B-52 jack load cells

The Department of the Air Force Materiel Command Air Force Sustainment Center is procuring specialized B-52 Jack Load Cell equipment for aircraft weighing and center of gravity measurement systems. The procurement specifically requires 40 Intercomp 50K load cells with 50,000 lb capacity and digital output capabilities, 4 Intercomp AC 100 CPU display units capable of operating up to 32 load cells simultaneously, 40 wireless radio transmitters with 200'/300' operational range, and 40 1-inch diameter stud adapters for jack mounting. The load cells must meet stringent accuracy requirements of 0.1% of reading or 0.02% of load cell capacity, whichever is greater, and the wireless transmitters must provide 36 hours of operation on AA NiMH rechargeable or alkaline batteries. The solicitation notice indicates this is for the 76 AMXG unit at the Oklahoma City Air Logistics Complex. Proposals are due October 8, 2025, with the solicitation posted on October 2, 2025, providing a very compressed six-day response window. The evaluation criteria are not explicitly detailed in the available documentation.

This procurement is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, restricting competition to qualified small business entities. No incumbent contractors or current service providers are identified in the solicitation materials. While specific award values or budget ranges are not disclosed, the procurement involves substantial quantities including 40 high-capacity load cells and associated support equipment, suggesting a significant investment in precision aircraft weighing systems. The performance will take place at Tinker Air Force Base in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, supporting B-52 aircraft maintenance operations. The solicitation is categorized under NAICS code 333998 for All Other Miscellaneous General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing and PSC code 6670 for Scales and Balances. The procurement appears to be part of ongoing maintenance and operational support for the Air Force's B-52 bomber fleet, requiring specialized equipment for accurate aircraft weight and balance measurements critical to flight safety and performance.