56 MXG F-16 Divestiture Shipping Crates, build
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- FA488725Q0029
- 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
- 321920 Wood Container and Pallet Manufacturing
- PSC
- 8115 Boxes, Cartons, And Crates
- Place of performance
- Luke Air Force Base, Arizona 85309, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of the Air Force Air Education and Training Command's 56 Maintenance Group is seeking F-16 fuel tank and pylon shipping crates as part of an F-16 divestiture effort. The procurement requires contractors to provide both materials and labor for building specialized shipping containers according to Special Packaging Instructions (SPI), with delivery to Luke Air Force Base in Arizona. The solicitation falls under NAICS code 321920 (Wood Container and Pallet Manufacturing) and PSC code 8115 (Boxes, Cartons, and Crates), indicating the need for contractors with specialized military shipping container manufacturing capabilities. Evaluation criteria and submission instructions are detailed in the attached Solicitation FA488725Q0029 and Statement of Work/Special Packaging Instructions documents. The proposal deadline has been extended to July 18, 2025, at 1500 PDT, with a Questions and Answers document already published to clarify procurement requirements.
This opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, restricting participation to qualified small business contractors. The solicitation includes a critical caveat that funds are not presently available for this effort, and no award will be made until funding becomes available. The government reserves the right to cancel the solicitation before or after the closing date without any obligation to reimburse offerors for proposal preparation costs. While specific quantities and award values are not disclosed in the notice, the procurement involves shipping crates for F-16 fuel tanks and pylons, suggesting a specialized manufacturing requirement with military-grade specifications. Performance will take place at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, located at 14185 Falcon St, Luke AFB, AZ 85309, where the completed shipping crates must be delivered.
Notice text
3 versions
Update #3 · Latest ·
***DEADLINE EXTENDED TO 18 JULY 2025 at 1500 PDT***
***Q&A Attachment Added***
The 56 Maintenance Group requires F-16 fuel tank and pylon shipping crates to be delivered to Luke AFB, AZ.
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.
Reference attached Solicitation FA488725Q0029 and Statment of Work/Special Packaging Instructions for evaluation criteria and submission instructions.
Update #2 ·
***Q&A Attachment Added***
The 56 Maintenance Group requires F-16 fuel tank and pylon shipping crates to be delivered to Luke AFB, AZ.
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.
Reference attached Solicitation FA488725Q0029 and Statment of Work/Special Packaging Instructions for evaluation criteria and submission instructions.
Update #1 ·
The 56 Maintenance Group requires F-16 fuel tank and pylon shipping crates to be delivered to Luke AFB, AZ.
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.
Reference attached Solicitation FA488725Q0029 and Statment of Work/Special Packaging Instructions for evaluation criteria and submission instructions.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Questions and Answers 6.26.25.docx | DOCX document | |
| Solicitation - FA488725Q0029.pdf | ||
| F-16 Crates SOW and SPI.pdf |
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