MB-2 Vehicle Axle

The U.S. Air Force 509th Contracting Squadron at Whiteman Air Force Base is issuing Request for Quote (RFQ) FA462526Q1045 for the procurement of a Wollard MB-2 aircraft tow tractor rear steer axle assembly, specifically a complete NAF Neunkirchener replacement rear steer drive axle (part number 47325) designed for the 400MB2 model. This Firm Fixed-Price contract for a commercial item will be evaluated based on best value, considering technical capabilities (rated as acceptable or unacceptable) and price reasonableness, with the government reserving the right to cancel the solicitation or refrain from awarding if pricing is deemed unreasonable or unbalanced. The RFQ was originally posted on March 3, 2026, with an initial deadline of March 18, 2026, which was extended by Amendment 1 to April 1, 2026, at 2:00 PM CDT for quote submissions. Questions regarding the solicitation must be submitted to Contracting Officer James Bohnenstingel and Contract Specialist Najee Holland no later than March 18, 2026, at 2:00 PM CDT, with all communications required to include the RFQ number and title in the subject line. All vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov), and quotes must remain valid for 90 days from submission.

This solicitation carries no set-aside designation and does not identify any incumbent contractors. The requirement specifies delivery of the axle assembly within 120 days of order receipt, with delivery to Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri 65305. The procurement includes a complete rear steer drive axle assembly with planetary geared hubs, king pins, proximity switches, steering cylinders, and trunnion, along with twenty 22x1.5mm wheel studs, one 1/16 trunnion model M400 connector, and five wire connectors for the proximity switches. The specified item weighs 1,775 pounds and measures 102 inches in length by 18 inches in height by 19.5 inches in width, in accordance with manufacturer specifications. The government provided detailed pricing templates and technical specifications in the supporting documentation, including an illustrated parts list and salient characteristics document dated September 25, 2025, and contractors must submit pricing information via email to both contracting personnel.