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48 EMS - F-35 Maintenance Stand
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Solicitation FA558726Q0034 is a Request for Quote for the design, manufacture, testing, delivery, and assembly of one F-35A aircraft wrap-around maintenance stand for the 48th Equipment Maintenance Squadron at RAF Lakenheath, UK. The objective is to replace outdated equipment with a high-strength, corrosion-resistant stand constructed from materials such as 6061-T6 aluminum. The stand must feature a modular, adjustable design with integrated electrical and pneumatic utilities, adhering to ISO-9001 quality systems, AWS D1.2 welding specifications, and safety standards including OSHA 29 CFR 1910, AFOSH 91-501, and DAFI 21-101. The contractor is also responsible for providing technical data packages to support National Stock Number assignment and cataloging. The contract is a Firm-Fixed Price agreement with a delivery schedule of 90 calendar days from the date of award. Award decisions will be based on a best-value determination weighing technical capability and price, with minimum pass/fail gates for both factors. Offerors must maintain an active SAM account and submit quotes via email to the 48th Contracting Squadron by the final deadline of September 8, 2026. Delivery is FOB Destination to RAF Lakenheath, and payment will be processed electronically through the Wide Area WorkFlow system. Special requirements include strict adherence to base access protocols, security regulations for controlled areas, and the use of machine-readable marking in accordance with MIL-STD-130 and MIL-STD-129.
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Place of Performance
RAF Lakenheath, GB-SFK, GBRSet-Aside
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Submission Closed
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This requirement is for a F-35 Maintenance Stand IAW Attachment 1 - Statement of Objectives
11 August 2026 - Updated Solicitation to correct offer due date from Friday 31 August to Monday 31 August.
24 August 2026 - Uploaded Q&A and updated Statement of Objectives with changes made to section 5.2 Height, Mobility, &Safety.
25 August 2026 - Submission deadline has been changed from 31 August to 08 September
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