MXU-648 Aircraft Cargo (Travel) Pod
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- FA861525RB003
- Agency
- AFLCMC Wright Patterson AFB Lifecycle Management Center, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 336413 Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing
- Place of performance
- Greenville, South Carolina 29605, United States
- Points of contact
-
- Darren Isaacs darren.isaacs@us.af.mil
- Chad Hines chad.hines@us.af.mil
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of the Air Force Materiel Command Lifecycle Management Center at Wright Patterson Air Force Base is seeking to procure 7 MXU-648 Aircraft Cargo (Travel) Pods for F-16 aircraft deployment. These aluminum canisters are specifically designed for international military programs, with delivery requirements targeting Bulgaria and Taiwan production programs. The solicitation requires the pods to be newly manufactured, qualified by the 423 Supply Chain Management Squadron and SEEK EAGLE, and meet precise technical specifications including weight, dimension, and cargo capacity standards. The contract will be awarded on a firm-fixed-price basis using a lowest price, technically acceptable evaluation method, with proposals due by 3:30 PM EST on February 7, 2025. Any questions or concerns about the solicitation should be directed to Chad Hines via email, with Col. Paul W. Tinker serving as the designated Ombudsman for contractor communications.
The solicitation is not set aside for any specific small business category and will be open to all qualified manufacturers in the Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing sector. The pods must be painted Light Gray and comply with specific technical requirements, including two acceptable configuration options weighing either 136 lbs or 106 lbs, with a maximum cargo capacity of 300 lbs. Delivery is specified as phased, with 5 units to be shipped to the Bulgaria Production Program and 2 units to the Taiwan Production Program, both located in Greenville, SC through Lockheed Martin Logistic Services. The full delivery of all 7 pods is required by June 30, 2025, with transportation charges to be included in the quotation. The government reserves the right to rescind the request and emphasizes that submission of a proposal does not guarantee a future contract.
Notice text
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Update #2 · Latest ·
Description:New manufactured MXU-648 Aircraft Cargo (Travel) Pod. refurbished units are not acceptable
Color: 26493 "Light Gray" or equivalent.
QTY: 7
Specification: See Bill of Material
Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price
Award Basis: Award will be made to the lowest price, technically acceptable, responsive, responsible offeror.
FOB: Destination
Delivery: As stated in BOM, phased deliveries are acceptable. Full delivery required by 30 June 2025
Quotation shall include transportation charges from the shipping point of the supplier to the delivery destination specified in Table 2
Clauses: 52.213-4 Terms and Conditions—Simplified Acquisitions (Other Than Commercial Products and Commercial Services).
IAW FAR 5.202 (a)(13), a pre-solicitation synopsis is not required.
Electronic commerce is defined at 41 USC sec. 426 as electronic techniques for accomplishing business transactions, including electronic mail. Thus, provided the complete solicitation package is available through the GPE and offerors are permitted to respond electronically (i.e., email in this case), the proposed contract action would not need to be synopsized.
Col(S) Paul W. Tinker, Deputy Director, Acquisition Excellence &Program Execution Directorate, AFLCMC/AQ-AZ has been appointed as Ombudsman. The purpose of the Ombudsman is to communicate contractor concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations to the appropriate government personnel. The Ombudsman does not participate in the preparation of solicitations, evaluation of proposals or source selection process and does not diminish the authority of the contracting officer. Any questions or concerns about this solicitation should first directed to the buyer at the e-mail address or phone number listed, or you may contact the Ombudsman at paul.tinker@us.af.mil.
The Government may rescind this request, either before or after the requested date above. The Government has no obligation to reimburse any offeror for any proposal costs. Potential offerors are advised that this invitation to propose does not constitute authorization to proceed and is not to be considered a contract, a promise to contract, or a commitment of any kind. Authorization to begin work shall be accomplished through a contractual agreement. A future contract with the Government is neither guaranteed nor implied.
Proposals are due by 3:30PM EST 07 February 2025.
Proposals shall be sent via email to chad.hines@us.af.mil. Any questions regarding this acquisition should be directed to Chad Hines by e-mail: chad.hines@us.af.mil
Update #1 ·
Description: MXU-648 Aircraft Cargo (Travel) Pod
QTY: 7
Specification: See Bill of Material
Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price
Award Basis: Award will be made to the lowest price, technically acceptable, responsive, responsible offeror.
FOB: Destination
Delivery: As stated in BOM, phased deliveries are acceptable. Full delivery required by 30 June 2025
Quotation shall include transportation charges from the shipping point of the supplier to the delivery destination specified in Table 2
Clauses: 52.213-4 Terms and Conditions—Simplified Acquisitions (Other Than Commercial Products and Commercial Services).
IAW FAR 5.202 (a)(13), a pre-solicitation synopsis is not required.
Electronic commerce is defined at 41 USC sec. 426 as electronic techniques for accomplishing business transactions, including electronic mail. Thus, provided the complete solicitation package is available through the GPE and offerors are permitted to respond electronically (i.e., email in this case), the proposed contract action would not need to be synopsized.
Col(S) Paul W. Tinker, Deputy Director, Acquisition Excellence &Program Execution Directorate, AFLCMC/AQ-AZ has been appointed as Ombudsman. The purpose of the Ombudsman is to communicate contractor concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations to the appropriate government personnel. The Ombudsman does not participate in the preparation of solicitations, evaluation of proposals or source selection process and does not diminish the authority of the contracting officer. Any questions or concerns about this solicitation should first directed to the buyer at the e-mail address or phone number listed, or you may contact the Ombudsman at paul.tinker@us.af.mil.
The Government may rescind this request, either before or after the requested date above. The Government has no obligation to reimburse any offeror for any proposal costs. Potential offerors are advised that this invitation to propose does not constitute authorization to proceed and is not to be considered a contract, a promise to contract, or a commitment of any kind. Authorization to begin work shall be accomplished through a contractual agreement. A future contract with the Government is neither guaranteed nor implied.
Proposals are due by 3:30PM EST 07 February 2025.
Proposals shall be sent via email to chad.hines@us.af.mil. Any questions regarding this acquisition should be directed to Chad Hines by e-mail: chad.hines@us.af.mil
Attachments
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| FA861525RB003 MXU 648 Travel Pod Bill of Material Amend 1.pdf | ||
| FA861525RB003 MXU 648 Travel Pod Bill of Material..pdf |
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