Custom Aluminum Carts for the Nevada Army National Guard

Amendment 0001 - The purpose of this amendment is to answer questions received from interested vendors.  The RFQ closing date and time is not extended.  See attachment "questions and answers"

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Bambi Bucket Aluminum Carts

for the Nevada Army National Guard

Reference RFQ# W9124X-22-Q-0029

Requesting Agency:     Nevada Army National Guard (NVARNG)

Purchasing Agency:     NVARNG USPFO Purchasing and Contracting Office

2452 FAIRVIEW DR

CARSON CITY, NV 89701

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for a commercial item prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.

This solicitation is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ) in accordance with FAR Part 12 and 13. All responsible source(s) solicited may submit a quote that shall be considered. Interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit a quote. This combined synopsis/solicitation incorporates the provisions and clauses that are in effect in the Federal Acquisition Regulation and applicable supplements on the date this solicitation was issued. In order to be considered for award, vendor must adhere to all quotation requirements detailed herein. Submit written quotes in accordance with all aspects of this Request for Quote (RFQ).

This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2022-06 effective 26 May 2022, and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) effective 04/28/2022.

The NAICS code for this requirement is 333924 Industrial Truck, Tractor, Trailer, and Stacker Machinery Manufacturing with a small business size standard of 750 Employees. The Product Service Code (PSC) designation is 3920 – Material Handling Equipment, Non-self-propelled.

Evaluation of the quote will be based on Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA); award will be made to the vendor whose response includes all requested items at the most advantageous price. **NOTE** Please see the FAR clause 52.212-2 – Evaluation – Commercial Products and Commercial Services for full evaluation information and included addendum.

This acquisition has a Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) rating of: None

Set-Aside: Total Small Business

Questions or clarifications must be submitted via email to Greg Kothman at gregory.p.kothman.civ@army.mil no later than Wednesday, August 10, 2022.

Quotations in response to this solicitation shall be submitted in company format via email to Greg Kothman at gregory.p.kothman.civ@army.milno later than the date and time below:

SOLICITATION CLOSING DATE: Monday, August 29, 2022

SOLICITATION CLOSING TIME: 11:00 PM PDT

Quotations received after solicitation close and/or incomplete quotations that do not contain all of the stated solicitation submittal requirements will not be considered for award. Interested offeror quotations shall be valid for at least 15 days after the solicitation close date.

Description: The Nevada Army National Guard (NVANG) requires custom aluminum carts for transporting Bambi bucket wildland fire-fighting equipment during filed operations.  The following are required:

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Description

Quantity

0001

UH-47 Bambi Bucket Flat Cart with Towing Handle

3

0002

UH-60 Bambi Bucket Table Cart

2

Salient Characteristics:

UH-47 Bambi Bucket Flat Cart Requirements:

Bed: 120” long X 42” wide

Trailer to hold bucket with a steel cable winch to load the sled

1200 lb capacity/ Aluminum Construction

Off road capable pneumatic tires - 15" minimum

Handle for towing - 2 3/4" Diameter Lunette Ring

UH-60 Bambi Bucket Table Cart Requirements:

42” wide

84” long

46” tall to facilitate lifting the bucket by two straps underneath.

1000 lb capacity/ Aluminum Construction

Off road capable pneumatic tires - 15" minimum

Sample photos of existing carts are included in this solicitation.  These carts in the sample photos do not meet all of the listed salient characteristics, but are similar and currently in use.

Please provide shipping costs and estimated lead time ARO for delivery to:

Nevada Army National Guard

20000 Army Aviation Drive

Reno, NV 89506