727 AMS Cargo Racking
ID: FA558726Q0003Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA5587 48 CONS (ADMIN ONLY NO REQ)APO, AE, 09461-5120, USA

NAICS

Showcase, Partition, Shelving, and Locker Manufacturing (337215)

PSC

CABINETS, LOCKERS, BINS, AND SHELVING (7125)

Set Aside

No Set aside used (NONE)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/a24eadd382804f168a971102b16d86a4/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the Department of the Air Force, is soliciting proposals for the procurement of a Cargo Racking System for the 727 Air Mobility Squadron (AMS) at RAF Mildenhall, United Kingdom. The project involves the fabrication and installation of safety modifications, including 21 rear X-bracings and 63 rubberized pads for the existing 463L cargo racking system, aimed at enhancing safety and operational efficiency in cargo handling. This procurement is critical for maintaining the functionality of the Air Mobility Command's sole en route location in the UK, ensuring secure and efficient cargo movement. Interested contractors must submit their quotes by January 13, 2026, and direct inquiries to Amn Brandon Hampton or SrA Veronica Batista Velez via the provided email addresses, with the understanding that funding is contingent upon availability.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Amn Brandon Hampton
    brandon.hampton.3@us.af.mil
    SrA Veronica Batista Velez
    veronica.batista_velez@us.af.mil
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    Attachment 1. Statement of Work.pdf
    The Statement of Work outlines a project for safety modifications to the 463L cargo rack at Royal Air Force (RAF) Mildenhall, Air Freight Terminal, Bldg. 599, scheduled for October 2025. The 727 Air Mobility Squadron (AMS) requires the fabrication and installation of 21 rear X-bracings on each cargo racking bay to prevent cargo from falling, and 63 full-length rubberized pads on internal support beams to protect pallets and racking. The contractor is responsible for all supervision, transportation, equipment, materials, labor, and debris removal. The work, to be completed within five working days, requires adherence to strict safety and security protocols, including daily sign-in/out, escorting, and providing a Method Statement and Risk Assessment and Method Statement (RAMS) for approval. All materials must be delivered to the site, and electric forklifts must be used inside the warehouse. The project aims to enhance safety and operational efficiency for cargo movement at the sole Air Mobility Command en route location in the United Kingdom.
    Attachment 2 - Quote Sheet.pdf
    This document is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) issued by the 48th Contracting Squadron at RAF Lakenheath, UK, for the procurement of "727 AMS Cargo Racking." The solicitation number is FA558726Q0003, with an issue date of December 2, 2025, and a response deadline of January 13, 2026. The RFQ outlines sections for quote information, company details, delivery schedule, and pricing. It requires interested companies to provide their company name, address, contact information, CAGE Code, offered delivery date, and a breakdown of pricing for the cargo racking, specifying currency. A contractor certification section ensures that by submitting a quote, the company agrees to all terms and conditions of the solicitation. Points of contact for the solicitation are Amn Brandon Hampton and SrA Veronica Batista Velez.
    Solicitation - FA558726Q0003.pdf
    This document is a combined synopsis/solicitation (RFQ FA558725Q0003) for commercial items, specifically for a 727 AMS Cargo Racking Modification, issued by the Department of the Air Force. The requirement involves fabricating and installing X-bracing and rubberized covering for 463L cargo storage racking systems, with a firm fixed price for one lot. Due to an overseas location, no set-aside will be used. Offerors must submit quotes by January 13, 2026, at 15:00 GMT, to Amn Brandon Hampton and SrA Veronica Batista-Velez. Questions are due by December 11, 2025, at 15:00 GMT. Funds are not presently available, and award is contingent upon funding. The contractor will be responsible for item unique identification and valuation, antiterrorism/force protection, and complying with various FAR and DFARS clauses, including those related to electronic payment via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) and tax relief for the United States Government in the United Kingdom.
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