Pantograph Maintenance Parts
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- FA558725Q0079
- Agency
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Air Forces Europe and Africa
Air Force, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 332912 Fluid Power Valve and Hose Fitting Manufacturing
- PSC
- 4820 Valves, Nonpowered
- Place of performance
- RAF Mildenhall Suffolk United Kingdom
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The U.S. Air Force's 48th Contracting Squadron at RAF Mildenhall is procuring specialized pantograph maintenance parts for aircraft refueling operations, specifically seeking three Cla-Val underwing refueling nozzles (Part Number 341GF-D3SBV60G25) and three Cla-Val hydrant couplers (Part Number 21975-01G). The solicitation requires vendors to supply commercial fluid power valve components that meet strict military aircraft refueling specifications, with only CLA-VAL or JC Carter brands authorized as manufacturers due to safety and compatibility requirements. Contractors must demonstrate technical capability through detailed documentation showing compliance with the salient characteristics specification and provide a projected delivery timeline. The government will evaluate quotes based on price and technical capability, awarding to the lowest price deemed fair and reasonable. Vendors must submit quotes via email by 13:00 BST on September 23, 2025, and possess an active SAM account along with a NATO Commercial and Government Entity (NCAGE) number for eligibility.
This procurement does not utilize any small business set-aside designation due to the overseas location, and the specialized nature of the requirement has led to single source justification favoring established manufacturers CLA-VAL and JC Carter. While the contract value has been redacted from available documents, the Air Force has conducted market research that identified limited competition, with a similar previous requirement receiving 13 acceptable quotes. The contract will operate on a firm-fixed price basis with a 120-calendar day delivery schedule from award date. Performance will occur at RAF Mildenhall in Bury Saint Edmunds, Suffolk, United Kingdom, where the refueling equipment will be delivered to support the 100th Logistics Readiness Squadron's operations. The procurement addresses critical operational needs, as current refueling unit capabilities are reportedly limited to 44% due to existing nozzle specifications.
Notice text
Supply and deliver Pantograph Maintenance Parts IAW attachment 0001 - Salient Characteristics.
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