Next Generation Cargo Pallet

This solicitation seeks proposals for the design, development, testing and delivery of next generation cargo pallets to the Department of the Air Force Materiel Command Lifecycle Management Center located at Robins Air Force Base. Offerors must meet the technical requirements specified in MIL-DTL-27443G and will be evaluated based on technical approach, past performance, small business participation, and cost/price using a modified tradeoff process. Proposals are due by December 12, 2019. An amendment extended the due date and responded to industry questions concerning specifications and testing requirements.

There is no set-aside designated for this procurement. The NAICS code is 332996 and PSC code is 8140. Evaluation will consider the contractor's pallet production approach and manufacturing capability based on up to four past efforts. The current incumbent is not named but questions indicate the involvement of Taber Extrusions in prior development work. Pricing is required for the base year and all nine option periods using the model provided, including separate surge pricing. The place of performance is the contractor's facility, and deliveries will be made to Robins Air Force Base. Protests have delayed the evaluation and any award amounts or timelines are unspecified.