Running Gear System, MQ-1 Trailer
Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEAIR FORCE LIFE CYCLE MANAGEMENT CENTER

NAICS

All Other Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing (332999)

PSC

TRAILERS (2330)

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https://sam.gov/opp/ce1d251d2149442481f1283a36cfce80/view
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    The Department of Defense, through the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, is seeking to procure a Running Gear System for the MQ-1 Trailer, with the intention of awarding a Firm-Fixed-Price Purchase Order to Aerol LLC. This procurement is classified as a sole-source acquisition due to Aerol LLC's unique ability to meet the stringent specifications required for the running gear, which includes critical design, load-bearing, towing, and braking capabilities. The Running Gear System is essential for the operational functionality of the MQ-1 Trailer, underscoring its importance to the Department of Defense's operational needs. Interested suppliers are invited to submit proposals, which must be unclassified and no longer than ten pages, by the specified deadlines, with the performance period set from March 5, 2025, to August 4, 2025.

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    IASS_Running Gear WPAFB (002).pdf
    The United States Air Force intends to award a Firm-Fixed-Price Purchase Order to Aerol LLC for a Running Gear System essential for MQ-1 Trailer Fabrication. This procurement is sanctioned under FAR regulations, with performance set from March 5, 2025, to August 4, 2025. The order is framed as a sole-source acquisition, indicating that Aerol LLC is the only supplier that meets the stringent specifications outlined for the running gear, which includes unique design, load-bearing, towing, and braking requirements. All interested parties may submit their proposals for consideration; however, the government retains the option to move forward without competition. Suppliers must provide contact details, business size designation, and any socioeconomic classifications, and responses must be unclassified and no longer than ten pages. The importance of meeting the technical specifications—ranging from interface and suspension to braking and load capacity—is underscored in the document, highlighting the operational needs of the Department of Defense. The notice culminates by ensuring that acquiring entities adhere to compliance protocols while enabling room for potential competitive procurement should significant interest arise.
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