Sources Sought Fuel Bladders.pdf

Sources Sought Announcement

50,000-Gallon Collapsible Fuel Bladders with 6-inch Adapter Assemblies

The 55th Contracting Squadron is seeking sources for the procurement of two (2) 50,000-Gallon Collapsible Fuel Bladders with 6-inch Adapter Assemblies for United States Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM).

CONTRACTING OFFICE ADDRESS: 55 CONS/PKT

106 Peacekeeper Lane, 323 Building C

Offutt AFB, NE 68113

A. INTRODUCTION

1. This is a Sources Sought notice being conducted pursuant to RFO Part 10, Market Research. This is for planning purposes only and there is no solicitation available at this time.

2. The 55th Contracting Squadron at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska, seeks potential contractors to submit their interest and ability to provide two (2) 50,000-Gallon Collapsible Fuel Bladders with 6-inch Adapter Assemblies that is compliant with MIL-PRF-32233C .

3. The interested contractors shall identify their ability to provide two (2) 50,000- Gallon Collapsible Fuel Bladders with 6-inch Adapter Assemblies that meet the following requirements:

a. Capacity: 50,000 U.S. gallons

b. Material: Polyurethane reinforced with nylon

c. Dimensions (filled): approx. 65’ x 23’ x 5.5’

d. Compliant with MIL-PRF-32233C specification

e. 2-inch flange tank drain – installed

f. 6-inch filler/discharge assemble - installed

g. 4-inch ball valve assembly (filler/discharge)

h. 2-inch drain valve assembly

i. 6-inch cam-lock fittings (elbows and hose connections)

j. Vent fitting assembly with flame arrestor

k. Repair kit (Type III)

l. Must integrate with existing War Reserve Materiel (WRM) fuel systems

m. Must match United States Air Force/Air Force Petroleum Office

(USAF/AFPET) approved configurations

n. Must support aviation fuel operations and safety standards

4. Delivery Timeline: Within 30 days after contract award to Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri.

5. For this effort, the Government is considering the North American Industrial Classification Systems (NAICS) code of 326299 (All Other Rubber Product Manufacturing). The Government requests feedback and justification if a different NAICS code would be more suitable for this requirement.

B. INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS

1. All contractors capable of and interested in providing these fuel bladders are invited to respond. Any information provided to the Government as a result of this Sources Sought is voluntary and the Government will not pay for any information submitted. Respondents are required to submit capability packages, as described below.

a. Capabilities packages should include up to a 3-page capability summary. Text should be no smaller than 11-point font and include:

1. Company Information: Provide company name, address, a point of contact with e-mail address and telephone number, Cage Code, Unique Entity Identifier and business size. Your company must be registered in System for Award Management (SAM). To register, go to https://www.sam.gov.

2. Small Business: Small business respondents to this announcement should indicate whether they are a small business, 8(a) concern, veteran-owned small business, service-disabled veteran-owned small business, HUB Zone small business, small disadvantaged business, women-owned small business, etc.

3. NAICS Request: As stated in paragraph A.5. above, the contractor provide feedback and justification if a different NAICS code would be more suitable for this effort.

b. Capabilities statements shall be emailed to Angela LeRoy at angela.leroy@us.af.mil and Daniel Gresko at daniel.gresko@us.af.mil NLT 1000 (CDT) Thursday, 7 May 2026.

https://www.sam.gov/ mailto:angela.leroy@us.af.mil mailto:daniel.gresko@us.af.mil