50,000-Gallon Collapsible Fuel Bladders with 6-inch Adapter Assemblies

The U.S. Air Force, through the 55th Contracting Squadron at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska, is seeking two 50,000-gallon collapsible fuel bladders equipped with 6-inch adapter assemblies for delivery to Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, under a total small business set-aside solicitation designated FA4600-26-FUELBLADDERS. The requirement is governed by MIL-PRF-32233C, mandating that each bladder be constructed of polyurethane reinforced with nylon and include specified hardware: a 2-inch flange tank drain, 6-inch filler/discharge assembly, 4-inch ball valve, 2-inch drain valve, 6-inch cam-lock fittings, a vent fitting with flame arrestor, and a Type III repair kit. The units must integrate with existing War Reserve Materiel fuel systems and comply with USAF/AFPET-approved configurations, ensuring operational suitability for aviation fuel support. Packaging and preservation must meet military standards for long-term storage and field deployment, with markings and tracking features aligned to DoD logistics requirements including potential Unique Item Identification. Performance must be demonstrated through compliance with MIL-PRF-32233C test methods, and delivery is required within 30 days of contract award, anticipated for May 28, 2026. The solicitation, issued on May 6, 2026, with responses due by May 21, 2026, is conducted under simplified acquisition procedures for commercial items using the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable basis, limited to small business concerns certified under NAICS code 326299. Proposals should be submitted to Offutt AFB, Nebraska, via email or mail, with no formal contract type or pricing details available at this pre-solicitation stage. The Government will conduct inspection and acceptance at the delivery site, and no additional socioeconomic or affirmative disclosures beyond small business status are required.