McConnell AFB Tire Carriers

The Department of the Air Force Air Mobility Command, through the 22nd Logistics Readiness Squadron at McConnell Air Force Base, is seeking to procure four aircraft tire carriers designed to transport KC-46 and KC-135 aircraft main and nose tires during military deployments. The carriers must comply with specific technical requirements including 463L pallet dimensions (88" x 108"), a maximum height of 60 inches, and internal dimensions of 84" length by 51" width by 44" height, with capacity to accommodate 6 main tires and 2 nose tires weighing approximately 1,400 pounds combined. Key requirements include construction from A36 mild steel with 1/8" thickness, a side-opening design with a secure latch and drop-down ramp functionality, internal tire indentations to prevent movement during transport, and a three-stage black glossy coating system suitable for corrosion resistance in adverse weather and salt-water environments. The evaluation will be based solely on price and compliance with solicitation requirements using a Firm Fixed Price contract arrangement. The deadline for questions was April 13, 2026 at 11:30 AM Central Time, and the final proposal due date is May 1, 2026 at 11:30 AM local time, with delivery required by July 22, 2026.

This solicitation is designated as a 100% Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB) set-aside under NAICS code 332999 (All Other Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing) with a size standard of 750 employees. No incumbent contractor is identified in the solicitation documents. The government has not disclosed an award value or budget range, and notably, funds are not presently available for this effort, with the government reserving the right to cancel the solicitation at any time without obligation to reimburse offerors for proposal costs. The requirement specifies four tire carriers organized as two pallets containing two carriers each, with delivery to McConnell Air Force Base in Wichita, Kansas (DoDAAC: F2Z396) required no later than 90 calendar days after receipt of order. Shop drawings must be submitted for approval prior to fabrication, and payment will be processed through the Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) system in accordance with applicable Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) requirements.