ASR-11 Ladder Kits

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is seeking to procure 25 Ladder Kits for ASR-11 Radar systems through a solicitation issued by the Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center Acquisition team. The procurement, identified by solicitation number 6973GH-25-R-00172, requires fabrication of specialized fall protection upgrade kits with specific technical specifications, including aluminum ladders, MSA Dyna-glide Notched Rails, safety connectors, and anchor points. All offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) and will be evaluated based on a lowest-priced, technically acceptable criteria. The solicitation was posted on May 28, 2025, with proposals due on June 11, 2025, at 2:00 PM CT, and falls under the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 332312 for Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing, with a small business size standard of 500 employees. Vendors must carefully follow the instructions in Sections L and M of the solicitation regarding proposal submission and evaluation factors.

The contract is not set aside for any specific small business category and will be awarded as a firm fixed-price arrangement. The ladder kits will be delivered to multiple locations across the United States, including sites in Oklahoma, Georgia, Texas, Montana, and several other states. Each kit has a detailed weight specification of approximately 220.3 lbs and must meet stringent safety standards including ANSI Z359.1-2020 and OSHA regulations. The delivery schedule requires the first kit to be produced within two months of contract award, with subsequent deliveries following a specified timeline. The place of performance is Oklahoma City, OK, where the FAA Aeronautical Center is located. The contract includes a one-year warranty covering all parts and ensuring conformance to contract requirements and freedom from design, material, and workmanship defects. Manufacturers must provide permanently engraved part numbers and a clear anodic finish on all components.