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U-30 Tow Tractor

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FA8533-10-R-23545Federal

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AI Contract Overview

The contract calls for the procurement of U-30 Tow Tractors, designed primarily to tow C-5 and C-17 military aircraft at U.S. Air Force installations. These tractors must be capable of towing aircraft weighing up to 850,000 pounds on dry, level concrete surfaces with a minimum drawbar pull of 72,000 pounds. The agreement will be a six-year, firm-fixed price, requirements-type contract consisting of a 24-month basic period supplemented by four one-year option periods. The government expects to order a total of 72 units, including a preproduction model subject to verification testing in accordance with specified commercial item descriptions. Alongside the tractors, comprehensive technical data such as manuals, service bulletins, and instructional materials will be provided. The procurement process will follow FAR Parts 12 and 15, using a Performance Price Trade-Off method for evaluation and award based on the criteria outlined in the Request for Proposals (RFP). This acquisition is set aside exclusively for small businesses, reinforcing the government’s commitment to supporting this sector. Orders will be delivered to both continental U.S. and overseas Air Force installations. Interested vendors were directed to submit proposals or express interest by contacting the designated contracting specialists at Robins AFB. The solicitation was anticipated to be released around late July 2010 and was posted on the Federal Business Opportunities site. The contract is structured to ensure thorough evaluation and verification procedures to meet the operational requirements and performance standards needed by the Air Force.

General Info

Six-year contract for 72 U-30 Tow Tractors to tow C-5/C-17 aircraft, small businesses only.

Agency

N/A

NAICS

333924 - Industrial Truck, Tractor, Trailer, and Stacker Machinery Manufacturing

Place of Performance

Not specified

Set-Aside

SBA

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Timeline

8 updates

PhaseSolicitation

PostedJun 10

Presolicitation

Notice updatedJul 1

The notice description changed.

Notice updatedJul 28

Response deadline changed from Sep 10, 2010 to Aug 30, 2010. The notice description changed.

Deadline changedJul 28

Response deadline changed from Aug 30, 2010 to Sep 10, 2010.

Deadline changedJul 30

Response deadline changed from Sep 10, 2010 to Aug 20, 2010.

Notice updatedAug 5

Notice details unchanged. Attachments may have changed.

Deadline changedAug 6

Response deadline changed from Aug 20, 2010 to Aug 30, 2010.

Notice updatedAug 17

Notice details unchanged. Attachments may have changed.

Notice updatedAug 19

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Type ChangedFeb 1

Presolicitation → Solicitation

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Organization & Contact Information

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Contacts2 people available

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Contacts

Nichole S. HandContract Specialist

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+1 (555) 000-0000

Christie H.BrownContracting Officer

contact@example.gov

+1 (555) 000-0000

Full Description

The 642 Combat Sustainment Group Contracting Office at Robins AFB, Georgia has a requirement for U-30 Tow Tractors, NSN: 1740-01-367-9485YW (this is a generic NSN for solicitation purposes only). The primary intended use of the U-30 Tow Tractor is to tow C-5 and C-17 military aircraft on US Air Force installations. It shall be able to tow aircraft, on dry level concrete, weighing up to 850,000 pounds with a minmum Drawbar Pull of 72,000 pounds. The Government intends to award a six-year, firm-fixed price, requirements-type contract. The RFP and resultant contract will be structured with one basic contract period of 24 months and four annual option periods. A preproduction unit will be required (subject to verification tests in accordance with the Commercial Item Description that will be included in the RFP package). Verification tests will be identified in the test procedures and the test/inspection report the successful offeror shall prepare for Government approval. This requirement will also include data such as technical manuals, service bulletins, and instructional media packages. The total best estimated quantity (BEQ) is 72, with an estimated 24 units (including the preproduction unit) being ordered during the basic contract period, and an estimated 12 units ordered per each of the option periods. Destinations for these units will be CONUS and OCONUS Air Force installations. FAR Part 12 and 15 procedures will be utilized. Offerors shall prepare their proposals in accordance with mandatory and detailed instructions contained in the RFP. The Government will utilize the Performance Price Trade-Off (PPT) procedures, and will evaluate proposals and make award in accordance with the Evaluation Basis for Award Provision in the RFP. It is anticipated the RFP will be released on or around 27 July 2010. The RFP will be posted to the Federal Business Opportunities webpage. All responsible sources may submit a proposal, which shall be considered by the agency. This acquisition will be 100% set aside for small businesses. Request interested offerors notify Nichole Hand, WR-ALC 542 CSW/PKBB 460 Richard Ray Blvd, Suite 200, Robins AFB, GA 31098-1813 Phone: 478-222-1896, Fax: 478-222-1854, e-mail: nichole.hand@robins.af.mil. Interested sources may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals. Numbered note 1 applies. For assistance in interpreting the FBO announcements, please see the FBO Vendor's Guide. [1 Feb 2011 - Revise FBO archive date only]