Industry Day Tunner ACL Invitation
ID: FA8534Type: Special Notice
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA8534 AFLCMC WNKACROBINS AFB, GA, 31098-1670, USA

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Industrial Truck, Tractor, Trailer, and Stacker Machinery Manufacturing (333924)
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    Posted Jan 15, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
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    Updated Jan 15, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
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    Due Feb 7, 2025, 10:00 PM UTC
Description

The Department of Defense, through the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, is hosting an Industry Day on February 13, 2025, to engage industry representatives regarding the sustainability of the Tunner Aircraft Cargo Loader (ACL) system. The event aims to gather feedback on the necessary overhaul, worldwide material management, and engineering support for the Tunner ACL, which is a critical logistical asset utilized at over 82 locations in support of C-5 and C-17 aviation platforms. This collaborative effort underscores the government's commitment to refining technical requirements and acquisition strategies for the ACL fleet, with participation limited to two representatives per company to facilitate discussions. Interested parties should contact Liz Douglas at elizabeth.douglas.6@us.af.mil for further details and scheduling.

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Jan 15, 2025, 7:05 PM UTC
The Department of the Air Force, through the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, is announcing an Industry Day on February 13, 2025, for the Tunner Aircraft Cargo Loader (ACL) system. The event aims to gather input from industry representatives regarding the sustainability of the Tunner ACL, which is a key logistical asset used across over 82 locations in support of C-5 and C-17 aviation platforms. Key areas of focus include the necessary overhaul, material management, and engineering support for the ACL fleet. The day will feature an open forum for general discussions in the morning, followed by one-on-one sessions in the afternoon where vendors can present their concerns or ask questions in a time-limited format. Participation is restricted to two representatives per company to manage expected interest. Interested companies should contact Liz Douglas for details and scheduling. This event underscores the government's commitment to collaborating with industry experts to refine technical requirements and acquisition strategies for the ACL system.
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