Tow Bars
Closed Solicitation Posted
This opportunity was awarded. See the award notice from .
- Solicitation number
- FA812525Q0077
- Agency
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Air Force Sustainment Center
Air Force Materiel Command, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 336413 Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing
- Place of performance
- Tinker AFB, Oklahoma 73145, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of the Air Force Materiel Command Air Force Sustainment Center is procuring two (2) Columbus Jack/Regent Long Towbars with part number 865D1100 for aircraft towing operations. This is a brand name procurement requiring fully assembled towbars that are usable for programmed depot maintenance and shorter temporary towing purposes, classified as Aviation Critical Safety Items. The solicitation requires vendors to be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and submit detailed technical responses explaining how they meet evaluation criteria under FAR Clause 52.212-2. The government intends to award to the lowest-priced, technically acceptable offer, with technical acceptability determined by meeting specified minimum requirements. Questions must be submitted in writing two days prior to the closing date, and quotes are due by July 1, 2025, at 12:00 PM, with delivery required between July 3, 2025, and October 3, 2025.
This procurement is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, specifically targeting Women-Owned Small Businesses (WOSB) under NAICS code 336413 with a size standard of 1,250 employees. Market research conducted through a Request for Information to 172 vendors yielded only one response from the Original Equipment Manufacturer, Columbus Jack/Regent, who confirmed they are the sole manufacturer and are willing to resell through authorized distributors like Dutch Valley. The contract will be structured as a firm fixed-price commercial item procurement for exactly two towbars. Performance will take place at Tinker Air Force Base in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, with FOB destination specified as Tinker AFB. The procurement includes a sole source justification based on the proprietary design and unique engineering requirements for specific aircraft applications.
Notice text
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Update #2 · Latest ·
**AN AMENDMENT TO THE SOLICITATION HAS BEEN POSTED 30 JUNE 2025**
This is a Solicitation notice for the procurement of Two (2) Columbus Jack/Regent Towbars (PN: 865D1100) In Accordance With the Item Description. FOB destination is Tinker AFB OK.
The requirement must have the following specifications.
This requirement is brand name. 100% SBSA.
Long Towbar
• Brand Name: Columbus Jack/Regent
• Part Number: 865D1100
•QTY: TWO (2)
•Shall be fully assembled
•Shall be usable for towing for programmed depot maintenance and shorter temporary purposes.
Any questions related to this Solicitation need to be submitted in writing two (2) days prior to the closing date stated on page 1 of the Solicitation.
Quotes will be accepted on or before the closing date stated on page 1 of the solicitation.
When returning this Standard form 1449, please complete the following:
1. Please complete Company Information (Name & Address) and CAGE Code in Block 17a.
2. Please wet sign, put the name and title of signer, and date signed in blocks 30a., 30b., and 30c. respectively.
3. Please insert pricing on Page 3 along with net amount & delivery times
4. Please complete information in all “Fill-in” provisions and clauses, IF APPLICABLE:
a. FAR 52.212-3
b. FAR 52.225-18
c. FAR 52.204-24
d. FAR 52.204-26
5. Please provide a written statement to explain how your company is going to meet the technical evaluation criteria listed in FAR Clause 52.212-2.
6. Please include delivery lead time on page 3.
Primary POC: madelyn.thompson@us.af.mil
Update #1 ·
This is a Solicitation notice for the procurement of Two (2) Columbus Jack/Regent Towbars (PN: 865D1100) In Accordance With the Item Description. FOB destination is Tinker AFB OK.
The requirement must have the following specifications.
This requirement is brand name.
Long Towbar
• Brand Name: Columbus Jack/Regent
• Part Number: 865D1100
•QTY: TWO (2)
•Shall be fully assembled
•Shall be usable for towing for programmed depot maintenance and shorter temporary purposes.
Any questions related to this Solicitation need to be submitted in writing two (2) days prior to the closing date stated on page 1 of the Solicitation.
Quotes will be accepted on or before the closing date stated on page 1 of the solicitation.
When returning this Standard form 1449, please complete the following:
1. Please complete Company Information (Name & Address) and CAGE Code in Block 17a.
2. Please wet sign, put the name and title of signer, and date signed in blocks 30a., 30b., and 30c. respectively.
3. Please insert pricing on Page 3 along with net amount & delivery times
4. Please complete information in all “Fill-in” provisions and clauses, IF APPLICABLE:
a. FAR 52.212-3
b. FAR 52.225-18
c. FAR 52.204-24
d. FAR 52.204-26
5. Please provide a written statement to explain how your company is going to meet the technical evaluation criteria listed in FAR Clause 52.212-2.
6. Please include delivery lead time on page 3.
Primary POC: madelyn.thompson@us.af.mil
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Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Tow Bars | Award Notice | |
| This notice | Solicitation | |
| Tow Bars | Pre-Solicitation | |
| B-1 Long Tow Bars | Pre-Solicitation |
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