Sources Sought - Bobcat T450
ID: Sources_Sought_Bobcat_T450Type: Sources Sought
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Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA8501 OPL CONTRACTING AFSC/PZIOROBINS AFB, GA, 31098-1672, USA

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https://sam.gov/opp/31e2cdbf9c394339ab35053484cc6762/view
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    Description

    The Department of the Air Force is seeking potential sources for the procurement of a Bobcat T450, as outlined in a Sources Sought Notice. The Air Force requires this equipment to meet specific performance metrics, including operating weight, engine power, lift capacity, and resilience to operational conditions, which are critical for their operational needs. This procurement is part of a preliminary planning step that may lead to a competitive acquisition process, potentially resulting in a Firm-Fixed-Price contract under NAICS code 333120. Interested businesses must submit a two-page statement of capabilities, including company details and business size designation, by February 27, 2025. For further inquiries, interested parties can contact Hannah Carreiro at hannah.carreiro@us.af.mil or Bobby Ballow at bobby.ballow@us.af.mil.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Hannah Carreiro
    hannah.carreiro@us.af.mil
    Bobby Ballow
    bobby.ballow@us.af.mil
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    Sources Sought - SAM.pdf
    The document is a Sources Sought Notice from the Air Force, aimed at identifying potential sources for procuring a Bobcat T450. The procurement will follow FAR guidelines for market research and small business programs, serving as a preliminary planning step with no solicitation currently available. Requirements for the equipment include specific performance metrics such as operating weight, engine power, lift capacity, and operational conditions. The Air Force is seeking responses from businesses that can provide a Bobcat T450 adhering to the outlined specifications, including features like enclosed cab, hydraulic systems, and environmental resilience. Interested parties must submit a two-page statement of capabilities, including their company details, DUNS number, CAGE code, point of contact, and business size designation, by February 27, 2025. The notice indicates the intention to conduct a competitive acquisition, potentially resulting in a Firm-Fixed-Price contract, with the NAICS code 333120 applicable. The Air Force may consider a small business set-aside based on responses. The document emphasizes that any information provided is voluntary and should not include proprietary data, reinforcing that this notice is purely for informational purposes.
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