Big Joe Furnace Parts Loader

This procurement under solicitation FA813226Q0046 seeks a single Big Joe WS40 or equivalent furnace parts loader, specifically designed with an inverted structure featuring forks wider than the straddle and rail guidance systems on both the floor and equipment. The loader must have a 4,000-pound capacity with a 500-pound load at a 54-inch load center, 84-inch long solid bar forks with an outer diameter under 48 inches and an inner diameter over 30 inches, and horizontal guidance wheels on the left straddle with an 8-inch wheel-to-wheel spacing and 50-inch spacing on the top straddles. Straddles must measure 70 inches in length with a 40-inch inner diameter and 48-inch outer diameter, and the unit must achieve a lowered height of approximately 43 inches and a minimum lift height of 60 inches. The requirement is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 333924, restricting eligibility to small businesses that certify to this classification. All offers must be submitted via email to Annita Wooten no later than July 6, 2026, at 12:00 PM CDT, using the prescribed quote sheet and including detailed technical specifications and warranty information. Compliance with SAM registration is mandatory and failure to maintain an active status by award date disqualifies the offeror. The evaluation is strictly based on the lowest total price, with pass/fail gates requiring strict adherence to technical specifications, SAM registration, NAICS certification, and all contractual representations and certifications. Items must be delivered FOB Destination to Tinker AFB, Oklahoma, with no separate shipping charges permitted—all freight costs must be included in the quoted price. Invoices must be submitted through WAWF within PIEE only after the Government has received and accepted the item, and payment will follow Net 30 terms via electronic funds transfer. The contract incorporates numerous FAR clauses governing ethical conduct, cybersecurity, labor practices, trafficking prevention, equal opportunity, and federal procurement compliance, including safeguards for covered defense information, prohibitions on certain internal confidentiality agreements, and Buy American requirements. Offerors must ensure their quotes remain valid for at least 90 days and understand that the Government reserves the right to consider late submissions and conduct interchanges if necessary.