MINIMUM SPECIFICATIONS - WALK BEHIND BELT LOADER.pdf
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This is a Statement of Need for the procurement of a walk-behind belt loader for aircraft baggage handling at Volk Field, dated 6.05.2026.
Volk Field requires a mobile baggage loader to address a critical operational gap in air transport operations. The equipment is essential for optimizing unit training and supporting specialized APOE/D (Aerial Port of Embarkation/Debarkation) missions. The absence of a baggage loader currently creates delays in aircraft turnaround times, reducing throughput and limiting passenger and baggage processing capacity during high-demand movement scenarios. Procurement of this equipment will enable faster loading operations, preserve mission timelines, and provide operational autonomy necessary for full-spectrum unit movement capability.
The minimum specifications require a gate-side baggage and cargo handler with a roller bed belt system. The equipment must have an overall length of 237 inches (standard) or 296 inches (optional), unit width of 34.75 inches, belt width of 24 inches, and belt speed of 0–100 ft/min. The aircraft door height range must accommodate 36.5–108 inches standard, extending to 119 inches with an optional kit. The loader must feature a hydraulic motor with differential drive system, manual steering, dynamic automatic brakes with emergency stop capability, dual control panels, and hydraulic height adjustment. Fuel capacity is 15 gallons and hydraulic capacity is 18 gallons. Vendors may submit equivalent equipment provided submissions include complete technical specifications meeting or exceeding all minimum specifications. Questions should be directed to WI.CRTC.VF.Contracting@us.af.mil.
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WALK-BEHIND BELT LOADER - AIRCRAFT BAGGAGE LOADER
6.05.2026
Statement of Need: Flight line support equipment is essential for optimizing unit training and ensuring the success of Volk Field’s specialized APOE/D missions. A critical gap currently exists in the ability to ef�iciently load and unload baggage for air transport operations. While Volk Field maintains airport passenger stairs for embarkation and debarkation, it lacks an aircraft baggage loader—an asset that directly impacts operational effectiveness. The absence of a baggage loader creates delays in aircraft turnaround times, reducing throughput and potentially limiting the number of passengers and baggage that can be processed during key movements. This bottleneck could signi�icantly hinder mission readiness and execution, especially during high-demand APOE/D scenarios.
Procurement of a unit-controlled aircraft baggage loader would enable faster, more reliable loading operations, preserve mission timelines, and provide the autonomy necessary for full-spectrum unit movement capability at Volk Field. Without this capability, essential operations risk disruption or cancellation, directly affecting strategic deployment and training objectives.
MINIMUM SPECIFICATIONS
Product Overview
• Designed for gate-side baggage and cargo handling
• Eliminates drive components for lower maintenance
• Highly maneuverable and durable construction
Dimensions & Physical Characteristics
• Overall length: 237 in. (standard) or 296 in. (optional)
• Unit width: 34.75 in.
• Belt width: 24 in.
• Belt speed: 0–100 ft/min
• Belt type: Roller bed
• Aircraft door height range: 36.5–108 in. standard, up to 119 in. with optional kit
Mechanical Features
• Drive system: Hydraulic motor with differential
• Steering type: Manual
• Rear tires: 5.7 x 8 in.
• Front tires: 6.9 x 9 in.
Power & Fluid Systems
• Fuel pump: Mechanical
• Fuel tank: Steel with sight gauge and vented cap
• Fuel capacity: 15 gallons
• Hydraulic tank: Steel with sight gauge and breather cap
• Hydraulic capacity: 18 gallons
Safety & Controls
• Dual control panels for convenience
• Hydraulic height adjustment
• Manual parking brake
• Dynamic automatic brakes
• Emergency stop button
• Stowable tiller arm for compact storage
Acceptable Equivalents: Vendors are encouraged to submit quotes for equivalent mobile preventive maintenance (PM) trailers. Each submission must include complete and detailed technical speci�ications to support a comprehensive evaluation by the Government. Proposals lacking adequate technical documentation may be deemed nonresponsive and excluded from consideration.
****Equivalent trailers must meet or exceed each minimum speci�ication outlined above
Questions related to this requirement can be directed to the Volk Field Contracting Of�ice at WI.CRTC.VF.Contracting@us.af.mil mailto:WI.CRTC.VF.Contracting@us.af.mil
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