MQ-1C Trailer Jack Screws

The contract involves the procurement of a matched pair of 5-ton stainless steel screw jacks designed for the Gray Eagle Rapid Transport System trailer used by the Air Force, with delivery scheduled by October 31, 2025, to Wright-Patterson AFB. The procurement is set aside exclusively for small businesses under NAICS code 332510, with the solicitation issued as a commercial item request under FAR Part 13, utilizing simplified acquisition procedures. The solicitation, issued on October 21, 2025, was extended through amendments to November 7, 2025, and the final due date for quotes is November 21, 2025. The RFQ emphasizes compliance with technical specifications, delivery timelines, and packaging standards, including MIL-STD-129 and MIL-STD-130 for marking and labeling, with products required to be from qualifying countries per DFARS 225.872. The contract stipulates that inspection and acceptance will occur at Wright-Patterson AFB, with the government responsible for final approval. All products must meet stringent marking, labeling, and unique identification standards, verified through certified automatic identification devices. Payment is to be processed electronically via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF), with the contractor responsible for timely submission of invoices and documentation. The solicitation is a firm fixed-price, small business set-aside, with evaluation based on the lowest price among technically acceptable offers, which must demonstrate full compliance with the performance work statement. The contract incorporates multiple FAR clauses related to security, ethics, small business programs, and compliance, and emphasizes strict adherence to submission instructions, including the use of specific file formats and notification procedures for drop-off or late submissions.