Material Transfer Vehicle (MTV) - Avon Park
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Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of the Air Force is soliciting proposals for the rental of a Material Transfer Vehicle (MTV) to support Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA) paving operations at Avon Park Florida Air Force Range, FL. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. The rental period is for a minimum of 30 days and a maximum of 50 days, requested between June 20, 2026, and September 30, 2026. Quotes are due by close of business on May 13, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor shall provide a Material Transfer Vehicle (MTV) capable of reheating HMA to at or above 280 degrees Fahrenheit. The MTV must be rear-loadable from a dump truck and compatible with a Cat AP900 Asphalt Paver. It will be used for paving operations on Taxiway Hotel, supporting C-17 operations, with approximately 8,100 tons of HMA to be reheated. Key requirements include:
- Equipment: MTV with specific salient characteristics (e.g., fuel source, capacity, dimensions, drive systems) and a 13-ton capacity hopper insert.
- Availability: MTV must be continuously on-site and available for use during the rental period.
- Transportation: Contractor is responsible for safe transport of the MTV to and from the site.
- Maintenance: Contractor is responsible for all regular and preventative maintenance.
- Personnel: Drivers must be licensed, capable of operating heavy machinery, and able to communicate in English.
- Submittals: Equipment Data Sheet, Operating Manual, and Maintenance Documentation.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price.
- Product Service Code (PSC): 3895 (Miscellaneous Construction Equipment).
- NAICS: 237310 (Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction) with a size standard of $45,000,000.00.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
- Place of Performance: Avon Park Florida Air Force Range, Avon Park, FL 33825.
Submission & Evaluation
- Quote Due Date: May 13, 2026, close of business (extended by Amendment FA481426Q00120001).
- Questions Deadline: May 1, 2026, close of business.
- Evaluation Criteria: Technical Acceptability and Price.
- Offerors must adhere to all instructions, conditions, and provisions, including FAR 52.212-1 (Instructions to Offerors) and FAR 52.212-2 (Evaluation Factors for Award).
- A signed copy of Amendment FA481426Q00120001 is required to be considered for award.
Contact Information
- Primary: Thomas Grove (thomas.grove.1@us.af.mil, 813-828-8291)
- Secondary: Jon Soucy (jon.soucy@us.af.mil, 813-828-3967)