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463L Legacy Cargo Pallets

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FA8534-24-R-0001Federal

Submission Closed02/28/2025, 10:30:00 PM UTC

Contract Overview

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AI Contract Overview

The contract awarded to AAR Mobility Systems by the Department of the Air Force's AFLCMC/ROZ division is a five-year, firm fixed-price requirements contract focused on the repair and maintenance of the 463L Cargo Pallet, a critical component used for transporting cargo up to 10,000 pounds on military aircraft such as C-5, C-17, and C-130. The contract includes a one-year base period with four additional one-year options, with a total requirement of 84,000 pallets over the contract duration. The government expects to receive 750 pallets per month, with deliveries starting within 30 days of order or reparable asset receipt. The pallets are constructed with aluminum skins, balsa wood cores, and rated tie-down rings, and must meet strict specifications outlined in MIL-DTL-27443, including testing requirements. The repair scope encompasses inspections, component replacements, coating applications, and complete skin and core replacements, adhering to specific standards such as DAFFARS 5305.204 and AFI 16-201, with foreign participation explicitly prohibited. The solicitation, issued as a sole source under FAR 6.302-1, will be available on January 29, 2025, with responses due by February 28, 2025. All inquiries should be directed to the designated points of contact, Wesley Hardy and Tim Hudson.

General Info

Five-year contract for 463L Cargo Pallet repairs, 84,000 total pallets, sole-source to AAR.

Agency

Department Of Defense → FA8534 Aflcmc Wnkac

NAICS

331

Place of Performance

Cadillac, MI, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

463L Cargo Pallet Drawing Package

specifications

High

Amendment FA8534-24-R-0001-0001

77 pages · amendment

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CAV AF Reporting Requirements

7 pages · sow

High

HCU-6E 463L Pallet Sustainment QASP

qasp

High

PWS for HCU-6E 463L Pallet Sustainment

sow

High

Solicitation FA8534-24-R-0001: 463L Cargo Pallet Repair

rfp

High

Exhibit A CDRLs

1 page · other

Low

Overhaul Contractor Monthly Production Report Template

12 pages · cdrl

Low

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Timeline

3 updates

PhaseClosed

PostedDec 19

Sources Sought

Notice updatedDec 19

Notice details unchanged. Attachments may have changed.

Notice updatedDec 19

Notice details unchanged. Attachments may have changed.

Type ChangedJan 22

Sources Sought → Presolicitation

Type ChangedJan 29

Presolicitation → Solicitation

Notice updatedFeb 18

The notice description changed.

Response DeadlineFeb 28

Deadline has passed

Submission Closed

02/28/2025, 10:30:00 PM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA8534 Aflcmc Wnkac

Contacts2 people available

OfficeROBINS AFB, GA, 31098-1670, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA8534 Aflcmc Wnkac

Office AddressROBINS AFB, GA, 31098-1670, USA

Contacts

Wesley Hardy

contact@example.gov

Timothy G. Hudson

contact@example.gov

Full Description

The Support Equipment and Vehicles Division (AFLCMC/ROZ) at 235 Byron Street, Bldg. 300 West Wing, Bay D, Suite 19A, Robins AFB, Georgia has a requirement for a 5-year, Firm Fixed Price Requirements type contract. This contract will contain a 1-year basic period and four 1-year option periods for the repair service of the 463L Cargo Pallet. The 463L Cargo Pallet (P/N: HCU-6/E & HCU-12/E) is used to transport cargo up to 10,000 lbs. on-board military cargo-carrying aircraft, including C-5, C-17, and C-130. The pallets are transported on the ground with Tunner loaders, Halvorsen loaders, forklifts, and k-loaders. Cargo on-board these pallets can be stacked up to 96 inches high prior to being secured with two side (low profile) nets and one top net to the 463L rail system on the aforementioned loaders and aircraft. The 463L pallet is manufactured with dimensions of 108" x 88" x 2.25" for the length, width, and height, respectively. The dimensions specified in the Technical Data Package (TDP) assure compatibility with the 463L rail system on-board various loaders and cargo-carrying aircraft, and with material handling equipment utilized in aerial ports. Pallets are rated for use up to 10,000 lbs., and all contractors must meet all testing criteria specified in the latest revision of MIL-DTL-27443 through FAT upon contract award. Pallets are comprised of top and bottom aluminum skins, 2" thick balsa wood, aluminum extrusion rails, rivets, twenty-two tie down D-rings rated at 7,500 lbs., and four corner brackets. The 463L pallet is considered a commercial item as defined in FAR 2.101. The anticipated contract will include the following repair types: 1. General Inspection 2. Ring Replacement 3. Corner Bracket Replacement 4. Repair of Rails 5. Apply Coatings 6. New Top & Bottom Skin and Complete Core Plus One Short Rail 7. New Top & Bottom Skin and Complete Core Plus One Long Rail 8. New Top & Bottom Skin and Complete Core Plus Two Short Rails 9. New Top & Bottom Skin and Complete Core Plus One Short Rail and One Long Rail 10. New Top & Bottom Skin and Complete Core Plus Two Long Rails 11. New Top & Bottom Skin and Complete Core IAW DAFFARS 5305.204 and AFI 16-201, potential contractors are advised that foreign participation is not permitted. Product Service Code (PSC): 1670 NAICS Code: 331 NSN: 1670-00-820-4896 Quantity: - Basic Period - Repair BEQ 16,800 each - Option Period I - Repair BEQ 16,800 each - Option Period II - Repair BEQ 16,800 each - Option Period III - Repair BEQ 16,800 each - Option Period IV - Repair BEQ 16,800 each - Total Quantity - Repair BEQ 84,000 each Delivery: Deliveries shall begin 30 days ARO funded order or reparable asset, whichever is later. The Government's required delivery output is 750 pallets per month. The RFP will be issued sole source to AAR Mobility Systems (CAGE: 80298) in accordance with FAR 6.302-1 and will be made available through the Government Point of Entry (GPE) on January 29, 2025 with a response date of 28 February, 2025. All questions must be submitted in writing to Wesley Hardy at wesley.hardy@us.af.mil with copy to Tim Hudson at timothy.hudson@us.af.mil.