Material Handling Equipment Port San Antonio

Amendment 1: 9 Sept 2024- Reference to SOW removed from combined synopsis/solicitation

Amendment 2:  9 Sept 2024- Edit of 52.212-2 in ATCH 2 PROVISIONS AND CLAUSES FINAL. Document replaced with ATCH 2 PROVISIONS AND CLAUSES FINAL_Amendment 2_9 Sept 2024_52.212-2.

Amendment 3: 12 Sept 2024- Edit of Attachment 1_Quote Sheet_FINAL. Document replaced with Quote Sheet_FINAL_Amendment 3_12 Sept 2024.

Answer to Questions: How long of a delivery lead time is acceptable? 180 Days ARO 

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

(Material Handling Equipment Maintenance (MHE) Port of SA (Forklifts)

773 Enterprise Sourcing Squadron

Joint Base San Antonio (JBSA) Lackland, TX 78226-1865

Date:  5 September 2024

Title: Material Handling Equipment Maintenance (MHE) Port of SA (Forklifts)

Request for Quote (RFQ) / Solicitation Number:  FA805224Q0007       

Closing Response Date:  16 September 2024 at 4:00 PM CST

Contact Point(s):  Eric Oliver, Contract Specialist

Email: eric.oliver.5@us.af.mil   

Contact Point(s):  Meredith Parker, Contracting Officer

Cell: (210) 395-8851

Email: meredith.parker@us.af.mil

Delivery Location: Port of San Antonio Industrial Operations, Joint Base San Antonio Lackland Air Force Base

1.  Description: This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information, included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

The Department of the Air Force, Air Force Installation Contracting Center (AFICC), 773 Enterprise Sourcing Squadron (ESS) has a requirement for the provision of the Port of SA (Forklifts) requirement per the attached Statement of Work (SOW). Amendment 1: 9 Sept 2024- Remove reference to SOW. Replace with attached Quote Sheet. 

This solicitation is being issued on the basis of full and open competition. The selected NAICS code is 333924, Industrial Truck, Tractor, Trailer and Stacker Machinery Manufacturing. The selected PSC is 3930, Warehouse Trucks and Tractors, Self-Propelled.

The contract will be awarded using the procedures in FAR Subpart 13.5, Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Products and Commercial Services. A quotation is not an offer and, consequently, cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Therefore, issuance by the Government of an order in response to a supplier’s quotation does not establish a contract. The order is an offer by the Government to the supplier to buy certain supplies or services upon specified terms and conditions. A contract will be established when the supplier accepts the government’s offer.

The Offeror who meets the government’s technical standards and is the lowest-priced will be selected for award. Additionally, the Offeror must be found responsible to be selected for award in accordance with FAR 9.104.

The government’s technical standard is based on a Brand Name or Equal in accordance with FAR 11.104. An Offeror who meets the government’s technical standards must provide evidence that all salient characteristics have been met in accordance with FAR 11.104(b).

2.  Requirement: This requirement supports the Air Force Medical Readiness Agency (AFMRA) and Medical Logistics Warehouse operations located at Joint Base San Antonio, TX (JBSA Lackland). The contract will involve the acquisition of three types of forklifts to be housed and utilized at the JBSA site. The Contractor shall provide the necessary equipment to ensure that the forklifts meet the operational needs as specified and are covered under appropriate warranties. The overall objective is to ensure the sustainment of AFMRA/SGW4’s Medical Logistics Industrial Operations.

3.  Delivery Period: The Delivery Period (ARO) is for standard delivery. The delivery period for this contract action shall be standard delivery.

Estimated Schedule

POP Start

POP End

Standard Delivery

30 September 2024

30 October 2024

4.  Questions: The Government will accept questions concerning solicitation number FA805224Q0007 until 12 September 2024 at 9:00 AM CST.  Email your questions to eric.oliver.5@us.af.mil and meredith.parker@us.af.mil. Any questions received after this date and time need not be considered.

5.  Quotes Due Date: Quotes must be submitted electronically to the Contract Specialist,

Eric Oliver, via e-mail at eric.oliver.5@us.af.mil and Contracting Officer Meredith Parker at meredith.parker@us.af.mil. Quotes must conform to the requirements of this solicitation and be received no later than 16 September 2024 at 4:00 PM CST. It is the responsibility of the offeror to ensure that the quotes and its attachments are received. Any quotes received after designated closing date and time need not be considered. Quotes must include aggregate total of all CLINS on Pricing Schedule B. All quotes shall conform to the Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) structure of the attached MHE Quote Sheet.

6.  Notice to Vendor(s): The Government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation, either before or after the closing date. In the event the Government cancels this solicitation, the Government has no obligation to reimburse Vendors for any costs. Respondent understands and agrees that it submits its quote at its own risk and expense, and releases 773 ESS/PK from any claim for damages or other liability arising out of the posting process. 773 ESS/PK shall not be liable for any errors in Vendor's response. Vendor is responsible for careful review of its entire response to ensure that all information is correct and complete. Vendors are liable for all error or omissions contained in their responses. All informational material submitted in response to this posting becomes the property of 773 ESS/PK and shall not be returned.

7.  Period of Acceptance of Quotes: The Vendor agrees to hold the prices in its quote firm for 60 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of offers.

8.  Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF): Include in the quote that a Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) account has been initiated or already established (DoD) has mandated the use of WAWF. All invoices shall be submitted using Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF).

To get more information about how to register for WAWF contractors can go to the following web site and download the Contract Pay information: http://www.dfas.mil/contractorpay/ContractPayInformation.pdf.

9.  SAM Registration: Firms submitting a quote subsequent to the solicitation described herein, MUST be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database, or risk the quote as being non-responsive, regardless if the package is considered complete, timely or any other salient consideration. Information to register on SAM can be found at the web site, SAM.gov | Home .

List of Attachments:

1. MHE Quote Sheet
2. Provisions and Clauses