Forklift

Synopsis: The Air Technical Applications Center (AFTAC) , Distributed Mission Operations (DMO), Patrick Air Force Base, Florida, Contracting Office AFISRA/A7KR intends to solicit and negotiate with one source to "Caterpillar, Inc." The statutory authority for this acquisition is 10 U.S.C 2304(c) (1) as implemented by FAR 13.106-1(b)(1), for a motorized, single-person operated forklift transportable by CH-47 Chinook Helicopter. Key features must include: Size NTE 76"Hx144"Lx72"W; Weight - NTE 11,000 lbs.; Enclosed Roll Over Protective Structure (EROPS) - Cab Enclosure (Door, Safety Glass Windows), Rated Load Capacity NLT 5,000 lbs; Lift Height NLT 18 ft., delivered to Eielson AFB, AK. The North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) is 333120 with a size standard of 750. Therefore Caterpillar, Inc. is the only responsible source capable of providing the specialized forklift. The intent of this procurement is to award on a sole source basis under simplified acquisition procedures as authorized by FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i). This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotations; however, any quotation received within fourteen (14) days of the issuance of this notice will be considered by the government. The Government intends to acquire a commercial item using FAR Part 12. Interested companies may submit their capabilities and qualifications to perform the effort in writing to denise.adams.5@us.af.mil no later than 12:00 pm (EST EDT) on 22 September 2014. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed effort on a full and open competition basis, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the Government. Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice. No RFQ will be issued based upon this Notice of Intent.