19 AMXS Load Testing

This government solicitation, FA446026Q0020, issued by the US Air Force, seeks proposals for annual load testing of aircraft component lifting slings for the 19 AMXS Support Section. The solicitation, issued on May 29, 2026, has an offer due date of June 12, 2026. This acquisition is set aside 100% for small businesses under NAICS code 811310 with a size standard of USD 12,500,000.00. The contract includes a base year and four option years, plus a six-month extension option. Contractors must submit electronic payment requests and receiving reports through the Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) system. Proposals must include a detailed price breakdown, completed provisions and clauses, an active SAM registration, and past performance documentation. Essential contractor services are required, and an ombudsman is available for concerns.

This Performance Work Statement outlines a non-personal services contract for annual load testing of aircraft component lifting slings and other support equipment for the 19 AMXS Support Section at Little Rock Air Force Base. The five-year contract, with one basic year and one option year, plus a six-month extension, requires the contractor to provide all necessary resources to perform load testing at their off-site location. Key tasks include equipment pickup and drop-off at LRAFB, with a 48-hour notification, and load testing in accordance with technical guidance, with a 15-day turnaround time. The contractor must provide certificates of testing and maintain a monthly testing frequency. The government will furnish specific equipment for testing, and the contractor is responsible for its management and reporting. The contractor must also have a quality management system compliant with AS9100 and adhere to security and safety requirements, including a plan for continuing mission-essential services during a crisis.

The Department of the Air Force's 19th Contracting Squadron at Little Rock Air Force Base has issued Solicitation #FA446026Q0020 for "19 AMXS Load Testing." This Request for Quotation (RFQ) is 100% set-aside for Total Small Businesses, with NAICS code 811310 and a size standard of $12,500,000.00. Technical questions must be submitted by June 3, 2026, at 10:00 AM CST. All services are to be performed in accordance with Attachment 1 – Performance Work Statement – Load Test dated May 27, 2026. The Service Contract Act Wage Determination 2015-5117 Rev #30 is incorporated. Quotes are due by June 12, 2026, at 12:30 PM CST, and must be emailed to the listed points of contact: A1C Lukas-Sebastian Ashley, Jonathan Reed, and SrA Darius Roscoe. Vendors must confirm SAM registration, provide CAGE Code and DUNS Number, and indicate business size. No site visit will be offered as of the solicitation date, but one can be requested. Vendors should also indicate if they have access to Wide Area Workflow (WAWF).

This government file, Wage Determination No. 2015-5117 Revision No. 30, outlines the minimum wage rates and fringe benefits for various occupations under the Service Contract Act in specific Arkansas counties (Faulkner, Lonoke, Perry, Pulaski, Saline). It details hourly rates for administrative, automotive, food service, healthcare, and technical roles, among others. The document also specifies health and welfare benefits, including hourly and weekly rates, vacation accrual based on years of service, and eleven paid holidays. Additionally, it addresses paid sick leave for federal contractors under Executive Order (EO) 13706 and minimum wage requirements under EO 13658. Special provisions are included for computer employees and air traffic controllers/weather observers regarding exemptions and night/Sunday pay. Hazardous pay differentials for work with ordnance and uniform allowance policies are also detailed. The conformance process for unlisted occupations is provided, emphasizing the need to classify employees based on duties rather than job titles.

This government file details a recurring procurement of various specialized equipment over a five-year period with an additional six-month extension. The items required annually include two Rear Mount Slings (P# 3404003-1), one APU Hoist (P# 3402246-1), two Fixture Assemblies (A/C Unit Track) (P# 3402244-1), three Engine T-Slings (P# ES125155-1), two Refrigeration Hoists (PN: 3402245), two Flight Deck A/C Hoists (P# 3402242-1), two APU Dollies (P# 3401207-5), and two Pear Rings and Shackles. The consistency in quantities and types of items across all years and the extension period indicates a continuous need for these specific tools, likely for maintenance or operational support within an aerospace or similar technical field. The document serves as a schedule of services and quantities for a multi-year contract or request for proposal.