N -- Monorail Hoist Tractor Drives

The contract involves a sole source procurement intended to be awarded to Crane Equipment & Service, Inc dba Gaffey Cranes & Hoists under the authority of FAR 6.302-1. The requirement is for the contractor to supply all necessary parts, labor, materials, supervision, and administrative support to install tractor drives on existing CES-Gaffey monorail/trolleys, enabling motorized travel at the Wheel and Tire Shop, Building 291, at Altus Air Force Base in Oklahoma. The original monorail equipment, installed in 2007, remains under warranty, which supports the rationale for selecting the original manufacturer and service provider to perform this upgrade. Interested parties capable of fulfilling this requirement have until 1600 CST on August 3, 2007, to respond to the notice; absent any other responses, the contract will proceed as a sole source award to CES-Gaffey. The solicitation is identified by number F1B2C17193A001CF, associated with NAICS code 333923, and is managed by the Department of Defense office at Altus AFB. Inquiries and responses are to be directed to Christina R. Fernandez, the designated point of contact, via phone, fax, email, or mail at the Altus AFB address provided. This action ensures continuity and compatibility with the existing monorail system, emphasizing the preference for the original equipment manufacturer to maintain system integrity.