Crafco Sealing Machine
ID: FA252125QB035Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA2521 45 CONS LGCPATRICK SFB, FL, 32925-3237, USA

NAICS

Machine Tool Manufacturing (333517)

PSC

MACHINE TOOLS, PORTABLE (3450)

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https://sam.gov/opp/e2b4b2ffadee4becbd57d867277ca77f/view
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Air Force, is seeking qualified contractors to provide a Crafco Model SS125D Super Shot Melter/Applicator, a hot asphalt sealing machine, for use at Patrick Space Force Base in Florida. The procurement includes not only the machine itself but also comprehensive training for 15 personnel on its operation and maintenance, as well as a demonstration of its capabilities in a worksite setting. This equipment is crucial for maintaining both airfield and non-airfield pavement networks, ensuring the effective upkeep of infrastructure essential for military operations. Interested parties must submit a capabilities package by January 17, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. EST, referencing RFP # FA252125QB035, and can direct inquiries to Contracting Officer Robert Beaudry at robert.beaudry@spaceforce.mil.

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    Salient Characteristics.rtf
    The file outlines the salient characteristics required for the procurement of a Crafco Model SS125D Melter/Applicator, a hot asphalt sealing machine intended for pavement maintenance. Prepared on December 2, 2024, the document details the specifications needed for this equipment, which includes features such as an integrated operator control system, a Tier IV diesel engine, and a safety shut-down sensor on the material loading door. Other key components include a work area camera system, an electrically heated application hose, and a single axle trailer with a pintle hitch. The document is structured as a clear item specification, intended to guide procurement in federal and local RFP processes. This summary encapsulates the essential requirements and functionalities needed to fulfill the operational needs for effective pavement maintenance equipment. The objective is to ensure compliance with required operational standards while providing a complete and usable equipment set.
    SOW Crafco Sealing Machine.pdf
    The document outlines a request for the procurement of a Crafco Model SS125D Trailer Mounted Super Shot Melter/Applicator to support the Air Force Civil Engineer Center's Pavements and Equipment Workgroup at Patrick Space Force Base. Crafco Incorporated will provide the necessary management, labor, and quality control for this acquisition, including training for 15 personnel on the operation and maintenance of the machine. The SS125D is essential for hot asphalt crack sealing, specifically designed for Air Force Heavy Equipment and Pavements Maintenance Technicians in deployed settings. The performance objectives delineate the machine's technical specifications and safety features, including an integrated control system, a Tier IV diesel engine, and various operational controls. The need for this equipment arises from the requirements to maintain both airfield and non-airfield pavement networks effectively. The Point of Contact for this project is James Peterson at Patrick Space Force Base. This summary illustrates the federal government's commitment to ensuring the effective maintenance of infrastructure through specialized equipment procurement.
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