FA8604 JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA MMHS

Solicitation Number:

FA8604-25-R-B000

Notice Type:

Sources Sought

Synopsis:

25 November 2024

Sources Sought
Exterior Electric Loading Dock Leveler
Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, United States

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

The purpose of this Sources Sought is to determine qualified potential sources that are capable of producing the item described herein. The United States Air Force, AFLCMC/PZIEB, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH, is seeking sources for the design, fabrication, and installation for two Exterior Electric Loading Dock Levelers at JB Charleston, South Carolina.

Description:

This project will provide two exterior electric loading dock levelers at JB Charleston South Carolina, US.  Each dock leveler shall provide an electrically adjustable ramp that shall support a 10k forklift as it moves between the building dock and the transport vehicle’s bed.  The dock leveler shall interface with transport vehicles of various heights and shall provide a smooth, safe transition between the dock and the transport vehicle’s bed.  A knowledgeable and experienced manufacturer is required to ensure the installation is accomplished correctly and quickly, to minimize impact on mission operations, and to meet the schedule.

This information notice is to support market research being conducted by AFLCMC/PZIEB to identify capable potential sources. Contractors responding to this shall submit the following information to: Samantha Ekberg at samantha.ekberg@us.af.mil.

Response Date:

Submit NLT 27 December 2024

Required Submittal:

Contractors should submit, by the due date listed above, the following:

1. Company Information to include:
a. Points of contact, addresses, email addresses, phone numbers
b. Identification as a large U.S. business, small U.S. business, or a foreign business.

2. A summary of your related capabilities information based upon the Manufacturer Experience required below. It should be brief and concise, yet clearly demonstrate your abilities to meet the stated requirements including company CAGE Code, business size and description of relevant contract experience with Government or commercial customers. Limit responses to a total page limit of 4-6 pages in a Microsoft Word compatible format.

3. Any other information you think we need to evaluate your capabilities.

Submitted information shall be UNCLASSIFIED.

Manufacturer Experience:

Demonstrated experience, to the satisfaction of the Contracting Officer, during the past five years in the design, manufacture, installation, acceptance and current customer operation of one Exterior Electrical Loading Dock Leveler.

The completed loading dock shall conform to the requirements specified in the attached Appendix A.  Any exceptions to the requirements specified shall be included in the submission.

Customer company name
Installation location
Date of customer acceptance
Is the system still in use?
Specify capacity for the dock leveler
Name of customer contact
Telephone number and e-mail of customer contact

The Government reserves the right to contact additional customers to obtain information that will be used to evaluate the vendor’s experience.

Contract Details:

Commercial items and non-developmental items are procured under FAR Part 12 and FAR Part 15 procedures. The Air Force anticipates conducting a competitive acquisition for this effort. This effort is expected to result in a Firm Fixed Price contract with an anticipated period of performance of 540 days after receipt of order (ARO). The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 333922. Business Size standard is 500 employees.

Any information submitted by respondents to this sources sought synopsis is strictly voluntary. The Government will not reimburse the respondents for any costs associated with their response. This synopsis does not constitute a Request for Proposals nor does its issuance restrict the Government as to its ultimate acquisition approach. The Government reserves the right to contact the submitting parties, on an as required basis, for further clarification on material provided. Respondents should not construe this notice as a commitment by the Air Force for any purpose.

All responses should be received no later than 2:00pm EST on 27 December 2024.