Dynamic Universal Bead Breaker
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- FA441825Q0058
- Agency
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Air Mobility Command
Air Force, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 336413 Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing
- PSC
- 1730 Aircraft Ground Servicing Equipment
- Place of performance
- Charleston AFB, South Carolina 29404, United States
- Points of contact
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- A1C Bishwa R. Neupane bishwa.neupane.1@us.af.mil (843) 963-3704
- MSgt Octavio Valverde octavio.valverde@us.af.mil (312) 673-5656
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of the Air Force Air Mobility Command's 437th Maintenance Squadron is soliciting for one Dynamic Universal Bead Breaker, a specialized piece of equipment designed to break beads on commercial and military aircraft tires. The bead breaker must accommodate wheel sizes ranging from 13 to 30 inches, handle tires up to 1702mm in diameter and 250kg in weight, and be compatible with latest generation radial tires from manufacturers like Michelin and Bridgestone for aircraft including C17, A320, B737, and B787 models. The equipment must be fully automated, requiring minimal operator input once the wheel and tire assembly is captured, and feature a self-contained design with no additional safety fencing required. The procurement will be awarded as a Firm Fixed Price Purchase Order based on the lowest evaluated price that meets all technical requirements. Questions regarding the solicitation were due by August 26, 2025, at 2:00 PM EST, with quotations due September 4, 2025, at 2:00 PM EST.
This opportunity is designated as a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS code 336413 (Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing) with a size standard of 1,250 employees. The solicitation requires one unit of the bead breaking equipment, with specific technical specifications including electric power requirements of 50/60 Hz, 240V, 3-phase, and a color scheme featuring a blue frame and yellow press arms. The equipment will be delivered with two instruction and maintenance manuals and requires floor bolting and electrical connection for operation. Performance will take place at Joint Base Charleston, North Carolina, specifically in North Charleston, SC. Interested vendors must be registered in SAM.gov and submit their quotations electronically to the designated contracting officer, with quotes remaining valid for 45 days following submission.
Notice text
2 versions
Update #2 · Latest ·
Amendment 1
The purpose of this amendment is to:
1. Incorporate Attachment 4, Questions and Answers.
437TH MAINTENANCE SQUADRON requires the Bead Breaking of commercial and military aircraft tires suitable for the specific range of wheel sizes.
For further details look at the attachements.
Update #1 ·
437TH MAINTENANCE SQUADRON requires the Bead Breaking of commercial and military aircraft tires suitable for the specific range of wheel sizes.
For further details look at the attachements.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Attachment 4 - Questions and Answers.docx | DOCX document | |
| Attachment 2 -Statement of Work.pdf | ||
| Attachment 1 - Provision and Clauses.pdf | ||
| Attachment 3 - RFQ Fill-in Sheet.docx | DOCX document | |
| Combined Synopsis_Solicitation - Bead Breaker.docx | DOCX document |
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