Post Award Synopsis Tunner CLS

The Department of the Air Force Materiel Command Lifecycle Management Center at Robins Air Force Base has issued a Special Notice concerning Contractor Logistics Support (CLS) for the Tunner weapon system, a 60,000-pound capacity aircraft cargo loader/transporter. The notice pertains to a critical sustainment support contract for 318 Tunner units located across 125 worldwide sites, serving multiple Air Force commands including Air Mobility Command, Air Combat Command, and others. The contract was awarded using a sole-source justification under 10 USC 3204(a)(1), which indicates that only one responsible source can provide the required services. The procurement is specifically for a weapon system with National Stock Number 3930-01-409-0339CT, supporting various military branches and commands. The contracting agency has determined that no other supplies or services will satisfy their specific agency requirements.

The primary objective of this Special Notice is to establish a bridge contract with DRS Sustainment Systems Inc. for a base year and four option years, covering the period from November 2024 through October 2029. Market research confirmed no alternative vendors could provide the required services without risking mission-critical air mobility capabilities. The contract will encompass comprehensive support including material management, program engineering support, unscheduled depot-level maintenance, data management, and modification implementation. While no specific set-aside was identified, the opportunity is limited to the identified vendor due to unique technical capabilities. The contract's key deadline is April 19, 2024, for potential responses or inquiries. The government's strategic intent is to use this 60-month bridge contract to restructure and eventually transition to a fully competitive Aircraft Cargo Loader (ACL) sustainment contract. Contractors interested in future opportunities should closely monitor subsequent procurement notices in this specialized industrial truck and materials handling equipment sector.