Aircraft Recovery Mat

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The MN ANG Duluth is contemplating buying a Tow Mat. This Mat will be used to help tow aircraft (F16s) out of non-pathed areas in the event that crash recovery is necessary. It is to provide traction while towing. If any vendor has an alternative item or alternative solution, then the 148FW is willing to entertain it. Product must give traction while towing F16 aircraft in potential situations in which they have gone off runway. Innovative solutions will be considered.

****Quotation instructions****

Multiple solutions to the requirement should be offered as alternative quotes and will be evaluated as separate offers. Multiple solutions are encouraged. Innovative solutions are encouraged and will be evaluated in accordance with the intent of this requirement.

Vendor must provide a list of all items to be provided, the quantity and country of origin. Failure to provide country of origin may disqualify a quote if the contracting officer is unable to determine the country of origin.

If an individual item of supply is valued over $5,000, contractor must comply with 252.211-7003 Item Unique Identification and Valuation.

Response is encouraged to include past performance information: other military, commercial, and civilian companies with whom you have done business. Include country of manufacture for all items. Include feasible delivery/installation dates as well.

GOVERNMENT RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CONSIDER PARTIAL OR MULTIPLE AWARDS. If not already registered in SAM, go to WWW.SAM.GOV to register prior to submitting quote.

All questions and quotes must be directed to the 148th Contracting Officer via email at usaf.mn.148-fw.list.msc-personnel@mail.mil . Questions asked within 1 week of solicitation close will be answered at the discretion of the Contracting Officer. Please make quotes good for 30 days, if possible. Emailed quotes are preferred. Late quotes may be rejected at the Contracting Officer's discretion.

Electronic Documents: All electronic documents must NOT be "secured", "locked", or otherwise inaccessible. Submitter risks rejection if documents prove inhospitable to viewing and evaluation. Utilize standard Microsoft or Adobe formats, and net file size of all documents should be less than 10MB.

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