Crack Sealant Melter/Applicator
ID: FA252125QB035Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Construction Machinery Manufacturing (333120)

PSC

MISCELLANEOUS CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT (3895)

Set Aside

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

    The Department of Defense, through the U.S. Air Force, is seeking proposals from qualified small businesses for the procurement of a Crack Sealant Melter/Applicator with a capacity of 250 gallons. This equipment is essential for maintaining airfield surfaces and ensuring operational readiness, featuring a Tier IV diesel engine, an oil-jacketed double boiler tank, an integrated control system, and safety equipment on a trailer. Interested vendors must submit their bids, including shipping costs, to be delivered to Patrick Space Force Base in Florida within 60 days after receipt of order, while demonstrating technical capability and compliance with federal standards. For further inquiries, interested parties can contact the primary point of contact at 45CONS.PKB.email@us.af.mil.

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    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.
    The document is a combined synopsis/solicitation for a Crack Sealant Melter/Applicator with a capacity of 250 gallons, issued by the 45 CES of the U.S. Air Force. It is specifically set aside for small businesses, classified under NAICS code 333120. The requirement includes a comprehensive design featuring components like a Tier IV diesel engine, oil-jacketed double boiler tank, an integrated control system, material distribution features, and a trailer with safety equipment. Bids must include shipping costs and be delivered to Patrick SFB, FL within 60 days after receipt of order. The proposal process requires vendors to demonstrate technical capability and compliance with various standards, and offers are evaluated based on technical acceptability, price, and past performance. The solicitation emphasizes adherence to FAR provisions, including instructions for submissions and compliance with federal regulations. This acquisition reflects the government’s commitment to engaging small businesses while ensuring quality and compliance in product sourcing.
    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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