Aeronautical System Center, Weapons, Air Base And Range Office, Contracting Division (ASC/VXK), 314 West Choctowhatchee Avenue, Suite 104, Eglin AFB Fl 32542-5717

38 -- ALL PURPOSE REMOTE TRANSPORT SYSTEMS (ARTS) POC Contact Mr. Dennis D. Fields, Jr., Contract Specialist, (850) 882-4685, ext 336 or Mr. Jeffrey D. Cox, ext 316, FAX number 850-882-9381 The Aeronautical Systems Center, Weapons, Air Base and Range Product Support Office, Contracting Division (ASC/WMOK), in support of the Air Base Systems Division (ASC/WMO), is interested in a All Purpose Remote Transport System (ARTS). Sources are being sought for a remotely controlled, commercial, off-the-shelf (COTS), medium size (less than 10,000 pounds), all-terrain transport system capable of carrying and employing various Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) attachments and tools. This survey is in support of EOD programs at the Air Base Systems division (ASC/WMO), Armament Product Support Group at Eglin AFB FL. If funding is available, the government intends to purchase approximately twenty-six (26) units over a four year period beginning in late FY98. First deliveries will be expected within 90 days of contract award. The basic vehicle will be designated the All Purpose Remote Transport System (ARTS). The vehicle must be capable of operating on JP-8 aviation and diesel fuel. The system must have aremovable excavating mechanism, and industry standard quick attachment mounting plate for a front-end loader bucket and forklift. The system must be capable of excavating to a depth of seven feet, and the forklift rated for lifting 2000 pounds. The system must have quick disconnects for hydraulic powered attachments. The system must have a remotely actuated pintle hook, and a power take-off (PTO) shaft capable of running industry standard PTO equipment. It must have an adequate number and type of quick disconnect pan and zoom cameras to allow a remote operator to drive the vehicle and operate all necessary attachments. In addition to land, sea, and rail, the ARTS must be air transportable by C-130 aircraft. It is anticipated that existing technologies and products can satisfy the above requirements. Sources are invited to provide technical information, technical data/fact sheets, test data, maintenance data, or any information on existing products that would fulfill the requirement. Respondents are require to provided: Name of point of contact with address, phone number, fax number, and e-mail or internet address, current product capability, and describe customer base. This information should be received within 20 days of the publication of this notice. All timely information received will be considered. All respondents should specify if they are considered a large business concern, small business concern, small disadvantaged business concern, 8(a) concern, or women owned business concern. Respondents should also indicate if they are a U.S. or foreign owned entity. Please provide all information to: ASC/WMOK, Building 40, 314 West Choctawhatchee Avenue, Suite 103, Eglin AFB FL 32542-5717. For Contracting information contact Mr. Dennis Fields, Contract Specialist, (850) 882-4685, ext 336. For further information concerning technical aspects, contact Mr. Michael Fink, Program Manager, at the above address or telephone (850) 882-4681, ext. 310, or FAX number 850-882-9381.***** (0009)

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