contract.

(c) Any violation of these health and safety rules and requirements, unless promptly corrected as directed by the contracting officer, shall be grounds for termination of this contract in accordance with the Default clause of this contract.