TowFlexx TF5 or Equal
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- FA568225Q8013
- Agency
-
Air Forces Europe and Africa
Air Force, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 488190 Other Support Activities for Air Transportation
- PSC
- 1730 Aircraft Ground Servicing Equipment
- Place of performance
- Aviano Pordenone Italy
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of the Air Force United States Air Forces in Europe - Air Forces Africa is seeking to procure a TowFlexx TF5 towbarless aircraft tow tractor or equivalent through solicitation FA568225Q8013. The procurement requires one electric-powered towing tug capable of handling aircraft with a maximum takeoff weight of 132,000 lbs, specifically designed to be fully operable with HH-60W helicopters and preferably compatible with F-16 aircraft. Key requirements include towbarless design using a lifting cradle system, 8-hour battery operation, 360-degree turning capability, remote or walk-behind operation, and compliance with DoD, OSHA, and AFOSH safety standards. The solicitation also includes a retrofittable pintle hook adapter for moving ground equipment and mandatory one-day on-site operator training for 8 personnel. Evaluation criteria will focus on technical capability, price, delivery terms, and past performance, with questions due by 2:00 PM Central Standard Time on August 1, 2025, and quotes due by 2:00 PM Central Standard Time on August 5, 2025.
This acquisition does not include any set-aside designations and will be conducted under NAICS code 488190 for Other Support Activities for Air Transportation. No incumbent contractors or current service providers are mentioned in the solicitation documents. While specific award values or budget ranges are not disclosed, the anticipated contract will be structured as a Firm Fixed Price arrangement. The procurement involves delivery of one primary towing unit along with associated equipment and training services, with a requested delivery date of September 30, 2025. Performance will take place at Aviano Air Base in Italy, and the government reserves the right not to make an award in response to this solicitation.
Notice text
NOTICE TO OFFEROS, 30 July 2025
Description This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products or commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This solicitation will utilize Simplified Acquisition Procedures as authorized by FAR 13.5, Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Products and Commercial Services. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a separate written 1449 solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government. All information is be submitted at no cost to the Government.
This solicitation will be issued as a Request for Quotes (RFQ) under solicitation notice FA568225Q8013.
This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are this in effect through the Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2025-01, Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement Publication Notice (DPN) 01/17/2025, and the Department of the Air Force Acquisition Circular (DAFAC) 2025-0317.
The applicable North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) Code is 488190 – Other Support Activities For Air Transportation. No set-aside will be assigned to this acquisition.
Solicitation Details Quotes are due on or before 2:00 PM, Central Standard Time (U.S.) on Tuesday, 5 August 2025. Submissions shall be made via email to the Contract Specialist, Ms. Resi Santin at resi.santin.it@us.af.mil and Contracting Officer, Mr. Jason Haro, at jason.haro.2@us.af.mil. All submissions emails must reference solicitation number FA568225Q8013.
Questions are due on or before 2:00PM, Central Standard Time (U.S.), Friday, 1 August 2025. All questions shall be submitted via email to the aforementioned points of contact.
Place of Performance: Aviano, AB, Italy
Anticipated Contract Type/Period of Performance The anticipated contract will be a Firm Fixed Price (FFP).
Requested Delivery date: 30 September 2025
This RFQ is not authorization to begin performance nor does this RFQ obligate the Government for any cost incurred by the offeror associated with developing a submission (quote/proposal). The Government reserves the right not to award in response to this RFQ. Prior to the commencement of any activities associated with performance of this requirement, the Government will issue a written directive or contractual document signed by the Contracting Officer with appropriate consideration established.
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