SET ASIDE FOR SMALL BUSINESS - Genie AWP 36-S Scissor Lift

The state and local contract opportunity posted by Fairfax City, Virginia, is a procurement for a Genie AWP 36-S Scissor Lift, specifically set aside for small businesses. The solicitation was initially posted on March 5, 2008, with a very short turnaround time, as the due date was set for March 6, 2008 - effectively a 24-hour window for potential vendors to respond. The contract appears to be focused on acquiring a specific piece of equipment, namely a scissor lift manufactured by Genie, which suggests the procurement is for a municipal or public works department that requires specialized lifting equipment. While the details are limited, the opportunity seems to be targeting small businesses with the capability to supply this specialized equipment to Fairfax City. The extremely compressed timeline indicates this might have been an urgent or expedited procurement process, potentially to replace existing equipment or address an immediate operational need.

The contract is explicitly designated as a set-aside for small businesses, which means only qualified small business entities can compete for this opportunity. This designation is intended to provide opportunities for smaller businesses to compete for government contracts and support local economic development. Unfortunately, the available information does not specify the exact small business qualifications or provide details about the budget range or potential contract value. No incumbent vendors or existing technology integration requirements are mentioned in the provided documentation. The specific FIPS code (51600) for Fairfax City is included, which can be useful for precise geographic and administrative tracking. Given the brief nature of the posting and the rapid turnaround time, interested small businesses would have needed to act quickly to prepare and submit their proposals for the Genie AWP 36-S Scissor Lift procurement.