Aircraft Hoisting Unit

This requirement is for a firm-fixed price contract with option years for an aircraft hoisting unit applicable to the C-17 aircraft only. This acquisition is for NSN: 1730-01-436-9399, part number: 17G113298-1, alternate part number: PF51-013-502. The hoisting unit is required to remove and install Line Replacement Units (LRUs) weighing up to 350 pounds on the C-17 aircraft at both the organizational and depot levels of maintenance. It is designed for limited access hoisting and has a 500 pound lift capacity with an overload device to prevent loading the hoist and cable over a preset limit load from 100-500 lbs. The five major components of the hoist are: the barrel section, the crank handle, the locking cable drum assembly, and the housing which includes an air motor for pneumatic lifting. Overall length is approximately 34" and approximate weight is 25 pounds. The hoist can be operated in either manual or powered mode.

This requirement will consist of a basic production quantity of 27 EA. The requirement also includes 3 option years each with a quantity of 1-3 EA. All assets will be shipped FOB Origin within the continental United States.

The RFP is being issued on a sole source basis to PF Fishpole Hoists, Inc. (CAGE Code 1YRX6) in accordance with Authority 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1), "The property or services needed by the agency are available from only one or a limited number of responsible source(s) and no other type of property or services will satisfy the needs of the agency." All responsible sources may submit a bid, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered by the agency. The RFP will NOT be posted at www.fedbizops.gov. If you desire to obtain a copy of the RFP, your email request must be submitted to Ashlee.Calhoun@robins.af.mil.  No telephone requests will be honored.

It is anticipated that the RFP will be released on or around 10 July, 2013.

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