CDDAR Storage/Travel Cases - Travis AFB, CA

The Department of the Air Force Air Mobility Command, specifically the 60th Maintenance Squadron at Travis Air Force Base, California, is seeking to procure four ATA-300 Lifting Bag Cases (Part # 84-7465-15T) rated for 15-ton lifting capacity for its Crash Damaged/Disabled Aircraft Recovery (CDDAR) team. These storage and transport cases will be used to secure critical crash recovery equipment, including inflatable airbags, air manifold consoles, and remote-controlled trailer dollies, utilized for stabilizing and lifting multiple aircraft types such as the C-5, C-17, and KC-46. The procurement is structured as a brand-name or equal requirement, with specifications requiring ATA-300 cases featuring 1/2-inch single laminate black panels, 1/2-inch foam inner lining, removable front panels, and a 15-cubby grid interior capable of supporting 800 pounds of top load. Vendors must be capable of meeting exact dimensional requirements (103 inches length x 53 inches width x 36 inches height with a 4-inch skid base) and providing the specified stenciling and markings on each case. The sources sought notice deadline is February 20, 2026, at 1:00 PM Pacific Time, with responses to be submitted via email to SSgt Zephaniah Valdez (zephaniah.valdez@us.af.mil) and SrA Joseph Restua-Perez (joseph.restua_perez@us.af.mil).

This procurement is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, restricting competition to qualified small business entities, including small disadvantaged businesses, HUBZone firms, certified 8(a) firms, service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses, and woman-owned small businesses. No incumbent contractor or current contract information is referenced in the sources sought documentation. The contract requires delivery of all four cases within 30 days of award to 311 Wolfskill Avenue, Travis Air Force Base, California, 94535, with all shipping costs and a standard one-year equipment warranty included in the contract price. Interested vendors must submit a capabilities package that includes business name and address, company representative information, business size designation, CAGE Code, DUNS Number, and a demonstration of capability to provide the required cases. The estimated contract value is not disclosed in the pre-solicitation notice, though the requirement is classified under NAICS Code 332439 (Other Metal Container Manufacturing) and PSC Code 8145 (Specialized Shipping and Storage Containers).