Fighter Recovery Transporter
Closed Solicitation Posted
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- Solicitation number
- FA5270-25-Q-A116
- Agency
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Pacific Air Forces
Air Force, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 333924 Industrial Truck, Tractor, Trailer, and Stacker Machinery Manufacturing
- Place of performance
- Kadena AB Okinawa Japan
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of the Air Force Pacific Air Forces is seeking to procure one AMS Fighter Aircraft Recovery Transporter through Request for Quotation FA5270-25-Q-A116, specifically part number 60211-1000 or an approved equal product. This specialized equipment is designed for aircraft crash recovery operations, serving as a substitute landing gear system that can lift and transport downed fighter aircraft up to 20,000 pounds without requiring a crane. The transporter must include comprehensive components such as upper and lower air bag modules, an adjustable 16.5-22.5 foot tow bar, rigging and straps, storage rack, bottle jack, tools, and a commercial technical manual, with delivery required within 30 days of award to Tracy, California. Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and provide quotes for both the equipment and shipping, with all responses due by August 16, 2025, at 4:00 PM Japan Standard Time to the specified contracting officers. The solicitation requires new equipment only and mandates that quotes remain valid until September 30, 2025.
This procurement does not utilize any set-aside designation and is open to all qualified contractors meeting the technical specifications and registration requirements. No incumbent contractors or potential award values are specified in the solicitation documents, though the government reserves the right to cancel if funding becomes unavailable. The single unit of equipment must weigh approximately 8,000 pounds and feature compact stowed dimensions of either 100"×82"×61" when configured as palletized cargo or 146"×82"×78" as rolling stock for air transport. The transporter will ultimately be marked for delivery to the 18th Equipment Maintenance Squadron at APO address 96368-5235, indicating deployment to Pacific theater operations. Performance of the contract work will occur at the manufacturer's facility, with the specialized nature of this airfield support equipment falling under NAICS code 333924 for Industrial Truck, Tractor, Trailer, and Stacker Machinery Manufacturing.
Notice text
Request for Quotation (RFQ) for 1 AMS Fighter Aircraft Recovery Transporter (Brand Name or Equal)
P/N: 60211-1000
Stowed Dimensions:
- Configured for Air-transport as Palletized Cargo: 100" X 82" x 61"
- Configured for Air-transport as Rolling Stock: 146" x 82" x 78"
- Max Load Capacity: 20,000 LBS
- Insertion Height 12”
- Net Weight 8,000 LBS
Included with the end item:
- Air bags: Upper Module (one standard 15-Ton module) Lower Module (4 Elements)\
- 16.5 FT / 22.5 FT Adjustable Length Tow Bar Included (also adaptable for use with other standard tow bars)
- Rigging and Straps
- Storage Rack for Caster Wheels and Tow Bar
- All Tools Required for Operation Included
- Bottle Jack for Rotating Casters
- MIL-STD Storage Containers
- Commercial Tech Manual
Delivery & Inspection: Delivery to Tracy, CA, within 30 days after award
Defense Distribution Depot – San Joaquin
W62N2A
W1BG DLA Distribution
WHSE 30, CCP
25600 South Chrisman Road
Tracy, CA 95304
Marked for:
FB5270
18 EMS
OPC 80 BOX 5235
APO, AP 96368-5235
Please respond to this RFQ no later than (NLT) 16 August 2025, 4:00 PM Japan Standard Time (JST) to Nina Wickwire at nina.wickwire.2@us.af.mil and Rose Napolitano at rose.napolitano@us.af.mil.
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Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Fighter Recovery Transporter | Award Notice | |
| This notice | Solicitation |
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