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This Sources Sought opportunity from Department Of Defense was posted on May 15, 2026. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

F-35 Wheel Storage and Transportation Container

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F4A3306119A001Federal

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NAICS: 332439
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DIBBS
RING, LOCKING, METAL DRU
Solicitation # SPE8ED-27-T-0161
Solicitation SPE8ED-27-T-0161 is a request for quotations issued by the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support, Construction and Equipment Containers, for the procurement of 96 locking rings for metal drum covers, identified by NSN 8110-01-526-8525. The items must be delivered FOB Origin to DLA Distribution Puget Sound in Bremerton, Washington, within 167 days after order. Technical specifications include specific exceptions to Drawing 7054030 regarding lug hole measurements and ring open positions, with quality assurance requiring zero-based sampling plans and adherence to MIL-STD-129 for marking and labeling. Packaging must comply with ASTM D3951 and DLA Master List requirements. This acquisition includes stringent regulatory and security mandates, including CMMC Level 2 certification and compliance with ITAR and EAR export controls for technical data. Contractors must be approved by the DLA controlling authority and possess a US/Canada Joint Certification Program certification to access export-controlled data. The solicitation incorporates various FAR and DFARS clauses, including those regarding the Buy American Act, Berry Amendment, and the prohibition of hexavalent chromium. Payment and receiving reports must be processed electronically through the Wide Area WorkFlow system. Offers involving additive manufacturing are ineligible for award, and a price evaluation preference is available for HUBZone Small Business Concerns.
CONSTRUCTION & EQUIPMENT CONTAINERS

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The 325th Contracting Squadron is conducting market research under solicitation F4A3306119A001 to assess industry capabilities for supplying sixteen F-35 Wheel Storage and Transportation Containers to Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida. These containers must be constructed from rugged high-grade steel, conform to the standard ISU-90 dimensions of 108 inches wide by 88 inches long by 91 inches high, and be designed for multimodal transport via land, sea, and air with forklift accessibility and stackability to support daily operations, temporary duty movements, and deployment readiness. Each container must accommodate wheels ranging from 15 to 33 inches in diameter, with the ability to store two rows of smaller wheels or one row of larger wheels. Delivery is required by September 3, 2026, to the F-35 Sustainment Center at 340 Checker Tail Way, Tyndall AFB, FL 32403-5208, and compliance with the referenced Draft Salient Characteristics is mandatory, though the full text of this document is not included in the release. This is a sources-sought notice under Revolutionized FAR Overhaul Part 10, meaning it is not a request for quotation or competitive solicitation and carries no obligation to award a contract. Vendors are requested to provide detailed information on their capacity to meet the technical requirements and estimated lead times for production and delivery. There are no specified evaluation factors, award criteria, pricing data, contract clauses, or formal inspection procedures outlined since this phase is purely for gathering market intelligence. No NAICS code exceptions, set-asides, or socioeconomic requirements are indicated, and no payment, invoicing, or accounting data is provided. Respondents are directed to submit information by May 22, 2026, to Sean-Austin Maguire at the provided contact, with SSgt Kristian Green available for technical coordination. All submissions must be delivered physically to the specified location, with no electronic submission portal referenced. The notice does not include representations, certifications, warranty terms, or special requirements beyond the physical and functional specifications, and no future procurement method or contract type has been predetermined.

General Info

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

NAICS

332439 - Other Metal Container Manufacturing

Place of Performance

Tyndall AFB, FL, 32403, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

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F-35 Wheel Storage and Transportation Containers Specification

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA4819 325 Cons Pkp
Contacts2 people available
OfficeTYNDALL AFB, FL, 32403, USA
Office AddressTYNDALL AFB, FL, 32403, USA
Contacts
SrA Samuel Pendleton

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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:


  • Information in sufficient detail regarding their capabilities and capacity to satisfy the requirement. 
  • Estimates lead time


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