FA8604, MMHS at JB Charleston, MMHS
ID: FA860425RB014Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA8604 AFLCMC PZIWRIGHT PATTERSON AFB, OH, 45433-7228, USA

NAICS

Conveyor and Conveying Equipment Manufacturing (333922)

PSC

MISCELLANEOUS MATERIALS HANDLING EQUIPMENT (3990)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, is soliciting proposals for a Material Handling System (MMHS) at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, under Solicitation Number FA8604-25-R-B014. The procurement involves the design, fabrication, installation, and testing of a system that includes dock levelers and a power conveyor, with specific requirements outlined in the solicitation documents. This project is critical for enhancing operational efficiency at the base, and the contract is set aside exclusively for small businesses, with a completion timeline of 390 days from the award date. Interested vendors must submit their proposals by 3:00 PM EDT on April 30, 2025, and can direct inquiries to Andrew Petersen at andrew.petersen.3@us.af.mil or by phone at 937-123-3456.

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    The JB Charleston Solicitation No. FA8604-25-R-B014 addresses inquiries related to a project involving dock levelers and a power conveyor system. Two primary questions were posed: one requested a visual representation of the power conveyor, and the other sought a marked drawing indicating the electrical connection points for the dock levelers and conveyor, along with approximate distances. In response, the document refers to Amendment 1, providing a revised drawing that identifies the location of the Government-Furnished Equipment (GFE) Power Panel. The distance from the electrical connections for the dock levelers and conveyor is indicated to be less than 100 feet from this power panel. This document serves to clarify technical aspects of the solicitation, ensuring bidders have necessary information for compliance and proposal preparation related to the equipment connections involved in the project.
    The JB Charleston Solicitation FA8604-25-R-B014 addresses specifications regarding a bid for a Dockzilla model. A discrepancy has been noted in the dimensions specified for the leveler platform or deck, which is indicated as 8'x7' but is actually smaller once fitted within the unit's frame. The contracting authority has sought clarification on these dimensions for compliance. The response confirms that the differing measurements are acceptable, provided that the model remains consistent with the specified requirements. This document emphasizes the importance of detailed specifications in government solicitations and the flexibility allowed in interpretations, ensuring that all parties are clear on dimensional requirements to facilitate compliance in the bidding process.
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    Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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