Aircraft Wheel Washer
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
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- Solicitation number
- FA561326P0043
- Agency
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Air Forces Europe and Africa
Air Force, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 488190 Other Support Activities for Air Transportation
- Place of performance
- Rhineland-Palatinate 67661 Germany
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
United States Air Forces in Europe - Air Forces Africa intends to solicit a large aircraft wheel washer capable of automated cleaning of C-130J and C-130 aircraft wheels by June 10, 2026, with full and open competition anticipated and no set-asides applicable under German procurement rules.
Place of performance is the Kaiserslautern Military Community, with delivery to Ramstein Air Base. The wheel washer must remove rubber and carbon deposits, perform automated cycling with minimal manual intervention, and include self-contained filtration, oil skimmer, and assisted loading to limit manual lifting of wheels. The system must accommodate aluminum alloy wheels approximately 24.5 inches in diameter and 18 inches tall, weighing approximately 165 pounds, and process multiple wheels simultaneously. Equipment must be compatible with prescribed solvents CALLA 602LF (MIL-PRF-29602, Type I) and ARPOSOLVE 680 (MIL-PRF-680, Type II) per TO 1-1-691.
Technical requirements include 3-stage electrical operation at 230V-60Hz or 400V-50/60Hz, a 40 HP pump with stainless steel components and Viton seals, programmable temperature control with 140-degree Fahrenheit minimum, 14-inch diameter oil skimmer, auto-heated fresh water rinse, and NFPA 79 electrical compliance. Delivery includes DAP freight, on-site installation, three days of commissioning and training with one-year warranty extension, maintenance kit, and software on USB or disk. The government anticipates using simplified acquisition procedures and will base award on best value. Funds are presently available. All responsible sources are invited to demonstrate interest; this pre-solicitation notice does not constitute a request for quotation.
Notice text
***SEE ATTACHED SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS AND CONTRACT CLAUSES & PROVISIONS***
-- SHIPPING IS WITHIN KAISERSLAUTERN MILITARY COMMUNITY.
IAW RFO 5.101(c)(2): Set asides are not applicable in Germany.
IAW RFO 5.101(c)(4):
(i) This is a pre-solicitation notice for a large aircraft wheel washer capable of removing rubber/carbon deposits. The wheel washer must be able to perform automated cleaning of C-130J aircraft wheels for corrosion control. The wheel washer must be able to wash C-130 aircraft wheels with an automatic cycle, requires little to no manual scrubbing between washes, and includes self contained filtration system, oil skimmer, and some form of loading and unloading assist to limit the need for members to lift the wheels into the machine by hand. See salient characteristics for details.
(ii) The proposed contract action is anticipated to be full and open competition. Simplified acquisition procedures will be used and the award will be based on best value to the government. Funds are 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 closing date. In the event the Government cancels solicitation, the Government has no obligation to reimburse an offeror for any costs.
(iii) Is not applicable to this requirement
(vi) All responsible sources are invited to submit a response to show interest which will be considered by the agency. Please note that this is not a Request for Quotation but rather a pre-solicitation notice, and not quotes will be accepted in response at this time.
(viii) Must be able to use prescribed solvents/cleaners in accordance with TO 1-1-691
o CALLA 602LF (MIL-PRF29602, Type I)
o ARPOSOLVE 680 (MIL-PRF-680, TYPE II)
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Attachment 1 - Salient Characteristics.pdf | ||
| Attachment 2 - Contract Clauses.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Aircraft Wheel Washer | Solicitation | |
| Conference Room Upgrade | Solicitation | |
| This notice | Pre-Solicitation | |
| Aircraft Wheel Washer | Solicitation |
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