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Lower Lobe MX Stand for KC-46

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F2Z2956202AW01Federal

Submission Closed08/10/2026, 05:00:00 AM UTC

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The 22nd Contracting Squadron at McConnell AFB in Wichita, Kansas, is conducting market research for a custom maintenance stand designed specifically for the KC-46 aircraft. The stand must feature an adjustable deck height ranging from 88 inches to 126 inches, with locking capabilities at three-inch increments, and operate without hydraulics by using a counter-balanced mechanism controlled via rear handles. It must include heavy-wall 1.5-inch round steel tubing handrails with a signature design to prevent damage and ensure stability during movement, along with galvanized steel Grip Strut steps and deck featuring a baked-on safety yellow leading edge. The unit must be towable using a heavy-duty towbar, equipped with standard wheel chocks, and comply with OSHA standards for safe ascent and descent, constructed from heavy-duty steel with ample cross-bracing to ensure long-term durability. This request is part of preliminary market research and does not represent a solicitation or binding commitment from the government. The opportunity is identified under the solicitation number F2Z2956202AW01, with a NAICS code of 336413, and is posted under a sources-sought notice. Responses are due by August 10, 2026, at 5:00 a.m. Eastern Time, with the posting date listed as August 3, 2026. The primary point of contact is Senior Airman Natalee Dykes, reachable at [phone hidden] or [email hidden], with Technical Sergeant Jacob Sandy as the secondary contact at [phone hidden] or [email hidden]. The place of performance is Wichita, Kansas, and the responsible agency is the Department of Defense under the FA4621 22 CONS PK office. This RFI aims to gather industry capabilities to inform future procurement planning but does not obligate the government to award a contract.

General Info

Custom KC-46 maintenance stand with adjustable deck, counter-balanced, steel construction, towable, OSHA-compliant, market research only.

Agency

Department Of Defense → FA4621 22 Cons Pk

NAICS

336413 - Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing

Place of Performance

Wichita, KS, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

Statement of Need for KC-46 Lower Lobe Maintenance Stand

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High

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Timeline

PhaseClosed

PostedAug 3

Sources Sought

Response DeadlineAug 10

Deadline has passed

Submission Closed

08/10/2026, 05:00:00 AM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA4621 22 Cons Pk

Contacts2 people available

OfficeMCCONNELL AFB, KS, 67221-3702, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA4621 22 Cons Pk

Office AddressMCCONNELL AFB, KS, 67221-3702, USA

Contacts

SrA Natalee Dykes

TSgt Jacob Sandy

Full Description

This Request for Information (RFI) is issued solely for market research and planning purposes in support of an upcoming requirement for the 22nd Contracting Squadron at McConnell AFB in Wichita, KS. This RFI does not constitute a solicitation and does not commit the Government to any future acquisition.

22 CONS is conducting market research for a requirement to purchase the following:

One Maintenance stand custom made to fit the curvature of KC-46. Must meet the following:

•Adjustable Deck Height: This stand easily adjusts from 88" to 126", can be locked in place at 3" increments. Use handles on backside of the stand to raise or lower ‘counter balanced deck’ with little effort..... ’No Hydraulics’.

•Hand Rails: “Signature” design of heavy wall 1.5" round steel tubing mounted to stair rail in two places at lower end. This design avoids potential damage and creates a very sturdy unit both in up and down and side to side action. The stand is very easy to maneuver by hand.

•Steps & Deck: Galvanized steel Grip Strut with signature baked on safety yellow leading edge.

•Towable: Heavy Duty Towbar.

•Wheel Chocks: Standard on all stands.

•O.S.H.A: compliant Forward ascent & descent stair. Heavy Duty steel construction. More than ample cross bracing for durability and long service life.