463L Legacy Cargo Pallet Production Follow-On Contract
Closed Solicitation Posted
- 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
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of the Air Force Materiel Command Lifecycle Management Center at Robins Air Force Base is procuring 463L Legacy Cargo Pallets through a sole source contract to AAR Manufacturing under FAR 6.302-1, as only one source can satisfy the government's requirements. The contract seeks production of 463L Cargo Pallets (part numbers HCU-6/E and HCU-12/E), which are specialized pallets designed to transport up to 10,000 pounds of cargo aboard military aircraft including C-5, C-17, and C-130 aircraft. These pallets are also transported on the ground using various loading equipment such as Tunner Loaders, Halvorsen loaders, forklifts, and K-loaders, with cargo capability of being stacked up to 96 inches high and secured with specialized netting systems. The solicitation was posted on August 26, 2025, with a proposal due date of October 14, 2025. No specific evaluation criteria are mentioned as this is a sole source procurement.
This opportunity does not utilize any set-aside designations and has been issued as a sole source Request for Proposal to AAR Mobility Systems (CAGE code 80298). The contract structure is a six-year Firm-Fixed Price Requirements type contract consisting of one basic year followed by five one-year option periods. While specific award values are not disclosed in the solicitation notice, the contract falls under NAICS code 331 (Primary Metal Manufacturing) and PSC code 1670 (Parachutes; Aerial Pick Up, Delivery, Recovery Systems; And Cargo Tie Down Equipment). The place of performance is designated as Cadillac, Michigan. The contracting activity is located at Robins AFB, Georgia, specifically within the Support Equipment and Vehicles Division (AFLCMC/ROZ).
Notice text
The Support Equipment and Vehicles Division at Robins AFB, Georgia (AFLCMC/ROZ) at 235 Byron Street, Bldg.300 West Wing, Bay D, Suite 19A, Robins AFB, GA has a requirement for a sole source effort to AAR Manufacturing (CAGE 80298) based on FAR 6.302-1. Only one source can satisfy the government’s requirements. It is a six (6) year, Firm-Fixed Price Requirements type contract. This contract will contain a one (1) year basic period and five (5) one (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 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 loaders and aircraft.
RFP issued Sole Source to AAR Moblity Systems (CAGE 80298) IAW FAR 6.302-1
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| This notice | Solicitation | |
| 463L Legacy Cargo Pallet Production Follow-On Contract | 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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