FA8604 MMH System at Dover MMHS
ID: FA860425RB021Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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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 Department of the Air Force, is soliciting proposals for a mechanized material handling system at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, under Solicitation Number FA8604-25-R-B021. The project requires the design, fabrication, installation, and testing of a system capable of accommodating pallets up to 96 inches high, with specific operational requirements for transfer speeds and weight limits. This procurement is critical for enhancing logistics and operational efficiency at the base, and the contract completion is expected within 360 days from the award date. Interested contractors must submit their proposals by 3:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time on May 21, 2025, and are encouraged to direct any inquiries to Andrew Petersen at andrew.petersen.3@us.af.mil or Samantha Ekberg at samantha.ekberg@us.af.mil before May 14, 2025.

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    The document pertains to a Request for Proposal (RFP) for a mechanized material handling system at Dover Air Force Base, specifically addressing several inquiries related to the project's specifications and requirements. Key aspects include requests for facility drawings, information on height differences, sectional drawings, and operational data for sliding doors. The conveying specifications require accommodation for pallets up to 96 inches high with a roller height of at least 44 inches. The document also mandates confirmation of the maximum and minimum weights for the pallets and specifies transfer speed requirements for the powered conveyors. Notably, the responses direct respondents to the provided drawings and appendices for technical details. This information is critical for potential contractors to ensure compliance with design standards and operational capabilities as outlined in the Purchase Description document.
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