AOC Shipping Container, Dolly, Towing System

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) plans on operating two mobile maintenance centers throughout hurricane season to provide on-the-go support to mission aircraft. During hurricane season, NOAA’s heavy aircraft operate on a 24 hour deployment alert; postured to reposition on short notice due to constantly changing weather conditions. As a result, these maintenance centers require a towing system to facilitate safe and efficient movement to and from the shipping source as well as to reposition in the event of severe weather. Each mobile maintenance center is a custom fabricated standard shipping container tailored to the unique demands of NOAA operations. The towing system is a critical accessory required for the success of the mobile maintenance center concept.

(I) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice and in accordance with the simplified acquisition procedures authorized in FAR Part 13. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

(II) This solicitation is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). Submit written quotes on RFQ Number 1333MK24Q0018.
(III) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2023-06 (DEC 2023) (Deviation 2024-06) (JAN 2024).
(V) This combined solicitation/synopsis is for purchase of the following commercial item(s)
CLIN 0001
Purchase of Hydraulic lifting, self loading, shipping container moving wheel system. in accordance with the Statement of Need.

Requirements
(1) Container Towing System
-Portable (not permanently fixed) and able to be stored in the container when not in use
-Manual hydraulic jack system
-Capable of manual movement
-Integrated tow bar to facilitate forklift/tractor/tug movement
-Front wheel steerable, real wheel fixed
-Minimum 10 metric ton lift capacity
-Rubber tires capable of both paved and unpaved compact dirt/earth transport.
-Compatible with military aircraft for storage container transport (C-130, C-17, C-5)
Deliverables
(1) Container Towing System

Buy American applies to this procurement

(VII) Date(s) and place(s) of delivery and acceptance:
Deliver within 90 Days ARO
Delivery address: Paul Darby, 3450 Flightline Drive, Lakeland FL 33811

(VIII) Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) and assigned rating does not apply.
(IX) Quotes are required to be received in the contracting office no later than 12:00PM EST on offer due date. All quotes must be submitted electronically via link to https://app.smartsheetgov.com/b/form/8f2fba2d1dcf4bbca2ccd6c97a384cee.

(X) Any questions regarding this solicitation should be submitted electronically via https://app.smartsheetgov.com/b/form/8f2fba2d1dcf4bbca2ccd6c97a384cee.

Vendors Quote at a minimum shall include SAM UEI, Place of Manufacture, Description of the item, Brand and model of proposed item, Price (FOB Destination), and Contact details.