Notice of Intent to Award Brand Name Sole Source - Slingmax
Open Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- FA441827Q0002
- Agency
-
Air Mobility Command
Air Force, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 333519 Rolling Mill and Other Metalworking Machinery Manufacturing
- PSC
- 1730 Aircraft Ground Servicing Equipment
- Place of performance
- Charleston, South Carolina 29402, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
Air Mobility Command is preparing to procure Slingmax brand-name synthetic recovery slings for Crash Damaged or Disabled Aircraft Recovery operations, with a sole-source justification pending competitive screening by November 5, 2026. This is a Total Small Business set-aside. Air Mobility Command will accept proposals from other manufacturers claiming equivalent capability; if none qualify, the procurement converts to a formal brand-name sole source under Simplified Procedures (41 U.S.C. 1901).
Work is performed at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, supporting the 437th Maintenance Squadron CDDAR program. The requirement specifies four Slingmax Twin-Path synthetic round slings: two rated at 10,000 pounds with 110-foot length and two rated at 7,000 pounds with 72-foot length. All slings must feature proprietary dual-path load-bearing core loops (K-Spec aramid/HMPE), Fiber Optic Inspection System for internal fiber-damage detection, and External Warning Indicator for visual pass/fail overload indication. Additional technical mandates include 5:1 design safety factor compliant with ASME B30.9 and Air Force Technical Order 00-80C-1, operating temperature range of −80°F to +200°F, chemical resistance to aviation fuels and hydraulics, maximum elongation limits at rated load, and 100% proof-load testing to 200% working load limit prior to delivery.
The acquisition is valued under $10 million as a firm-fixed-price contract. Delivery is required within 30 to 45 calendar days of award. Deliverables include serialized proof-load test certificates, Manufacturer's Certificate of Conformance, inspection and maintenance documentation, and one-year manufacturer warranty against defects. Market research confirmed no other synthetic sling manufacturers offer the required proprietary safety features; Air Force CDDAR personnel are already trained and certified on Slingmax equipment.
Notice text
This Presolicitation is for a Brand Name Sole Source requriement we are searching to see if there are any other companies capable of providing Crash Damaged or Disabled Aircraft Recovery operations slings that meet the criteria listed in the Statement of Work. If there aren't any companies capable of filling the requirement it will become a Brand Name Sole Source Requirement. If your company believes it can meet the set criteria your proposal will be sent for review, and you will be notified if your package meets the criteria. Please ensure you review the Statement of Work prior to reaching out with your proposals.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Brand Name Justification Slingmax.pdf | ||
| SOW Slingmax.pdf |
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