Modular Approach Shoring System

The Department of the Air Force Air Mobility Command through the 92d Contracting Squadron is procuring two complete sets of a 26K DAMAS Airlift Modular Approach Shoring System, specialized equipment designed for loading and unloading self-propelled vehicles, towed trailers, and other rolling stock from military aircraft including C-130, C-17, and C-5 aircraft within a two-hour operational window. The system must meet stringent technical specifications including a 26,000 lbs combined axle weight capacity for axles spaced less than 48 inches apart, compatibility with multiple aircraft types, and fabrication in AWS-certified welding shops with ATTLA certified components. Each complete set includes 20 ramp sections, 8 ramp pads, 8 adjustable height stands, 4 wedges, 4 lead-ups, and 2 storage/shipping containers, all designed to prevent metal-to-metal contact with aircraft surfaces and meet international shipping standards. The evaluation will be based primarily on price and Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS) assessment. The solicitation deadline has been extended multiple times, with the current quote submission deadline set for July 11, 2025 at 10:00 AM Pacific Time, following amendments to correct technical specifications and ATTLA standards.

This procurement is designated as a 100% Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 336413 (Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing) with a size standard of 1,250 employees, and no incumbent contractors are specifically identified in the documentation. The contract will be awarded as a firm-fixed price arrangement with FOB destination terms, though specific budget ranges or award values are not disclosed in the solicitation materials. The procurement requires two complete shoring system sets with precise component quantities and technical specifications, with all equipment required to handle operations involving aircraft cargo loading within strict timeframes and safety parameters. Performance will take place at Fairchild Air Force Base in Washington (zip code 99011), where the specialized shoring equipment will support Air Mobility Command operations. All prospective offerors must maintain current registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) and meet the small business qualification requirements for this defense-related procurement.