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Lower Lobe MX Stand for KC-46
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McConnell Air Force Base is soliciting quotes for one custom-made Lower Lobe Maintenance Stand for the KC-46 aircraft to support the 22nd Maintenance Squadron. This small business set-aside, specifically targeting women-owned and economically disadvantaged women-owned small businesses, is being awarded as a firm-fixed-price contract. The required stand must be custom-fit to the curvature of the KC-46 lower lobe and feature an adjustable deck height from 88 to 126 inches in 3-inch increments using a counter-balanced system without hydraulics. Technical specifications include heavy-wall 1.5-inch round steel tubing handrails, galvanized steel Grip Strut steps and deck with a safety yellow leading edge, a heavy-duty towbar, standard wheel chocks, and an OSHA-compliant forward ascent and descent stair made of heavy-duty steel. The contractor must deliver the stand to McConnell AFB, Kansas, within six months after receipt of order and provide a minimum six-month warranty. Award will be based on the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) procedure, where vendors must demonstrate a complete understanding of the Statement of Need to pass the technical acceptance gate. All quotes must be submitted in PDF format via email by September 4, 2026, at 12:00 PM CDT, and must include the solicitation number FA462126Q0050 in the subject line. Payment will be processed electronically through the Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) system, and all shipments must comply with MIL-STD-129 and MIL-STD-130 for marking and unique item identification.
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Place of Performance
Wichita, KS, USASet-Aside
Timeline
Submission Closed
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Full Description
McConnell AFB has a requirement for one Lower Lobe MX Stand for KC-46 for the 22nd Maintanice Squadron at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas.
The contractor shall be required to provide all deliverables outlined in the Statement of Work (SOW) within 6 months after receipt of order (ARO).
•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.
Questions are due no later than 28 August 2026 at 12:00 PM. Quotes are due no later than 4 September 2026 at 12:00 PM CDT.
Submit all questions and quotes via email to natalee.dykes@us.af.mil with jacob.sandy@us.af.mil and artasia.howard@us.af.mil copied. Please ensure the solicitation number (FA462126Q0050) is included in the subject line of your email.
Amendment 1: The purpose of this amendment is to change the offer due date in Block 8 of the solicitation document (FA462126Q0050) from August 28th, 2026 to September 4th, 2026.
Amendment 2: The purpose of this amendment is to attach Attachment 2 - Questions and Answers document.
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