Fort Riley Vertical Lift Machines
ID: 036664Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW6QM MICC-FT RILEYFORT RILEY, KS, 66442-0248, USA

NAICS

Conveyor and Conveying Equipment Manufacturing (333922)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/1a890cd1b68448c982c16b3ca444ae41/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Army, is seeking contractors for the procurement and installation of two Vertical Lift Modules (VLMs) at Fort Riley, Kansas. The contractor will be responsible for providing all necessary supervision, labor, materials, and equipment, including the demolition and disposal of existing machines, with a project timeline of 112-126 days for completion. These VLMs are crucial for efficient material handling and must meet specific ergonomic and safety standards, including a 5-year warranty and compliance with various certifications. Interested firms, particularly small businesses, are encouraged to respond to the Sources Sought Notice by providing relevant company information and experience to SFC Kristoffer Poe and SFC Anthony Cheatwood via email. The anticipated NAICS code for this opportunity is 333922, and it is important to note that this is not a Request for Quote, Bid, or Proposal.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Anthony Cheatwood
    anthony.d.cheatwood.mil@army.mil
    Kristoffer Poe
    kristoffer.m.poe.mil@army.mil
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    Draft Statement of Work.pdf
    The DPTMS, Fort Riley, seeks a contractor to purchase and install two Vertical Lift Modules (VLMs) within 112-126 days. The contractor will provide all supervision, labor, materials, and equipment, including demolishing and disposing of existing machines. The end-user is responsible for electrical runs and final hookup. Key VLM requirements include an ergonomic design, modular construction for height upgrades, a 5-year warranty, and a steel-belted tooth drive system with a 10:1 safety factor. Each VLM must feature a central extractor guidance system with 10 rollers, an automatic security door, and an easy-to-use operator station. Safety features include vertical photo eyes, a full-height LVS light curtain, an energy-saving standby mode, and an overload warning system. The equipment must comply with DIN EN 15095, be TÜV, USA NRTL, and Canadian CB certified, and manufactured by ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certified factories. Contractor services must offer a 24-hour turnaround, and installation performed by factory-trained personnel. Each VLM unit will be 20'2.13" high, 133.07" wide, and 120.98" deep, with 29 trays (25 x 452 lbs, 2 x 584 lbs, 2 x 992 lbs) and a maximum capacity of 24,696 lbs.
    Sources Sought Notice - Vertical Lift Module.pdf
    The U.S. Government has issued a Sources Sought Notice for the procurement of two vertical lift modules at Fort Riley, KS. This notice aims to gauge the interest and capabilities of small businesses to determine if the requirement can be set aside for them. It explicitly states that it is not a Request for Quote, Bid, or Proposal. The anticipated NAICS code is 333922, Conveyor and Conveying Equipment Manufacturing. Interested firms are requested to provide company information, small business status, prime contractor interest, details on previous experience with similar requirements, information on commercial availability of vertical lift modules, recommendations for structuring the contract to facilitate small business competition, and identification of any factors restricting competition. Responses should be emailed to SFC Kristoffer Poe and SFC Anthony Cheatwood.
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