AFIT Mobile Remote Sensing Laboratory Trailer
ID: FA860125Q00130001Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA8601 AFLCMC PZIOWRIGHT PATTERSON AFB, OH, 45433-5344, USA

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Truck Trailer Manufacturing (336212)

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TRAILERS (2330)

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Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT), is seeking proposals for the procurement of a Mobile Remote Sensing Laboratory Trailer under solicitation number FA860125Q00130001. The trailer must be climate-controlled and equipped with a self-contained power source of at least 10 kW, designed to support sensitive remote sensing equipment in extreme environments, thereby enhancing AFIT's deployment capabilities. This procurement is crucial for bolstering DoD-related research in remote locations while ensuring the safety of both equipment and personnel. Proposals are due by 1:00 PM Eastern Time on January 8, 2025, and interested parties should contact Joaquin Perez at joaquin.perez@us.af.mil or Shannon Scott at shannon.scott.4@us.af.mil for further information.

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    The Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT) is seeking to acquire a Mobile Remote Sensing Laboratory Trailer, vital for deploying sensitive remote sensing equipment in extreme environments. The proposed trailer must be climate-controlled, with a self-contained power source of at least 10 kW for temperature-sensitive instruments, which will enhance current deployment capabilities that rely on inadequate external generators. Key requirements for the trailer include a load rating of 21,000 pounds, specific dimensions for length, width, and height, and several structural features such as an aluminum roof, corrosion protection, and specialized doors. It must also have integrated climate control systems with heating/cooling capabilities, a generator enclosure, and ample electrical outlets to support operational needs. The contractor is required to deliver the unit to AFIT within 90 days from contract award, ensuring it meets all specified criteria. The contract includes terms for invoice processing and warranty obligations for defective components. This procurement aims to bolster AFIT's DoD-related research capabilities in remote locations while ensuring the safety of both equipment and personnel.
    The document outlines a combined synopsis/solicitation for the procurement of a Mobile Remote Sensing Laboratory Trailer, designated under solicitation number FA860125Q00130001. It adheres to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and is open to small businesses. The main objectives include conforming to the Statement of Work (SOW), providing detailed equipment descriptions, and submitting proposals at the lowest evaluated price. Key changes in the amended SOW involve the removal of certain trailer components and the addition of 5000-watt battery generators and a gooseneck trailer instead of a bumper pull trailer. Proposals must be submitted by 1:00 PM Eastern Time on January 8, 2025, with clear email submission guidelines to ensure compliance. The document stresses the necessity of registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) and outlines various FAR and DWAR clauses applicable to the procurement. This synopsis facilitates the government's goal of acquiring a specialized laboratory trailer while ensuring compliance for small businesses, thereby fostering participation from the targeted industry.
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