Description
The U.S. Army is soliciting a quote for a Helicopter Tug, specifically a Tiger Tug Model 8.0 Heavy Duty, to move and reposition the unit's UH-72A/B aircraft fleet. The equipment is required to ensure safe ground handling of the aircraft and mitigate risks to personnel and equipment. The solicitation is a firm fixed price contract, and the government intends to award a contract to a qualified vendor deemed responsive in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 12.
• The contract will be for a single unit of the Tiger Tug Model 8.0 Heavy Duty.
• The equipment must be configured with a center notch in its top frame to provide clearance for the helicopter's MEPS system.
• The tug is a walk-behind, battery-powered unit that allows a single operator to safely maneuver aircraft while minimizing stress on the airframe.
• The total estimated cost is $36,065.00.
• The solicitation is a sole source justification, and the Tiger Tug 8.0 is the only product identified that is manufactured for the express purpose of safely maneuvering the UH-72A/B aircraft with the MEPS system.