38 -- FOD Boss Sweeper Assembly with Hook Adapter

This is a Request for Information (RFI) for 2 FOD Boss Sweeper Assemblies with Hook Adapters and 2 hitch lifters. The 47th Contracting Squadron, Laughlin AFB TX, is requesting information IAW 15.201(e) for End of Year planning purposes to obtain price and delivery on the following: (2ea) FOD Boss Sweeper Assembly with Hook Adapter. Method of operation: will be completely self contained and will operate using "friction sweeping" method. Will not have any moving parts, internal or external power sources, engine, or drive components. Towing vehicle will activate unit operation. Sweeping width: Not less than 8 feet. Overall dimensions: (In Operation Mode) 8 feet X 5 feet X 2 feet. Portable: Unit weight not to exceed 80 pounds. Unit will be collapsible and have carry / transport bag to provide for immediate deployment on site, or for air or truck shipment to other locations. Will be able to be hand carried to operation locations, set up and operated by one person. Performance: Equipment will be capable of sweeping 1 million square feet per hour of operation. Sweeping speed range: Minimum 5 miles per hour, with maximum operating speed of 25 miles per hour. Operations manual: Will have operating instructions and maintenance manual. Must have 95+% debris capture rate. (2ea) Hitch Lifters. The Hitch lifters provide additional vertical attachment points for the hitch assembly. This acquisition is 100% Small Business Set-Aside and is under North American Industry Classification System code 423810 with a small business size standard of 500 employees. This RFI is for information gathering and planning purposes only, and should not be construed as a Request for Proposal (RFP) or solicitation of an offer. The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this RFI or otherwise pay for the information solicited. If funds become available this requirement will be re-issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ). All interested parties can contact Amn Rachel Robinson at (830) 298-5280 or rachel.robinson@laughlin.af.mil if they would like to provide the requested information or seek additional information about the requirement. This RFI closes at 1200 Central Standard time on 27 Jul 07.