Pallet Stacker

MARKET RESEARCH REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) For Facility Equipment Procurement Hanscom Air Force Base (AFB) is seeking information in support of market research being conducted by the United States Air Force (USAF), Air Force Lifecycle Management Center (AFLCMC/HBD) to procure, deliver and assemble (if necessary) one (1) electric pallet stacker with requirements below. Any information submitted by respondents to this RFI is strictly voluntary. This RFI does not constitute a RFP or an Invitation for Bid (IFB), nor does its issuance restrict the Government as to its ultimate acquisition approach. There is no solicitation available at this time. Requests for a solicitation will not receive a response. The Government will neither award a contract solely on the basis of this notice, nor pay for any information that is submitted by respondents to this RFI. I. Scope/Requirements: The Contractor shall procure, deliver and assemble (if necessary) one (1) electric pallet stacker to a commercial office space in Hanover, MD (address will be provided at time of contract award). The requirements for this electric pallet stacker are as follows: capacity to lift a maximum not less than 2,200lbs, a maximum raised height of not less than 138 in., battery and charger to be included. This item should be similar to a Ballymore Semi Electric Pallet Stacker Model# BALLYPAL 22LSL138. If assembly is necessary and an additional cost, please advise. A twelve (12) foot loading dock door is available for use for unloading to the warehouse of the office. The Contractor must provide any loading/unloading equipment (pallet jack, etc.) required to unload/move items during delivery. II. Data Submission Requirements: The Government requests that potential contractors provide a written response with comments indicating that they can procure and deliver the product identified above, and what the associated costs are. Please break costs into the following: Pallet stacker, battery and or battery charger (if provided separately) and delivery charge estimate. Looking for capabilities statements from specific business categories, including small businesses (SB), 8(a), HUBZone, Economically Disadvantaged Woman-Owned (EDWOSB), Woman-Owned (WOSB), Small Disadvantaged (SD), Veteran Owned (VO) and Service Disabled Veteran Owned (SDVOSB) small businesses that are capable of the requirement listed. Please include business category and their North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) or Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) code in your response. Indicate Prime or Sub-Contractor role for lessons learned submission. Also please list any GWAC's or IDIQ's your product is listed on. III. Submittal: The Government requests responses to this RFI be delivered no later than 2:00PM Eastern Standard Time (EST) on Wednesday, 5 January 2022. Respondents should identify their company name, address, telephone number, and point of contact (name, phone, e-mail) on packaging and title pages. The font should be Times New Roman no smaller than 10pt for deliverables. The Government requests responses and any supplemental information are delivered via email to HBDK (Ms. Brenda Bigelow at brenda.bigelow@us.af.mil and Mr. Joseph Spear at joseph.spear@us.af.mil.) The Government will review Industry responses in detail. If the Government would like to discuss your response to this RFI they will contact you for additional information. Please refer any questions regarding this RFI to Ms. Brenda Bigelow at brenda.bigelow@us.af.mil and Mr. Joseph Spear at joseph.spear@us.af.mil. Your questions will only be viewed by the Government, however, answers to the questions may be made public after the questions have been sanitized. The information received will not obligate the Government in any manner nor will the Government reimburse contractors for any costs associated with submittal of this request for information. This RFI does not constitute an IFB or a RFP, nor should it be considered as a commitment on the part of the Government.