4 Fuel Tank Crates
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- FA488726Q0052
- Agency
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Air Education and Training Command
Air Force, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 332439 Other Metal Container Manufacturing
- PSC
- 8115 Boxes, Cartons, And Crates
- Place of performance
- Luke Air Force Base, Arizona 85309, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of the Air Force Air Education and Training Command seeks four fuel tank shipping crates for 370-gallon F-16 external fuel tanks, with proposals due September 15, 2026 at 6 PM EST. This is a 100% small business set-aside on a firm fixed-price basis.
Place of performance is Luke Air Force Base, Arizona (Building 1022). Each crate must measure 222.50 inches by 50.00 inches by 31.00 inches and comply with Special Packaging Instructions F01-253-7482, Configuration 2 (pages 9–18), including ISPM No. 15 phytosanitary treatment, special markings A and B, and a sorbent roll. Construction must meet exacting quality standards with no frays, split wood, rough edges, protruding splinters, or improperly secured fasteners; connecting pieces must lay flush. All materials, labor, equipment, and transportation are the contractor's responsibility. Delivery must occur via low-bed truck with protective covering within 90 calendar days of award, between 10 AM and 3 PM Monday through Friday. The contractor must provide personnel names, birthdates, and driver's license numbers at least two weeks before delivery for base access. Acceptance requires government inspection with contractor responsibility for correcting any discrepancies at no additional cost.
NAICS code is 332439, Other Metal Container Manufacturing (small business size standard: 600 employees). PSC is 8115, Boxes, Cartons, and Crates. Award will be made to the technically acceptable contractor with the lowest evaluated price; technical acceptability is evaluated on pass/fail basis covering delivery schedule, technical approach, and material specifications. Payment is via Wide Area Workflow in accordance with DFARS 252.232-7006. Standard FAR and DFARS clauses apply, including Buy American provisions and sustainable products standards.
Notice text
4 versions
Update #4 · Latest ·
* Amendment 1* - Extend due date to Wednesday, 9 Sept 2026 at 2PM EST due to the holiday weekend.
* RFI's added to attachments.*
* Amendment 2* - Extend due date to Friday, 11 Sept 2026 at 2PM EST.
*Amendment 3* - Extend due date to Tuesday, 15 Sept 2026 at 6PM EST with updated SOW clarifying SPI# F01-253-7482, Configuration 2, page 9 - 18 is the requirement. Official amendment coming soon, delayed due to system issues.
4 Fuel Tanks per the attached salient characteristics, SOW and special packaging instructions.
Funds are not presently available for this effort. No award will be made under this solicitation until funds are available. The Government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation, either before or after the closing date. In the event the Government cancels this solicitation, the Government has no obligation to reimburse an offeror for any costs.
The Government requests quotes remain firm through September 30, 2026. If market volatility prevents this, clearly state the maximum length of time quote pricing can be held.
Update #3 ·
* Amendment 1* - Extend due date to Wednesday, 9 Sept 2026 at 2PM EST due to the holiday weekend.
* RFI's added to attachments.*
* Amendment 2* - Extend due date to Friday, 11 Sept 2026 at 2PM EST. Official amendment coming soon, delayed due to system issues.
4 Fuel Tanks per the attached salient characteristics, SOW and special packaging instructions.
Funds are not presently available for this effort. No award will be made under this solicitation until funds are available. The Government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation, either before or after the closing date. In the event the Government cancels this solicitation, the Government has no obligation to reimburse an offeror for any costs.
The Government requests quotes remain firm through September 30, 2026. If market volatility prevents this, clearly state the maximum length of time quote pricing can be held.
Update #2 ·
* Amendment 1* - Extend due date to Wednesday, 9 Sept 2026 at 2PM EST due to the holiday weekend.
4 Fuel Tanks per the attached salient characteristics, SOW and special packaging instructions.
Funds are not presently available for this effort. No award will be made under this solicitation until funds are available. The Government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation, either before or after the closing date. In the event the Government cancels this solicitation, the Government has no obligation to reimburse an offeror for any costs.
The Government requests quotes remain firm through September 30, 2026. If market volatility prevents this, clearly state the maximum length of time quote pricing can be held.
Update #1 ·
4 Fuel Tanks per the attached salient characteristics, SOW and special packaging instructions.
Funds are not presently available for this effort. No award will be made under this solicitation until funds are available. The Government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation, either before or after the closing date. In the event the Government cancels this solicitation, the Government has no obligation to reimburse an offeror for any costs.
The Government requests quotes remain firm through September 30, 2026. If market volatility prevents this, clearly state the maximum length of time quote pricing can be held.
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