Big Joe Furnace Parts Loader

The solicitation FA813226Q0046 seeks the purchase of one Big Joe WS40 or equivalent furnace parts loader under a Total Small Business Set-Aside per FAR 19.5, restricted to small businesses certified under NAICS code 333924. The requirement specifies an inverted design with rail guidance on both floor and equipment, 4,000 lb capacity, 500 lb load at a 54-inch load center, 84-inch solid bar forks with specific OD and ID dimensions, horizontal guidance wheels measuring 8 inches laterally and 50 inches at the top, and a lowered height of approximately 43 inches with a minimum lift height of 60 inches. The unit must have 70-inch straddles with a 40-inch ID, 48-inch OD, and 4-inch leg width. Delivery is strictly FOB Destination to Tinker AFB, Oklahoma, with no separate shipping charges allowed—all costs must be included in the quoted price. The award will be made to the lowest-priced offeror that meets all mandatory pass/fail criteria, including SAM registration with active status, NAICS certification, full conformance to technical and regulatory requirements, and provision of detailed specifications and warranty information. Invoices must be submitted via WAWF within PIEE only after Government receipt and acceptance, with payment terms set at Net 30 days. The contract incorporates numerous FAR clauses related to employment practices, cybersecurity compliance, anti-trafficking measures, electronic payment methods, and prohibitions on confidentiality agreements that restrict whistleblower rights, alongside representations on tax liability, debarment status, and defense information safeguards. Offerors must submit quotes by email to Annita Wooten no later than July 10, 2026, at 5:00 PM CST, using the prescribed Quote Sheet, with submissions remaining valid for at least 90 days. The Government retains the right to conduct interchanges and consider late offers but will not adjust pricing based on freight or other ancillary costs.