Wheel & Tire Racks with Roller Kits Sources Sought

The 48th Contracting Squadron at RAF Lakenheath, United Kingdom, on behalf of the United States Air Forces in Europe - Air Forces Africa, is conducting market research to identify sources for wheel and tire storage racks with roller kits. The procurement requires nine total racks consisting of seven 6-bay racks with 720mm clear internal bay width (including 42 roller kits) suitable for wide-body and narrow-body main wheels, and two 6-bay racks with 550mm clear internal bay width (including 12 roller kits) suitable for nose or main wheels. Key requirements include ramps for ease of loading and unloading, maximum loading capacity display of no less than 110kg per bay and 660kg per rack, high-visibility RAL1028 powder coating with corrosion resistance, full relocatability, compliance with UK health and safety regulations, and a minimum 12-month warranty covering all parts and labor. This Pre-Solicitation Notice is issued for planning purposes only and does not constitute a formal request for proposal; consequently, no pricing information is being requested at this time. Interested vendors must submit electronic responses by March 25, 2026 at 1630 London Time, indicating their capability to provide the described equipment, submitting descriptive literature, providing firm information including CAGE code and UEI, identifying required response time for a future RFQ, and flagging any ambiguous language in the attached Statement of Work.

No set-asides have been designated for this procurement, and no incumbent contractor or current contract holder has been identified in the Pre-Solicitation Notice. The specific budget range or award value has not been disclosed in this market research phase. The procurement encompasses delivery and installation of the storage racks at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, with the contractor responsible for all personnel, equipment, tools, materials, supervision, transportation, and safety equipment necessary for completion. Shipping must be FOB Destination with all costs included in the quoted price, and vendors outside the United Kingdom may select from three shipping options including USPS, commercial parcel carrier, or consolidated shipping through a military airlift point. Work is scheduled during standard business hours—Monday through Friday, 0800 to 1700 UK time—excluding US federal holidays and UK bank holidays, and contractors must obtain installation access passes for their personnel no later than 30 days before commencing work.