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This is a sources sought notice for market research purposes only, not a request for proposal. The government is seeking potential sources, specifically small businesses, capable of providing a Material Transfer Vehicle (MTV) for rental. The MTV will be used during paving operations on Taxiway Hotel at Avon Park Florida Air Force Range. Key requirements include the ability to reheat Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA) to at least 280 degrees Fahrenheit, rear loading from a dump truck, and compatibility with a Cat AP900 asphalt paver. The rental period is for one month (30 days), with equipment requested between September 26 and October. The contractor must provide equipment, labor, and supervision. Submittals required include an equipment data sheet, operating manual, and documentation of preventative maintenance. Drivers must be properly licensed, capable of operating heavy machinery, legally allowed on a military installation, and reachable by cell phone. The contractor must respond to maintenance or operational issues within a 24-hour window. Responses to this sources sought notice are due by 10:00 a. m. EST on April 7, 2026, and should be emailed to ***@***. *. * contractors should submit a narrative demonstrating experience, company information, business size, CAGE code, SAM information, and any pertinent additional information. Responses are limited to 4 pages.
The MTV will be rented for one month or a total of thirty days, and the equipment will be requested between September 26 through October. No later than three weeks prior to needing the MTV, the Contracting Officer will call the contractor to coordinate drop-off time for the equipment.
The contractor shall submit an equipment data sheet outlining performance specifications, operating conditions, instruments, and components; an operating manual outlining instructions, safety procedures, and technical information; and documentation ensuring the MTV has received preventative maintenance, displayed through dated records logs. Drivers must be properly licensed, capable of operating heavy machinery, and capable of communicating in English. Drivers must be legally allowed to enter and operate a motor vehicle on a military installation and must always carry proper identification. Drivers must be able to contact business leadership during all hours of operation via cell phone.
If the MTV fails to operate, due to no fault of the customer's utilization, the contractor will not charge the customer during the dwell time when the equipment is inoperable.
