Big Joe Furnace Parts Loader

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This document constitutes Amendment 1 to government solicitation FA813226Q0046 for a "Big Joe Furnace Parts Loader." It provides official vendor questions and government Subject Matter Expert (SME) responses regarding the current equipment setup and operational environment. To ensure compatibility with the existing rail guidance system, the government provided requested photos of the current machine's outriggers and the aisle floor, noting that security restrictions prevent additional angles from being released. The SME clarified that the equipment operates in a main aisle approximately 18 feet wide, with a minimum required operating clearance of 12 feet in the narrowest aisle. Additionally, because the existing equipment is obsolete, the government is formally requesting a Big Joe WS40 or equivalent model.

This federal procurement memorandum from the Headquarters Air Force Sustainment Center at Tinker Air Force Base outlines a requirement for the purchase of a Big Joe WS40 furnace parts loader or equivalent. Requested by the 76th PMXG, the procurement is for one unit of an industrial parts loader designed to assist with material handling. The document details specific technical and dimensional requirements for the equipment, which features an inverted design where the forks are wider than the straddles. Key specifications include a 4,000-pound overall capacity (with a 500-pound capacity at a 54-inch load center) and integrated rail guidance systems on both the floor and the equipment to ensure precise movement. Dimensional requirements specify 84-inch solid bar forks with a lowered height of approximately 43 inches and a minimum lift height of 12 inches above the lowered height. The straddles must be 70 inches long with a 40-inch inside diameter and a 48-inch outside diameter. Other equipment dimensions may vary as long as they satisfy these primary structural and functional requirements.

This federal solicitation (FA813226Q0046) is issued by the Air Force Sustainment Center’s Maintenance Contracting Branch at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma. The agency is seeking quotes for a Firm Fixed Price contract to procure one (1) Big Joe WS40 (or equivalent) Furnace Parts Loader. This acquisition is structured as a 100% Small Business Set-aside under NAICS code 333924. To be eligible for award, offerors must have an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM). The equipment must meet precise dimensional and performance specifications, including a 4,000 lb. load capacity, 84-inch solid bar forks, custom-configured rail-guidance straddles, and a minimum lift height of 12 inches above the lowered 43-inch height. Evaluation for the award will be based solely on the lowest total price among technically acceptable offers. Shipping terms are strictly FOB Destination to Tinker AFB, with all shipping charges built into the final quoted price. Payment terms are Net 30 days, processed electronically through Wide Area Workflow (WAWF). Quotes, technical specifications, and the completed Quote Sheet must be submitted via email to the primary Contracting Officer, Annita Wooten, by July 6, 2026, at 12:00 PM CDT. Offers must remain valid for at least 90 days after submission.