New Heavy Construction Machinery (Non-Lease) with On-Site Maintenance & Warranty Plans – Holloman AFB, New Mexico
ID: FA9101-25-9-Heavy_MachineryType: Sources Sought
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA9101 AEDC PKP PROCRMNT BRARNOLD AFB, TN, 37389-1332, USA

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Construction Machinery Manufacturing (333120)
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    The Department of Defense, through the Department of the Air Force, is seeking vendors to provide new heavy construction machinery (non-lease) along with on-site maintenance and warranty plans for a prototype project at Holloman Air Force Base in New Mexico. This initiative, authorized under 10 U.S.C. 4022, aims to engage nontraditional defense contractors or small businesses, requiring that at least one-third of the project’s funding comes from non-government sources. The project is critical for developing a business process prototype that will inform future large-scale machinery procurements, ensuring operational efficiency and minimal downtime. Interested vendors must submit detailed proposals, including technical capabilities and pricing, by November 8, 2024, and can contact Greggory Jones or Andrew Waggoner for further information.

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    The Government is soliciting vendors to provide new heavy construction machinery (non-lease) along with on-site maintenance and warranty plans for a prototype project at Holloman AFB, New Mexico. Under 10 U.S.C. 4022, this initiative seeks to engage nontraditional defense contractors or small businesses to participate significantly in the project, with a requirement that at least one-third of the project’s funding comes from non-government sources. Vendors must submit detailed information about their proposals, including technical capabilities, potential subcontracting, pricing, and business practices, by November 8, 2024. The project involves developing a business process prototype, which will inform future large-scale machinery procurements ensuring operational efficiency and minimal downtime. The pilot phase is designed to assess vendors’ ability to deliver and maintain the machinery effectively. Key performance variables include fleet management, risk management, and comprehensive maintenance plans. The process includes several steps, starting with market research and possibly leading to follow-on production agreements for successful prototypes. This memorandum outlines the framework for collaboration between private vendors and the government, ensuring compliance and operational success at Holloman AFB.
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