Lower Lobe MX Stand for KC-46

The 22nd Contracting Squadron at McConnell Air Force Base in Wichita, Kansas, is conducting market research for a requirement to procure one custom maintenance stand designed to fit the lower lobe curvature of the KC-46 aircraft, with responses due by August 10, 2026. This is a Request for Information for planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation or commit the Government to future acquisition.

The stand must feature an adjustable deck height ranging from 88 to 126 inches, lockable at 3-inch increments, operated via backside handles with counter-balanced mechanics and no hydraulics. Hand rails constructed of heavy-wall 1.5-inch round steel tubing must mount to the stair rail at two lower-end locations. The deck and steps require galvanized steel Grip Strut with baked-on safety yellow leading edge. The stand must include a heavy-duty towbar, standard wheel chocks, and OSHA-compliant forward ascent and descent stairs with heavy-duty steel construction and extensive cross-bracing for durability. The contractor must deliver the stand within six months of receipt of purchase order and provide a minimum six-month warranty covering defects in materials, workmanship, and manufacturing-related malfunctions or failures. Work is performed at McConnell Air Force Base. NAICS 336413 applies; PSC code is 1730.