Block Pallet Machine

The US Army Contracting Command, Rock Island is conducting market research to identify parties interested in and capable of providing one Block Pallet Machine, including installation and training services. The goal is to establish a less labor-intensive and more cost-effective manner of constructing block pallets to Army specifications. The contractor shall provide the machine and services, and further details are provided in the draft Statement of Work (SOW) and other attachments. • The machine should be able to produce pallets at a rate of 700 per shift, which is significantly higher than the current rate of 120 pallets per 10-hour day. • The contractor must provide personnel and facility security clearances, comply with the Berry Amendment and the Service Contract Act, and demonstrate the ability to obtain a Facility Clearance. • The applicable NAICS code for this requirement is 32190, with a Small Business Size Standard of 500. • The Product Service Code is 3990.