F35 AIRCRAFT RECOVERY TRANSPORTER

The contract pertains to the procurement of a second certified F-35 Aircraft Recovery Transporter System and associated accessories, including a 3.5-ton supplemental airbag and a Category 1 Narrow Body fuselage lifting system, to support aircraft recovery operations at Volk Field in Camp Douglas, Wisconsin. The acquisition is a sole-source award to AGE Logistics under FAR 13.106-1(b)(1), justified by the absence of alternative suppliers, as AGE Logistics is the exclusive manufacturer and distributor of this specialized, non-interchangeable equipment critical to F-35 aircraft handling and safety. The contract is structured as a Firm Fixed Price arrangement with no competitively bid process, relying on prior award history and market research to confirm that no other entity can meet the technical and operational requirements. The place of performance is explicitly designated as Camp Douglas, Wisconsin, with delivery anticipated to support training continuity, equipment redundancy, and standardized recovery procedures alongside existing systems. The contracting activity is under the Department of Defense, specifically the W7N8 Uspfo Activity Wiang CRTC, with the Contracting Officer being SMSgt Seth I. Swieter, who also serves as the primary point of contact. Funding is drawn from Operations and Maintenance, Air Force accounts, though the precise estimated value of this specific contract is not stated, despite reference to prior awards totaling over $850,000 for similar equipment. No formal clause listings from FAR, detailed packaging or marking requirements under MIL-STD, or inspection and acceptance criteria are specified, though compliance with military logistics and operational standards is implied. There is no listing of attachments, evaluation factors, or subcontracting plans, and while the contractor’s size status is inferred as small business based on historical awards, no formal representations or certifications from the offeror are documented. Delivery timelines, FOB terms, invoicing procedures, and payment details are also not provided, indicating that the contract relies heavily on its justification and existing technical specifications rather than granular administrative detail.