Aircraft Washer
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- Aircraft_Washer
- Agency
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Air Combat Command
Air Force, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 333310 Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing
- PSC
- 1730 Aircraft Ground Servicing Equipment
- Place of performance
- Bellevue, Nebraska, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
Air Combat Command is conducting market research for an autonomous aircraft washer to be delivered to Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska, with a capabilities statement due by August 13, 2026. This is a sources-sought posting for market research only; no award will result from responses.
The requirement specifies a semi-autonomous mobile robotic aircraft cleaning system controlled via wireless remote control and powered entirely by onboard battery capable of completing a full wide-body aircraft cleaning cycle lasting approximately six hours on a single charge. The system must incorporate integrated automatic safety shut-off sensors that halt all motion and brush rotation upon unauthorized contact with or proximity to aircraft skin. The equipment package includes a mobile robotic wash base unit, adaptive wash arm with soft brush assembly, integrated collision-avoidance sensor suite, wireless remote-control unit, industrial battery charging station, operator and maintenance training, on-site installation and commissioning, a new equipment training course for six individuals, and a two-year warranty. Interested vendors should submit a capabilities statement and product breakdown to Mr. Casey Hupton at casey.hupton.1@us.af.mil. Delivery and installation address is Building 565, 1 Columbia Drive, Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska 68113.
Notice text
This sources sought is for market research purposes only. No award will be made based on the information submitted as part of this posting.
If an organization believes they have a similar product that can accomplish the below information, please submit a capabilities statement and product breakdown to Mr. Casey Hupton at casey.hupton.1@us.af.mil before the response due date.
Offutt Air Force Base is seeking sources for an autonomous aircraft washer. Below is a draft statement of need outlining general requirements for the product.
STATEMENT OF NEED
- This requirement is for the purchase of an autonomous aircraft washer which will reduce man hours and supply costs spent washing aircraft.
- The provided items shall meet or exceed the following requirements: Semi-autonomous mobile robotic aircraft cleaning system controlled via an ergonomic, wireless remote control. 100% Electric (Battery) Powered. The onboard battery must hold sufficient charge to continuously operate and complete at least one full wide-body aircraft cleaning cycle lasting approximately 6 hours. Integrated automatic safety shut-off sensors that immediately halt all motion and brush rotation if the equipment gets too close to or makes unauthorized contact with the aircraft skin.
- Breakdown of the equipment:
- Mobile Robotic Wash Base Unit
- Adaptive Wash Arm & Soft Brush Assembly
- Integrated Collision-Avoidance Sensor Suite
- Wireless Remote-Control Unit (RCU)
- Industrial Battery Charging Station
- Operator & Maintenance training
- On-Site Installation & Commissioning
- New Equipment Training (NET) Course for 6 Individuals
- 2 year warranty
- Contractor shall provide products that meets or exceeds requirements above. They will also provide the delivery and installation of the equipment. The address for delivery:
1 Columbia Dr Building 565 Offutt AFB NE 68113
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