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Pallet Loading On & Off of C-130 Aircraft without Material Handling Equipment

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FA8534-25-R-0001AFederal

Submission Closed11/20/2024, 09:00:00 PM UTC

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Department Of Defense → FA8534 Aflcmc Wnkac

NAICS

321920 - Wood Container and Pallet Manufacturing

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RFI: Pallet Loading On & Off of C-130 Aircraft without MHE

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PhaseClosed

PostedNov 1

Sources Sought

Response DeadlineNov 20

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Submission Closed

11/20/2024, 09:00:00 PM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA8534 Aflcmc Wnkac

Contacts2 people available

OfficeROBINS AFB, GA, 31098-1670, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA8534 Aflcmc Wnkac

Office AddressROBINS AFB, GA, 31098-1670, USA

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Timothy G. Hudson

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Tiffany Davis-Patterson

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Full Description

The Government is conducting market research to identify sources for a solution that will enable the movement of loaded 463L cargo pallets and heavy non-palletized rolling stock equipment both on and off of C-130 aircraft without the use of material handling equipment such as forklifts or other prime mover vehicles. The Government seeks to determine if there is presently a solution in the market, if a solution is already being developed, and also the trade-offs to consider when specifying its requirements for a solution. The level of security clearance and amount of foreign participation in this requirement has not been determined.