SAM #F1W2F36180A001

Sources Sought: Utility Work Machine (Toolcat or Equivalent) for Air Force Aircraft Support

The Department of the Air Force's 673d Contracting Squadron at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, is seeking information from vendors for a Utility Work Machine to support aircraft operations. - Government Buyer: - Department of the Air Force, 673d Air Base Wing, 673 CONS/LGCC - OEMs and Vendors: - Bobcat (referenced as current equipment owner and attachment provider) - Products/Services Requested: - Utility Work Machine (Toolcat or equivalent) - Minimum 60 HP engine - All-wheel steering and four-wheel drive - Lugged tires - Cargo box bed capacity: minimum 2,000 lbs - Towing capacity: minimum 4,000 lbs - Rated lift arm capacity: minimum 1,500 lbs - Hydraulic dump cargo box - Auxiliary hydraulic pressure: minimum 3,000 PSI - Cold weather features: block heater, enclosed cab - Road driving and safety features: backup alarm, turn signals, flashers, taillights, brake lights, mirrors, horn, rear work lights, headlights - Must be compatible with Bobcat Toolcat attachments: 'V' plow blade, brush/broom fixture, 84-inch straight blade, dozer blade, and other snow removal/material handling equipment - Attachment control and traction control required - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Machine must support multi-use functions (snowplow, snow blower, forklift) - Compatibility with existing Bobcat Toolcat attachments is mandatory - Designed for cold weather operations and aircraft support - Safety features are specifically required - No specific part numbers or quantities for attachments provided - This is a sources sought notice for market research; not a solicitation

Description

THERE IS NO SOLICITATION AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. REQUESTS FOR A SOLICITATION WILL NOT RECEIVE A RESPONSE.

The 673d Contracting Squadron (673 CONS), Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson (JBER), Alaska, is conducting market research to identify potential sources that can provide a, brand name or equal, toolcat. 

This Sources Sought is pursuant to RFO Part 10 in support of Market Research being conducted by the United States Air Force to determine if this effort can be competitive and to determine the appropriate set-aside (if any). This is not a Request for Quote (or solicitation) or an indication that a contractual commitment will exist for this requirement. The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this market research.

1. Commodity Information The Government has a need for a utility work machine that can plow snow, lift large loads, and transport supplies and items for mobility operations. Must be able to utilize currently owned Bobcat Toolcat“V” plow blade, brush/broom fixture, 84” straight blade and a Dozer blade aswell as a wide array of snow removal and material handling equipment(MHE) attachments. Additional information on what the governement's needs are can be found in Attachment 1, Salient Characteristics.

2. Requested Information The proposed North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 333120, which has a corresponding Size Standard of 1,250 employees. 

Interested parties capable of meeting this requirement are requested to respond to this notice and identify their small business status regarding the identified NAICS code. Please provide the following information:

Company Name and Address Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and CAGE Code Company business size by NAICS code Small Business Type(s), if applicable Point of Contact for questions and/or clarification (Name, Telephone, Email)

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