Torque system (Brand Name or Equal), Travis AFB, CA
ID: FA442724Q0176Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA4427 60 CONS LGCTRAVIS AFB, CA, 94535-2632, USA

NAICS

Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336413)

PSC

AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR SHOP SPECIALIZED EQUIPMENT (4920)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the 60th Maintenance Squadron at Travis Air Force Base, is seeking qualified small businesses to provide a new torque system and wheel build-up stand for aircraft wheel assembly. The procurement includes the delivery and installation of a Bauer Model 8071 Wheel Build-Up Stand and a Bauer Model 8731 Torque System, which are critical for assembling wheels for C-17, C-5, and KC-46 aircraft, as the current equipment is non-functional and has significantly reduced production capacity. Interested vendors must submit their quotes by October 18, 2024, ensuring compliance with federal regulations and registration in the System for Award Management (SAM). For further inquiries, potential bidders can contact SrA Estrada Dighiera at amelia.estrada_dighiera@us.af.mil or TSgt Isaiah Searles for post-contract questions.

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    The 60th Contracting Squadron at Travis Air Force Base is issuing a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for the procurement of a Wheel Build-Up Stand and Wheel Assembly Stand under a Firm Fixed Price contract. The RFQ, referenced as FA442724Q0176, is set aside for small businesses and focuses on technical capability and pricing as primary evaluation factors. Suppliers must submit quotes by 18 October 2024, emphasizing detailed descriptions of their proposed items, compliance with federal regulations, and financial capabilities. Key clauses from the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) are applicable, including requirements for representations and certifications by offerors. Additionally, the solicitation specifies that organizations must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) to qualify for the award. The procurement process adheres to simplified procedures aimed at encouraging participation from eligible vendors. Queries regarding the solicitation can be directed to the designated contract specialist and contracting officer via email.
    The 60th Maintenance Squadron (60 MXS/MXMTA) at Travis AFB requires new equipment for assembling aircraft wheels, specifically for the C-17, C-5, and KC-46 models. The existing torque system is non-functional and the wheel build-up stand is at the end of its lifecycle, leading to a significant production reduction of 75% and potential supply chain delays. The selected contractor must deliver and install a Bauer Model 8071 Wheel Build-Up stand and a Bauer Model 8731 Torque System compliant with specific parameters, including torque adjustments and power requirements, within 30 days of contract award. Additional equipment such as a wheel lifting fixture and torque calibration tools are also required. Comprehensive on-site training and user manuals are to be provided alongside a one-year warranty and shipping costs. The point of contact will remain TSgt Isaiah Searles for any post-contract inquiries. This request for proposals aims to ensure efficient aircraft maintenance operations within the squadron.
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