Reusable Energy Absorbing Layer (REAL) and Reusable Universal Skid Board (RUSB)
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- FA483025Q0085
- Agency
-
Air Combat Command
Air Force, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 321920 Wood Container and Pallet Manufacturing
- Place of performance
- Moody AFB, Georgia 31699, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of the Air Force Air Combat Command, specifically Moody Air Force Base, is conducting market research for two specialized airdrop components: Reusable Energy Absorbing Layer (REAL) materials measuring 42"x42" and Reusable Universal Skid Board (RUSB) materials no greater than 48"x48" and 1 inch thick. These materials must be capable of withstanding 2,400 pounds during both low and high velocity airdrops conducted from altitudes between 500 to 18,000 feet above ground level using C-130 or C-17 aircraft. This procurement falls under NAICS code 321920 (Wood Container and Pallet Manufacturing) and PSC code 3990 (Miscellaneous Materials Handling Equipment), with the NAICS code having been amended from the original 488190. The posting emphasizes that this is strictly for market research purposes with no award resulting from this notice. Responses are due by August 21, 2025, providing only a two-day response window from the August 19, 2025 posting date.
This opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, restricting participation to qualified small business entities. The notice does not identify any incumbent contractors or provide specific budget ranges or award values for potential future procurement actions. The technical specifications focus on the durability requirements of 2,400-pound load capacity and the precise dimensional constraints for both the energy absorbing layers and skid boards. No information is provided regarding quantities needed or service timelines, consistent with the market research nature of this notice. The amendment updating the NAICS classification suggests the Air Force refined its understanding of the industry sector most appropriate for these specialized airdrop materials.
Notice text
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Update #2 · Latest ·
Moody AFB is searching to procure the following:
-Reusable absorbing material measured 42"x42" and Reusable skid boards no greater than 48"x48" 1 inch thick and able to withstand 2400lb for airdrop for Low/High Velocity airdrops 500-18,000ft above ground level by C130 or C17 aircraft.
Note: This is for Market Research purposes only. No award will result from this posting.
Amendment 001: The following changes were made to this sources sought; NAICS Code changed from 488190 to 321920.
Update #1 ·
Moody AFB is searching to procure the following:
-Reusable absorbing material measured 42"x42" and Reusable skid boards no greater than 48"x48" 1 inch thick and able to withstand 2400lb for airdrop for Low/High Velocity airdrops 500-18,000ft above ground level by C130 or C17 aircraft.
Note: This is for Market Research purposes only. No award will result from this posting.
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