Generator Powered Mobile Light Towers

A. This notice is a pre-solicitation synopsis of commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR 5.207, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. The solicitation for this notice will be published on https://sam.gov as a Request for Quote (RFQ) on or about 4 February 2025. This is not a request for quote or proposal. Separate notices will be posted prior to or when solicitations are issued to industry.

B. The Virginia Army National Guard (VaARNG) intends to post a solicitation for the rental and service of up to 60 generator powered mobile light towers for a 3-week period in June 2025. Specific requirement details and delivery are listed as follows:

-Deliver to and pick-up from Fort Barfoot in Blackstone, VA 23824.

-Provide field maintenance/ servicing plan or ability to replace a defective light within 12 hours.

-Each light tower shall have a mast that is able to retract and stow horizontally for travel.

-Each light tower shall have a telescoping mast that has a position lock feature.

-Each light tower shall have four (4) lights, with each lamp being at least 1,000 watts (other configurations with equivalent or similar lumen output may be considered).

-Minimum of 12 consecutive hour run time each day.

-Generator fueled by diesel.

-Lights may be metal-halide or LED.

-Each light tower shall have a pintle hitch of 2 ½ or 3 inches or include an adapter for each hitch that enables towing by a military tactical vehicle (HMMWV).

-Each light tower shall have tires that meet or exceed the Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations.

C. The Government intends to award a firm-fixed-price contract resulting from the RFQ. Multiple awards will not be made. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for these services is 532490 (Other Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing). The Product Service Code (PSC) is W062 (Lease or Rental of Equipment-Lighting Fixtures and Lamps). This requirement will be a 100% Set aside for small business ($40 million). Only qualified offerors may submit quotes.

D. Payment will be made through the Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) application in accordance with DFARS clause 252.232-7006, Wide Area Workflow Payment Instructions.

E. To be considered for an award, vendors shall have an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) at https://sam.gov. Vendors are responsible for ensuring that the representations and certifications in their SAM registration are accurate and current.

F. On behalf of the Government, the Contracting Officer intends to evaluate each quote and make an award without discussions. The Contracting Officer unilaterally reserves the right to determine if it is necessary to conduct discussions.

G. Funds are not presently available for performance under this contract beyond March 14, 2025. The Government’s obligation for performance of this contract beyond that date is contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds from which payment for contract purposes can be made. No legal liability on the part of the Government for any payment may arise for performance under this contract beyond March 14, 2025, until funds are made available to the Contracting Officer for performance and until the Contractor receives notice of availability, to be confirmed in writing by the Contracting Officer.