Mini Skid Steer Brand Name or Equal to Vermeer CTX160

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

Solicitation number FA822724R1868 is issued as a request for quote (RFQ) and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2024-03 and its supplements.

This is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside announcement filed under NAICS code 333120 and Product Service Code 3805. This requirement is to purchase a total of 3 track mini skid steers, brand name or equal to the Vermeer CTX160. The Air Force will accept brand name Vermeer Mini Skid Steer Model: CTX160 or an equal mini skid steer from an alternate manufacturer. The mini skid steers will be used for heaving lifting. Specifically, to move equipment on/off trucks and around the site locations. A Product Specification Sheet will be supplied as an attachment for this requirement.

**Please refer to document "FA822724R1868_Combined Synopsis Solicitation - Mini Skid Steer" for the anticipated CLIN structure upon award.**

• All CLINs will be established on a firm fixed price basis.

• All proposals must indicate if the vendor can achieve delivery within 120 days ARO. If this delivery is not practicable, vendors must propose an alternate delivery schedule.

Selection of awardee will include comparative analysis in accordance with FAR 13.106-2, Evaluation of Quotations and Offers, giving value to: price; meeting specifications in product description; and performance within the specified timeframe.

Any exceptions to the Mini Skid Steer Specifications, must be identified in quote. By submitting a quote, the contractor agrees to all stipulations in the purchase specification unless specified as an exception in the quote.

**The due date for all proposals is Monday, 13 May 2024 at 4:00 P.M. Mountain Standard Time.** All questions regarding this acquisition must be submitted by Monday, 6 May 2024 at 12:00 P.M. MST to allow for the Government to assess the inquiry and provide a response.

Quote Submission Information:

Submit quote to Contract Specialist, Rachel Wright, via email to rachel.wright.9@us.af.mil and to Contract Officer, Melissa Huston, at melissa.huston.2@us.af.mil. Please submit questions via the email above. Please provide the Company CAGE Code, UEI and DUNs numbers when submitting a quote and a delivery timeframe.

Attachment:

1. Mini Skid Steer Purchase Specification

FOB: Destination

Delivery Schedule: 120 days ARO

Pricing Validity Date: 90 Days validity from proposal, if this validity date is not practicable, vendors must propose an alternate realistic date for evaluation/award processing within proposal.

**Please refer to document "FA822724R1868_Combined Synopsis Solicitation - Mini Skid Steer" for a list of anticipated clauses for this effort.**