Palletized Load Systems and Flatracks Sources Sought

Palletized Load Systems and Flatracks Sources Sought Delivery: Camp Taji, Iraq The United States Government is seeking sources with the ability to provide four (4) Palletized Load System (PLS) Trucks and four (4) compatible Flatracks. The contract line items (CLINs) that are being included on this effort are as follows: CLIN 0001: Palletized Load System (Heavy Load Carrying Truck) The Palletized Load System should be equipped with a hydraulic Load Handling System. The Palletized Load System should be capable of self-loading and unloading payloads up to 16.5 tons (33,000 lbs.) without the need for additional material handling equipment. The Palletized Load system should have all wheel drive capabilities. Further specifications are located on Attachment 1. CLIN 0002: Flatrack The flatrack is a welded-steel, flat cargo body with a wall used as a lifting point. The flatrack should have the capability to be loaded and unloaded by a Load handling system. The flatrack should be equipped with a sideboard kit and tie down straps to allow transport of break-bulk materials. Flatrack should be compatible with truck in CLIN 0001. The Flatrack will accommodate uniformly distributed payloads of 16.5 tons (33,000 lbs.). Further specifications are located on Attachment 1. *Minimum characteristics included in Attachment 1 This announcement constitutes a Sources Sought. It is not a solicitation or request for proposal, but an effort to obtain information for planning purposes only. The U.S. Government is performing Market Research to identify responsible sources who have the skills, experience, and knowledge required to successfully acquire Palletized Load Systems and Flatracks. Information received from Market Research will determine the best acquisition strategy and if responsible sources exist for competition. This is only for Market Research, but may result in a future acquisition with the U.S. Government. This notice is not to be construed as a commitment by the U.S. Government. All information is to be submitted at no cost or obligation to the U.S. Government. Any information submitted by respondents to this notice is strictly voluntary. Propriety information or trade secrets should be clearly marked. Information received will not be returned. The U.S. Government reserves the right to reject, in whole or in part, any private sector input as a result of this Sources Sought notice/market survey. The U.S. Government is not obligated to notify respondents of the results of this notice. Any subsequent information relating to this notification will be electronically posted to www.fbo.gov. All responses to this Sources Sought must be submitted to the point of contact listed herein. This does not constitute a commitment, implied or otherwise, that procurement will be accomplished and is not a request for proposal or invitation for bid. Responding to this notice in no manner guarantees a contract will be awarded. To be considered a responsible source, contractors must be registered in the JOINT CONTINGENCY CONTRACTING SYSTEM (JCXS) at https://www.jccs.gov by the solicitation close date. In addition, all subcontractors at all tiers who will be contracted by the prime (including a U.S. prime contractor) during the life of the contract must be registered in JCXS by the award date or within 30 days of contract if unknown at award. Respondents to this Sources Sought announcement capable of manufacturing these items should at a minimum provide the following information for U.S. Government review Company name, corporate point of contact, phone number, email address, website, NAICS code, Cage Code, expected delivery schedule for each item (in the event of an award). State whether the company will be the actual manufacturer of the items or if it will subcontract all or a portion of the requirement; Interested sources should submit the requested information no later than close of business 13 August 2019 via email to Contracting Specialist SSgt Charles Gill, charles.l.gill6.mil@mail.mil and Contracting Officer MAJ David Garrison, david.c.garrison18.mil@mail.mil. Submissions are restricted to a maximum file size of 5MB and required to be in the English language and be prepared in Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF compatible formats. Telephone responses will not be accepted. Any questions must be submitted via email to the point of contact above. Attachments: 1. Attachment 01: Salient Characteristics