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VLMs and Carousels

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This contract pertains to the acquisition of Vertical Lift Modules (VLMs) and Vertical Carousels intended for storage solutions at Hill Air Force Base, Utah. The solicitation focuses on differentiating between the use of Vertical Carousels for smaller parts and VLMs for larger, bulkier items. The storage design avoids mixing different product sizes on the same tray or shelf to optimize organization and handling. Concerns regarding potential damage from forklift operations were addressed by incorporating a VLM suitable for heavy parts and utilizing a side loader forklift. Consideration is also being given to an external pickup and delivery station to minimize damage during material handling, dependent on available space. Additional clarification was provided regarding product definitions to optimize storage decisions, with a willingness to provide lists of items categorized by size. The feasibility of using external stations with assistive devices to convey parts into the machines remains under evaluation. This pre-solicitation phase allows vendors to review these Q&A responses to prepare for the formal solicitation expected to be posted around mid-January. Points of contact for the procurement include a contract negotiator and contracting officer located at Hill Air Force Base.

General Info

Acquisition of Vertical Lift Modules and Vertical Carousels for optimized storage at Hill AFB.

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NAICS

333922 - Conveyor and Conveying Equipment Manufacturing

Place of Performance

Building 847 HILL AFB, Hill Air Force Base, UT, 84056, USA

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Timeline

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PhasePresolicitation

PostedDec 19

Presolicitation

Notice updatedJan 8

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Benjamin M. WhiteContract Negotiator

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Troy W StephensContracting Officer

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Full Description

SYNOPSIS: Hill AFB is contemplating a contract for two (2) Vertical Lift Modules and two (2) marterial carousels to be placed in building 847. The primary objective of this requirement is acquire 4 machines to help store and easily access material in building 847 on Hill AFB. It is anticipated that two(2) Vertical Module Lifts, and (2) Carousels will be purchased to fulfill these needs. Example of items and materials that will be utilizing the machines are drum brakes that come in crates at a size of 18" tall x 22" wide x 22" deep ranging between 50-60 pounds. The longest item that will be placed in the lifts/carousels will be about about 5 feet long. The largest thing that will be in the lift/carousel is 48" long x 8" wide x 8" tall. Manufacturers that are interested must be able to provide machines that are capable of accomodating said items as well as multiples of those items per tray. The area in which the VLMs and carousels are to be housed offer a maximum available footprint of 49' wide x 10' deep x 17' tall. This area is to be used by all 4 machines and not to be understood as the space available for one unit. The height restrictions is due to building code to allow for overhead piping and clearance issues. The 10' deep issue is to allow adequate room to allow access for a forklift to load and extract material in and out of the machines. Any and all questions and comments will be welcomed and all responses to said questions will be answered in Fed Biz Ops, along with the questions, in order to ensure fair and equal treatment to all potential offerors. Contract type: FFP contract - commercial commodity Period of performance: Installation of equipment will be at the soonest available time after award of the contract, but shall not extend past the date of 1 June 2013. CLIN structure: 0001 - Two (2) Vertical Lift Modules, warranty and installation included 0002 - Two (2) Carousels, warranty and installation included Offerors will be given 30 days to submit a proposal, starting from date of issue of solicitation. Anticipated RFP release date is 14 January 2013.