Salient Characteristics Acft Skate.pdf

This is a memorandum documenting salient characteristics for a federal solicitation for an aircraft wheel skate requirement. The Department of the Air Force, Third Wing (PACAF) at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, seeks a Brand Name or Equal asset comparable to the PlaneSkate 100K heavy-duty aircraft flat tire dolly that enables movement of disabled or damaged aircraft. The requirement is dated 11 February 2026 and is directed to the Contracting office (673 CONS/LGCC).

The minimum specifications require the aircraft wheel skate to support military aircraft with gross weight up to 100,000 pounds, feature a platform/tray size of at least 30 inches wide by 54 inches long, be constructed of high-grade steel, and be equipped with caster wheels. The unit must be capable of use on both fighter and heavy transport military aircraft, be towable with a pintle tow hook, include an electric loading assist winch rated at minimum 16,000 pound capability, and be usable on various terrain surfaces including snow, sand, dirt, and gravel. This memorandum establishes the technical baseline that will be incorporated into the formal solicitation documents.