463L Legacy Cargo Pallet Production Follow-On Contract
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- Solicitation number
- FA8534-24-R-0015
- Agency
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AFLCMC Robins AFB
Lifecycle Management Center, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 331 Primary Metal Manufacturing
- Place of performance
- Cadillac, Michigan, United States
- Points of contact
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About this opportunity
The Department of the Air Force Materiel Command Lifecycle Management Center at Robins Air Force Base is seeking to procure 463L Cargo Pallets through a sole-source contract with AAR Manufacturing (CAGE 80298) under FAR 6.302-1, as only one source is capable of satisfying the government's requirement. The 463L Cargo Pallets (P/N: HCU-6/E & HCU-12/E) are specialized aluminum and balsa wood platforms measuring 108" x 88" x 2.25" that transport cargo up to 10,000 pounds aboard military cargo aircraft including C-5, C-17, and C-130 aircraft. The pallets feature aluminum skins, 2-inch thick balsa wood core, aluminum extrusion rails, rivets, twenty-two tie-down D-rings rated at 7,500 pounds, and four corner brackets, and are considered commercial items under FAR 2.101. Foreign participation is not permitted in accordance with DAFFARS 5305.204 and AFI 16-201. The estimated Request for Proposal release is July 2025, with all questions due in writing to Wesley Hardy at wesley.hardy@us.af.mil and Tim Hudson at timothy.hudson@us.af.mil by June 20, 2025.
This procurement does not utilize any set-aside designation and will be awarded as a sole-source contract to AAR Manufacturing, the identified capable contractor. The contract structure is a 6-year Firm Fixed Price Requirements type contract consisting of one basic year and five option years, with each period requiring production of 19,000 pallets for a total potential quantity of 114,000 pallets. The government requires delivery of 1,583 pallets per month beginning 30 days after receipt of funded order, establishing a substantial monthly production requirement. While specific contract values are not disclosed in this pre-solicitation notice, the scale of production over the six-year performance period represents a significant manufacturing commitment. The contractor must demonstrate capability to meet rigorous military specifications outlined in MIL-DTL-27443H and comply with comprehensive technical data packages and quality control requirements throughout the contract performance period.
Notice text
The Support Equipment and Vehicles Division (AFLCMC/ROZ) at 235 Byron Street, Bldg. 300 West Wing, Bay D, Suite 19A, Robins AFB, Georgia has a requirement for a sole source effort to AAR Manufacturing (CAGE 80298) based on FAR 6.302-1, only one source is capable of satisfying the government’s requirement. It is a 6-year, Firm Fixed Price Requirements type contract. This contract will contain a 1-year basic period and five 1-year option periods to produce the 463L Cargo Pallets.
The 463L Cargo Pallet (P/N: HCU-6/E & HCU-12/E) is used to transport cargo up to 10,000 lbs. on-board military cargo-carrying aircraft, including C-5, C-17, and C-130. The pallets are transported on the ground with Tunner loaders, Halvorsen loaders, forklifts, and k-loaders. Cargo on-board these pallets can be stacked up to 96 inches high prior to being secured with two side (low profile) nets and one top net to the 463L rail system on the aforementioned loaders and aircraft. The 463L pallet is manufactured with dimensions of 108" x 88" x 2.25" for the length, width, and height, respectively. The dimensions specified in the Technical Data Package (TDP) assure compatibility with the 463L rail system on-board various loaders and cargo-carrying aircraft, and with material handling equipment utilized in aerial ports. Pallets are rated for use up to 10,000 lbs. Pallets are comprised of top and bottom aluminum skins, 2" thick balsa wood, aluminum extrusion rails, rivets, twenty-two tie down D-rings rated at 7,500 lbs., and four corner brackets. The 463L pallet is considered a commercial item as defined in FAR 2.101.
IAW DAFFARS 5305.204 and AFI 16-201, foreign participation is not permitted.
NSN: 1670-00-820-4896
Quantity:
Basic Period – Production BEQ 19,000 each
Option Period I – Production BEQ 19,000 each
Option Period II – Production BEQ 19,000 each
Option Period III – Production BEQ 19,000 each
Option Period IV – Production BEQ 19,000 each
Total Quantity – Production BEQ 114,000 total
Delivery:
Deliveries shall begin 30 days ARO funded order and the Government’s required delivery output is 1,583 pallets per month.
The RFP will be issued sole source to AAR Mobility Systems (CAGE: 80298) in accordance with FAR 6.302-1 and will be made available through the Government Point of Entry (GPE) around July 2025. This solicitation issue date is an estimate. All questions must be submitted in writing to Wesley Hardy at wesley.hardy@us.af.mil with copy to Tim Hudson at timothy.hudson@us.af.mil.
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| Notice | Type | Posted |
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| 463L Legacy Cargo Pallet Production Follow-On Contract | Solicitation | |
| This notice | Pre-Solicitation | |
| 463L Legacy Cargo Pallet Production Follow-On Contract - Industry Day Notice | Special Notice | |
| 463L Legacy Cargo Pallet Production Follow-On Contract | Pre-Solicitation |
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