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F-35 Wheel Storage and Transportation Container

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F4A3306119A001Federal

Submission Closed05/22/2026, 06:00:00 PM UTC

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General Info

Market research for F-35 wheel storage containers; vendor info due May 22, 2026.

Agency

Department Of Defense → FA4819 325 Cons PkpView Agency

NAICS

332439 - Other Metal Container ManufacturingView NAICS

Place of Performance

Tyndall AFB, FL, 32403, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

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F-35 Wheel Storage and Transportation Containers Specification

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PhaseClosed

PostedMay 15

Sources Sought

Response DeadlineMay 22

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Submission Closed

05/22/2026, 06:00:00 PM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA4819 325 Cons Pkp

Contacts2 people available

OfficeTYNDALL AFB, FL, 32403, USA

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Department Of Defense → FA4819 325 Cons Pkp

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Office AddressTYNDALL AFB, FL, 32403, USA

Contacts

Sean-Austin Maguire

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+1 (555) 000-0000

SrA Samuel Pendleton

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Full Description

The 325th contracting squadron is conducting market research to identify contractors capable and willing to supply Wheel storage and transportation containers for F-35 wheels IAW the attached Draft Salient Characteristics.

DISCLAIMER:
These request for information is for market research purposes only and IS NOT a request for quotation. The purpose of this notice is to conduct market research in accordance with Revolutionized FAR Overhaul (RFO) Part 10 to determine the availability and capability of businesses to provide this commodity at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida.

Interested vendors shall provide the following: