Reel Plates

The Air Force Materiel Command, on behalf of Tyndall Air Force Base, is soliciting quotes for 200 Side Drum 66-inch Reel Plates (Part Number 200622844) used in the Barrier Arresting Kit (BAK)-12 aircraft arresting system under solicitation FA481926Q0004. Contractors must demonstrate either existing First Article Testing (FAT) approval from the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center with successful production deliveries within three years of solicitation issuance, or commit to completing the FAT process within 75 calendar days of contract award. Key requirements include the ability to fabricate precision aluminum alloy (6061-T6) components to exact specifications, apply military-grade surface treatments including anodizing and specialized paint finishes, and maintain appropriate facilities and equipment for manufacturing and quality assurance. Award will be made on a best value basis considering both price and technical capability using Simplified Acquisition Procedures, with technical acceptability determined by FAT documentation or a detailed schedule demonstrating capability to meet strict milestones including CAD drawing submission within 10 days of award and first article delivery within 60 days of government drawing review. The deadline for submitting questions is February 23, 2026, at 1:00 PM Central Time, with all quotes due by March 6, 2026, at 1:00 PM Central Time, submitted electronically to the contract specialist and contracting officer at the provided email addresses.

This procurement is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, limiting competition to small business concerns meeting the 1,250-employee size standard for NAICS code 336413. No incumbent contractor is identified in the solicitation materials. The contract will be awarded on a Firm Fixed Price basis with a 180-calendar-day delivery requirement following contract award, with prior coordination required 5-7 days before delivery. The specific quantity of 200 reel plates must be delivered to AFCEC East Operations at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida 32403. While no specific award value is stated in the solicitation, the requirement encompasses all costs associated with manufacturing, quality testing, surface treatment, transportation, and delivery within the established timeline, with contractors bearing responsibility for all costs related to third-party FAT verification if deficiencies are identified.