KC-46 Liferaft Statement of Need 7 Mar 25.pdf
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- KC-46 Life Raft Federal contract opportunity
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- FA462125Q0019
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This is a Statement of Need for a KC-46 10 Person Life Raft for the 22d OSS SERE office at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The document specifies requirements for one life raft with a normal capacity of 10 persons (overload capacity of 15), measuring 9 feet in diameter and 2 feet in height, colored yellow with an orange canopy. The life raft must be circular, two-sided, and reversible, with specific technical requirements including a 5-pole raft assembly, boarding aids compatible with KC-46 specifications, and a comprehensive survival kit containing items such as signal flares, first aid kit, sea anchor, heaving ring, and inflation/deflation valves.
The document includes additional specifications for warranty and delivery. The contractor must provide a minimum 1-year warranty, replacing any defects not caused by government damage at no cost. Delivery is required within 30 calendar days after receipt of the order. This requirement is part of Solicitation Number FA462125Q0019, issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) with a total set-aside for Small Business, administered by the Department of the Air Force Air Mobility Command. The government intends to award a Firm Fixed Price Contract based on Lowest Price Technically Acceptable, with quotes due by 12:00 PM CST on 16 May 2025.
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| Solicitation - FA462125Q0019- Amendment 1.pdf | ||
| Q and A - Liferaft.docx | DOCX document | |
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7 March 2025 Statement of Need
KC-46 10 Person Life Raft McConnell AFB, Kansas
1. Overview
1.1 The 22d OSS SERE office requires one (1) KC-46 ten (10) person life rafts to meet training objectives outlined in AFI 16-1301 and AMC Water Survival Preparation curriculum.
2. Description
2.1 The contractor shall provide 1 KC-46 ten (10) person life raft with the following features:
a. Normal capacity 10 Persons – Overload capacity 15 Persons
b. Size: 9 ft in diameter, 2 ft in height
c. Shape: Circular
d. Color: Yellow with detachable orange canopy/spray shield
e. Material: Durable and compatible with survival tasks
f. 5 raft pole assembly for spray shield (4x exterior single pole, 1x middle mast 3 pieces threaded assembly)
g. Must be a 2-sided reversable raft
h. Boarding aids: Cannot be a boarding ramp, ladder, or slipway as it will not match what is currently on the KC-46.
2.1.1 Life rafts will be equipped with:
a. Standard survival kits including Bag, Polyethylene, Manual Inflation Pump, Repair Plugs, Flashlight, Signal Flares (Day/Night), Knife, Survival Book, Sea Dye Marker, First Aid Kit, Bailing Bucket, Sponge, Pliers, Whistle, Canopy, Canopy Rods and Masts, Signaling Mirror, Water Pouch Assembly
b. Boarding aids
c. Sea Anchor- must be able to create drag to ensure the raft does not capsize during high waves.
d. Heaving Ring- for throwing to members that cannot swim to the raft and for staying connected to the raft when swimming to recovery devices, crafts.
e. Mooring Line- able to connect the raft to the aircraft during egress and inflate the raft.
f. Reservoir/Valve assembly: Compressed air bottle to inflate raft, attached to mooring line.
g. Knife Assembly
h. Inflate/Deflate valves: One-way spring-loaded valves for easy deflation as opposed to screw lock inflate/deflate valves.
i. Lights and battery
j. Inside and Outside Lifeline
k. Jet Pumps
l. Hose Assemblies
m. Life raft manual
3. Warranty
3.1 The contractor shall provide a minimum of 1 year warranty for each life raft. Any defect that is not caused by government damage or misuse shall be replaced by the contractor at no cost to the government.
4. Delivery
4.1 The contractor shall complete delivery of item no later than 30 calendar days after receipt of the order.
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