SOURCES SOUGHT - Dover AFB Rubber Goods Tester
ID: FA4497-26-RubberGoodsType: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA4497 436 CONS LGCDOVER AFB, DE, 19902-5016, USA

NAICS

Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance (811310)

PSC

MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- MATERIALS HANDLING EQUIPMENT (J039)

Set Aside

No Set aside used (NONE)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/62192cd4747944128d3eee4260dfe97d/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Air Force, is conducting a Sources Sought request for information regarding maintenance, repair, testing, and calibration services for a Hanco Rubber Goods Tester (Model GT504, Serial Number B13002) at Dover Air Force Base in Delaware. The selected contractor will be responsible for providing all necessary management, tools, materials, equipment, and labor to ensure the equipment meets original factory specifications, as well as training up to 20 personnel on its safe operation. This opportunity is crucial for maintaining operational readiness and safety standards at the base, with a projected performance period of five years. Interested parties must submit their capability statements and relevant information by January 16, 2024, to the primary contacts, 2d Lt Travis Ambrose and Ms. Victoria Barra, via the provided email addresses.

    Point(s) of Contact
    2d Lt Travis Ambrose
    (302) 677-5033
    travis.ambrose.1@us.af.mil
    Victoria Barra
    (302) 445-5032
    victoria.barra@us.af.mil
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    SOW_RubberGoods_18Dec25.pdf
    This Statement of Work outlines the requirements for a contractor to provide maintenance, repair, testing, and calibration services for a Hanco Rubber Goods Tester (model GT504, serial B13002) at Dover AFB. The contractor must also train up to 20 individuals on its safe use. Services include testing and calibration to factory specifications, with detailed estimates for repairs requiring approval. The contractor is responsible for providing all necessary tools, materials, equipment, and labor, adhering to OSHA safety standards, and proper disposal of waste. Proof of liability insurance, test results, and training certificates are required. The document details extensive security and access requirements for Dover AFB, including photo identification, background checks, badge policies, and compliance with anti-terrorism training. Operational hours are 7:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday, excluding federal holidays, with specific response times for emergency repairs. The contractor must coordinate all work with the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) and is subject to work stoppages due to base missions or elevated Force Protection Conditions (FPCONs).
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