Aircraft Wheel Washer
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- FA561326Q0043
- Agency
-
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
The United States Air Forces in Europe and Africa seeks an industrial aircraft wheel washer for C-130J aircraft wheel cleaning and corrosion control, with quotations due June 19, 2026 at 1600 Central European Time and questions due June 17, 2026. The procurement is firm-fixed-price for a single unit with no set-aside.
Place of performance is Trippstadt, Germany, with delivery to Ramstein Air Base. The wheel washer must process aluminum alloy 2014-T6 aircraft wheels weighing approximately 165 lbs and approximately 24.5" diameter × 18" tall, with simultaneous multi-wheel washing capability using powerwash technology. The system requires a 3-stage 230V-60Hz/400V-50/60Hz configuration with 40 HP stainless steel pump, minimum programmable temperature of 140°F, automated heated fresh water rinse, steam exhaust with damper, and a programmable 14" diameter oil skimmer. The washer must accommodate prescribed solvents in accordance with TO 1-1-691 (CALLA 602LF per MIL-PRF-29602 Type I and ARPOSOLVE 680 per MIL-PRF-680 Type II). Equipment includes assisted loading via trolley, jib crane with 1,000 lbs capacity, quick-load two-station fixtures, on-site installation and training, three days of start-up services, and a one-year extended warranty. Only new equipment is acceptable; remanufactured or grey market items are prohibited. Quotations must remain valid for 180 days from the closing date and include delivery timeline, pricing in USD or EUR, and manufacturer's warranty terms. The Government intends to award on a lowest price technically acceptable basis without discussions. Funds are not presently available; the Government reserves the right to cancel the solicitation before or after closing without obligation to reimburse offerors. Vendors must be registered in SAM.gov with valid UEI and CAGE code. The NAICS code is 488190 (Other Support Activities for Air Transportation) and PSC is J016 (Maint/Repair/Rebuild Of Equipment—Aircraft Components And Accessories). Points of contact are Contract Specialist Kirsten Bartholome and Contracting Officer Jennifer Arnett.
Notice text
***SEE ATTACHED SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS AND CONTRACT CLAUSES***
-- 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)(iii): Is not applicable to this requirement
IAW RFO 5.201(c):
(1) This is a 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.
(2) 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 not 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.
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 - Clauses and Provisions.pdf | ||
| RFQ Aircraft Wheel Washer.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| This notice | Solicitation | |
| Conference Room Upgrade | Solicitation | |
| Aircraft Wheel Washer | Pre-Solicitation | |
| Aircraft Wheel Washer | Solicitation |
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