Aircraft Tugs

This is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR subpart 12.6 and procedures of FAR subpart 13 and supplemented with additional information included in this notice.The US Forest Service, Pacific Southwest Region (5), is soliciting quotes for two Aircraft Tugs needed to handle USFS aircraft safely and efficiently. Equal or equivariant to Lextro model AP8650AX-EZ.Deliver 45 Days From Date of AwardDescription: The Forest Service is looking for an Electric Tow Tug to move aircrafts, here is a list of the minimum requirements: Required Specifications ranges would be:• Length....................................................... 170 to 180 Inches• Width........................................................ 40-45 Inches• Height (at top of steering wheel)............ 56-50 inches• Turning Radius.......................................... 145 to 155 inches• Wheel Base............................................... 100-105 inches•

Vehicle Speed, Empty............................... 5.5 to 8.8 MPH• Vehicle Speed, Loaded(To max. Vehicle Capacity) 3.5 to 5.5 MPH• Nose Gear Lift Cradle Capacity................ 3500 to 4500 LBS• Nose Gear Cradle Lifting Height.............. 8-10 in• Ground Clearance.................................... 3 to 4 inches in• Shipping Weight w/ Batteries & Charger... 2500 to 3000 LBS• Electric motor11-13 HP• 110 Volt recharging capability• Built in GPU.............................................. 12/24/28• Operation................................................. Standup• Capable of towing aircraft....................... 30,000 to 45,000 lbs.• Hydraulic Winch with tow strap• Single point water filling system for rechargeable batteries• Safety hazard lights• Lights for night operationsThe awarded contract will be Firm Fixed Price.The request for quote (RFQ) is issued August 14, 2019. The date and time of receipt of proposals is August 22, 2019, 3:00 p.m. Pacific Standard Time (PST).Completed SF 1449, Schedule of Items & vendor quotes shall be submitted electronically by email or FAX 559-294-4833. Include DUNS/CAGE number. No hardcopy proposals will be accepted. Email proposals to the Contracting Officer, Ilene Mora at Ilene.mora@usda.gov by the due date.