KC-46 Maintenance Platform System

The Department of the Air Force Materiel Command Air Force Sustainment Center is seeking to procure KC-46 Maintenance Platform Systems for Tinker Air Force Base. The solicitation requires the delivery of four sets of maintenance stands, including main cargo door stands, crew entry door stands, and lower lobe cargo door stands designed specifically for KC-46 aircraft maintenance. The procurement will be conducted under FAR Part 12 (Commercial Items) and FAR Part 13 (Simplified Acquisition Procedures), with price being the only evaluated factor. Contractors will be required to submit a lowest-priced technically acceptable offer that meets all solicitation requirements. The initial response deadline was extended to January 17, 2025 at 3:00 PM CST, with key milestones including an initial design review within 4 months after order and first set delivery within 9 months.

The contract is specifically set aside for Woman-Owned Small Businesses in the Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing category (NAICS 332312). The total procurement includes 16 individual stands: 4 main deck cargo door stands, 4 crew entry door stands, and 8 lower lobe cargo door stands. Each stand has specific technical requirements, including load capacities ranging from 2,000 to 4,000 pounds and precise dimensional specifications. The delivery schedule is structured across multiple Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs), with the first set due by November 28, 2025, and the remaining sets to be delivered by February 26, 2027. The total project requires a minimum 15-year service life for the maintenance platforms, with performance taking place at Tinker Air Force Base in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The government has noted that current funds are not available, and no award will be made until funding becomes accessible.