FY26 Expeditionary Refueling System

The Department of the Air Force Special Operations Command (USAF/AFSOC) is seeking a mobile single-point refueling system designed to fit within a Polaris MRZR vehicle for expeditionary operations. The system must meet stringent physical constraints, with the main pump and support equipment limited to 48.5 inches wide by 36.0 inches long by 35.0 inches high in the cargo bed, and additional equipment constrained to 48.5 inches wide by 23.0 inches long by 36.0 inches high in the rear seat area. Key requirements include the capability to transfer JP8, JETA, and JETA1 aviation fuels from a 5,000-gallon collapsible bladder at a discharge rate of 200 to 250 gallons per minute, operation across a temperature range of -30°F to 120°F, and compliance with military specifications including HEPCV standards. The pump must be powered by a multi-fuel internal combustion engine with electric start and manual backup, weigh no more than 500 pounds with four-person carry handles, and feature specific equipment including 2.0-inch camlock hose connections, a 50.0 PSI nozzle pressure limit, a 55.0 PSI pressure relief valve, and a 30-foot emergency kill switch. This Pre-solicitation Notice was posted on February 11, 2026, with a response deadline of February 24, 2026, and interested contractors should submit detailed brochures, pamphlets, and technical specifications to confirm capability to provide this item or an equivalent solution.

This opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, restricting competition to qualified small business entities. No incumbent contractors or current award values are identified in the Pre-solicitation Notice, as this sources sought posting is explicitly conducted for market research purposes and will not result in a contract award. Deliverables include two 50-foot collapsible hoses with camlock ends and D3 nozzles featuring dry-break quick disconnect and hose-end regulator options, one 10-foot suction hose, an operations manual, a fuel testing kit, maintenance tools and parts, and one day of training for up to 10 personnel at either Cannon Air Force Base or the contractor's facility. The classified NAICS category is 333914 (Measuring, Dispensing, and Other Pumping Equipment Manufacturing), and the PSC category is 4930 (Lubrication and Fuel Dispensing Equipment). While specific budget information is not disclosed in this Pre-solicitation Notice, interested contractors should note that a formal solicitation may follow this market research phase.